Transformers for Kenya were successfully tested by ZTR

Representatives of three company-customers had business visit to “Zaporozhtransformator” (ZTR) PJSC: «Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company LTD» (Korea), SMK (Great Britain), «KenGen» (Kenya). Within visit delegates finally inspected 4 transformers rated for power 90 MVA, voltage 220 kV for Kenyan company «The Kenya Electricity Generating Company». Equipment will be installed at geothermal electric stations «OLKARIA-I» и «OLKARIA-IV».

Within inspection representatives of the company had not detected non-conformities of ZTR transformer equipment as for the customer requirements.  Delegates witnessed tests of connection cabinet as well as air-refining system of RITTAl company that is delivered by “Zaporozhtransformator ” for the first time. 

«It will be the first delivery of ZTR equipment to Kenya, – mentioned Alexander Tsier, Sales Director.  –In July of the year 2012 ZTR has signed contract for delivery of the transformers rated for power 90 MVA, voltage 220 kV for Kenyan company “KenGen». In accordance with this contract Kenya has become the 86th country in reference-list of ZTR transformer equipment sales.

During contract signing customer demanded strict requirements as  for terms of acceptance of technical documentation, seismic stability of the transformers, painting as well as external cables of the equipment. Such requirements are stipulated by the arrangement of geothermal electric stations «OLKARIA-I» and «OLKARIA-IV» at the height 2000m. and increase of hydrogen sulfide content in the air.

Due to high level of  work organization at ZTR PJSC, synchronic operation of departments, all the requirements of the customer were taken into consideration. Transformers were successfully tested and will be dispatched in March of the current year.

13.03.2013

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