Another major milestone in the Zambia Fertilizer Plant project has been successfully achieved – the 2# turbine generator set has been connected to the power grid and is now generating electricity

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On October 7, another major milestone was achieved in the Zambia Fertilizer Plant project: the No. 2 turbine generator set was successfully connected to the power grid, marking a new breakthrough in the application of Chinese standards overseas. The unit is driven by a high-pressure steam turbine, with a rated power output of 25 MW; it was entirely designed, manufactured, and constructed by Chinese companies. During the preparation phase for commissioning, the project team efficiently completed key tasks such as the static testing of the turbine speed control system, the coordination testing of shaft displacement/vibration protection systems, and the static tests of the generator itself; all parameters met or exceeded the design specifications. During the commissioning process, the warm-up, speed-up, and emergency shutdown tests were all passed in one go; subsequent generator performance tests showed that the short-circuit, no-load, and excitation curves met all the specified requirements. It is reported that once connected to the grid, this power unit will not only meet the electricity needs of the factory site but also supply power to Zambia’s municipal power grid, thereby helping to alleviate the local power shortage. This successful practice demonstrates China’s technical expertise in the field of turbine power generation, serving as a model for deepening cooperation between Chinese and African enterprises.