Its thermal sets achieved the highest-ever Plant Load Factor (PLF) and operating availability (OA) at of 79.9% and 86.4%, respectively. Its 200-500 mw thermal sets, which are used extensively in country's thermal power stations, operated at the highest-ever PLF and OA of 85% and 90.4%, respectively. About seven BHEL-make thermal sets of various ratings also operated at a record PLF of over 100% and 70 sets achieving a PLF of over 90%.
Bhel-manufactured generating equipments are used in 12 of the 13 big power stations in the country. The company is set to introduce 800 mw thermal sets, which are suited to Indian conditions, using Indian as well as imported coal. It is also working on building its capability for higher rating hydro sets and advanced class gas turbines to cater to upcoming market requirements.
During financial year 2007-08, the number of Bhel
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