Mr O.P. Bhutani, Director, R&D (Engineering), BHEL, told presspersons: “We will enter into manufacturing of renewable energy generating equipment in a big way and will go in for a joint venture with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Bangalore, to install a manufacturing facility at a capacity of 250 MW for the production of solar photo voltaic cells.’’
Already a memorandum of understanding has been inked with BEL and it has developed a prototype model at a capacity of 8 MW. Soon, the joint venture agreement would be signed and it will be at an investment of Rs 3,000-4,000 crore on a 50-50 ratio.
Though the location of the factory is yet to be finalised, it is expected that it would be commissioned within two years, Mr Bhutani said.
BHEL is also contemplating installing a manufacturing facility at its unit here to produce solar thermal power generation systems.
“For this purpose, a collaborative pact has been signed with Abengoa, a Spanish company specialising in this product. This will require only an incremental investment at Tiruchi complex since already the Tiruchi unit of BHEL is manufacturing thermal gensets and heat exchangers”, Mr Bhutani said.
BHEL has already come out with a commercial model, an upgraded version of integrated gasification combined cycle plant with a capacity of 180 MW.
“This process is the conversion of coal into gas and thereafter generating steam by virtue of burning the gas and thereby the quantum of emission is reduced to an optimum level”, he said.
ref:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article1492199.ece
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
ONGC asks Bhel to supply the two turbines simultaneously to save project time.
ONGC's first power venture in India , the 8,500-crore, 727-MW gas-based power plants in Tripura, is likely to be completed by December, a year before schedule.
"The project will start earning revenues a year earlier than scheduled, which will add to the top line as well as the bottom line of the company," A K Hazarika, chairman and managing director, told ET on Thursday.
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ONGC has also asked Bhel to supply the two turbines for the plants simultaneously to save project time. "Bhel has already constructed one turbine for ONGC, which is waiting at Ashuganj port. Another turbine of the same capacity is lying with Bhel, however, it is meant for another plant in western India, but that project is delayed and we have asked the equipment manufacturer to supply both turbines simultaneously," an OPTC spokesperson said.
complete article at:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/energy/oil-gas/ongc-may-complete-tripura-project-by-december/articleshow/7566973.cms
"The project will start earning revenues a year earlier than scheduled, which will add to the top line as well as the bottom line of the company," A K Hazarika, chairman and managing director, told ET on Thursday.
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ONGC has also asked Bhel to supply the two turbines for the plants simultaneously to save project time. "Bhel has already constructed one turbine for ONGC, which is waiting at Ashuganj port. Another turbine of the same capacity is lying with Bhel, however, it is meant for another plant in western India, but that project is delayed and we have asked the equipment manufacturer to supply both turbines simultaneously," an OPTC spokesperson said.
complete article at:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/energy/oil-gas/ongc-may-complete-tripura-project-by-december/articleshow/7566973.cms
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
BHEL conducts successful test-run of advanced class 250 MW Gas Turbine
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has successfully test-run the first advanced class 9FA+e (250 MW) Gas Turbine manufactured at BHEL's Ramachandrapuram unit. BHEL has two more identical units in advanced state of manufacture which are scheduled to be delivered before the end of this financial year.
The test run was successful in its first attempt. The value of the test facility is Rs. 400 crores and has many features which were hitherto never established before.
This is the first 9FA advanced class Gas turbine, indigenously manufactured in collaboration with GE, USA. The unique features of this advanced Gas Turbine are use of HSD (High Speed Diesel) as fuel in a DLN dual fuel burner. The entire control system was designed and configured by BHEL indigenously.
more at:
http://machinist.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3102&Itemid=2
The test run was successful in its first attempt. The value of the test facility is Rs. 400 crores and has many features which were hitherto never established before.
This is the first 9FA advanced class Gas turbine, indigenously manufactured in collaboration with GE, USA. The unique features of this advanced Gas Turbine are use of HSD (High Speed Diesel) as fuel in a DLN dual fuel burner. The entire control system was designed and configured by BHEL indigenously.
more at:
http://machinist.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3102&Itemid=2
BHEL to double seamless tube plant capacity
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has placed an order with SMS Meer for the modernization of a 25 year old push bench plant.
SMS Meer will upgrade the existing plant to a modern, high performance Cross Piercing Elongating plant.
As a result BHEL's capacity will be doubled to around 100,000 tonnes and its product range extended. With the conversion to modern CPE technology BHEL's production processes will be more cost effective and energy efficient, as material losses are reduced by 65%.
The maximum shell length on the upgraded plant will increase to 16 meters. The finished tube diameter ranges from 26.7mm to 159mm. In addition to carbon steels the plant can now also produce low and high alloy steels. High alloy materials such as 10CrMo910 or T91 will be used here
more at:
http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/BHEL_to_double_seamless_tube_plant_capacity/192523.html
SMS Meer will upgrade the existing plant to a modern, high performance Cross Piercing Elongating plant.
As a result BHEL's capacity will be doubled to around 100,000 tonnes and its product range extended. With the conversion to modern CPE technology BHEL's production processes will be more cost effective and energy efficient, as material losses are reduced by 65%.
The maximum shell length on the upgraded plant will increase to 16 meters. The finished tube diameter ranges from 26.7mm to 159mm. In addition to carbon steels the plant can now also produce low and high alloy steels. High alloy materials such as 10CrMo910 or T91 will be used here
more at:
http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/BHEL_to_double_seamless_tube_plant_capacity/192523.html
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sheffied has signed a joint venture pact with BHEL
As a beginning, UK’s industrial major Sheffied has signed a joint venture pact with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) to make forging equipment not only to cater to the needs of nuclear industries from India and the UK but also the global market. Besides, Hindustran Construction Company has inked MoU with Amec plc for consulting services for fabrication of nuclear plants. UK’s Nuvia, which is the nuclear specialist, covering both civilian and defence sectors, across the complete lifecycle from New Build, through Operations and Maintenance, to final decommissioning and waste disposal, has joined hands with Punj Lloyd.
Lady Judge, former chairman of UK Atomic Energy Authority and business ambassador told Business Standard “BHEL chairman has offered to set up a working group to finetune JV arrangement in order to global assignments.” She informed that India’s engineering giant L&T has tied up with Rolls Royce to work in the field of instrumentation control. Moreover, Serco, which offers operational, management and consulting expertise in nuclear sector, plans to increase its presence in India’s nuclear sector. Undoubtedly, India is leading the present nuclear renaissance and industries from the UK and India will have amply opportunities of mutual benefits. She said Indian and UK universities and educational institutions are currently spending 1.4 sterling each on research and training in the nuclear sector.
more at:
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/uk-companies-eye-tie-upsindian-nuclear-businesses/426207/
Lady Judge, former chairman of UK Atomic Energy Authority and business ambassador told Business Standard “BHEL chairman has offered to set up a working group to finetune JV arrangement in order to global assignments.” She informed that India’s engineering giant L&T has tied up with Rolls Royce to work in the field of instrumentation control. Moreover, Serco, which offers operational, management and consulting expertise in nuclear sector, plans to increase its presence in India’s nuclear sector. Undoubtedly, India is leading the present nuclear renaissance and industries from the UK and India will have amply opportunities of mutual benefits. She said Indian and UK universities and educational institutions are currently spending 1.4 sterling each on research and training in the nuclear sector.
more at:
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/uk-companies-eye-tie-upsindian-nuclear-businesses/426207/
Sunday, February 20, 2011
BHEL tests new gas turbine
BHEL has announced it has successfully test run its first indigenously manufactured turbine developed in collaboration with GE of the US and plans to deliver two more units by the end of the current fiscal.
According to a statement, the first advanced class 9FA+e (250 MW) gas turbine manufactured at BHEL RC Puram, Hyderabad was successfully test run.
The highlight of the test run was that it was successful in the first attempt. This is the first 9FA advanced class gas turbine developed in collaboration with GE. The value of the test facility is INR 4 billion.
Mr R Krishnan executive director said that “This is a historical achievement for BHEL and adds to India’s power generation capacity.
BHEL has been designing and manufacturing gas turbines of various ratings in collaboration with GE since 1981. Successful establishment of manufacture and listing of this advanced class gas turbine will go a long way in aiding BHEL in achieving its objective of desired capacity addition.
This new test facility has many features which were hitherto never been established before.
ref:
http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/BHEL_tests_new_gas_turbine/192023.html
According to a statement, the first advanced class 9FA+e (250 MW) gas turbine manufactured at BHEL RC Puram, Hyderabad was successfully test run.
The highlight of the test run was that it was successful in the first attempt. This is the first 9FA advanced class gas turbine developed in collaboration with GE. The value of the test facility is INR 4 billion.
Mr R Krishnan executive director said that “This is a historical achievement for BHEL and adds to India’s power generation capacity.
BHEL has been designing and manufacturing gas turbines of various ratings in collaboration with GE since 1981. Successful establishment of manufacture and listing of this advanced class gas turbine will go a long way in aiding BHEL in achieving its objective of desired capacity addition.
This new test facility has many features which were hitherto never been established before.
ref:
http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/BHEL_tests_new_gas_turbine/192023.html
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Bhel Haridwar plant faces procession blocks
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) plant in the holy town of Haridwar is facing constraints because the movement of the outsize equipment that it manufactures, almost comes to a standstill during the kanwariya pilgrimage season.
"A major part of our steam-based turbines are manufactured at our Haridwar factory in Uttarakhand. It is the backbone of our manufacturing,” said a Bhel executive who did not want to be identified. “Due to the movement of the kanwariyas, the transportation gets affected.”
more at:
http://www.livemint.com/2011/02/17235606/Bhel-Haridwar-plant-faces-proc.html#
"A major part of our steam-based turbines are manufactured at our Haridwar factory in Uttarakhand. It is the backbone of our manufacturing,” said a Bhel executive who did not want to be identified. “Due to the movement of the kanwariyas, the transportation gets affected.”
more at:
http://www.livemint.com/2011/02/17235606/Bhel-Haridwar-plant-faces-proc.html#
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