BHEL developing cutting-edge technologies

BHEL Tiruchi Complex, encompassing the High Pressure Boiler Plant and Seamless Steel Tube Plant in Tiruchi, Power Plant Piping Unit at Thirumayam and Piping Centre at Chennai, is in the process of arriving at the technology for conversion of coal to cleaner fuels such as methanol and ethanol alongside developing advanced ultra-supercritical (AUSC) boilers and products for the nuclear power sector. R. Rajamanohar, Executive Director, Tiruchi Complex, shared this information with a large gathering of employees and their families on Friday after unfurling the national flag BHEL Tiruchi has initiated efforts to install a 7.5 MW solar power plant in addition to the existing 5 MW solar power plant. Mr. Rajamanohar felicitated winners of BHEL Excel Awards, Shram Bhushan and Shram Shri awards for safety and quality. Earlier, Nirmala Rajamanohar, First Lady of BHEL Tiruchi Complex and Patron, Arivalayam, unfurled the National Flag at Arivalayam, special school and vocational training centre for differently-abled. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/bhel-developing-cutting-edge-technologies/article22539880.ece

BHEL, Ranipet surpasses target by 9%

The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Ranipet, has achieved a capacity addition of 45,274 MW during the 12th Five Year Plan period (2012-2017) surpassing the target of 41,661 MW set by the government by nine per cent, said its executive director K. Kalaiselvan on Friday. “With this, BHEL continues to remain the single largest contributor to the country’s power generation capacity addition,” he told in his speech on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day. He hoisted the flag and inspected the parade, a press release said. Listing out the achievements of Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP) and BHEL during the year 2017, he said BHEL recorded nearly 14% growth in its intellectual capital during the financial year 2016-2017. During the year, a record 508 patents and copyrights were filed by the company – this was equal to filing nearly two patents/copyrights every working day, the release said. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/bhel-surpasses-target-by-9/article22531393.ece

BHEL HOLDS WORKSHOP ON SWITCH GEARS, POWER TRANSFORMERS

BHEL Bhopal in association with BHEL Corp R & D, Hyderabad, organised a two-day workshop on “Type Testing of Switchgear and Power Transformers” here on Tuesday at ITS Conference Hall BHEL, Bhopal. The workshop was attended by young executives of all the units of BHEL from EDN Bangalore, Corp R&D Hyderabad, ROD New Delhi, PSTS-Noida, TBG Noida, PEM Noida and other units. On this occasion, DK Thakur Executive Director BHEL Bhopal was present as the Chief Guest. MS Kinra, General Manager (Quality and HR), Kuldeep Mathur, General Manager (SCR) TK Bagchi, General Manager (TCB) Neelam Bhogal (HOD-SWE), VK Jain (HOD-SWM), Shubhra Chaturvedi (HOD-MM), Mamta Dingrocha (HOD-SCS) and Dipak Sarma (HOD-CEE) also graced the programme. Rene Peter Paul Smeets from KEMA laboratories (Netherland) & Shri Benjimin Baum from KEMA Laboratories (Germany) eminent experts in the field of testing of Switchgear & Transformers attended the workshop. The workshop focused on Short Circuit Current and their effects, fault current interruptions, technology of medium and high voltage circuit breakers, technical faults in switchgear and transformers and testing layout of KEMA. The programme centred on knowledge sharing regarding techniques of testing and care, to be taken while design and testing. The sessions were highly enriching which helped BHEL engineers to understand the emerging trends in testing solutions. ref: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/bhel-holds-workshop-on-switch-gears-power-transformers.html

NHRC issues notice to Chairman of BHEL and Medical Superintendent of BHEL hospital in Haridwar for negligence

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to Chairman of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and the medical superintendent of BHEL hospital at Haridwar over reports that a patient was declared dead by doctors at a state-owned hospital and shifted into mortuary even as he was alive for the next eight hours. The Commission has asked BHEL to send a detailed report within six weeks along with action taken against the guilty doctors and relief provided to the family of the deceased. "Declaring a person dead, who is still alive and sending him to the mortuary is the worst example of the negligence committed by the doctors of a state-owned hospital. It is possible that by providing appropriate treatment in time, the life of the deceased could be saved. A precious human life has been lost. The inhuman act done by the doctors has violated the right to life and healthcare of the deceased," the NHRC said in a statement. A 44-year-old employee of BHEL was rushed to the BHEL hospital after he complained of chest pain and collapsed on January 12. He was declared dead by the doctors at 11.30 pm and his body was shifted to the mortuary. The next day, a postmortem was conducted on the body of the deceased, during which it was revealed that his death occurred about six hours before the postmortem i.e. around 8.00 am - a gap of more than 8 hours after the patient was declared dead. The brother of the deceased has lodged a complaint against the negligence committed by the doctors, leading to death of his brother. ref: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nhrc-issues-notice-to-chairman-of-bhel-and-medical-superintendent-of-bhel-hospital-in-haridwar-for-negligence/articleshow/62607330.cms

Railways is BHEL’s first stop in bid to get 40-50% revenue from non-power areas

Indian Railways' massive electrification plan may just be the opportunity Bharat Heavy Electricals — the manufacturer of boilers and turbine generators for the power sector — is looking for to make sure it gets 40 to 50 percent of its revenues in some years from now. The start hasn’t been bad. From getting small contracts for sewage treatment and lake cleaning, the company is now in contention for a big one — Railways’ first large electrification tender — this one being of 400 kms. The company aims to double the share of revenues from non-power sector to 40 percent by 2022. “Internally, the company wants to make it 50 percent but that would be very difficult. Forty percent by 2022 is what looks feasible and we are working towards that,” a senior official with the company told Moneycontrol. BHEL reported sales of Rs 5,607 crore in June quarter with share of non-power revenues at close to 23 percent. The railways’ 400-km track electrification tender is a prestigious one. It’s the first time in history the monolith is attempting to undertake such an exercise with just one tender, this being 10 to 11 times larger than what the national transporter has been doing all these decades. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/railways-is-bhels-first-stop-in-bid-to-get-40-50-revenue-from-non-power-areas-2486727.html

BHEL bags Rs 2,800-cr order for power project in Maharashtra

BHEL today said it has won a Rs 2,800 crore contract for 660 MW supercritical thermal power project in Maharashtra. It will be set up as an expansion project of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company's (MAHAGENCO) Bhusawal Thermal Power Station in Jalgaon district, BHEL said in a BSE filing. BHEL's scope of work for this brownfield expansion project includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of 1X660 MW supercritical coal-based thermal set and civil works. It said the 1,420 MW Bhusawal TPS(thermal power station) is equipped with 2 sets each of 210 MW and 500 MW ratings. "The key equipment for the contract will be manufactured at BHEL's Trichy, Haridwar, Bhopal, Ranipet, Hyderabad, Jhansi, Thirumayem and Bengaluru plants while the company's power sector - western region shall be responsible for civil works and erection and commissioning of the equipment," the company said. BHEL said it has a longstanding partnership with MAHAGENCO and has a significant share of 81 per cent in the coal-based power stations installed in the state by the utility. The company is the market leader in both subcritical as well as supercritical segments in the country. ref: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/bhel-bags-rs-2800cr-order-for-power-project-in-maharashtra/1231896

BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2018: Online Application Process Postponed; Details To Be Released On February 12

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has postponed the application process schedule for recruitment through GATE 2018. Earlier the PSU was due to begin the online application process on January 9, 2018, however as per a recent update on the website, the details about the online application will be available on the website on February 12, 2018. The GATE 2018 exam will also be conducted in February on 3, 4, 10 and 11. BHEL will recruit for 50 Engineer Trainee posts on the basis of GATE score. The recruitment will be for Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. BHEL will accept GATE 2018 scores for this recruitment. The tentative number of vacancies for mechanical engineers is 30 and for electrical engineers is 20. Eligibility Criteria Candidates applying for the posts should have a full-time Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or Five year integrated Master's degree or Dual Degree programme in Engineering or Technology in the disciplines of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized Indian University/ Institute. Also the candidate should be in a position to produce their Degree/Final year marks sheets by July 1, 2018 or at the time of Interview, whichever is earlier. Age Limit The upper age limit for Engineer Trainees is 27 years that is candidates born before September 1, 1990 are not eligible to apply. ref: https://www.ndtv.com/jobs/bhel-recruitment-through-gate-2018-online-application-process-postponed-details-to-be-released-on-fe-1797598

BHEL recruitment 2018: Vacancies announced for engineers at bhelpssr.co.in, here is all you need to know

The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), in its job notification, has announced vacancies for the post of civil engineers at bhelpssr.co.in. Candidates who are willing to apply can now visit the official website to submit the application form. “BHEL, Power Sector Southern Region, Chennai is looking for experienced engineers and Supervisors in Civil discipline to be engaged purely on Fixed Tenure Basis for a period of two years for their Project Sites at Tamil Nadu (Ennore SEZ, North Chennai St III, Uppur, Udangudi) and Telangana (Nalgonda),” as per the official notification. The posts are purely temporary in nature and offered on fixed tenure basis for a maximum period of Two Years. This post is not against any permanent vacancy. This placement will not entitle the candidate for any regular/permanent employment in BHEl in future. complete details at: http://www.financialexpress.com/jobs/bhel-recruitment-2018-civil-engineers-jobs-vacancies-at-bhelpssr-co-in-employment-for-engineers-here-is-all-you-need-to-know/1001835/

BHEL wins CBIP Award

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been awarded the CBIP Award 2018 for ‘Best Power Equipment Organisation’. The award was received by Atul Sobti, CMD, BHEL, from Dr Satya Pal Singh, Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. BHEL has been conferred with the award for its outstanding contribution in manufacturing a wide range of equipment for the core sectors of the economy including power generation, transmission and renewable energy. ref: http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Business/2018-01-05/BHEL-wins-CBIP-Award/350100

BHEL bags INR 672 crore order for electrics AC Mainline EMU Trains

Against international competitive bidding (ICB), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a landmark contract for 146 sets of IGBT-based 3 phase electrics for 25 KV AC Mainline EMU (MEMU) trains. Valued at INR 672 Crore, the order has been placed on BHEL by Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala. BHEL’s scope of the work in the order envisages design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of IGBT-based propulsion system and other equipment for MEMU trains of Indian Railways. However, these state-of-the-art system and equipment will be developed and produced by BHEL at its various manufacturing plants located at Bengaluru, Bhopal and Jhansi. BHEL has been a reliable and trusted partner in the growth of Indian Railways for over 50 years and has always remained in the forefront for bringing in new technology. The company has been supplying electric as well as diesel locomotives, EMUs, propulsion system sets and drives to Indian Railways over the years. Notably, BHEL has supplied 360 electric locomotives of various ratings to Indian Railways apart from over 370 Diesel Electric Shunting Locomotives to various industries which are operating successfully. ref: https://steelguru.com/auto/bhel-bags-inr-672-crore-order-for-electrics-ac-mainline-emu-trains/498957?type=infra

130-MW solar power plant commissioned at Nevyeli

A 130 MW solar power plant was commissioned by NLC India Ltd at 33/110 KV pooling substation in Neyveli near here on Monday as part of NLCIL’s commitment to green energy initiatives of the Centre. Susheel Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India, inaugurated the solar power project in the presence of Sarat Kumar Acharya, Chairman and Managing Director, NLCIL and functional Directors of NLCIL Rakesh Kumar, Subir Das, V. Thangapandian, P. Selva Kumar, R.Vikraman and Chief Vigilance Officer T. Venkatasubramanian. Speaking at the function, Mr. Kumar said that NLCIL was significantly meeting its share in renewable energy sector in line with the government’s target to meet 175 gigawatts (GW) in renewable energy as per the promises made in the historic Paris climate change agreement for rapid scaling up of wind and solar power to 36% of the global energy mix by 2030. Mr. Acharya pointed out that NLCIL played an effective role in protecting the environment and in meeting the national targets on time. NLCIL has joined hands with the Union Government to establish 4,000 MW of solar power plants at various places across the country, he said. The 130 MW Solar power project has been implemented in two blocks of 65 MW each. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) was engaged for executing one block of 65 MW with deployment of indigenous solar modules while M/s Jakson Engineers Pvt Ltd. was entrusted with executing the second block of 65 MW. more at: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/130-mw-solar-power-plant-commissioned-at-nevyeli/article22350004.ece