Dislodging ash build up a reason for NTPCs Unchahar plant accident
The power ministry is examining the report of an official panel on NTPCs Unchahar plant accident which has listed high ash build up and consequent tube failure in the boiler, as one of the causes of the incident, Parliament was informed today. The report also concluded that as many as 45 people succumbed to injuries in the accident at state-run power giants plant at Raebareli on November 1, 2017."A report has been submitted by the Committee, which has inter-alia mentioned high ash build up and consequent tube failure due to dislodging of this build up ash in the boiler, as one of the causes of the accident. The report is under examination in the Ministry of Power," Union Minister R K Singh said in a written reply to Lok Sabha.The power mini.....