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ABB to supply three complete mine hoist systems to Hindustan Zinc in IndiaThe mine hoist order to ABB for world’s largest zinc mine paves the way for increased productivity and improved safety in the Indian mining industry. ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order for three complete mine hoist systems including related shaft equipment, to help Hindustan Zinc move its production at the Rampura Agucha mine from an open-pit to an underground operation. The new hoist systems will enable Hindustan Zinc to reach and exceed their production targets. |
ABB to provide power and automation solution for water facility in Southern AfricaNew water pipeline and pump infrastructure to support economic growth in eastern Botswana. New water pipeline and pump infrastructure to support economic growth in eastern Botswana. |
ABB wins $38 million power orders to boost electricity supply in southern IndiaPower plant and substation solutions to facilitate energy efficiency and grid reliability. ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth around $38 million for a new 1,320 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant, which is under construction in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The orders were placed by NCC Ltd, the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the plant and a leading Indian construction and infrastructure company and were booked in the second quarter. |
ABB to supply propulsion transformers to leading Chinese shipbuilderReliable, efficient and compact ABB dry-type transformers for low-emission electric propulsion Zurich, Switzerland, Aug.7, 2013 - ABB, a global leader in power and automation technology has been selected by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd. in China, to supply 24 dry-type propulsion transformers, for installation in 12 diesel-electric powered offshore platform supply vessels. |
ABB wins $150 million power order for world’s highest capacity transmission linkConverter transformers and key components for UHVDC link to enable supply of clean hydropower from southwest to the east coast of China
Zurich, Switzerland, April 10, 2013 Converter transformers and key components for UHVDC link to enable supply of clean hydropower from southwest to the east coast of China
Zurich, Switzerland, April 10, 2013 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $150 million to supply converter transformers, DC (direct current) filter capacitors and key components for converter valves for the world’s highest capacity power link in China. The order was booked in the first quarter. Once completed in 2014, the 8,000 megawatt (MW) Xiluodu-Zhexi link will be capable of transmitting the energy equivalent of eight large power plants and supplying 40 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year – enough to meet the needs of over 11 million Chinese consumers. The use of renewable hydropower will also help avoid combustion of more than 12 million metric tons of coal, reducing potential carbon emissions by about 34 million tons annually. The 800-kilovolt (kV) ultra-high-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission connection will transport clean hydropower over a distance of 1,670 kilometers, from Yibin in Sichuan province in southwest China to Zhejiang province on the east coast. ABB`s scope of supply for the project includes converter transformers, DC (direct current) filter capacitors and key components. As part of the transmission process, converter transformers provide a critical interface between the DC link and the alternating current (AC) network. “We are pleased to continue supporting China’s efforts to build one of the most extensive and advanced power networks in the world,” said Bernhard Jucker, head of ABB’s Power Products division. “This order augments our significant track record in the country and supports our strong local footprint in terms of engineering, manufacturing and R&D.” High voltage direct current (HVDC), a technology pioneered by ABB almost 60 years ago, enables large amounts of electricity to be transmitted over long distances with minimal losses. UHVDC transmission is a development of HVDC, and represents the biggest capacity and efficiency leap in more than two decades. ABB is a world leader in HVDC transmission technology, with around 90 HVDC projects around the world with a combined transmission capacity around 95,000 MW. UHVDC transmission is increasingly being deployed in geographically sizeable countries such as China where energy is consumed far from its source. By making it possible to transmit power, especially from renewables, over long distances, UHVDC reduces dependency on fossil fuels and curbs potential carbon dioxide emissions. Transformers are essential parts of an electrical grid, enabling the efficient and safe conversion of electricity between different voltage systems. ABB’s transformer portfolio includes power transformers, dry and liquid distribution transformers, special application transformers and related services and components. ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people. copyright notice "Photo: ABB." |
ABB wins $71 million substations order in IndiaAdditional power supply to help improve productivity and cut costs Additional power supply to help improve productivity and cut costs
Zurich, Switzerland, Sept. 22, 2011 – ABB, the
leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth
$71 million from Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to supply a
substation package for its Bhilai Steel Plant located in the central
Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The new high voltage substations will
enable the additional power supply needed to support a planned increase
in the steel plant’s annual production capacity from 5 million to 7
million tons.
ABB will design, supply, install and commission the substations as part of a turnkey solution. Key products to be supplied include switchgear, transformers, cables, fire protection and detection systems and a range of other power equipment. ABB will also install the substation automation systems, incorporating the latest IEC 61850 compliant protection and control equipment. IEC 61850 is an international standard that ensures interoperability and open communications between substation devices and other grid installations.The project is scheduled to be completed by 2013. “In addition to enhancing power supplies to support increased production, the substations will improve availability and reliability of electricity to the plant,” said Peter Leupp, head of ABB’s Power Systems division. “ABB’s energy efficient and environmentally friendly technologies will also facilitate the phase out of aging, energy intensive equipment, bringing operational benefits.” Substations are key installations in the power grid that transform voltage levels and facilitate the efficient transmission and distribution of electricity. They include equipment that protects and controls the flow of electrical power. ABB is the world’s leading supplier of air- and gas-insulated substations, with more than 10,000 installations worldwide covering a range of voltage levels up to 1,100 kV. Bhilai Steel Plant is a manufacturing unit of SAIL, a leading Indian steel producer with several production facilities across the country. The company makes rails and heavy steel plates and is a major supplier of structural components. ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation
technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve
performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of
companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 130,000
people.
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