Leakage in cooling system at Srisailam Left Bank power house triggers concerns

The leakage, originating from a small crack in one of the draft tubes, leads to water seeping out and pooling around the turbine. It poses a serious threat to the operations of the plant

Hyderabad: The Srisailam left bank power house, a crucial component of Telangana’s energy infrastructure, faced an unexpected crisis. Over the past few days, a minor leakage had been detected in the cooling system, causing concern among the engineers and staff.

The leakage, originating from a small crack in one of the draft tubes, had led to water seeping out and pooling around the turbine. This was dismissed initially as just a minor inconvenience; but it posed a serious threat to the operations of the plant. The continuous flow of water around the turbine could lead to corrosion and, eventually, operational issues if not addressed promptly.

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The plant authorities, realising the gravity of the situation, have initiated measures to address the issues. However, due to a lack of proper coordination among the officials, the efforts to contain and repair the leak were delayed. The situation was further complicated by the fact that the plant was operating at full capacity, making it difficult to shut down the system for repairs.