India’s TGV selects Thyssenkrupp for new chlor-alkali plant
Indian caustic soda major TGV SRAAC Ltd. (formerly Sree Rayalaseema Alkalies and Allied Chemicals Ltd.), has commissioned Thyssenkrupp nucera to expand its chlor-alkali plants in Kurnool in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The package includes supply of proprietary cell elements, while the engineering covers the cell room with electrolysers and associated equipment.
Considering the high-energy efficiency of the technology of one of the worldwide leading suppliers of electrolysis technology, TGV SRAAC has now selected Thyssenkrupp nucera’s latest generation BiTAC technology for chlor-alkali electrolysis.
The eBiTAC v7 for highly-efficient production of caustic soda using the proven BiTAC bipolar ion exchange membrane process electrolyser, enables energy consumption at low levels, it adds.
With this safe, proven, and energy-efficient technology, the flagship company of the Indian TGV Group is increasing the production capacity for caustic soda at its plant in Kurnool by 50% from the current 1,000 to 1,500 tonnes/day. After the expansion of the plant, TGV SRAAC will be able to produce a total of approximately 500,000 tonnes/year of caustic soda.
“This is a watershed project for us, especially since it involves expanding our plant significantly. We are convinced of the merits of thyssenkrupp nucera’s technology, and eagerly look forward to them delivering a state-of-the-art plant,” says T.G. Venkatesh, Chairman of the TGV Group.
The collaboration in the field of chlor-alkali electrolysis between thyssenkrupp nucera and TGV SRAAC, as well as the former Sree Rayalaseema Alkalies and Allied Chemicals Ltd., spans more than two decades. It began in 2004 when thyssenkrupp nucera’s bipolar membrane (BM) electrolysers were used in the expansion of the chlor-alkali plant at that time.
The German electrolysis specialist then repeatedly supported the expansion of production capacities with its chlor-alkali technology.
“We thank the customer for the faith reposed in us. The project is a testimony of our capabilities and commitment to innovation. It also symbolises the excellent synergies we have in our group, with our China Office collaborating with our India office to support the customer for this project,” says Roland Beckmann, Executive Director Chlor-Alkali Thyssenkrupp nucera.
