This year, it was the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Xidian Electric Power Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China's XD Group. During the past 60 years, especially during the 40 years since the reform and opening up, West China West has always insisted on independent innovation, with a struggling and persevering journey. The solid footsteps of India, after several successive generations of people from the West, laid the 'leadership' status of the West Power brand in the field of UHV DC equipment, and also wrote a new era for the Xichang Electric Power Co. 1. The bright chapter created the immortal legend of Made in China.
On May 24th, the highest voltage level in the world, the largest transmission capacity, the longest transmission distance, and the most advanced technology level of the Changji-Guquan 1100kV UHV DC transmission project, the first ±1100kV The flow transformers passed all types of factory test items such as type tests at one time in the Xichang Changyu UHV test hall. The main performance parameters of the products were better than the user's requirements. The successful development of this product symbolized the complete mastery of West-West power transformation. The core technology of the ±1100kV high-end converter transformer proves once again the 'leadership' status of the West Power brand in the field of UHV DC equipment. It also writes a bright chapter in the new era for the advancement of the Xidian Electric Corporation.
Entrepreneurship struggle for 60 years
From starting from scratch, to leading the industry, sixty years of youthfulness, sixty years of youth as songs, sixty years of swaying passion, several generations of people pass on the torch, cast a glorification of the West.
The West-West Power Development, which was established in June 1958, is a key project of the country's “One-Five” project. In 1965, more than 1,000 employees from the Shanghai Electric Furnace Plant and the Shanghai Electric Machinery Plant cherished patriotism and enthusiasm in five batches. On the beach, it came to the relatively poor and backward northwest, and opened a prelude to support the national power and steel construction.
When he first arrived in Xi’an, the production and living conditions in the factory area were very difficult. Shanghai Westward Workers began to work hard with the belief that “there is no condition to create conditions but also to go up” and started the “edge construction, trial production, production, and talent training”. History. Building bricks and tiles, a new factory building rises; painstakingly searched, a Taiwan new product trial success. Western migration workers use the 'patriotism, struggle, craftsmen, leading' of the West move the spirit of West to West into The key enterprises for the manufacture of national power transmission and distribution equipment have sowed the seeds of life.
In the past 60 years, especially during the 40 years of reform and opening up, with the care and support of the leaders of the Western Electric Group, West Dianxi has developed rapidly. It has formed the largest transformer manufacturing cluster in China, becoming a national UHV, Ultra high voltage, manufacturing base of transformer products for medium and low voltage transmission and distribution. The number of subsidiaries has changed from 3 to 6, from a single West-converted compound to a place that spans across three provinces and four places, hosting the transformer industry, supporting companies. As one of the group companies.
Technological innovation does not stop
'To grasp innovation is to seize opportunities and pursue potential.' From 330kV, 500kV to 750kV, then to UHV AC and DC, West-to-West transformation is oriented to the forefront of international power transmission and transformation technology, active joint universities, research institutes to carry out new technology research, Major scientific and technological innovation projects and independent innovation R&D continues to break through. Independent technology development and new product development capabilities are at the leading level in the domestic industry. Currently, we have the ability to research and develop new products simultaneously with multinational companies. Technology leads to inject new business development. power.
In December 2017, Xidian West Transformer, as the main participant of the “UHV ±800kV DC transmission project” of the Western Electric Group, won the special prize for the 2017 National Science and Technology Progress Award. This is the key technology following the UHV AC transmission. After the project of the complete set of equipment and engineering application, it won the special award of the National Science and Technology Progress Award again, which fully demonstrated the leading position of Xidang West Transformer in the field of UHV AC/DC transmission engineering equipment manufacturing.
Xidian West Transforms itself with technology to promote the development of enterprises. The annual new product rate is above 25%. In May of this year, 13 new products passed the national appraisal, of which 10 new products have reached the international advanced level in their comprehensive technical performance. The three products have reached the international advanced level. This batch of products is independently developed by West Electric West Transformer, which is continuously applied to the latest scientific research and technological innovation achievements. All of these products are used for new products of national key projects. Among them, Jiuquan-Hunan ±800kV DC project Jiuquan The converter transformer developed by the station is the first independently-developed 750kV line-side converter transformer of West Electric West Transformer and a series transformer developed for the 500kV UPFC project of Southern Jiangsu to solve the technical problems of the 500kV coil full insulation of the network side. The first; a converter transformer independently developed for the ±800kV DC project of the beautiful Meishan Phase 2 in Brazil, which has achieved the international market application of DC UHV standards in China.
Adhering to the independent innovation of West China people, from 'to follow' to 'leader', it has created China's electric power construction from AC transmission to HVDC transmission, and several times of voltage grades have leapfrogged in the first set of brilliant achievements. Create 'to China'.
The cornerstone of super equipment
Let us return to 13 years ago. In September 2005, the eyes of our peers in the power transmission manufacturing industry gathered in the first 750kV EHV transmission line in China that was officially put into operation - 750 kV from Guanting to Lanzhou East of Northwest Power Grid. Power Transmission Demonstration Project. In this year's demonstration project that created many of the world's 'most', the 750kV single-phase auto-power transformer with the highest voltage level in China at the time was independently developed by Xidixaixichang to be internationally advanced. The horizontal design concept and structure, compact and beautiful product appearance, has become a 'demonstration product' in the demonstration project. At that time, relevant experts and leaders had predicted that the 750kV product from West-West Power Group is expected to become a million-volt-class transformer in the future. Design template.
In the course of developing 750kV products, there was no mature experience and technology in the international community that could be used for reference. Xixi Electric adopted a number of mature and reliable international advanced technologies, and introduced the world-class new converter transformers of the Three Gorges DC project. Technology and new processes are applied to 750kV power transformers. Designers have performed detailed quantitative analysis and calculations on each performance index, leaving enough margin to ensure product performance and reliability.
The application of a large number of new technologies and new processes in the production process has greatly increased the controllability and higher quality level in the production process, and has also cultivated a team of outstanding operational workers with high professional skills. The implementation of the eight types of technological transformation projects has not only created good production conditions, but also added stamina to the development of the company. Xidian Electric has taken the opportunity to develop the 'model product' of the demonstration project of 750kV, which has improved the overall performance of the company. strength.
The successful operation of the Northwest Power Grid 750kV demonstration project laid a foundation for China’s power transmission network to usher in the UHV era. Xixi Electric Power’s transformation to West China is also based on the “innovation of China”, which fully proves that China’s power transmission and transformation equipment manufacturing technology Enter the international advanced ranks.
Setting an UHV Milestone
In December 2006, West Dianxi became four substations of 1000kV 320Mvar in Jindongnan substation. This is the highest capacity, highest voltage UHV reactor put into operation in the world at the time, and the successful operation of these four products. , has laid a solid foundation for the successful development of subsequent UHV products.
In July 2007, West Electric Westward independently developed the world's first 1700kV 610MVA test transformer with the highest voltage level according to the engineering product standards, and became the 'weapon' of the UHV products' ex-factory test.
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Two years later, in 2009, China's electric power construction ushered in the 'UHV first year'. The accumulating West-West power transformation started independent innovation and led a new page for UHV high-quality domestic power transmission and transformation equipment.
In September 2010, the first international 1000kV 1000MVA dual-column UHV transformer prototype independently designed by XD West changed its world record for a single column capacity of UHV transformers to 334MVA. It broke through the highest level of design and manufacturing of UHV transformers on the international level. On this basis, West-West China Seizes the opportunity to build a national UHV major project. In July 2011, it successfully developed the Southeastern Jinnan-Nanyang-Jingmen UHV demonstration. 4 sets of engineering use represent the highest level 1000kV 1000MVA UHV autotransformer designed and manufactured by UHV transformers in the world.
The construction of UHV projects has provided tremendous opportunities for the development of Xidian West. In the process of creating a number of 'world's first' in the UHV field, West-to-West Power Transmission has completed the transmission of Pudong to Huainan to Shanghai and North Zhejiang. Fuzhou, Huainan-Nanjing-Shanghai, Mengxi-Tianjin South and other 1000kV UHV projects and Yunnan-Guangzhou, Jinping-Sulnan, Hami-Zhengzhou, Xiluodu-Zhejiang Jinhua, Jiuquan-Hunan, Shanghai Temple-Shandong, Ximeng- The development of key AC/DC equipment, such as power transformers, shunt reactors, converter transformers, and smooth wave reactors for ±800 kV UHVDC projects in Taizhou, has greatly improved the company’s scientific and technological strength and market competitiveness. Especially this year. On May 24th, the successful development of the ±1100kV converter transformer for Changji-Guquan ± 1100kV UHVDC power transmission project set a new milestone for international transmission and distribution equipment.
Practice the 'Belt and Road Initiative'
West Electric West Transforms itself with the mission of 'create China's quality products and equip the world's power' through the research and construction of the national UHV demonstration project, and mastered the core technology of UHV equipment manufacturing. UHV products have become the gold of the West Power brand. Business cards' greatly increase the influence and discourse power in the world of power transmission equipment manufacturing.
On March 23 this year, the first ultra-high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission project provided by China West-West Transformer Co., Ltd., which was awarded as the overseas bid for the UHV DC conversion project at the 2nd phase of the U.S. 800-mV UHVDC conversion project at Mt. The transformers were shipped and shipped at Shanghai Zhanghuajing Ferry Terminal. This is China's first 'going out' UHV DC transmission project. It represents the first time that China has exported the world's top power transmission and transformation technologies and equipment. It is China's electrical equipment manufacturing industry. Historic breakthrough.
On the same day, West Dianxi became the first converter transformer developed by the Pakistan-Mhatti-Lahore ±660kV DC transmission project and passed the factory verification. This is after the second phase of the beautiful mountain in Brazil. , China's second 'going out' UHV DC transmission project, West Electric West Transformer swept the entire development task of the converter transformer.
Indonesia is the first place in the '21st Century Maritime Silk Road'. West Power Group and Indonesia's CCM Group have established a joint venture with West Electronics Co., Ltd. in Indonesia. Under the leadership of the West Power Group, the West-West Division and the platform brothers and The project construction, production and operation, human resources, technical support and other aspects fully support the development of Siemensco Indonesia. In the past year, Siemensco Indonesia has successfully completed the development of four models of 16 new transformer products, which has become Indonesia. And the largest transformer manufacturer in Southeast Asia.
Xidang West Transformer is relying on the export platform of XD Group, strengthening strategic cooperation and exporting independently. The products have been exported to more than 40 countries. From the initial language barriers, the rules are unknown, and after many difficulties and tests, the company actively uses its advanced technology. Two markets, two kinds of resources, achieved the leap from 'equipment China' to 'equipment world'.
Two integrated fusion escort 'three hearts'
Xidi Electric Power Co., Ltd. takes the implementation of intelligent manufacturing engineering as an important starting point, and strives to enhance the safety and controllability of key technology and equipment to create new competitive advantages for the enterprise. With the direction of 'digital, network, and intelligence', Xidian West Investment will be 1.23. Billion yuan purchased process equipment for Changzhou's production base, with a total of 140 sets of test equipment and instruments. In March of this year, equipment installation and commissioning were completed, ensuring the production and testing of Changji-Guquan ±1100kV UHV DC transmission project products. Smooth progress.
West Dianxi West changed its efforts to promote the integration of the two, and established the production and execution systems for covering coils, punching, insulation, cold work and assembly workshops. The sub-enterprise Xidian Casings also completed the acceptance of the manufacturing process data management system. Informatization management of the entire production process. A large number of information systems such as the smart energy management system, decision analysis system, and three-dimensional structured process system were completed. The test data management system went online and became the first company in the transformer industry to implement digital trial management. Business.
Especially since last year, Zimeng-Taizhou, Shanghai Miao-Shandong, Northwest Yunnan-Guangdong, Brazil Mt. Meishan Phase II ±800kV UHVDC transmission project and Changji-Guixun ±1100kV UHVDC transmission project totaled more than 50 UHV products. In succession to designing and manufacturing, West China West has solemnly fulfilled the 'Three Hearts' commitment to fulfill its commitments of “letting users feel at ease, make users feel at ease, and make users comfortable”. West-West is constantly consolidating craftsmanship, materials, and other manufacturing “beads”. , Strengthen the closed-loop management of the quality of the entire process of design and R&D, production and manufacturing, supply chain construction, testing and testing, storage and transportation, and product operation and maintenance, and carry out the construction of a large-quality database, which has promoted the West-to-West-transformed products to be tested once and once. The qualification rate continues to increase, and quality control is at its best.
New era opens new journey
In 2018, it was the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening up; in June, it coincided with the establishment of Xidianxixi’s transformation into a birthday party. Standing on a new historical starting point and development orientation, Xidian’s change from west to Xijinping’s socialist ideology with Chinese characteristics in a new era. As a guide, after thorough investigation and analysis of the environment, situations, and tasks of the company's business development, the company established the development strategy for the new era of West-to-West power transformation, and achieved a world-class, first-class transformer industry in China through four paths and two phases. The Group's goals are to make new plans, new goals, new actions, and write new chapters in the era of enterprise development.
The blueprint is good, and the word “dry” needs to be put in order to make the dream come true. In 2018, the first single PC project was launched by West Electric West Transformer to cultivate engineering and project construction capacity; actively deploy overseas, and more actively integrate into the 'Belt and Road' initiative. Large-scale structure; constructing a rapid and high-quality after-sales service system, transforming it into 'product + service'; strengthening production coordination of four main production units to ensure product performance on schedule; and proceeding to establish China Xidian Intelligent Electric Engineering Design and Research Institute to improve demand as Guidance, scientific and technological innovation system of deep integration of industry, universities, and research institutes; continuing to promote the introduction of nuclear power quality system and 'double-zero quality' management, and continuously improve the level of quality assurance; establish an e-commerce center and create a golden value chain in all directions; take management change as a breakthrough point. Promote the development of enterprises in the direction of strategic management-oriented grouping; build a destined community of platform integration to form a multi-field, efficient, and profitable platform for the integration of development; deepen the integration of the two, and strive to make the new industrial park a global leader Smart transformer digital manufacturing base and 'China 2025' national demonstration park.
The people who have inherited the glory and dreams of the sixty years have changed from zero breakthroughs to super-equipment refining. They have used step-by-step, persistent and arduous journeys to create a 'Made in China' footing with solid steps. Immortal legend.
In the future, the people who serve in the industry and who are loyal to the West will also usher in a new era of greater success.