How can ageing generating units gain brand‑new vitality? The Tianjin China Energy Panshan Project undertaken by Harbin Electric International provides the Harbin Electric solution. As the world‑first cross‑generation upgrade and life‑extension retrofit project featuring dual enhancement of unit temperature and pressure, Harbin Electric International aligns with the national strategy of “Three‑in‑One Retrofit” for coal‑fired power. Relying on proprietary core technologies, it carried out systematic upgrading and retrofit on Russian‑origin units that had been in service for many years. The project extended unit service life by 30 years, achieved a remarkable drop in coal consumption, and greatly improved deep peak‑shaving and heating capacity.

From technical breakthroughs in solution development to on‑site implementation, the project team overcame numerous difficulties. Making full use of existing facilities in the old plant area, the team completed iteration and renewal of the three main equipment sets. The old units were transformed into high‑efficiency ultra‑supercritical units, creating a replicable “Harbin Electric Model” for upgrading ageing thermal‑power equipment.

In this animated feature‑story film, we will learn how Harbin Electric’s generating units achieve their rebirth through upgrading and retrofit.