Trombay combined cycle power plant -- Bombay city`s source of emergency power supply

Bombay city because of its narrow layout is highly dependent on electrified rail transport and even short interruptions in power supply totally dislocate traffic and life in the city. The quick start gas turbine combined cycle power plant commissioned in December 1994 provides emergency power supply needs of the city. This paper details the strategies and techniques employed to achieve completion in a time frame matching international standards.