BHEL showcases multiple technological solutions at 'ELECRAMA 2006'.

For enhancing power transfer capability and reducing transmission losses in 400 kV lines, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has developed a new Series Compensation scheme known as Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS), heralding A NEW ERA OF POWER TRANSMISSION IN INDIA. The concept is on display at 'ELECRAMA 2006', an international exhibition of power, electrical, industrial electronics and allied products, being organized from January 18 to 22, 2006.

BHEL has established the technology, developed in-house, with the successful execution of the second phase (variable compensation) of the project for Power Grid’s Kanpur-Ballabhgarh 400 kV line. Significantly, this is the sixth such project in the world, enabling India to join a select group of countries possessing ‘FACTS’ technology. Phase-I of this prestigious project was completed earlier by BHEL at Power Grid’s Ballabhgarh substation.

BHEL has also developed a device, which operates automatically, depending on system requirement in less than 10 milliseconds, to help reduce system losses and improve power system stability in high voltage transmission lines. The device, called Controlled Shunt Reactor (CSR) is the first of its kind in the world and has been developed through BHEL's in-house R&D efforts. The first 50 MVAr CSR has been installed at Power Grid’s 400 kV Itarsi substation on the Itarsi-Jabalpur transmission line.

These innovative developments are expected to generate keen interest among visitors at the exhibition. BHEL has appropriately exhibited its capabilities in the areas of Captive Power Generation, Renewable Energy Systems and Industrial Equipment, besides Transmission and Distribution and Utility Power Stations.

BHEL has identified Transmission and Distribution of power as a thrust area to drive future growth. To tap the business potential in the field of Renewable Energy Solutions, the company has identified Mini/Micro Hydel and bio-gas based IC engines as areas of operations. Some of BHEL's innovative products/systems highlighted at the exposition through animated models/pictorial displays include; Gas Insulated Substation, Dry Type Transformer, Insulators, SCADA system, Thermal/Hydro Power Stations, Combined Cycle Power Plants and Gas Turbines, besides photovoltaic modules.

Another highlight of BHEL's pavilion is the company's presence in international markets. BHEL is India's industrial ambassador to the world having supplied products/services to over 60 countries, from USA in the West to New Zealand in the Far East.