BHEL 600 MW Steam Turbine Generator
Overview
The BHEL 600 MW Steam Turbine Generator (TG) is a flagship supercritical thermal power turbo-generator set designed and manufactured by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), India’s premier engineering enterprise. Engineered for high-efficiency coal-based power plants, this 600 MW unit delivers reliable baseload power with advanced steam cycle optimization, supporting India’s energy security and grid stability.
Key Features
- Rated Output: 600 MW at turbine terminals (625–630 MVA generator output)
- Steam Conditions:
- Supercritical: 247 bar / 565°C (main steam)
- Reheat: 565°C
- Thermal Efficiency: ~38–40% (higher than subcritical units)
- Turbine Configuration:
- 1 High-Pressure (HP)
- 1 Intermediate-Pressure (IP)
- 2 Low-Pressure (LP) double-flow cylinders
- Generator: Hydrogen-cooled, brushless excitation, 0.85 PF
- Control System: BHEL’s Digital Electro-Hydraulic Control (DEHC) system
Technical Specifications
- Speed: 3,000 rpm (50 Hz grid)
- Cooling: Generator — Hydrogen + Water; Turbine — Steam-cooled blades
- Auxiliaries: Integrated boiler feed pumps, condensers, and gland steam systems
- Emission Compliance: Compatible with FGD and SCR retrofits for SOₓ/NOₓ control
- Standards: Designed per IEC, ASME, and BHEL internal codes
Ideal Applications
- Large coal-based thermal power stations (e.g., NTPC, state GENCOs)
- Supercritical power projects under national energy programs
- Grid-stabilizing baseload generation
- Retrofit and life-extension of existing 500 MW units