ABB Group

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order for three complete mine hoist systems including related shaft equipment, to help Hindustan Zinc move its production at the Rampura Agucha mine from an open-pit to an underground operation. The new hoist systems will enable Hindustan Zinc to reach and exceed their production targets.

“We are glad and proud to be the first choice of Rampura Agucha. The customer chose ABB thanks to our reliable, competitive technical solutions and strong track record of mine hoists in the world”, said Fredrik Sjöholm, Regional Sales Manager for ABB’s mining unit in Västerås, Sweden. “This order opens up a new market for large mine hoists and paves the way for more large projects in the area of underground mining in India. The state-of-the-art technology applied on ABB’s mine hoist systems can help our customers increase their productivity and improve their safety.”

ABB’s scope of supply comprises, among other things, two friction hoists and one single drum hoist including both mechanical and electrical parts. ABB also delivers switchgears and power cables, as well as the complete shaft equipment for the mine hoists. These hoists will be delivered between 14 and 16 months after the signing of the contract which took place in June 2013.

The Rampura Agucha mine is located in Rajasthan, in the northwest of India, and is the world's largest zinc producing mine. Reserves and resources of Rampura Agucha as of March 31, 2013, are about 109 million tons with a best-in-class zinc-lead reserves grade of 15.4%. At present the Rampura Agucha mine is producing 6.15 million tons ore per annum from the open-pit mining operation and is treating the same in a beneficiation plant. With the present system of mining method (open-pit), the mine will be operative up to a level that is 372 meters below the surface. Beyond this level the mineral reserves and resources are to be extracted by suitable underground mining methods.

ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people.

New water pipeline and pump infrastructure to support economic growth in eastern Botswana.

Zurich, Switzerland, Aug.15, 2013 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order to provide an instrumentation, control system and electrical equipment (ICE) package for a new water pipeline and pump station to be constructed in eastern Botswana to support growing demand driven by new mining ventures, power sector developments and a growing population around the capital, Gaborone.

As part of the turnkey solution, ABB will supply its SymphonyTM Plus total plant automation system to monitor and control the pump stations and reservoirs located along the 360 km water network. The Symphony Plus architecture enables aggregation of data across distributed geographies and is ideal for applications such as the expansive Botswana water network. It is also specifically designed to reduce engineering time and effort from custom development, and minimizes commissioning time and risk of misconfiguration during startup. The integrated system has provisions for local and remote monitoring and control of the entire plant.

ABB will also supply an ICE package and a range of products including motors and drives, switchgear, transformers and instrumentation equipment to maximize the operational efficiency of the system.

"Water resources are crucial to support economic development in this emerging nation” said Massimo Danieli, head of ABB’s Power Generation business, part of the company’s Power Systems division. ”We will leverage the breadth of our portfolio, project management expertise and global domain experience to optimize this water facility, ensuring efficiency and reliability of supplies.”

The overall water project is being executed by a joint venture comprising the Middle East-based construction firm Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), and the South African construction and engineering group Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO). It is scheduled for completion in 2014.

ABB is present in more than 20 countries in Africa with around 5,200 employees. The company is aiming to grow its business in the region at least twice as fast as the global GDP growth rate through 2015.

Symphony Plus is ABB’s powerful, versatile and scalable automation and control platform for the power and water sectors. About 6,500 Symphony installations are automating, integrating and optimizing more than 4,500 power and water applications around the world.

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people.

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth around $38 million for a new 1,320 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant, which is under construction in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The orders were placed by NCC Ltd, the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the plant and a leading Indian construction and infrastructure company and were booked in the second quarter.

ABB is responsible for the design, engineering, installation and commissioning of the electrical balance of plant (EBoP) as well as a 400-kilovolt (kV) gas insulated switchgear (GIS) substation, scheduled for completion in 2014.

India has an installed power generation capacity of over 210,000 MW, of which approximately 57 per cent is based on coal. According to estimates of the International Energy Agency (IEA), national energy demand is projected to more than double over the next 25 years. Oil and coal are expected to maintain their shares in the primary energy mix and India is expected to displace the United States as the world’s second-largest coal consumer by 2025. Over 60 per cent of the rise in energy demand comes from the power sector, reflecting the enormous demand for electricity in India.

“ABB has a long-standing presence and a well-established track record in India and we are pleased to contribute further to the development of the country’s power infrastructure,” said Brice Koch, head of ABB’s Power Systems division. “Our extensive local manufacturing footprint and resource capability enable us to bring best-in-class technologies to our customers and to serve the electricity needs of this growing economy and its vibrant population.”

The EBoP solution comprises a range of ABB power products, which have been integrated into an optimized system to suit operational requirements. Some of the major product supplies include generator circuit breakers, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, transformers and protection equipment. Based on a proven fast delivery concept, the solution reduces overall project costs and mitigates risk. The GIS substation ensures a compact footprint and deploys state-of-the-art ABB technology to ensure safe and reliable power transmission.

The Nellore plant will be a ‘super-critical’ thermal power plant, which is considered more efficient than conventional coal-fired power plants as they generate more energy, consume less coal and produce fewer emissions than traditional sub-critical technologies. ABB recently delivered a similar EBoP solution for a new 1,600 MW super-critical power plant owned by the Andhra Pradesh state utility, APPDCL, which is located close to Nellore in Krishnapatnam.

Zurich, Switzerland, Aug.7, 2013 - ABB, a global leader in power and automation technology has been selected by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd. in China, to supply 24 dry-type propulsion transformers, for installation in 12 diesel-electric powered offshore platform supply vessels.

The 2,300-kilovolt ampere (kVA) 480-volt dry-type ABB propulsion transformers will be built at the company’s Trasfor facilities. ABB acquired Trasfor Group, a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers and inductors for low-voltage and medium-voltage applications.

Compact dry-type transformers offer high efficiency and reliability due to fewer moving parts, as well as lower noise levels and weight. They provide electrical propulsion systems with power, helping to reduce carbon emissions at sea, and also improve operational accuracy during critical maneuvers.

“ABB`s oil-free dry-type transformers are a safe, reliable, cost-efficient and environmentally friendly technology, which makes them ideal for applications such as onboard ships, where space is limited”, said Markus Heimbach, head of ABB’s Transformers business, a part of the company’s Power Products division. “These transformers also minimize noise levels and eliminate contamination and fire risks“.

There is a growing demand for dry-type transformers that use materials such as resin for insulation instead of oil, making them less flammable and reducing their environmental impact.

Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd. was founded in 1866, and in addition to being one of the oldest shipyards in China is also the largest shipbuilding and ship-repair base in south-east China. Located in the Fuzhou Economic and Technical Development Zone, the company specializes in oceangoing vessels, marine engineering and ship repairs, and is a leading builder of offshore support vessels.

ABB will design, supply, install and commission the substations as part of a turnkey solution. Key products to be supplied include switchgear, transformers, cables, fire protection and detection systems and a range of other power equipment. ABB will also install the substation automation systems, incorporating the latest IEC 61850 compliant protection and control equipment. IEC 61850 is an international standard that ensures interoperability and open communications between substation devices and other grid installations.The project is scheduled to be completed by 2013.

“In addition to enhancing power supplies to support increased production, the substations will improve availability and reliability of electricity to the plant,” said Peter Leupp, head of ABB’s Power Systems division. “ABB’s energy efficient and environmentally friendly technologies will also facilitate the phase out of aging, energy intensive equipment, bringing operational benefits.”

Substations are key installations in the power grid that transform voltage levels and facilitate the efficient transmission and distribution of electricity. They include equipment that protects and controls the flow of electrical power. ABB is the world’s leading supplier of air- and gas-insulated substations, with more than 10,000 installations worldwide covering a range of voltage levels up to 1,100 kV.

Bhilai Steel Plant is a manufacturing unit of SAIL, a leading Indian steel producer with several production facilities across the country. The company makes rails and heavy steel plates and is a major supplier of structural components.