Thermal R&D approved
BHEL leads participants in thermal R&D.
The cabinet has approved a R&D project for development of Advanced Ultra Super Critical (AUSC) Technology for Thermal Power Plant, which will lead to manufacturing of large-size electricity generating engines in the country.
The 2-1/2-year project will enable Indian industries to design, manufacture and commission higher efficiency coal fired power plants with indigenously developed technology and manufacturing processes.
This will be the first time large power plant equipment will be manufactured with advanced technologies, but without any Technological Collaboration/Licensing Agreement with foreign companies.
The R&D project is undertaken by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Indira Gandhi Centre of Atomic Research (IGCAR) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
The Rs.1,554 Crore will have Rs.270 Crore contribution from BHEL, Rs.50 Crore from NTPC, Rs.234 Crore from IGCAR, and Rs.100 Crore from Department of Science and Technology (DST). The Balance Rs.900 Crore will be contributed by Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) as a grant. fii-news.com
