Electrosila Plant (St. Petersburg) is a large machine-building enterprise. He was and remains one of the world leaders in the production of equipment for hydroelectric power plants, nuclear and thermal stations. The plant delivers to Europe, Africa, Asia. The whole geography of cooperation totals 87 countries of the world.
To date , nuclear plants in the CIS are equipped with generators of this enterprise. The equipment is also mounted on 70% of hydraulic and 60% of thermal power plants.
History of creation
The first factory engaged in the production of electric machines for industrial enterprises, was named "Siemens-Schuckert." It was founded in 1853. In fact, it was a branch of a German company, opened on Vasilyevsky Island in response to large orders from the Russian government. In 1898, the factory became part of the Russian joint-stock company Siemens and Halske, and from that moment the history of the enterprise is counted.
After nationalization
After the revolution, the enterprise was nationalized. The factory "Electrosila" got its real name in 1922. During this period, the company's specialists took part in the development and implementation of the state plan for the electrification of Russia (GOELRO). The design bureau designed the first electric generators in the history of the country. They were delivered to the Volkhov hydroelectric station, the Gomel and Omsk TPPs.
In the 30s, the Electrosila plant was a well-developed industrial structure with advanced engineering technologies. At production facilities, new types of machines and popular designs were developed and produced. The company supplied products to domestic and foreign markets, exported technology, shared experience.
The specialists of this enterprise in the early thirties created a unique hydroelectric generator with a capacity of 62 MW, which breathed life into the Dnieper hydroelectric station, and made the plant itself the industry leader. In 1937, a turbine-type generator with a capacity of 100 MW was designed and built by employees. At that time it was a world-class technological breakthrough.
Achievements
Post-war time posed new challenges, there were projects using atomic energy for peaceful purposes. The Electrosila plant took an active part in the development of the technological part of future nuclear power plants. A design bureau was created at the enterprise, the main tasks of which were the design of electromagnetic converters.
In the period of the 60-70s, the plant equipped 500 MW generators with the Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric station, and 640 MW machines were created for the Sayano-Shushenskaya station. In 1980, the company employees set another professional record, and made a technological breakthrough. The company has created the world's largest high-speed turbo-generator with a capacity of 1,200 MW. His place of work was the Kostroma State District Power Station.
One of the greatest achievements that the Electrosila plant can be proud of has been the design and manufacture of explosion-proof fireproof turbine generators for nuclear power plants. Such machines have no analogues in the global engineering market. In addition to providing power stations, the enterprise produces electric machines that are in demand in shipbuilding, chemical, mining, and metallurgical industries. Most enterprises use products stamped by the Electrosila plant.
As part of the concern
In 1996, the Electrosila enterprise became a joint stock company, and having completed the procedure for changing the form of ownership in 2000, it became part of the Power Machines concern. The association was joined by companies working in mechanical engineering aimed at producing equipment for generating electricity, heat, etc. The concentration of one area of mechanical engineering under a single jurisdiction increases the country's chances of successful competition in the globalizing economic process.
It is believed that by 2020, global electricity demand will increase to 22 trillion kWh, and only those enterprises that will be able to provide the customer with a full range of services will be able to successfully work in this production segment. Only large enterprises that meet toughened international standards have such an opportunity.
As part of OJSC Power Machines, Elektrosila is engaged in the production of equipment for Russian projects of the Bureyskaya HPP cascade, Boguchanskaya HPP, Indian TPPs (Sipat, Varh), El Cajon Mexican HPP and many others.
Production of Power Machines
The Electrosila plant is involved in the production processes of all the projects of the concern. The Power Machines Association produces a range of products in the following areas:
- Nuclear power. On the basis of the Electrosila plant, steam turbines, turbine islands, drive turbines, turbogenerators, control and automation systems are produced.
- Thermal power. Boiler and turbine islands, equipment for boiler houses, excitation systems, steam generators, starting devices, turbine generators are produced.
- Hydropower Hydroturbines, hydrogenerators, excitation systems, pre-turbine locks, starting systems, etc. are produced.
- Industrial, transport equipment. The production of alternating current electric generators, complete devices for alternating and direct current electric generators, electric drives of alternating and direct current devices, traction electric drives, electric motors, synchronous generators and steam turbines for the needs of the shipbuilding industry has been launched.
- Electric grid production. The company produces transformer complexes, as well as engages in their design and installation.
Social sphere
The company pays a lot of attention to the social security of personnel, labor safety and ensuring a decent level of wages. On the territory of the plant there are social facilities, such as canteens, medical centers, libraries, etc. Each employee can count on preferential purchase of sanatorium vouchers, as well as preferences when acquiring vouchers for homes and recreation centers, children's camps. The Corporation provides all specialists with working conditions in accordance with the Labor Code of the Russian Federation.
Every year, for employees of the enterprise whose work is associated with increased health risks, professional examinations are carried out on the basis of medical institutions. The company issues the corporate publication Megawatt, which reflects the latest news from the concern, highlights events within the team, also operates corporate television, Internet sites, and regularly broadcasts.
Guide
The director of the company Electrosila OJSC is Vladimir Nikolaevich Rabchenya. He received a specialized education at the Mogilev Engineering Institute, after which he was sent to the plant by distribution. He began his career as a master.
He received his second higher education at the Leningrad Engineering and Economics Institute, where he mastered the economic aspects of the engineering industry. In 1997, he deservedly received the position of production director of the Eletrosila plant, and since 2011 he became the director of the enterprise.
Address
The Eletrosila plant is one of six world leaders in the construction of hydrogenerators. He successfully competes with Hitachi, General Electric, Alsthom, Siemens, ABB. Where is the Electrosila factory located? Company address: St. Petersburg city, Moskovsky prospect, building 139.
After the plant was poured into the Power Machines concern, part of its territory (7.2 hectares) on the odd side of Moskovsky Prospekt was given for development. The start of construction is planned for 2017. At this stage, production facilities are being withdrawn from the zone.