Overview
Kallur Grinding is a 30 MW coal power plant in India, operated by Chettinad Corp Ltd. It is an operational facility contributing to the regional power grid.
Kallur Grinding is a coal-fired power plant located in India, with coordinates 17.382100 N, 77.438900 E. The facility has a capacity of 30 MW and is owned by Chettinad Corp Ltd. It is currently operational, serving the local energy demand. As a coal-based plant, Kallur Grinding operates under India's environmental regulations, including the Environment Protection Act and emission standards for thermal power plants. The plant's relatively small capacity suggests it may use subcritical technology, typical for older or smaller units in the region. The facility plays a role in the local power supply, supporting industrial and residential needs. Its coal fuel source implies a carbon footprint, but the small scale limits overall impact. The plant's location in a semi-arid region may influence water usage for cooling.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its 30 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category, with lower absolute emissions compared to larger plants. Smaller coal units in India often use subcritical boilers with lower efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
Kallur Grinding is located in India at coordinates 17.382100 N, 77.438900 E.
The plant has a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale coal power plant.
The plant is owned by Chettinad Corp Ltd, an Indian company.
Coal power plants in India must comply with the Environment Protection Act and emission standards set by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.
Small coal plants in India often use subcritical boiler technology, which has lower efficiency and higher emissions per MWh compared to supercritical or ultra-supercritical units.