Operation & Maintenance and Renovation & Modernization
Conference 2023
Theme: Uplifting life span of thermal power plants | Organised by: Council of Enviro Excellence
About the Conference:
The primary objective of this virtual conference is to offer a knowledge sharing platform where highly skilled thermal power plant professionals will discuss cost reduction strategies in operating and maintaining coal based power plants. Additionally, the conference will focus on scope and area of renovation and modernisation, assessment techniques for turbines, boilers and generators, data interpretation and also discuss value-added case studies by industry experts/personnels.
Operation & Maintenance:
Increasing uses of proactive maintenance practices & techniques:
Improved Operation & Maintenance (O&M) practices coupled with required renovation & modernisation (R&M) interventions have huge potential for increasing the efficiency and longevity of thermal power plants.
Strategic and cost effective power plant maintenance is the way forward, which is gradually settling in Indian thermal power plants. Maintenance of power plants can be predictive, preventive or planned. Predictive maintenance cuts down the maintenance cost as compared to that incurred in preventive maintenance, as it prevents excess wear and tear of the operating equipment. Planned maintenance is a routine or time based maintenance that consists of lubricants, oil change, bearing checkup and other such parameters. Power plants that go for proactive maintenance lead to better results and performance in the future. To achieve this, they can adapt maintenance tools & techniques, softwares and applications within the industry.
SCADA and CMMS applications for power plant maintenance:
A power plant’s hassle free operation is required for the continuous delivery of electricity to consumers. In order to make this up and running as a routine, plant maintenance contractors and operators play an important role in sorting out any operational issues post commissioning of the maintenance. They need to follow the standard industry-leading maintenance procedures and practices, as well as rely on technologies such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to perform regular maintenance activities. SCADA enables the monitoring of plant operations and machinery conditions, while CMMS helps in planning maintenance activities in advance.
CMMS is also used to track the performance of power plant equipment and components. This technology can also detect faults and identify underperforming assets and at the same time prompt maintenance activities accordingly.
Renovation & modernisation (R&M) /life extension (LE) and Uprating (U)
Renovation and modernization of thermal power plants is aimed at improving their safety, energy
efficiency and environmental performance, thus reducing the chances of inefficiencies,
irregularities and frequent breakdowns.
As per CEA (Central Electricity Authority), Activity of Thermal Project Renovation &
Modernisation Division
- Monitoring of implementation of renovation & modernisation/life extension Projects.
- Post R&M Evaluation of Improvement in Plant Performance Parameters
- Coordination for R&M Works of Thermal Power Stations
- Preparation Quarterly Review Report of TPRM Division
- Implementation of MoU on "India - Japan Cooperation for Study on Efficiency and Environmental Improvement of Coal Fired Power Stations"
- Monitoring of FGD Installation/ESP Upgradation as per the Revised Implementation Plan in respect of revised Environmental Norms by MoEF&CC.
- Flexible operation of Thermal Power Plant to integrate RES (Renewable Energy Generation reports)
Challenges and the way forward
R&M of thermal power plants plays a critical role in restoring lost power plant capacity and reducing coal consumption, and is one of the most cost-effective options to achieve additional generation in a very short period.
Despite numerous benefits, the pace of implementation of R&M in the country has been slow.
The assessment of the R&M market shows that there is a huge potential in India, but due to low market visibility, the R&M market continues to witness a variety of challenges and issues that have impeded growth and scale-up plans. However, a positive action plan could strengthen the interest of R&M stakeholders.
Earlier the R&M needs for meeting the environmental norms included upgradation of ESP. However, stringent New environmental norms regarding Particulate matter PM, SO , NOx, Mercury and Water consumption for thermal 2 Power Stations.The TPPs may be required to take measures like, augmenting ESP to meet the particulate matter norms, installing Flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) for meeting the new SO norms, carrying out 2 combustion optimization/modification/DeNOx retrofit at their units to meet the NOx norms.
Opportunities
Huge R&M potential, as 60% of coal-based thermal power plants in India are more than 20 years old.
Shortage of fuel and increasing costs has also led to movement toward more efficient use of existing resources.
Incentives and enforcement mechanisms to be designed to ensure implementation of R&M projects on a timely basis.
Who Should Attend
- Central & State Power Generation Cos(Coal, Liginite & CCGT)
- Private Power Generation Cos(Coal, Liginite & CCGT)
- Captive Power Producers (Coal, Liginite & CCGT)
- Government Officials (Policy Makers and Regulatory Authorities)
- Plant O&M providers
- Energy Efficiency Auditors & Consultants
- Certification and Inspection Companies
- Government Training Institutions
- Power Plant Automation Solution Companies
- EPC Companies
Awards
The CEE National Power Plant Awards 2023 recognize excellence in power plant life management and performance improvement. The award establishes specific benchmarks for power plants and power plant professionals to measure their performance in several key areas, including environmental performance, fly ash utilisation, water consumption, peaking plant load factor, secondary oil consumption, auxiliary power consumption, and unit net heat rate, among others.
Objective: Honoring and encouraging distinguished power plant professionals by presenting them with the award and showcasing them as a good example in the power sector, which will positively reflect on others and create a positive environment for competition toward excellence.
Categories
PSU’s, State Genco’s & Pvt Genco’s
COAL Below 250 MW (Unit)
Independent Power Plant
COAL 250 –500MW (Unit)
Independent Power Plant
COAL Above 500MW (Unit)
Independent Power Plant
PSU’s, State Genco’s & Pvt Genco’s
Lignite Below 125MW (Unit)
Independent Power Plant
Lignite 125 – 250 MW (Unit)
Independent Power Plant
Lignite Above 250 MW (Unit)
Independent Power Plant
PSU’s, State Genco’s & Pvt Genco’s
CCGT Below 125 MW (Unit)
Independent Power Plant
CCGT Above 125 MW (Unit)
Independent Power Plant
CPP
COAL Below 50 MW (Unit)
Captive Power Plant
COAL 50 – 135 MW (Unit)
Captive Power Plant
COAL Above 135 MW (Unit)
Captive Power Plant
CPP
Lignite (Unit)
Captive Power Plant
CCGT (Unit)
Captive Power Plant
Specialised Award Categories
CEE Power Plant Performance Awards Nominations 2023 – Key Dates
1st, January 2023
Start of Process
4th, March 2023
Nomination Closes
14th, March 2023
Announcement of Winners
Sponsorship
A sure fire way for your firm to emerge as a thriving leader in this proliferation industry would be to sponsor CEE’s Operation & Maintenance and Renovation & Modernization 2023 conference. This will successfully leave a powerful and lasting brand impression in the minds of pivotal decision-makers.
Promotion
Our promotional and marketing campaigns will help you garner publicity.
Outline Yourself as a Leader
Event marketing collateral will promote your corporate brand, logo, and profile. This will help you establish yourself as an industry leader.
Potential Clientele
Gain access to our classified delegate list that is so painstakingly and diligently created.
Networking
Virtual meet and greets and socializing with government officials, industry leaders, specialists and senior level delegates.
Key Speakers
Receive the honor of addressing an audience filled with industry decision-makers and leading executives as the primary speaker
Window of Opportunity
This offers a chance for your administrators to discover your role better and uncover new business opportunities in the sector.
Permanent Reminders
Documentation at the conference will generate lasting mementos of your product or services.
Visibility
Our partners will provide brand building possibilities, higher exposure and so much more.
Type of Sponsor
Generator (Principal Sponsor)
INR 800,000 / USD 11,000
- Auditorium Stage Sponsor Branding
- Thanking Announcements
- Branding on Conference Website
- 8 Delegate Passes
- Panel Discussion Moderator
- 1 Award Nomination
- Sponsor presentation opportunity – Day 1
- Massive branding space in lobby
- Branding on Login Page – Day of event
- Emailer branding – For all delegate registration
- Lobby Sponsor TV AV (with Audio & Visual)
- Walkway welcome sponsor – Flag Branding
- Welcome video by sponsor
- Sponsor Info downloadable document in lobby
Terawatt (Powering Sponsor)
INR 650,000 / USD 8700
- Auditorium Stage Sponsor Branding
- Thanking Announcements
- Branding on Conference Website
- 6 Delegate Passes
- Panel Discussion
- Panellist
- Sponsor presentation opportunity – Day 2
- Branding space in lobby
- Branding on Login Page – Day of event
- Emailer branding – For all delegate registration
- Lobby Sponsor TV AV (with Audio & Visual)
Gigawatt (Knowledge Sponsor)
INR 550,000 / USD 7500
- Auditorium Stage Sponsor Branding
- Thanking Announcements
- Branding on Conference Website
- 4 Delegate Passes
- Panel Discussion Panellist
- 1 Award Nomination
- Branding space in lobby
Megawatt (Supporting Sponsor)
INR 375,000 / USD 5000
- Auditorium Stage Sponsor Branding
- Thanking Announcements
- Logo on Conference Website
- 2 Delegate Pass
- Panel Discussion Panellist
Kilowatt (Associates Sponsor)
INR 300,000 / USD 4000
- Auditorium Stage Sponsor Branding
- Thanking Announcements
- Logo on Conference Website
- 2 Delegate Pass
Registration Process
Delegate Registration
- Indian Delegate
- INR 6000 + 18% GST
- Overseas Delegate
- USD 200 per Delegate
- Group Discount
- 5% for 3+ Participants
- 10% for 7+ Participants
Award Nomination
- Award
- INR 26000 + 18% GST
- Overseas Company
- USD 600 per Category
- Category Discount
- 5% for 2+ Categories
- 10% for 5+ Categories
Speaker Registration
- Indian Speaker
- INR 30,000 + 18% GST
- Overseas Speaker
- USD 700
About Us
Council of Enviro Excellence [CEE] is an autonomous, national level, non-government, not for profit initiatives organization, focusing on public interest, research and advocacy on the issues related to energy sector.
CEE provides a platform for power producers & technology providers in the sector to showcase various case studies, best practices, innovations, etc.
This is done by executing National and International conferences, workshops, and bespoke events based on research and guided by content.
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