DK Thakur, Executive Director, BHEl Bhopal on Monday flagged off the first 295.1 MVA, 800 KV Class HVDC Transformer weighing 312 tonnes loaded on 20 Axles Hydraulic Trailer, rolling towards the final destination for Power Grid Alipurduar (West Bengal).
On this occasion BHEl’s Client M/s Power Grid Bhopal, project partner M/s ABB, General Managers of TCB, Quality, logistics, Fabrication & P&D along with entire work force associated during the Manufacturing, Testing and Supply of the Convertor Transformer.
This is the largest transmission project with 800 KV rating for multi-terminal operations and is being jointly executed by BHEl & ABB AB, Sweden. It needs to be highlighted that the logistics of this Transformer involves complexities to the highest level covering approx. 4000km of travel distance.
The first leg of Transportation involves Inland Transportation from Bhopal to Kolaghat (West Bengal) which requires permissions en-route State Highways, National Highways, then the 2nd leg involves Marine Transport from Kolaghat to Jogighopa sailing in a Barge in Brahmaputra river in Indian and Bangladesh waters and customs clearances en-route. The 3rd and final leg involves Inland Transportation from Jogighopa to Alipurduar site through harsh Terrains requiring approvals from Statutory authorities of Road/Bridge/forest departments, thus completing the long journey.
With the supply of this Converter Transformer, BHEl now stands in the elite league of the few world class transformer manufacturer having the capability of manufacturing and testing of 800 kV Class HVDC Converter Transformer. BHEl is fully equipped for design, manufacturing & testing of HVAC transformers up to 1200kV class meeting all national and International standards.