TD Power Systems wins Rs 570 million order from NPCIL
Author: PPD Team Date: January 22, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: January 22, 2025
TD Power Systems (TDPS) has secured an order worth Rs 570 million from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL).
The order involves supplying advanced low-speed induction motors to replace high-speed imported motors with reduced gearboxes.
These motors, featuring titanium tube heat exchangers, are designed to meet stringent weight and seismic requirements. They will be installed at NPCIL’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant, and delivery and commissioning are planned for 2025-27.
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