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| March 23, 2004 No.0986 | ||
| Flue Gas Desulfurization System Order For Datang Hancheng No.2 Power Plant in Shaanxi, China |
| Tokyo, March 22, 2004 -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), in tandem with Mitsubishi Corporation, has received a 4 billion yen order from the Datang Hancheng No.2 Power Plant Co., Ltd. in Shaanxi Province, China, for a large-scale flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system to be installed at its plant currently under construction. This project is financed by an ODA loan extended by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) carrying a special interest rate for environmentally related projects. MHI will be in charge of designing the entire FGD system, supplying equipment and materials, and providing guidance for installation work and trial operation. The power plant is slated to commence operation in early 2006. The new order marks MHI's seventh from China, and it further solidifies MHI's leading position in the Chinese FGD market. Although currently approximately 70% of China's electricity is generated by coal-fired power plants, the country is moving toward enforcement of stricter environmental protection regulations. Going forward, FGD units for removing SO2 (sulfur dioxide) from flue gas will be required at all newly built power plants, including those in inland areas that have until now been exempted from such regulations. In line with this move, the need for FGD systems in China is increasing. In recognition of this trend and on the strength of the latest order, MHI intends to boost its FGD marketing activities in China further. The newly ordered system will be able to treat all flue gas emissions from the 600MW boiler at the Datang Hancheng No.2 plant with 95% desulfurization efficiency. The key components of the FGD system are its absorber tower and mixer; they enable outstanding SO2 absorption through application of MHI's proprietary Double Contact Flow Scrubber (DCFS) technology. In the DCFS system, limewater, a liquid absorbent slurry, is evenly distributed throughout the absorber tower from spray nozzles installed at the bottom, in contrast to conventional systems in which slurry is sprayed from the top. As a result the slurry contacts with the flue gas twice, first when sprayed upward and second upon its descent. In addition to ensuring high desulfurization efficiency, DCFS facilitates user convenience through its easy maintenance features. In recent years, the Chinese FGD market has become increasingly dominated by tenders from local companies. However, bidding for this project, which utilizes Japan's ODA scheme, attracted participation by Japanese companies. MHI won the contract in recognition of the merits of its DCFS technology and its proven record in FGD operation both in Japan and globally. |
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About Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is one of the world's leading global heavy machinery manufacturers, with consolidated sales of 2,593 billion yen (US$21.6 billion) in fiscal 2002 (year ended March 31, 2003). MHI's diverse lineup of products and services encompasses shipbuilding, steel structures, power plants, chemical plants, steel plants, environmental equipment, industrial and general machinery, aircraft, space rocketry and air-conditioning systems. For more information, please visit the MHI website (http://www.mhi.co.jp). PRESS CONTACT: Hideo Ikuno: h.ikuno@daiya-pr.co.jp Tel: +813-6716-5277, Fax: +813-6716-5929 Daiya PR (in charge of public relations for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) |
