Date:28/02/2005 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/02/28/stories/2005022801310200.htm

Back KPTCL reaches milestone

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BANGALORE: Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd reached a milestone at the Bellary Thermal Power Station when it lifted its boiler drum and erected it at 72 m height, at an all-time new benchmark of 14 months for the milestone, among 500 MW unit development in the country, according to a KPTCL press release.

The corporation adopted the strand-jack method to lift the drum from ground level to reduce cycle time. The event also signifies the start of pressure parts erection, the release stated.