North Chennai Thermal Power Station
| North Chennai Thermal Power Station | |
|---|---|
 North Chennai thermal power station | |
 Location of the North Chennai Thermal Power Station n Tamil Nadu | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Athipattu, Tamil Nadu |
| Coordinates | 13°14′51″N 80°19′36″E / 13.2475°N 80.3267°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | Unit 1: October 25, 1994 Unit 2: March 27, 1995 Unit 3: February 24, 1996 Unit 4: September 2013 Unit 5: September 2013 |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Bituminous coal |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 3 x 210 MW; 2 x 600 MW |
| Nameplate capacity | 1,830 MW |
The North Chennai Thermal Power Station is a power station situated about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Chennai city.[1] It is one of the major power plants of Tamil Nadu and has a total installed capacity of 1,830 MW (2,450,000 hp).[2][3][4]
History
The North Chennai Thermal Power Station was commissioned in 1994 in the Thiruvallur district. It was built there due to its proximity to the Ennore Port, which also supplies Ennore Thermal Power Station. It has won various awards for productivity and reduction in auxiliary consumption.[2][5] The coal necessary for the power station arrives from the Ennore Port.[6] Recently a stator was brought to the station via the sea.[7] In recent years due to shortage of coal in the state, coal is being imported to function the power plant.[8]
Capacity
| Stage | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 210 | 1994 October | Running |
| 1st | 2 | 210 | 1995 March | Running |
| 1st | 3 | 210 | 1996 February | Running |
| 2nd | 4 | 600 | 2013 September | Running |
| 2nd | 5 | 600 | 2013 September | Running |
See also
References
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- ^ T.Ramakrishnan (2012-04-20). "Thermal stations perform well, yet energy deficit mounts". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
- ^ "Arrangement of coal to meet the requirement of thermal power stations of tangedco" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ^ "The long journey of a generator stator". The Hindu. 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ^ Srikanth, R (2011-11-14). "State may have to rely on imported coal for new thermal projects". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-09-07.