Indo-German Energy Forum: VGB presents “Best Practices for Coal-Based Power Plants in Germany” report
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The best practice report was initiated by the Indian Excellence Enhancement Center (EEC). The EEC is an industry platform of India’s power generators, which, similarly to the VGB, is designed to provide an intensive technical and expert exchange within the industry. The goal of the platform is to improve the efficiency and availability of Indian power plants, and given the enormous economic growth, these are strategically important topics. The VGB supports the efforts of the GIZ, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, to build up the EEC organization. The EEC project arose out of the IGEF and receives a grant as part of the International Climate Initiative of the German Federal Environment Ministry, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety. The goal is for the EEC to stand on its own after this start-up phase and become financially independent through membership fees and other services. |
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The VGB, which has actively been involved in the IGEF since its inception in 2006, continues its engagement in India. Together with partner STEAG Energy Services, the VGB supports the NTPC to optimize electrostatic precipitators. With the help of “Computational Fluid Dynamics” (CFD) modeling, measures to improve dust separation should be identified and implemented based on the example of the NTPC Ramagundam power plant. The EEC, as transfer partner, will present the project results to other Indian power plant operators. Effective dust extraction is a crucial topic in India as Indian coal has an ash content of up to 40 percent. “Everyone involved in this project views it as a great opportunity to contribute to increased environmental protection in India,” said Dr. Then after the project was kicked off on 12 February in New Delhi. “Moreover, it is also helpful for the EEC to have a showcase project that can convince potential members of the benefits of membership,” Dr. Then said with great conviction. |
The 6th Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) took place in New Delhi from 11-13 February 2015. In advance of this event, VGB representatives met with experts from the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the Central Power Research Institute and the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation to present them with the “Best Practices for Coal-Based Power Plants in Germany” report. The 300-page report provides a comprehensive overview of new build, operation, maintenance and servicing of coal-based power plants in Germany and Europe. The report makes clear the importance of the reference power plant in North-Rhine Westphalia. “We’ve discussed topics intensely with our Indian colleagues; the experience in dealing with T24 and aspects of water treatments were some of the topics discussed with great interest,” said Dr. Oliver Then, Head of the VGB Competence Center Power Plant Technologies.