Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), has completed automating a new 800-MW, supercritical thermal power-generating unit of AP Genco in Krishnapatnam.

Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station in Krishnapatnam is a $2-billion investment by AP Genco that will provide new, low-emission generation capacity to support the region’s rapid economic growth.

The new power station uses supercritical boiler/ turbine technology that operates at a higher temperature than traditional coal-fired units, boosting the efficiency of electricity generation while reducing carbon and other emissions. Emerson’s automation technology has been selected for more than 300 of these complex units worldwide, 10 of which are located in India.

Emerson was selected as the main automation contractor by Tata Projects Ltd, the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for critical sections of the plant. The first unit at Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah is ready to begin commercial operations.

Emerson is currently automating the second unit at the site, which is expected to be completed this spring.

A.S. Bhattacharya, Project Director, TATA Projects Ltd, in a statement said, “As prime EPC contractor it was a challenging task to work with many stakeholders. Strong support from key partners such as Emerson Process Management played an important role in the successful completion of this highly complex project.”

“Over the coming years, India will see several more plants powered by supercritical technology, which are more cost efficient and help protect the environment,” Amit Paithankar, Managing Director of Emerson Process Management India, said.

“Emerson’s technologies play a key role in this project, which is an important asset for economic growth in Andhra Pradesh and the country.”

The distributed control system monitors and controls plant equipment and processes, including the boiler, water treatment system and other critical balance-of-plant processes.

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