Hindustan Power’s thermal project in Annuppur was on Thursday accorded certificate of Hydro test of the unit 2 Boiler phase 1 by the concerned authority. The Hydro testing is one of the most critical landmarks towards commissioning of a thermal power plant as it is the test of pressurising the boiler to 1.5 times its design pressure.
This test was successfully done in the presence of the Boiler inspector as per Indian Boiler Regulation guidelines. The first phase of power plant in Madhya Pradesh for 1,200 MW is scheduled for commissioning during the current year.
The Company had completed the Hydro Test for BOIlER 1 and the erection of ESP (Electro Static Precipitator), which removes suspended particulate matter from the flue gas, during the last year.
Speaking about the project, Ratul Puri, Chairman, Hindustan Power projects said, “The phenomenal progress on this State-of-art power project in a record time, truly reflects the technology used and aspirations of the locals to achieve economic development.
A project of this magnitude is not possible without the active support of the local community, administration, Government authorities and the media.” He added, that for the boiler of Unit 2, we had erected approx 4447 MT of structure and another 5025 MT of pressure parts, approximately 10 km of fin welding has been done for aligning the pressure parts and about 28,000 no of joints between the tubes have been welded which speaks volumes about the work achieved here.
Whether it was chimney or the boilers, the people behind the successful erection are the locals who have worked under the guidance of a team of dedicated professionals. Over next few years, Anuppur will experience next phase of development associated with commissioning of a thermal plant.