Team News Riveting
Rourkela, September 19
In a remarkable feat of engineering prowess, Plate Mill (Electrical) at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has recently completed a major capital repair project that involved the installation and commissioning of three state-of-the-art AC Vector Controlled Drives, each with a rating of 90 KW.
The drives now power the roller tables for Cooling Bed-I and II, marking a significant departure from the conventional Direct-On-Line (DOL) method with contactor logic arrangements that were previously in use.
The successful implementation of these advanced drives signifies a momentous step forward for Plate Mill’s operational efficiency. The upgraded system promises smoother operations, simplified troubleshooting, and, most importantly, substantial power savings. This achievement underscores Plate Mill’s unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the continuous improvement of its processes.
The entire project, from the meticulous dismantling of the old panels to the erection, commissioning, and testing of the new drive panels, was executed with precision and efficiency. The entire work was done under the dynamic leadership of Diptankar Mahapatra, GM, Plate Mill (Electrical), and with invaluable guidance of Etwa Oraon, CGM, Plate Mill.
A notable aspect of this project was its seamless integration within the scheduled timeframe for the Capital Repair. This was made possible by the unwavering support and collaboration of Manoj Sarangi, GM (Operations), Y K Roy, GM (Mechanical), J P Mallick, GM and DSO, and the Safety Engineering Department (SED).
Several key individuals played instrumental roles in making this project a resounding success. They are S. Pathy, Senior Manager (Electrical), C Eshwar Raj, Assistant Manager (Electrical), Ajaya Barik, Senior Technician, and Sushil Tirkey, (MOMT), who exhibited exceptional dedication and expertise throughout the project.
Looking ahead, Plate Mill (Electrical) has plans for further upgrades, with a focus on replacing and modernizing obsolete drives and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). These forthcoming initiatives reflect the department’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence.
