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Opportunities abound in the Indian lubricant market
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Deepankar Banerjee, CEO, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt Ltd
Deepankar Banerjee, CEO, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt Ltd talks about how the Indian coolant and lubricant market has evolved over the years, and how the company has maintained its stronghold in the market with cutting-edge solutions and products. an organisational goal to make an impact on the industry’s overall operations. One of the ways to do so is by adopting energy-efficient lubricants. Mobil SHC Elite Series of lubricants are exceptional performance circulating gear and bearing oils designed to deliver improved oil drain interval, equipment protection, and smooth operations.
What are the challenges the coolant and lubricant industry is facing today? How can they be overcome? The industry is facing a dual challenge — to provide affordable and reliable energy while reducing its impact on the environment. However, regulatory policies and evolving technologies are helping to address these challenges better. We at ExxonMobil believe that consumer preferences backed by
How do you see the coolant and lubricant industry evolving over the years? Can you highlight the key trends? ExxonMobil TM has been at the centre stage of the evolution of lubricants as an industrial solution. From founding the Vacuum Oil Company in 1866 — a business built on new petroleum-based lubricants and its patented vacuum distillation process — to providing lubrication solution for the first electric generating station, ExxonMobil has stood firm to its belief in quality.
An ideology of applying the right oil in the right place and time has helped Mobil introduce cuttingedge solutions which are industry milestones. Be it the introduction of DTE oil in 1901 or synthetic lubricants in 1949, ExxonMobil has always developed lubricants that make high-performance engines and machinery reliable. Our heritage lies in developing state-of-the-art products, which has helped make breakthrough discoveries that redefine the power of lubrication.
What is one of the key ways that the coolant and lubricant industry can bring about sustainable manufacturing in the long term? How can it be ensured that industry leaders have a commitment towards sustainability? With increasing population leading to a rise in the demand for energy, it is imperative to make industrial processes environmentfriendly and sustainable. Industry leaders should adopt sustainability and energy efficiency as a functioning part of the business model and not just
the right lubricant technology hold great potential in making industrial operations sustainable. We are well-positioned to provide safe, reliable and effective energy solutions to meet the future energy demands while reducing environmental costs.
At what rate is the Indian coolant and lubricant market growing? What are the key drivers in the industry? The commercial lubricant industry is expected to register a CAGR of 5.0 per cent by 2023. Some of the major factors that will boost the sector are infrastructural developments, growth of medium- and small-scale industries, and government’s push for cleaner energy solutions. Given this market scenario, the country will see an increased demand for energy-efficient industrial lubricants, gear and compressor oil lubes to make industrial processes efficient, productive and sustainable.
How important is the Indian market for ExxonMobil Lubricants globally? Can you share the company’s plans for India for the coming years? The Indian lubricant market is the third largest market in the world behind the US and China, which makes the lubricant sector in the country ripe with opportunities. This makes India a High Growth Region for ExxonMobil, given the growing infrastructural development and the rise of MSMEs in the country. And as a company, we also lay enormous emphasis on Research & Development (R&D) to develop the most effective products and maintenance solutions for our customers, basis their specific demands and requirements. Our scientists and engineers are presently working to develop technologies designed to produce energy in an increasingly safe, economical and environmentally responsible manner.
For instance, to meet the energy demands of our consumers, Mobil offers a wide range of synthetic lubricants. These lubricants can help companies amass energy savings by directly reducing electrical energy consumption or lowering friction and operating temperatures. Mobil SHC™ line of synthetic lubricants is designed to protect equipment operating under severe conditions, including loads and pressures, frequent starts and stops, wide operating temperature ranges, and contamination.
We are also future-ready to meet the upcoming BS VI demands of our customers. We are making the transition to BS VI easier with our excellence in innovating state-of-the-art lubricants.
Mission PURVODAYA will script rise of Eastern India: Dharmendra Pradhan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given unprecedented focus to the development of Eastern India. About half of aspiration districts are in this region which is becoming a hotspot of socioeconomic development. Our government has come up with a 102 lakh crore worth of national infrastructure pipeline. Whether it is pipelines, inland waterways, shipping, air or road, our government is building infrastructure at an unprecedented pace. Eastern India holds special focus in our infrastructure development efforts.”
Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan launched PURVODAYA: Accelerated development of Eastern India through integrated steel hub in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Speaking on the occasion, Pradhan said, “Whether it is our freedom movement or social reform, Eastern India has provided leadership to the nation. Eastern India is a land of infinite opportunities. Despite being endowed with natural resources, this region has lagged behind in socio-economic development as compared to some other parts of the country. Today, we start PURVODAYA in steel sector, a new chapter which will script the rise of Eastern India by accelerated development of steel sector through an integrated steel hub.”
Speaking about the government’s efforts to develop Eastern India, he said, “Our government under the leadership of Hon’ble About technology, Pradhan said, “21st century is going to be the age of knowledge and technology. New technologies are reshaping the economy and society. Industry 4.0 driven by digitisation holds immense promise. Embrace of Industry 4.0 by manufacturing in steel sector will ensure Eastern India benefits from the wave of Industrial Revolution 4.0.”
PURVODAYA in steel sector is aimed at driving accelerated development of Eastern India through establishment of an integrated steel hub. Eastern states of India (Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal) and Northern part of Andhra Pradesh collectively hold ~80 percent of the country’s iron ore, ~100 percent of coking coal and significant portion of chromate, bauxite and dolomite reserves.
There is presence of major ports such as Paradip, Haldia, Vizag, Kolkata etc., with >30 percent of India’s major port capacity. In India’s march towards a $5-trillion economy, the 5 Eastern states can play a major role where steel sector can become the catalyst. This eastern belt has the potential to add more than 75 percent of the country’s incremental steel capacity envisioned by the National Steel Policy. It is expected that out of the 300 MT capacity by 2030-31, over 200 MT can come from this region alone, driven by Industry 4.0.
HVAC: Rising in market with smart technologies New India’s initiative towards smart cities is giving an added impetus to the current Indian HVAC industry to develop solutions that are not only smart and energy-efficient but also affordable.
However, there are many other aspects to energy efficiency and power saving such as the usage of software for controls like ACT mode, Sleep mode, Eco Mode and a lot more. But since there are no set parameters and standards for testing, it is confusing for brand comparison. Johnson Controls – Hitachi Air Conditioning India Ltd is continuously working on developing products and technologies that are innovative, energy-efficient, eco-friendly and fulfil the needs of its consumers.
The growing population of the world is moving towards urbanisation, demanding for more efficient, smart and sustainable development and infrastructure. By 2050, it is projected that India will have added 416 million urban dwellers, China 255 million and Nigeria 189 million.
Smart technology is a huge driving factor in the industry, pushing comfort and efficiency to new heights. Mobile solutions are also going to be a key driver of innovation in the HVAC industry. With Internet of Things (IoT) and various smart sensors, customers will have intelligent and better control of their devices. Artificial intelligence and machine learning related advancements will ensure additional diagnostics and reduce service costs and operating costs. Since the HVAC industry is maintenancedriven, new and green technologies will streamline maintenance process in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner.
Measures being taken to address efficiency in the HVAC segment The best efficiency measures can be taken right from the initial phase which is the design and planning phase. Global warming and climate change has become a reality now. Governments across the world are tightening regulations pertaining to safety of environment and energy efficiency for all kinds of equipment and appliances to check emissions. Most countries continue to raise the Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) standards.
Gurmeet Singh, CMD, Johnson Controls – Hitachi Air Conditioning India Limited said “By 1 st January 2021, India will also witness a higher Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) table. The most common technological improvements required to achieve efficiency are advanced heat exchangers, efficient compressors, motors, etc. “ Gaurav Kumar, Head – Projects and Operations, MG Cooling Solutions said, “Every factor contributes to the energy efficiency part. For example, the material for construction like glass, bricks, etc. plays a huge role. One should use the material which has a lower U value. U value means heat gain coefficient, and it varies from material to material. Every aspect of building construction material has a different U value and adds to the heat gain inside the building.“
Insulation is one of the best ways to reduce heat gain as it does not allow much heat to transmit inside the building which scores high in energy efficiency.
Technological advancements in the sector to look out for this year As per Tech Sci research report, India’s HVAC market is expected to cross $7 billion by 2022. The growth in the market can be attributed to increasing number of high-rise buildings, shopping complexes and malls, and hypermarkets in tier II cities. The HVAC industry is moving towards smart and environment friendly technologies. The year 2020 is going to witness new technological advancements which will shape the future of the industry as well as consumer expectations.
With a focus on complete comfort and convenience, the year will also witness new technologies that are aimed at reducing noise, providing fresh air, and directing air flow based on customer need and choice.
The government’s push for smart cities goes hand in hand with Hitachi Cooling and Heating’s push for connected products. For the commercial building segment, one of Johnson Controls – Hitachi Air Conditioning India Ltd.’s latest offerings is its new SET-FREE Sigma (∑) Series and its new IoT-based VRF management app called airCloud Pro.
Singh added, “Designed keeping in mind the needs of architects and HVAC consultants, Hitachi Cooling and Heating has introduced its new SET-FREE Sigma (∑) Series. Named after the mathematical symbol “∑” which stands for the combined strengths of Johnson Controls’ and Hitachi’s VRF Technologies, this series has
been designed with global expertise especially for the Indian climate and consumers. It offers higher energy efficiency, engineered aesthetics, enhanced strengths, compact design, compact cooling and heating.”
Technological advancements are basically in terms of automation and IoT-based sensors. An automated system not only saves energy but also helps in safety measures for all the occupants. IoT is a buzzword in the HVAC industry now which tracks the activity of the system quite minutely for all the devices of the system.
Kumar elaborated, “It also helps in recording the daily pattern of the HVAC system in a given space which helps in predicting the premature breakdown of any of the components of the system. This leads to cost optimisation from the maintenance front which is again a huge cost saver.”
He added, “airCloud Pro is one of our latest ground breaking innovations which we have introduced recently in India for our customers. It offer 24/7 control and remote access of your VRF systems to ensure energy savings, centralised control, flexible user management, preemptive alerts, and troubleshooting. Backed with the latest updates and security features, it also offers individual controller lock to prevent inappropriate usage from the occupants and is easy to install, thus making it ideal for any application like offices, hospitals, schools/universities, restaurants, hotels, retail, etc. Thus, with least energy wastage and maximal capacity in minimalistic floor space, SET-FREE Sigma Series gives energy-efficient performance combined with premium looks.”
Short-cycling and poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in terms of developing new products. Both indoor and outdoor air quality in most of the cities worldwide is deteriorating due to the rising pollution level. This is pushing the HVAC industry to focus on delivering better IAQ through disruptive products. While “energy efficiency”, “environment conservation” and “healthy indoor air experience” have already become the new buzzwords in the global scenario since a long time, the Indian HVAC industry has also started working on incorporating these into their designs and products while ensuring proper ventilation and thermal comfort.
Singh stated, “Hitachi Cooling and Heating, being a technology leader and one of the most premium brands in the Indian air conditioner industry, is constantly working on new cutting-edge technology in its product categories which comprises room AC, VRF, chillers and other commercial air conditioners.”
Since the buildings are airtight, the CO2 level starts building up inside the building, which can lead to sick building syndrome (SBS) and has also proven to reduce the productivity in the case of office buildings. An HVAC system makes sure that there is a provision of fresh filtered air for improved air quality.
Gurmeet Singh, CMD, Johnson Controls - Hitachi Air Conditioning India Limited
Gaurav Kumar, Head - Projects and Operations, MG Cooling Solutions
Kumar explained, “An HVAC system is responsible to improve the air quality by incorporating pre fine filters and HEPA filters, which restrict the movement of particulate matter inside the buildings. Also, the HVAC system has the provision of introducing fresh air inside the premises which helps in exhausting the CO2 level inside the building.” Poor indoor quality is the most discussed topic right now as this has a direct impact on health.
Advantage of government initiatives and emerging concepts like smart cities The government initiatives for HVAC has helped the sector to gain a boost in the market. The government’s plan to make every city smart in India by 2050 is giving companies the needed impetus to innovate in their products.
Singh states, “By working constantly on the philosophy of producing best technology products with the three pillars of innovation, energy saving, and comfort, Hitachi Cooling and Heating aims to achieve high customer satisfaction and become the country’s expert in air conditioning solutions.”
“MG Cooling Solutions has always been working in the direction of highly energy-efficient HVAC systems. Since we need to import to produce electricity as of now, we need to make sure that we achieve energy efficiency through HVAC. This becomes more crucial as HVAC consumes 40-60 percent of total energy in the building,” explains Kumar.
He adds, “We continue to leverage this momentum to supply a pipeline of products with built-in intelligence and more importantly, our customers continue to expect such products from us.”
Transforming Indian cities into smart cities starts with energy- and cost-efficient smart buildings. Advanced and energy-efficient HVAC systems with low operating costs have a vital role to play in shaping these smart buildings for the country’s future cities.
Belimo achieves milestone of producing hundredmillionth actuator
Recently, Belimo produced its hundredmillionth actuator and in doing so, it reached another milestone in the company’s history. Today, hundreds of thousands of buildings around the world incorporate Belimo actuators into their HVAC systems.
The Swiss-based world market leader in field devices for controlling and regulating heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems customers the continuous reassurance that they have chosen the very best.
continues its growth course by reaching this milestone as well as the demand for innovative products that sustainably increase comfort, energy efficiency, and safety in buildings.
Belimo delivers more than just products. We support our customers with innovative, efficient and energy-optimising solutions. We are close to our customers throughout the world, we speak their language and we understand them. Everything we do gives Belimo has earned the place of the market leader by valuing ingenuity and craftsmanship and never resting on its accomplishments. Very simply, we strive to build damper actuators, control valves and sensors that solve comfort and energy challenges, perform flawlessly and earn your trust through a long and productive life.
CESIM is a company-wide methodology approach to improving and developing products and solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations. CESIM ensures Comfort, Energy-savings, Safety and security for people and their property, and provides easy Installation and commission with reduced Maintenance offering optimum system performance.
For more information, contact: info.india@belimo.ch
B&R has added a real-time Ethernet switch to its portfolio. The new machine switch can be used to set up networks using the vendoragnostic communication solution OPC UA over TSN. Its design and form factor fits perfectly into the B&R portfolio for space-saving mounting in the control cabinet.
can also be incorporated in the network via the switch. Implementing modular machine concepts is now faster and easier than ever.
The TSN machine switch allows cycle times under 50 µs. It offers four real-time capable TSN ports and one standard Ethernet port – to connect a display, for example. The switch also opens up the possibility of star, tree or ring topologies in addition to daisy-chaining. Multiple switches can be cascaded in order to reach remote cabinets or implement large, complex real-time networks. Non-TSN nodes Automatic configuration The switch is completely integrated in B&R’s Automation Studio engineering environment. Configuration occurs automatically. The device fully supports a centralised approach to hardware and software management. Application development and machine-specific configurations can be performed either offline or online. The TSN switch can also be used as a conventional unmanaged switch for non-real-time networks. No special configuration is required.
Compact design Since the TSN machine switch is designed in the X20 form factor, it takes up minimal space in the control cabinet, mounted right alongside the X20 control and I/O system. The switch can be mounted in two different positions, depending on the cable outlet. This allows it to be installed in tight spaces.
For more information, visit: www.br-automation.com
Toshniwal supplies oil-lubricated vacuum pumps. This oil-lubricated vacuum pumps of the TMS Series are single-stage, oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps with oil recirculation system. The lubricant system is rated for continuous operation of high intake pressures so that the pump may be used in a versatile manner in most rough vacuum applications. The pumps are used for suction of air also in presence of water vapour and for continuous industrial use. TMS Series pumps are made from high-quality materials and have economical features which match together to achieve: high pumping speed over the range of absolute pressure 1,000
mbar-0.5 mbar; high water vapour tolerance and low noise level; no pollution; air cooled: built-in anti suck-back system. The pumping capacities available are 17 m3/hr, 35 m3/hr, 65 m3/hr, 100 m3/hr, and 150 m3/hr.
For details, contact: Toshniwal Instruments (Madras) Pvt. Ltd. 267 Kilpauk Garden Road, Chennai - 600 010. Tel: +91(0)44 26448983 / 8558 Email: sales@toshniwal.net
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