Emerson automates APGenco plant
Emerson automates APGenco plant.Emerson Process Management, a part of NYSE-listed Emerson, has automated the new 800-MW supercritical thermal power planted owned by APPDCL, a special purpose entity of APGenco, the AP government’s power generation company.
Hyderabad: Emerson Process Management, a part of NYSE-listed Emerson, has automated the new 800-MW supercritical thermal power planted owned by APPDCL, a special purpose entity of APGenco, the AP government’s power generation company.APPDCL has set up Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station, the first state-owned supercritical power station in India, with an investment of $2 billion at Krishnapatnam in Nellore district.
“The new power station uses supercritical boiler/turbine technology that operates at a higher temperature than traditional coal-fired units, boosting the efficiency of electricity generation while reducing carbon and other emissions. Emerson’s automation technology has been selected for more than 300 of these complex units worldwide, 10 of which are located in India,” the company said.
Emerson was selected as the main automation contractor by Tata Projects Ltd, the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for critical sections of the plant. The first unit at the plant is ready to begin commercial operations. Emerson is currently automating the second unit at the site, which is expected to be completed this spring.
“As the EPC contractor it was a challenging task to work with many stakeholders. Strong support from key partners like Emerson Process Management played an important role in the successful completion of this highly complex project,” said A S Bhattacharya, Project Director, Tata Projects Limited.According to APPDCL, the supercritical units are performing exceedingly well and this new power station will provide a reliable source of electricity for AP.
