Dr Sarat Kumar Acharya CMD NLC IL Commissions the Rejuvenated BWE 1572

Dr Sarat Kumar Acharya CMD NLC IL Commissions the Rejuvenated BWE 1572
Dr. Sarat Kumar Acharya CMD/NLCIL (center) commissioning the rejuvenated Bucket Wheel Excavator-1572 at Mine-I, Neyveli. Also seen are (from left) Functional Directors, Shri P.Selvakumar, Shri Rakesh Kumar, Shri Subir Das a

Neyveli: NLC India Limited has successfully rejuvenated a Bucket Wheel Excavator 1572, which has been in service for the past 27 years. Dr. Sarat Kumar Acharya, CMD, NLCIL commissioned the machinery at the Specialized Mining Equipment (SME) Erection Yard of Mine-I, Neyveli on 31.03.2017.  
 
The 700L Bucket Wheel Excavator 1572, (BWE) supplied by erstwhile M/S Krupp Germany (presently Thyssen Krupp Industrial Solutions, (TKIS) Germany) was commissioned on 21.12.1990. The BWE had completed 27 years of life with 1,31,027 total working hours in the excavation of overburden/Lignite.  To extend the life of the BWE further, the Rejuvenation programmewas taken up with the assistance of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) M/s. TKIS, Germany at a cost of Rs.49.24 Crores. 
 
During Major Overhaul, major repair, replacements, reconditioning and modifications were carried out.  the mechanical and electrical  parts were strengthened and worn out parts were replaced as required. Variable Voltage Variable Frequency drives system introduced and E houses and Operator cabins were Air-conditioned. The dismantling, re-conditioning and re-erection of the BWE has been completed within the period of 9 months 23 days (08.06.2016 to 31.03.2017) against the scheduled period of 13 months.  
 
In a simple function held at the SME Erection Yard of Mine-I  Dr. Sarat Kumar Acharya , CMD NLC, commissioned  the machinery and in his informal speech  stressed on the importance of  Cost Analysis in implementing this type of Rejuvenation an Life Extension projects. He said Cost Analysis is crucial and important   to determine whether to go ahead with a project or not and  it helps in making  exact financial decision.
 
Shri Rakesh Kumar, Director (Finance) and Shri Subir Das, Director (Mines), Shri P.Selvakumar , Director (Planning&Projects)and  Shri R,Vikraman ,Director (HR)  of NLC IL Limited graced the occasion. Also, senior officials, employees, Representatives of Trade Unions and Associations participated in the programme. 

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