KBL - Leading Turbine Manufacturer

Francis turbine

The harnessing of energy of the falling water to provide mechanical power has been one of man's greatest achievements. Water wheels providing mechanical power for grinding and water pumping are still in common use.  The industrial revolution created new requirements, which demanded larger power generating capacities, which led to rapid improvement in the design of water wheels, turbines and generators. The capacities of hydro power plants became very large as electricity generation became common place by the end of 19th century. The position has ultimately reached a stage where large-scale hydroelectric plants contribute significantly to the State's and the National energy demand. Unfortunately, every development has its cost and the cost of exploiting hydro power is vigilance in ensuring the environment is not irreparably damaged and the life of the river continues to flourish. This demands considerable care and attention in planning.

Kaplan turbines

The situation is different in case of micro, mini or small hydro power projects. A micro, mini or small hydro power station can divert potential energy of the water, which would have dissipated to no benefit in the natural flow along the watercourse. Mini, micro and small hydro plants combine the advantages of large hydro plants on one hand and decentralized power supply on the other. The disadvantages associated with large hydro power plants, like high transmission costs, environmental issues like submergence of forests and croplands, and displacement of families, are not present in small plants.

Moreover, the harnessing of local resources like small hydro resources, being of a decentralised nature, lends itself to decentralised utilization, local implementation and management, making rural development possible based on self-reliance and use of local natural resources. With proper site selection, turbine sizing and commissioning it is very cost effective when integrated with irrigation and water supply projects.

Pelton turbine 

Kirloskar Brothers Limited, the leaders in fluid handling, has been manufacturing hydro turbines for small hydro applications and offers turnkey execution facilities under one roof. KBL has supplied, erected and commissioned the Electra-mechanical equipment for several small hydroelectric schemes in India.

Types of Turbines Manufacture by KBL:

• Francis turbine
• Kaplan turbines
• Pelton turbine

                                                                  

            

                                                                   

                                                                  

Kirloskar Brothers Limited - Proud First !!

Kirloskar Brothers Limited becomes the First Indian Valve Manufacturer to get Factory Mutual (FM) Certification for Gate Valves

Media Coverage:

http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/other/2011082996204.htm

http://www.afaqs.com/news/company_briefs/?id=51150_KBL+receives+Factory+Mutual(FM)+certification+for+valves  

http://apnnews.com/2011/08/29/kbl-receives-factory-mutual-fm-certification-for-valves/

http://cewindia.com/mailer/2sept2011/kirloskar.html



Old is Gold - Photos

OLD IS GOLD REWARDS NIGHT

VENUE HOLIDAY-INN HINJEWADI

LIGHTING OF LAMP BY DIGNITARIES

WELCOME SPEECH BY SHRI ALOK KIRLOSKAR

SPEECH BY SHRI SANJAY KIRLOSKAR

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI RAGUNATHAN

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI RAGUNATHAN

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI AVINASH PURANDARE

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI AVINASH PURANDARE

SHRI VED PRAKASH THAKUR

SHRI SUDHIR KOTHARI

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI ALOK KIRLOSKAR

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI J R SAPRE

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI SANJAY KIRLOSKAR

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI SANJAY KIRLOSKAR

REWARD PRESENTATION BY SHRI SANJAY KIRLOSKAR

GUESTS AT AGAKHAN PALACE, PUNE

Old is Gold - A New beginning

Some of valued customers participated in the "Old is Gold" contest visited Kirloskarvadi Plant.

During this visit customers also got connected with heritage & rich culture of Kirloskar Brothers Limited

FM/UL approved Fire Hydrant Sys.at Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. commissioned

KBL erects and commissions FM/UL approved Fire Hydrant System in Plate Mill Project at Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Raigarh (CG)


Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), the largest pump manufacturer in India, announces the successful erection and commissioning of a Factory Mutual (FM) and Underwrites Laboratories (UL) listed Fire Hydrant System for the Plate Mill at Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) in Raigarh (Chhattisgarh), India. Kirloskar Brothers has three factories located in India, UK and USA that are Factory Mutual (FM) approved and capable of manufacturing this range of pumps.

The FM-UL fire hydrant system at JSPL site was inaugurated by Mr. N.A. Ansari, the Executive Director. The project included erection and commissioning of two FM/UL approved Fire water Pump set (Head – 88m, Discharge – 273 m3/hr) driven by electric motor and diesel engine, two jockey pumps, valves and pipes. JSPL are one of the first steel plants in India to install this advanced Fire Fighting system, which is a standard in European and American steel plants.


FM-UL fire fighting pump sets fully comply to American standard - NFPA 20. Accordingly, the pump, engine, controller, which are FM approved and UL listed, give more reliability of operation at any point of time. Quarterly audit of manufacturing are conducted by FM/UL to ensure strict adherence to quality norms laid down by this standards. FM/UL approved controller enables weekly programming which allows automatic running of pump sets for set timing and keeps all records of pump operation so that pump is always in working condition.

KBL sells the largest Horizontal Split Case Pump in India for CW duty

KBL sells the largest Horizontal Split Case Pump in India for Circulating Water duty in a Power Plant

Technological innovation has always been the driving force for Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL). We are pleased to announce that recently KBL has manufactured one of the largest Horizontal split case pumps for Circulating Water application at Pipavav Power plant in India. The Pump is being sold through BHEL. We have supplied similar pumps earlier for export markets.

The salient features of the pump are:

Pump model no: UPH 1200/160M-Qty - 3 nos

Flow rate: 25000 m^3/hr

Head: 27.5 mwc

Motor rating: 2700 kW / 425 rpm

Application: CW (sea water)

MOC: Austenitic Iron 15% Ni (ASTMA 436) / CF8M impeller/ SS 316L (ASTM A 473) shaft

Avinash Purandare honoured as the ‘Maha - Intrapreneur 2010

It is a very proud moment for all KBLians.

Avinash Purandare - Vice President Corporate Global Marketing & Stragety is honoured as the ‘Maha - Intrapreneur 2010.

The awards are instituted by Praj in association with Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune, who are the knowledge partners in this initiative. This award is the first of its kind in India.
Out of a batch of highly qualified and motivated contestants, six most promising ‘Intrapreneurs’ have been selected by a distinguished jury panel. The Maha-Intrapreneur awards aim at identifying and rewarding
professionals who display ‘Intrapreneural’ skills and qualities in their actions and results in their respective organizations.

The awards will be presented in a gala award function on December 18th, 2010 at the hands of Chief Guest Arun Nanda, Director, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. in the presence of Kishor Chaukar, Managing Director, Tata Industries Limited

For more information, please go to the link as mentioned below:

http://www.businesswireindia.com/PressRelease.asp?b2mid=25015