24 October 2013
Muscat: Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering (L&THE) completes yet another major landmark in the field of critical pressure vessel manufacturing in the Sultanate with the dispatch of six sets of steam accumulators (part of a larger order of 19 sets, 5000mt) each weighing 260mt and 106 thick low alloy steel.
These critical equipment are Oman's unique contribution towards export of Omani product for a large solar power plant in South Africa.
The steam accumulators are high pressure vessels being manufactured with a critical grade of quenched and tempered steel, the likes of which are used in the manufacture of some of the most critical equipment for nuclear power plants.
The highlights through the execution has seen one of the largest imports of high grade steel adding up to more than 5,000mt. By the end of the year, the company will be delivering all 19 sets adding up to 4,940mt of completed equipment, within a span of 11 months.
L&T HE won this order against stiff global competition from South Korean and European fabricators. The challenge has been the critical nature of the equipment and the tight delivery schedule.
The company has been able to rise to the occasion through various innovative techniques in the field of manufacturing, welding, inspection, logistics and planning. L&T HE partnered with Lift & Shift EME for transportation of this heavy consignment from their workshop to Sohar Port.
The project as offered enriching experience and exposure to young and talented team of Omanis, lending an insight into areas ranging from supply chain management to logistics to the innovative manufacturing techniques to critical equipment inspection. This is a part of contribution by a local company in developing local industry, critical skills, promoting non-oil sector exports and economy of Oman as a whole.
Muscat: Larsen & Toubro Heavy Engineering (L&THE) completes yet another major landmark in the field of critical pressure vessel manufacturing in the Sultanate with the dispatch of six sets of steam accumulators (part of a larger order of 19 sets, 5000mt) each weighing 260mt and 106 thick low alloy steel.
These critical equipment are Oman's unique contribution towards export of Omani product for a large solar power plant in South Africa.
The steam accumulators are high pressure vessels being manufactured with a critical grade of quenched and tempered steel, the likes of which are used in the manufacture of some of the most critical equipment for nuclear power plants.
The highlights through the execution has seen one of the largest imports of high grade steel adding up to more than 5,000mt. By the end of the year, the company will be delivering all 19 sets adding up to 4,940mt of completed equipment, within a span of 11 months.
L&T HE won this order against stiff global competition from South Korean and European fabricators. The challenge has been the critical nature of the equipment and the tight delivery schedule.
The company has been able to rise to the occasion through various innovative techniques in the field of manufacturing, welding, inspection, logistics and planning. L&T HE partnered with Lift & Shift EME for transportation of this heavy consignment from their workshop to Sohar Port.
The project as offered enriching experience and exposure to young and talented team of Omanis, lending an insight into areas ranging from supply chain management to logistics to the innovative manufacturing techniques to critical equipment inspection. This is a part of contribution by a local company in developing local industry, critical skills, promoting non-oil sector exports and economy of Oman as a whole.
© Times of Oman 2013
