JK Paper Mills (JKPM) operates a key manufacturing facility in Odisha, requiring a consistent, high-load energy supply to maintain production schedules. To secure this energy backbone, JKPM relies on a cumulative 58.5 MW Captive Thermal Power Plant. Hofincons serves as the long-term strategic partner, delivering end-to-end maintenance that balances high availability with strict resource conservation.
The Challenge: Managing Complex Hybrid Fuel Systems
The power infrastructure at JKPM is critical not just for its capacity, but for its operational complexity.
- Technical Scope: The plant utilizes a Coal and Bio-Mass Husk based fuel firing system, requiring specialized handling compared to standard thermal units.
- Asset Diversity: The scope of work is extensive, covering the operation and maintenance of BTG (Boiler, Turbine, Generator), BOP (Balance of Plant), Utilities, and the Coal Handling Plant (CHP).
- Operational Precision: Maintaining the CFBC (Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustion) Boiler demands a highly technical workforce capable of managing fuel variability without compromising output.
The Hofincons Solution: A Decade of Continuous Excellence
Hofincons has established a 10+ year continuous association with JKPM, evolving from a service provider to an integral part of their operational success. We act as the complete “End-to-End” Operations & Maintenance partner.
- 107+ Specialist Personnel Deployed: We have stationed a comprehensive team comprising a Site In-charge, qualified engineers, technicians, and operators to ensure 24/7 plant readiness.
- Process Discipline: Our approach focuses on the specialized upkeep of the CFBC boiler and critical utility systems, ensuring that every component from fuel intake to power generation functions in unison.
- Resource Optimization: Beyond standard maintenance, we actively manage operational parameters to reduce waste, specifically targeting lime consumption and loss on ignition (LOI) levels.
Manpower Deployed
Personnel inclusive of site in-charge, engineers, technicians, and operators to ensure 24/7 readiness for the 58.5 MW thermal plant we deployed.
The Outcome: Benchmarking Reliability and Sustainability
Our long-standing partnership has delivered operational metrics that set a high industry standard.
- Peak Availability: Through disciplined asset management, we have achieved and maintained a Plant Availability of 99.92%, ensuring uninterrupted power for paper manufacturing.
- Sustainability Wins: Our focus on efficiency has resulted in the saving of 160 Cubic Meters of raw water per day, directly contributing to the plant’s environmental goals.
- Operational Efficiency: We consistently maintain LOI (Loss on Ignition) below 1.5% and drive monthly savings on lime costs, proving that high reliability and cost-efficiency can coexist.