The focus of various government programmes in the transmission and distribution segment has been on network strengthening and modernisation. Substations and switchgear play a vital role in providing reliable supply and, therefore, various schemes such […]
A well-planned operations and maintenance (O&M) of substation and switchgear assures reliable supply and reduction in failures. Many failures can be detected during substation and switchgear maintenance routines, thereby reducing the risk of significant plant […]
Substations are indispensable equipment. Because of their role of receiving high-voltage electricity, moderating it and re-routing it to consumers, they are situated right at the crossroads of the transmission and distribution (T&D) segments. Emerging developments […]
In a key development, in April 2021, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) extended the timelines for complying with the emission norms for coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) by one to three […]
Over the past few years, thermal power plant (TPP) developers in India have been taking steps to comply with the emission norms set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in December […]
The Indian thermal sector has been making substantial investments in flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) technology. The key driver is the government’s mandate to regulate sulphuroxide (SOx) emissions from thermal power plants (TPPs) through the installation […]
Complying with the revised emission norms is one of the key priorities of Indian thermal-based power generation companies. Developers are opting for flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems to meet sulphur oxide (SOx) norms, and are […]
With the tightening of emission control regulations, flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems will become a must have for the thermal power industry over the next few years. Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate […]
Testing and measurement (T&M) of power equipment is vital for maintaining efficient and optimal operation of equipment and a robust power system. Besides, it plays a vital role in ensuring 24×7 power supply in the […]
Enhancing the operational efficiency of power plants as well as lowering their emission levels are the key driving forces to undertake testing and measurement (T&M) solutions at power plants. To this end, sensors and analysers […]
Conductors are the most vital component of a power transmission network. Faults in electrical systems are unavoidable, but it is essential that they undergo crucial tests in order to ensure the reliability of power distribution […]
In line with the digitalisation of power networks, utilities are investing heavily in rolling out advanced metering infrastructure to replace electromechanical meters. This is expected to bring a wide range of benefits to both stakeholders […]
To meet the increasing demand for power supply, there is a need to set up new power plants and additional transmission lines. As of February 2021, the total transmission line length stood at 437,440 ckt. […]
Over the years, the power stations have been witnessing deterioration in their performance as they age. This is accelerated if proper operations and maintenance (O&M) practices are not followed. Good O&M practices at thermal power […]
The implementation of emission norms is one of the key priorities of power plant developers. In order to comply with the tightened norms, identifying and adopting suitable technology is paramount. Various pilot projects are underway […]
The operations and maintenance (O&M) of hydropower plants is critical for meeting grid requirements, ensuring proper functionality and minimising downtime. Moreover, plants must be available for operation round the year. The lack of effective O&M […]
When coal is combusted, typically about 10 per cent of coal ash is generated and effective use of large amounts of coal ash becomes an issue. However, the quality of Indian coal being lower grade, […]
The water situation in India is progressively becoming alarming with the demand-supply gap increasing and the quality of water degrading. According to the Central Water Commission, the total water demand will overshoot supply by 2050. […]
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