KYIV. April 24 (Interfax-Ukraine) – DTEK Energo has started reconstruction of unit 10 of Burshtyn thermal power plant (TPP) for UAH 1.1 billion (around $40 million), the company’s press service has reported.
By December 2017 it is planned to replace aggregates and upgrade the unit’s systems, which would allow improving its production and environment friendly characteristics.
A turbine, a boiler drum, a transformer for own needs, turbine generator excitation systems will be replaced and the generator, coal pulverization systems and other equipment will be completely reconstructed. Emission will be reduced thanks to the replacement of the filter.
Reconstruction would allow increasing the capacity of the unit from 195 MW to 210 MW. Its lifespan would be extended to 15 years. Emission will be reduced to 50 mg per cubic meter, which suits European standards.
DTEK said that early June reconstruction of unit 1 of Kryvy Rih TPP will be finished. Reconstruction of unit 10 of Burshtyn TPP will be third project for this plant. Since 2012, DTEK has invested over $180 million in overhaul and upgrade of equipment at the units of this TPP.
