Continuing with its high growth momentum trend, HEEP Unit of BHEl Haridwar has achieved new benchmarks in its performance during 2012-13. There has been a significant increase in majority of its growth parameters. Addressing to the media V Pandhi, Executive Director (HEEP) & Prakash Chand, Executive Director (OSD) shared that the turnover has gone up to Rs 6520 crore, up by 20 percent in comparison to previous financial year. The PBT also rose to an all time high of Rs925 crore, up 25 percent over last year. The turnover of in-house developed products has also increased to Rs1307 crore.
Pandhi said that the BHEl has become the first company in India to indigenously manufacture Super Critical grade components. In spite of technological challenges, 5 Steam Turbine modules and a Turbogenerator of 660 MW Super Critical Thermal set were successfully manufactured at HEEP for the first time, bringing BHEl into a select club of Super Critical set manufactures.
On the physical performance front, 14302 MW of turbine modules and 15020 MW of Turbogenerators of different ratings, consisting of 137 turbine modules, 35 Turbogenerators and associated 27 condensers were manufactured. In spite of stiff global competition and prevailing difficulties in power sector, BHEl has maintained its goodwill in the market. This is evident from the fact that HEEP has orders worth Rs15610 crore in hands for execution.
To meet the customer’s requirements and as part of the expansion programme, a new rotor winding facility and stator winding assembly area has been made operational to gear up for additional work load of TG Rotors in coming years. During the year the in-house development of Electro-Hydraulic Governing system of lMZ Russian turbines, has helped BHEl achieve self reliance in addressing R&M business.
Prakash Chand said that we are equally conscious about our commitment in providing latest, state-of-the-art technology to our esteemed customers. During the year, Rs65 crore have been spent on Research & Development of new products and processes. We have introduced ne generation Eco-friendly Super Critical 800 MW Turbine and Turbogenerator sets – the first set being delivered for Yeramarus Thermal Power Project in Karnatka. In the area of Intellectual property rights (IPRs), HEEP, Haridwar has registered an all time high 35 IPR applications, including 21 patent and 14 copyrights with the patent office, Govt. of India.
Pandhi said our dedicated and competent employees are our real strength, and are continuously bringing laurels for the company. A team from HEEP has been awarded the first prize in BHEl Excel Award-2012for development of new technology for replacement of bars in global VPI Generators. A quality circle from HEEP has won a “Silver Award” at the International Quality Circle convention held in Malaysia.
Pollution Control Research Institute (PCRI) is contributing in the area of Pollution Control & Environmental Studies in a big way. This year, it has received orders from UPRVUNl, Maruti Suzuki, IOCl, Hero Honda, THDC etc for carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and monitoring studies.
Sharing the contribution and achievements of Central Foundry Forge Plant (CFFP) SVS Narayana, General Manager (CFFP) said that in spite of various constraints during the financial year, CFFP has achieved a record turnover of Rs516 crore. It has also achieved its highest ever physical turnover of 9943 metric ton, a growth of 3.5%.
He said, to cope up with the requirement of our sister units, we are not only upgrading our existing capabilities but also enhancing it to meet the future requirement. In CFFP major castings like IP Turbine inner casing, IP Valve casing, HP Valve casing, Bends, Diffuser, Housings, Valve Covers in Super Critical grades for 660 MW & 800 MW have been fully developed. A Turbine Rotor weighing about 21MT for 800 MW Sterlite, Tuticorin project has been developed for the first time.
Concluding the address, all the three top officials dedicated all the achievements to the focused & sincere efforts of all employees and support of all unions and associations.
They also emphasised that not only the current year but also coming years are very challenging and demanding, but we are confident that with the ongoing momentum - and skill, commitment & motivation of our colleagues - we will surely meet the expectations of our customers and the nation as a whole.