R & M of Power Plants

By Pankaj Kumar Gupta, Chief General Manager (Energy Transition and Policy Research); K. Nagesh, General Manager (Station Engg); and Samir Sharma, Additional General Manager (Station Engg), NTPC Limited India stands at a pivotal point in […]

Hydropower renovation and modernisation (R&M) is crucial for India’s power sector, especially with the changing role of hydro in the power mix. Even though 12,723.50 MW of hydroelectric capacity was under construction as of January […]

The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of power plants has become a key focus area in India’s evolving power sector, particularly as the country seeks to balance rising electricity demand with cost efficiency and sustainability. Over […]

Renovation and modernisation (R&M) of power plants is an effective solution to address the challenges of ageing infrastructure, declining efficiency, environmental non-compliance and increasing operational costs, which adversely impact power plant performance. R&M measures revive […]

Despite India’s push towards cleaner energy, thermal power continues to play a major role in the country’s electricity generation mix. As per the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), energy generation from thermal sources accounts for 74.36 […]

Thermal power plants (TPPs) operate under intense thermal, mechanical and chemical stresses, which degrade critical systems and components over time. As India continues to rely heavily on coal-based power, particularly amid growing demand and renewable […]

Renovation and modernisation (R&M) of ageing power plants is a cost-effective solution compared to adding new capacity to meet increasing power demand while addressing the challenges associated with integrating a significant proportion of non-fossil fuel […]

The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of hydroelectric power plants (HEPs) presents a cost-effective strategy to address declining production levels. Instead of constructing entirely new facilities, R&M offers a more expedient approach, typically yielding positive results […]

Renovation and modernisation (R&M), and life extension (LE) are cost-effective alternatives to im­p­ro­­ve the generation capacity of thermal power plants (TPPs), especially when asset life is nearing its time. A large number of thermal units, […]

A hydroelectric project (HEP) typically requires renovation and moder­nisation (R&M) after 30-35 years of operation. R&M is a cost-effective option for maintaining operational capacity after an old HEP reaches the end of its useful life. […]

Renovation and modernisation (R&M) has been recognised as a cost-effective option for obtaining additional generation and better output from existing thermal power units. R&M can improve the performance, safety and reliability of units, help in […]

The renovation and modernisation (R&M) of power plants is a promising solution to upgrade old units in order to increase generation, reduce emissions and enhance flexibility. A centrally sponsored scheme was launched in 1984 for […]

The R&M programme for thermal po­wer plants (TPPs) has been in place for over 35 years now. The R&M of th­ermal power generating units is un­dertaken for operating units well equi­pp­ed with modified and augmented […]

Renovation and modernisation (R&M) of existing hydroelectric plants (HEPs) is a crucial activity that contributes to improving a dam’s generating potential and operational  efficiency, cutting operations and maintenance expenses, improving flo­od control, and prolonging a […]