Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR),
has completed automating a new 800-megawatt, supercritical thermal
power-generating unit owned by APPDCL, a special purpose entity of
APGENCO, the Andhra Pradesh state government power generation utility.
This is the first state-owned supercritical power station being built in
India. Located in Krishnapatnam, the Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal
Power Station is a USD 2 billion investment by APGENCO that will provide
new, low-emissions generation capacity to support the region’s rapid
economic growth.
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.
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 Sri Damodaram
Sanjeevaiah is ready to begin commercial operations; Emerson is
currently automating the second unit at the site, which is expected to
be completed this spring.
Mr. A.S. Bhattacharya, Project Director, TATA Projects Limited,
commented, “As prime 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.”
According to APPDCL, the supercritical units are performing exceedingly
well and this new power station will provide a reliable source of
electricity for Andhra Pradesh. Emerson’s experience and expertise in
managing large, complex supercritical projects provides the confidence
that the full benefits of these new units will be gained.
“Over the coming years, India will see several more plants powered by
supercritical technology, which are more cost efficient and help protect
the environment,” said Dr. Amit Paithankar, managing director of Emerson
Process Management India. “Emerson’s technologies play a key role in
this project, which is a very important asset for economic growth in
Andhra Pradesh and the country.”
At the new unit, Emerson’s Ovation™ distributed control system monitors
and controls plant equipment and processes including the boiler, water
treatment system and other critical balance-of-plant processes. Emerson
also installed its Rosemount® measurement and analytical technologies to
monitor sections of the plant for optimal performance.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com),
an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their
production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas,
refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment, mining
and metals, food and beverage, life sciences and other industries. The
company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific
engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services.
Its brands include PlantWeb™, Syncade™, DeltaV™, Fisher®, Micro Motion®,
Rosemount®, Daniel™, Ovation™, and AMS Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global
leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide
innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and
consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five
business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network
Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions.
Sales in fiscal 2014 were $24.5 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
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