NTPC ltd will soon take up a massive renovation task for its Stage-II ( 3X500 MW) power generation units at the Korba thermal power station.
The task would involve commissioning and performance testing of the cooling towers besides other project work after the completion of renovation work, official sources informed.
It may also be recalled that NTPC's Korba Thermal Power Station would also soon start working on implementing a ‘Waste Water Conservation Scheme’, they informed.
Significant to mention here is that the NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) is committed to developing new technologies for better utilisation and management of waste materials like effluent from power plant and municipal solid waste.
NETRA is engaged in key activities of research and technology development, officials informed.
The plant waste liquids are collected and disposed off by the stations.
In the changing environment it is being emphasised that plants should adopt zero liquid discharge. Also availability of water and its rising cost are going to be a major constraint for the power plants.
Considering this NETRA is developing cost effective waste water recycling technologies by installing pilot demo plants at stations, officials informed.
A Research Advisory Council (RAC) comprising of eminent scientists and experts from India and abroad has been constituted to steer NETRA for high-end research. In-house Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) has also been constituted to provide directions for improving plant performance and reducing cost of generation.
The key expertise lies in providing scientific support to stations for improving their life, performance and developing technologies for clean & economic power generation for the sustainable growth of power sector.
Notably, back in November 1995, NTPC brought out a comprehensive document entitled ‘NTPC Environment Policy and Environment Management System’. Amongst the guiding principles adopted in the document are the company's pro-active approach to environment, optimum utilisation of equipment, adoption of latest technologies and continual environment improvement.
The policy envisages new technology initiatives and efficient utilisation of resources, thereby minimising waste, maximising ash utilisation and ensuring a green belt all around the plant for maintaining ecological balance.
