Question: Where did Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) commissioned the first lignite-based 500 MW thermal unit?
(a) Neyveli
(b) Mumbai
(c) Begaluru
(d) Varanasi
Answer : (a)
Related facts:
(a) Neyveli
(b) Mumbai
(c) Begaluru
(d) Varanasi
Answer : (a)
Related facts:
- On 24 December 2019, Bharat Heavy Electricals ltd (BHEL) has commissioned the first lignite-based 500 MW thermal unit of the 2×500 MW Neyveli New Thermal Power Project in Tamil Nadu.
- This is not only the country’s first lignite-fired 500 MW power plant, but also its highest rated pulverised lignite-fired thermal unit commissioned so far.
- The plant is based on the Once-Through and Tower Type Boiler design adopted for the first time in the country for a lignite-based thermal unit.
- Located in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district, the project is owned by NLC India Limited(NLCIL).
BHEL:
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) owned and founded by the Government of India, is an engineering and manufacturing company based in New Delhi, India.
- Established in 1964, BHEL is India’s largest power generation equipment manufacturer.
- BHEL is engaged in the design, engineering, manufacturing, construction, testing, commissioning and servicing of a wide range of products, systems and services for the core sectors of the economy, viz. power, transmission, industry, transportation, renewable energy, oil & gas, and defence.
Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharat_Heavy_Electricals_Limited