ESP TECHNOLOGIES (P) LTD

Flat – H9, Jain Swarnakamal Apartments,

69, Arcot Road, Saligramam,

Chennai – 600093. India

E-mails: balagurunathansundaram@gmail.com

: sundarambalagurunathan@yahoo.com

Telephone: + (91) 98 409 92528

ESP TECHNOLOGIES (P) LTD

CHENNAI, INDIA

COMPANY PROFILE

Introduction

ESP Technologies (P) Ltd, Chennai is a company incorporated in the year 2012 to provide

comprehensive engineering, technical and consultancy services in respect of electrostatic precipitators

to the users in India and abroad. ESP Technologies (P) Ltd is powered by S.Balagurunathan (retired

Executive Director of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)), having several decades of rich and

varied experience in handling a wide range of clients during his tenure in BHEL.

In providing the best of its kind of services to the clients from concept to commissioning and completion

of the projects, ESP Technologies (P) Ltd utilizes the state-of-the-art practices and becomes a part of

their team. ESP Technologies (P) Ltd brings with it decades of consulting and engineering expertise

to help their clients solve problems with electrostatic precipitator processes and equipment and to

optimize performance for reduced costs and emissions. ESP Technologies (P) Ltd begins by listening to

their clients in order to understand the root cause and then create and implement customized solutions.

The main objectives of the company are:

1. to provide all kinds of engineering and technical services in respect of electrostatic

precipitator to the users in India and abroad.

2. to carry on the business and activities associated with the users in their efforts

towards setting up of new electrostatic precipitator and / or in upgrading the

performance of the existing electrostatic precipitators through retrofitting.

3. to provide to the users a total solution from concept to commissioning of

electrostatic precipitators and undertake feasibility studies for installation of new

and/or retrofit electrostatic precipitators including preparation of technical

specifications and layouts.

4. to provide all kinds of services in respect of electrostatic precipitator and

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enhancement of its performance and to meet the user’s requirements through cost

effective techno-economic proposals.

5. to provide complete solution for design, detailed engineering, project management,

inspection, construction supervision and assistance during commissioning in

respect of electrostatic precipitator for application in coal-fired utilities and captive

power plants, cement plants, paper and pulp industries, ferrous and non-ferrous

industries and fertilizer plants etc., to quote a few.

6. to provide faculty support to reputed training establishments and academic

institutions engaged in organizing training programs for power plant engineers and

consultants on the best practices in the operation, maintenance and trouble

shooting of electrostatic precipitators in power plants.

7. to undertake / provide services in the preparation of plant specific Operation and

Maintenance manual complete with formats for data logging etc for the

electrostatic precipitators in operation at the client’s premises

SERVICES OFFERED

ESP Technologies (P) Ltd provides a full complement of professional and technical services

for their clients as detailed below in respect of electrostatic precipitator. ESP

Technologies (P) Ltd has an unsurpassed offering of such services including customized

reports, training, engineering and consulting, technical direction, installation and turnkey

support, field services and inspection etc., to quote a few.

preparation of Techno – Economic Feasibility Reports (TEFR) and Detailed Project

Reports (DPR).

preparation of customized reports on the existing electrostatic precipitator(s) ranging

from a service history to performance, engineering assessment / audit and technical

summaries

the complete engineering and technical services including the erection, commissioning,

shutdown/overhaul services in respect of electrostatic precipitator. During scheduled

outages, ESP Technologies (P) Ltd, with its vast and varied knowledge and expertise in

solving any issues, can provide in-depth inspection, analysis and reporting leading to

both short-term and long-term solutions to ensure energy efficiency and compliance

with statutory regulations. ESP Technologies (P) Ltd is experienced with on-site data

gathering, analysis and trouble-shooting.

services towards setting up of new electrostatic precipitators and/or in upgrading the

performance of the existing electrostatic precipitator(s) through retrofitting.

ESP Technologies (P) Ltd has the experience and knowledge to recommend the most

economical and efficient installation for the client’s plant, whether it is a new, retrofit or

upgraded electrostatic precipitator system.

detailed engineering services for new/retrofit electrostatic precipitator installations

including

1. preparation of detailed tender specifications for the main equipment viz electrostatic

precipitator

2. preparation of detailed tender specifications for the vendor items such as bearings, collecting

electrodes, emitting electrodes, electrical items (LT distribution boards, TR sets, auxiliary

control panels, cables, insulators etc).

3. review / evaluation of the technical bids submitted by the vendors.

4. preparation and submission of technical recommendations.

5. review and approval of technical contract document submitted by the successful vendor.

6. review / approval of vendor drawings.

7. facilitate preparation of ESP Plant General Arrangement / Layout drawings, ESP control

room layout drawings etc.

8. review / approval of quality assurance / quality control plans submitted by the successful

bidder and inspection of the items at manufacturer’s works.

9. participate in the pre and post-award discussions along with the client’s representative

total solution from concept to commissioning of electrostatic precipitator and its

accessories and undertake feasibility studies for installation of new/retrofit electrostatic

precipitators including

1) assessment of spares (mechanical & electrical)

2) technical assessment of the existing electrostatic precipitator system and its layout

3) development of site specific options for sizing and laying out the retrofit ESP

4) preparation of technical specifications, evaluation of technical bids etc.

5) services towards project engineering, execution at site including supervision,

commissioning, trouble shooting and witnessing of performance guarantee tests

for the electrostatic precipitator

Project management services including

1. preparation of detailed project implementation schedule

2. review of progress of the various activities of engineering, supply, erection etc.,

and advice client for corrective action if any.

3 preparation of monthly progress reports identifying the status of various activities,

critical areas, points of concern etc., and indicate the action plan for the future.

4 deputation of engineers to the vendor’s works to ascertain the manufacturing status

and expedite the activities on behalf of the client.

Training including

1. on-site training to enhance our client’s knowledge and skills regarding electrostatic

precipitator operation, maintenance, trouble-shooting and performance.

2. offering installation-specific practical solutions for plant personnel

3. delivering technical lectures in the workshops / training sessions organized by their

client’s to encourage exchange of knowledge and continuous learning about

electrostatic precipitators. Our state-of-the-art training modules are also available for

use by the clients for group training.

KEY PERSONNEL

ESP Technologies (P) Ltd, Chennai is owned and managed by Mr.

S. Balagurunathan.

S. BALAGURUNATHAN is a Post Graduate in engineering with

specialization in the Design and Production of Thermal Power

Equipment. He is a retired Executive Director from Bharat Heavy

Electricals Limited (BHEL), a premier organization in India

engaged in the design, manufacture, erection, operation and

maintenance of power plants in India and abroad. He had served

this organization for almost 38 years in various capacities since

1968. During his tenure in BHEL, he had been involved in all

aspects of ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR technology including

the technical marketing, engineering (for new and retrofit /

upgrade applications), research and development, erection, commissioning and trouble shooting of ESP.

He was head of the engineering and external services departments of electrostatic precipitator in BHEL,

Ranipet, India.

During his tenure in BHEL, he had been directly involved in the engineering and execution of major

contracts for electrostatic precipitators with many reputed power generating corporations like National

Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC), Reliance Energy Limited (REL),

various State Electricity Generating Corporations (GENCOs) and Independent Power Generating

Corporations (IPPs) like JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL), Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), CESC etc.

and large cement and paper manufacturing companies like Associated Cement Companies (ACC),

Tamilnadu Cements Corporation (TANCEM), Diamond Cements, ITC (PSPD), Tamilnadu Newsprint &

Paper Ltd (TNPL) etc., for applications in coal-fired boilers, cement plants, paper & pulp plants etc. He

had served in a number of technical committees constituted by reputed organizations including the

Central Pollution Control Board of the Ministry of Environment and Forest (Government of India),

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) of the Ministry of Power (Government of India), Department of

Science & Technology (DST) of Government of India etc., and had significantly contributed on matters

related to the controlling of particulate emissions from stationary sources.

He is currently the Managing Director of ESP Technologies (P) Ltd, a company which is owned by him

and provides comprehensive engineering and technical consultancy services in all aspects of

ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATORS for application in power and other industries. The list of reputed

clients served / being served by ESP Technologies (P) Ltd is furnished below.

With an experience spanning over 46 years, he brings with him a very deep and extensive knowledge of

all aspects of the electrostatic precipitator with particular reference to handling of highly resistive fly

ashes resulting from the combustion of Indian coals.

SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES IN RESPECT OF ELECTROSTATIC

PRECIPITATORS OF CHINESE MAKE INSTALLED IN POWER PLANTS IN INDIA.

ESP Technologies (P) Ltd is well conversant and knowledgeable with the technical details of the electrostatic

precipitators of Chinese make and had provided such technical and engineering services including the site

supervision to many clients having such ESP installations in their power plants. The electrostatic precipitators of

Chinese-make installed in many of the coal-fired power plants in India are invariably fitted with SPIKE /

BARBED TYPE EMITTNG ELECTRODES IN THE FIELDS LOCATED AT THE INLET SECTIONS OF

ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATORS. The electrical performance of these types of electrodes had been

observed to be far from satisfactory due to many reasons like the defective design and mounting arrangement,

faulty erection etc., resulting in poor availability of the fields and the overall performance of the electrostatic

precipitator. The plant engineers had also faced serious problems in the operation and maintenance of the

electrostatic precipitators fitted with such type of emitters.

ESP TECHNOLOGIES (P) Ltd, Chennai had successfully replaced these SPIKE / BARBED

EMITTERS OF THE CHINESE – MAKE ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATORS WITH SPECIALLY

ENGINEERED SPIRAL EMITTERS in a large operating plant. The electrical performance of the

fields replaced with spiral emitters had been excellent both on air-load as well as on gas-load as

shown in the Voltage –Current (V-I) curves below. The conversion had been tailor-made to suit

the plant requirements without the need to carry out any major modifications to the emitting

system frame-work and its suspension systems including the rapping mechanisms and their

drives.

SUCCESSFUL REPLACEMENT OF SPIKE / BARBED EMITTERS OF CHINESE-MAKE ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATORS INSTALLED IN INDIAN POWER PLANTS

Based on the successful implementation and the demonstration of the improved availability and

electrical performance of the fields retro-fitted with SPIRAL EMITTERS, the client has placed repeat

orders for carrying out similar conversion in the additional units installed at the same power

station. ESP TECHNOLOGIES (P) Ltd, Chennai shall be pleased to provide such services to the plant

authorities who have installed Chinese-make electrostatic precipitators which are provided with

such SPIKE EMITTERS, if so desired by them.

Contact: balagurunathansundaram@gmail.com Mobile: +(91)9840992528

LIST OF CLIENTS of ESP TECHNOLOGIES (P) Ltd, Chennai (in the alphabetical order):

CESC (Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation)-(Sanjiv Goenka Group), Kolkata

DustVen Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka

Energo Engineering Projects Limited, Gurgaon, Haryana

Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Hyderabad

Geeco Enercon Pvt Limited, Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Company Ltd (GNFC), Barauch, Gujarat

Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL), Vadodara, Gujarat

Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL), Haryana

Helios Infrapro Private Limited, Kolkata, West Bengal

India Glycols Limited, Kashipur, Uttarakhand

IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizers Co-operative) , Phulpur, Uttar Pradesh

ITC Limited, Paperboards & Specialty Papers Division (PSPD), Secunderabad

Jindal Power Limited, Raigarh, Chattisgarh

JSW Energy Limited, Toranagallu, Karnataka

KC Cottrell Co. Ltd, Gurgaon, Haryana

Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Vadodara, Gujarat (ESP Business Unit)

Masters In Training, Mumbai, Maharashtra

McIlvaine Company, Illinois, USA

Mindscape Asia Inc, Mumbai

Reliance Power Limited - Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project, Singrauli

Reliance Power Limited - Rosa Power Supply Company Ltd, Shahjahanpur, UP.

Sesa Sterlite Limited (Vedanta Group), New Delhi

Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL), Kagithapuram, Tamilnadu

Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (Vedanta Group), Mansa, Punjab

Tata Power Company Limited - Trombay Thermal Power Station, Mumbai

The Competency Centre for Energy Industry (TCCEI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Trident Group (Abhishek Industries), Barnala, Punjab

UltraTech Cement Limited (Unit: Birla White), Jodhpur, Rajasthan