Changyuan Coking Co., Ltd.’s waste‑heat power plant has officially been connected to the grid and begun generating electricity.

Release Date:

2017-08-16

On August 15, 2017, Unit No. 1 of the waste‑heat power plant at Changyuan Coking Co., Ltd., comprising a 12,000 kW steam turbine generator set, successfully connected to the grid and began generating electricity at 4:20 p.m. after three days of static and dynamic commissioning, during which all identified issues were systematically resolved. Throughout the construction phase, General Manager Dong Shumao of Changyuan Coking Co., Ltd. placed great emphasis on the project and ensured meticulous planning. All relevant departments rigorously adhered to the requirements of the comprehensive unit startup plan, demonstrating a spirit of scientific rigor and relentless pursuit of excellence, thereby laying a solid foundation for the smooth commissioning of the power plant.

During the construction phase, Dong Shumao, General Manager of Changyuan Coking Co., Ltd., attached great importance to the project and ensured meticulous planning. All relevant departments rigorously adhered to the requirements of the comprehensive unit startup plan, upholding a spirit of scientific rigor and continuous improvement, thereby laying a solid foundation for the power plant’s successful commissioning.

(Pictured: Turbine friction acoustic monitoring, with on-site operators “listening” to the turbine’s “inner voice.”)

(Pictured: A plant operator is conducting a vibration inspection on the steam turbine, sensing its pulsating vibrations.)

(Pictured: Operators are performing the grid-connection procedure for Unit 1.)

Following grid connection and power generation, all key parameters of the boiler, steam turbine, and generator remained within normal ranges, and all system equipment operated safely and stably. Upon receiving this good news, every member of the team erupted in cheers, their faces lit up with happiness and joy; the hardships and challenges they had endured seemed to fade away, and some even shed tears of excitement—truly confirming the saying: “Effort is always rewarded.”

The successful grid connection marks the beginning of a virtuous cycle in production for Changyuan Coking Co., Ltd. since resuming operations following environmental‑compliance rectification. This achievement is the result of the concerted efforts of leaders and employees at all levels of the Group, and it represents a solid step forward toward a circular‑economy‑driven, energy‑efficient development model. It has also become a new source of profit growth, contributing further to the full‑chain development of Pengfei Group and truly enabling Pengfei to grow stronger with each passing day and more prosperous year after year.