ABB India has received an order for an automation and electricial system for a 2 milllion tpa greenfield plant in Odisha by Emami Cement, part of the Kolkata-based Emami Group. The solution implemented will minimize energy consumption and enhance the overall plant performance helping the plant support infrastructure growth in the region, a release from ABB said.
ABB will be undertaking complete project implementation including supply, erection, testing and commissioning for the electrical distribution and distributed control system (DCS). The 800xA DCS will help monitor, control and optimize the cement manufacturing process while maximising plant uptime. The electrical distribution system inlcudes 220 kV switchyard with 20/25 MVA 220kV/11kV Transformer, 11 kV Board, Intelligent Motor Control Center, Distribution transformer, medium- and low- voltage capacitors and allied accessories.
ABB has had a long association with the Emami Group, having implemented automation, instrumentation and electrical solutions for their cement plant at Chhattisgarh and paper manufacturing facility at Odisha.
India is the second largest cement producer in the world , accounting for 6.9 percent of world’s cement output. The sector has evolved over decades to become more globally competitive by adopting energy efficient and environment friendly technology to lower energy consmption and reduce carbon footprint.The government’s push for affordable housing, focus on infrastructure, roads and Smart City programs are likely catalysts for a gradual demand pick-up in the sector in the longer term.
Odisha is one the important cement manufacturing hubs of the country. The state is endowed with huge a reserve of various minerals, which also makes it a strategic location for various industrial companies. The two key raw materials for cement production are cement grade limestone and clay. Odisha has billions of tonnes of proven limestone reserves. Also the substantial production of slag and fly ash generated ensure that quality blended cement are also produced in Odisha, the release observed.
Photo (source: ABB) shows a cement plant. ABB, in a release, has observed that it has provided automation solutions to over 50 per cent of India’s installed cement capacity.
