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Overseas Reports【Training completion report and appreciation】

1) Course Leader:

Mr. Taisuke FUJII2) Former Participant:

Mr. ASIEDU Kofi Amoako

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This issue of Overseas Reports covers the training completion report and appreciation of participant who
attended the training course, “High Efficient and Clean Thermal Power -for Executives-(B)” Mr. Taisuke
FUJII, the course leader, introduced us his report.

1. Introduction of the participant, who has given the report
Nickname

Name

Country

Period of JICA
Training Course

Mr. ASIEDU Kofi Amoako

GHANAJan. 28, 2018 toFeb. 17, 2018

Photo

Kofi-sanLetter from Kofi-san

Famous sights of Ghana
Ghana is a country facing the Gulf ofGuinea in West Africa, known for its
diverse wildlife, old forts, and quiet
beaches.

Ghana【Tetteh Quarshie Memorial farm】

In 1879, Tetteh Quarshie Cacao
plantation was begun and built abrand as the current chocolatepower.

【Cape Coast Castle】【Mole National Park】

Cape Coast Castle, the most popular
sightseeing spot in Ghana

Walking safari park, Nationalpark with savanna and forest
spreading along several rivers

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The memorial photo of the closing ceremony of “High Efficient and Clean Thermal
Power -for Executives-(B) ” course,

September 6th, 2013

2. Message from Mr. T. Fujii, Course Leader
This training course was scheduled very tightly in a short three weeks.
Participants joined lectures on the Japanese technology for the highefficiency and clean thermal power, which is the most advanced in theworld, and visited different thermal power plants and manufacturing
plants of power-generating facilities.
As you already know, this winter was colder than usual and most of the participants arefrom southern country. Kofi-san also is a power engineer from Ghana, Africa.
All the nine participants worked on lectures and site visits enthusiastically, and it wasalways running out of time due to many questions. They seemed to have been impressedby Japanese technological development, manufacturing technology and energy policy
trying to supply sustainable and quality electricity with consideration for environment.
Kofi-san had asked sharp questions to lecturers earnestly among participants. His
homeland, Ghana is rich in resources, but it is required to improve power infrastructure
for the anticipated economic growth in the future. He completed his Action Plan to utilize
the knowledge gained from the training for the development of his country.
I am looking forward to his future success.
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3. Letter from Kofi - sanREPORT ON HIGH EFFICIENT AND CLEAN THERMAL POWER COURSE ATTENDED

1) Basic Information

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Name of Participant – Kofi Amoako Asiedu
Name of Organization – Volta River Authority
Training Course – High Efficient and Clean Thermal Power for Executives (B)Organizer – JICA in partnership with KITA
Location – Japan
Duration – 3 Weeks

2) Overview of training program

The course, organized by JICA in association with the Kitakyushu International Techno-cooperative
Association (KITA) was held in Japan from Jan. 28 to Feb. 17, 2018. Nine participants from eight
countries took part, namely:

Cuba, Ghana, India, Mozambique, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea,Tanzania and Uzbekistan.
The program introduced Japanese advanced technology for high efficiency thermal power generation,such as ultra-supercritical coal-fired power generation (USC), integrated coal gasification combined
cycle (IGCC) and gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) to representatives from the various countries.
Representatives were selected from governmental organizations in charge of power, energy policy
planning and implementation and generation development.
During the core phase in Japan, various modules were covered as follows:To understand technology of High efficient thermal power plant: SC, USC, GTCC, and IGCC

To understand the facilities and manufacturing technologies for high efficient and clean thermal
power plant including gas and steam turbine and boiler material production and manufacturing,4

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pollution control technology and environmental technologies such as dust removal/collecting
SOx, NOx reduction and CO2 removal (CCS).
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To understand the necessary skill and cost on the installation, operation and maintenance of thosehigh efficient thermal power plantTo prepare Action Plan for introducing high efficient and clean thermal power plant

The methodology was through lectures, observation, field study, discussion and presentations.
Classroom sessions were held to discuss Japanese energy policy and introduce the varioustechnologies.
Three thermal plants and several power plant component manufacturing plants were visited as follows:
1. Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc.(KEP Co) – Matsuura Power Station
700MW Coal Fired Power Station using coal supplied from primarily Australia. Station adopts fluegas treatment (Electrostatic Precipitator, DeNox and DeSOx equipment)
2. KEP Co – Shin-Oita Thermal Power Station
2,800MW station comprising 14 generating units using LNG from Australia, Indonesia, Russia
and others supplied by Oita LNG Co. Inc., a KEP Co subsidiary.
3. Osaki CoolGen Corporation
166MW large scale demonstration plant for oxygen-blown integrated coal gasification combined
cycle (IGCC) technology
4. Toshiba Corporation – Keihin Product Operations
Manufacturers of gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, generators, environmental equipment,
control systems and fuel cells as well as reactor internal pumps, advanced control rod drive
mechanisms, etc. for nuclear power plants. They also manufacture components of hydro turbines
such as turbine runners, spiral casings and rotors for geothermal power plants
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Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) – Takasago Works
Turbine manufacturing technology (Gas turbine)

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Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) – Nagasaki Shipyard and Machinery Works
Turbine manufacturing technology (steam turbine and boiler)
Visited works and museum

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Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) – Koyagi Works
Boiler, Generator Manufacturing technology
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8. Japan Casting and Forging CorporationManufacture LP and HP turbine rotors for steam turbines, generator rotors, turbine casings,
compressor shafts and discs, nuclear reactor vessels, marine propeller shafts, general industrialmachinery, etc.
9. Carbon Dioxide Absorption (CCS) demonstration plant at Toshiba Mikawa power plant Omuta～ Participant expectations ～My expectations of the course were fully met. I was exposed to the policy by which Japan seeks tosecure its energy and electricity future as well as the technologies it is building by itself to achieve
its energy policy. The course leaders were clear about the intentions for this course and they werefully met.

3) New Learning and intended application
I learnt about use of LNG to power thermal power stations and saw an LNG tanker and terminal andonshore LNG tanks. Ghana is entering into arrangements to bring LNG in for power generation and I
believe this new knowledge will help me to contribute to adopting LNG for my station.
I visited facilities for manufacturing of steam turbine, boiler and generator components and visited
combined cycle power plants. My plant, KTPS is a candidate project for conversion to combined cyclefrom simple cycle operations. My exposure to these plants and manufacturing plants should enable
me to contribute to this.
I learnt about coal technologies, USC, A-USCC and IGCC. It remains part of Ghana’s plans to use
coal in the future, and VRA has signed a joint venture agreement for the construction of a 700MW coal
power station. Given the opportunity, I will contribute to this project.

4) Relevant experiences from other countries

Generally, the developing countries in the southern hemisphere all seemed to have identicalproblems with low electricity use per capita, low electricity penetration, poor infrastructure and lowinvestment.
They also had the same opportunities, with abundant natural resources, a young population andgrowing economies. This is not the case with Japan, who are only 6% energy self-sufficient and havean aging population. Despite this, Japan properly acknowledges its problems and plans to overcome
them with discipline.
From the other countries, I learnt about their power sectors and how they are overcoming theirchallenges in power generation.

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Part of my action plan involved making presentations to management and the businessdevelopment group at VRA. I will also be holding presentations at plant and department level to shareknowledge acquired. In addition, copies of my training material will be maintained in the station library.
Finally, all material available in electronic format will be uploaded on the plant shared drive.

6) Training impact

The impact of the training was truly great and its benefit to my organization, especially if the action
plan is properly implemented will be great. As mentioned, the theme of the program ties in with thefuture plans of VRA to convert simple cycle plants to combined cycle and install coal fired plants.
In the future, as pressure mounts to improve the environmental impact of plants, information gathered
on measures to keep thermal power “clean” such as deNOx, deSOx and electrostatic precipitator
equipment will be used to advise on the installation of such equipment.

7) Action Plan
Make presentation to management and the VRA Business Development Unit on the training
outcomes and opportunities for introducing Japanese high efficient and clean energy technologies inupcoming projects. – Next 1 Month
Review feasibility studies undertaken on the gas conversion and Coal Projects and present a report tothe Business Development Unit and Management. – Next 3 months
Develop a position paper with the Business Development Unit working on both the KTPP and TTPC
simple cycle expansion projects and the Coal project for onward submission to management foracceptance. – Within 6 months8) Comments and recommendation
I thought some aspects of the classroom lectures might require more time like, “Power plant
operations in overseas”, “Energy policy of Japan” and “Economic analysis of power plants”
Other than that, it was a brilliantly organized course, very well planned and organized and very
beneficial in all aspects. The exposure to the technologies and the culture have really broadened myperspectives. I am grateful for the opportunity and highly recommend it for all interested participants.
Thank you for the opportunity.

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Photo Album of the JICA / KITA Training Course

The memorial photo after lecture

Plant Visit

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Study TourSightseeingEnd of report

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