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segment of non-metallic pumps’.. But – apart from the At MUNSCH we say ‘We are in the high-quality high price – how and where does this make a difference? Why shouldn’t you go for the cheapest one – after all, isn’t it just a plastic pump? pump For those who operate and service centrifugal plastic pumps and sometimes struggle with frequent failures and malfunction we have summarized some important issues that could positively influence your next approach to a pump case. case For those who already know what high-quality quality pumps mean to WORLD EXPO 2019 them the following may provide some adders from a manufacturer’s turer’s point of view.

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evaluating the possible best fit for a seal and where does this make a difference? Why MUNSCH has been using these tools for a concept. Being in touch with the client is the should you not go for the cheapest one - after long period and - like many other HQ suppliers importantof issue all, it is justhydraulic a plastic pump?

Hydraulics – not The part of a centrifugal pump (volute and impeller) ismost in charge thehere. acceler accelera- could achieve state-of-the-art hydraulic power. tion of the incoming liquid, increasing its However, pressure a lower to a higher level at the pump’s we from were not satisfiedlevel with just Mechanical Seals - One of the major For those who operate and service centrifugal discharge.

The design, both of the volute and of the impeller, i interact teract and create the pump’s character adding another notch here and an additional requirements for pumps being used in pumps and sometimes struggle with frequent percentagebehavior MUNSCH has been chemical or industrial environments is such asfailures flow and capacity, pressure increase, suction bthere. In fact,and power requirement requirement. malfunction we have summarised investing a lot in R&D to merge the poweratofreasonable ruggedness cost and reliability. this regard some importantpower issues that positively As computational hascould been increasing and becoming available over theIn last las high-level CFD with the power of high-level mechanical seals are often considered as influence your next approach to a pump case. decade, pump manufacturers have been simulating flow throughout the pump with significant imi CFD with the structural FEM calculations. a weak point. In fact, this is where high For those who already know what high-quality provements in all regards. Using these CFD tools (Computational Fluid Dynamics) D namics) creates: quality pumps can make a difference! A pumps mean to them the following may “At MUNSCH we think, it doesn’t make sense  Higher efficiency rugged seal for a non-metallic pump has to provide some adders from a manufacturer’s just to optimize the hydraulic performance withstand corrosion, the presence of solids point of view.Less wear of a pump without considering the and dynamic loads and a wide range of  Better suction behavior mechanical strength and ruggedness” To focus on the details of a centrifugal pump temperature. Most pump suppliers in the  Less vibrations and After a three-dimensional design approach without getting lost, it helps to split the pump high quality segment challenges through in which all fluid dynamics, such as  Less noise into three departments, two of which are the show cases, references or design features. pressure drops, needs friction and Even tailor-made made hydraulics are availablegeometry, to address specific (suchMUNSCH as suction r requirements most important: mechanical seals have been recirculation are included the structural developed to achieve the highest possible and head or flow extensions).

• Hydraulics - including the volute casing design calculations are attached, in life time by use of solid, rugged and and the impeller order to achieve a global sturdy HQ parts suppliers such as crystalizing liquid and MUNSCH has been using these tools for a long and design – likeoptimum – could period many other • The shaft seal area - either a mechanical incorporating material strength and lifetime. maintenance issues have been taken into achieve state-of-the-art were not satisfied with just adding another art hydraulic power.This H combined we However, seal set or a mag drive unit method of pump design consideration. notch here and an additional percentage there.

In fact, MUNSCH hasalso been investing a lot in R&D to • The bearing bracket - holding the driving is not only much more efficient but merge the shaft power of high-level structural calculations. level CFD with the and providing connection to the driver. much more exactFEM if pumps are supposed to Hydraulics - The hydraulic part of a centrifugal operate at their hydraulic and mechanical ‘At MUNSCH NSCH we think, it doesn’t sense just to optimize the pump (volute and impeller) is in charge of the make limits (eg, in high temperature applicatons with low NPSH).its mechanical acceleration of the incoming hydraulic performance of a liquid, pumpincreasing without considering conside pressure from a lower level to a higher level strengthitsand ruggedness’ Though the high quality in MUNSCH’s pump at the pump’s discharge. The design, both of hydraulics is not only achieved in merging volutedimensional and of the impeller, interactapproach and After a the three-dimensional design in all methods, fluid dynamics, CFD and which FEM design the quality create the pump’s character such as flow and recirculation are included such as geometry, pressure drops, friction of the calculations is markedly influenced capacity, pressure increase, suction behaviour by the simulation software itself. using the structural design calculations are a attached, in order to achieve aByglobal and power requirement. the latest state-of-the-art technology from design optimum incorporating material strength and lifetime. This comco ANSYS MUNSCH engineers are even As computational power has been increasing bined method but able also of pump design is not only much more efficient eff to determine the exact occurrence of microand becoming available at reasonable cost much more exact if pumps are supposed vortexes, at their hydraulic and to operate the source of cavitation, considering over the last decade, pump manufacturers mechanical limits (e.g. in high tem with low NPSH). mperatureallapplications operating conditions. have been simulating flow throughout the pump with significant improvements in all regards. “At MUNSCH we believe there is not the best Using these CFD tools (Computational Fluid seal solution that fits any application” Dynamics) creates: Seal Philosophy - Experienced pump • Higher efficiency users know that only a detailed analysis of • Less wear the application’s needs and risks, together • Better suction behaviour with economic considerations, will lead to a 1: CFD design cal procalcula• Less vibrations, and Figure 1: CFDand and structural structural design calculations successful pump and seal selection. Thus, vide • Less noise. tions provide realisti realistic values (e.g. at realistic values (eg, at high temperature services).

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ChemTECH SPECIAL mechanical seals. A multi-use seal cover allows for any possible flushing method and even the change from single- to double-seal arrangements without much effort and cost.

Frequent remarks of MUNSCH clients during seal demonstrations such as ‘Simplicity’ and other makes.

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In this to scrutinize their products and internal lingness In fact, this Magnetic Drive Compartments - Visible mechanical differences in quality and design of mag resence of drive pumps can be the size and material of journal bearings and magnets. Possibilities Most pump are often expected to be quick and flexible in all to flush, measure temperature or simply h of these to repair the pump sometimes make a big ning, manufacturing, assembly and service rouMUNSCH difference. HQ manufacturers will indicate where and why a specific option could be ossible life is able to provide tailor UNSCH made hydraulics, useful, where the limits are and even if a scenarios more economical seems to– be kind of accessory equipmentreasonable. with ouralternative supply taken into Bearing Bracket - For pumps supposed to work under severe conditions, handling toxic media at high temperatures or simply to work reliable for a long period of time the minimum mechanical requirements should be the ones described in the ISO 5199 and ISO 15783 Standards. Most mechanical issues such as shaft deflection and bearing lifetime are specified herein. High quality pumps are mostly being designed according to these standards.

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“It is not just the pump that matters” Many pump users know it is not just the pump that matters if high-quality is requested.

Suppliers have to keep a strong focus on customer needs and the willingness to scrutinize their products and internal routines.

Flexibility and Accuracy - High quality pump suppliers are often expected to be quick and flexible in all regards. At MUNSCH all processes, material provisioning, manufacturing, assembly and service routines are being arranged to be flexible on request.

MUNSCH is able to provide tailor-made hydraulics, specific documentation and testing, and include any kind of accessory equipment with our supply - always on time with the delivery schedule.

Staff Qualification and Availability - Being in touch with our clients is where MUNSCH makes a difference. To provide qualified and individual advice, sales and service teams are requested to continue their education and maintain an active network across the pump industry. A reasonable part of MUNSCH’s yearly budget is being spent on training and networking activities.

Coating - Aggressive industrial atmosphere requires high quality coating for the equipment.

At MUNSCH all pumps and equipment are being coated with a polyurethane powder coating that is literally glued to the metal surface, providing excellent protection against mechanical and chemical impact. MUNSCH powder coatings are superior to wet paint and in line with the International Standard EN 12944-2 up to Class C5-M. MUNSCH is a privately-owned German company, specialized in manufacturing of non-metallic centrifugal pumps with a major focus on customer needs, high quality and efficiency. Their pumps are to be found in chemical industries where safety is a major issue and in all kind of industrial applications where availability, fast response and qualified support are required.

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At MUNSCH we say ‘We are in the high-quality high segment of non-metallic pumps’.. But – apart from the price – how and where does this make a difference? Why shouldn’t you go for the cheapest one – after all, isn’t it just a plastic pump? pump

Figure 3: EN 12944-2 C4 - A high quality minimum coating standard for MUNSCH pumps and equipment.

3: EN 12944-2 C4 - A high quality minimum 14 • January 2019 coating standard for MUNSCH pumps and equipment

For those who operate and service centrifugal plastic pumps and sometimes struggle with frequent failures and malfunction we have summarized some important issues that could positively influence your next approach to a pump case. case For those who already know what high-quality quality pumps mean to them the following may provide some adders from a manufacturer’s turer’s point of view.

To focus on the details of a centrifugal pump without getting lost, it helps to split the pump into three departments, two of which are the most important:   

Hydraulics – including the volute casing and the impeller. impeller The shaft seal area – either a mechanical seal set or a mag drive unit.

The bearing Bracket – holding the driving shaft and providing connection to the driver.

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Hydraulics – The hydraulic part of a centrifugal pump (volute and impeller) is in charge of the acceleraacceler tion of the incoming liquid, increasing its pressure from a lower level to a higher level at the pump’s discharge. The design, both of the volute and of the impeller, interact i teract and create the pump’s character and power requirement. such as flow capacity, pressure increase, suction behavior b requirement As computational power has been increasing and becoming available at reasonable cost over the last las decade, pump manufacturers have been simulating flow throughout the pump with significant imi provements in all regards. Using these CFD tools (Computational Fluid Dynamics) D namics) creates:  Higher efficiency  Less wear  Better suction behavior

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BASF to Partner with Adani to evaluate investment in acrylics value chain in Mundra, India

Mr. Narayan Krishnamohan to succeed Dr Raman Ramachandran in BASF The Board of Directors of BASF India Limited today approved the appointment of Mr. Narayan Krishnamohan as Managing Director of BASF India Limited, effective April 1, 2019. He will also l e a d B A S F ’s bu s i n e s s i n South Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. He succeeds Dr. Raman Ramachandran, who will retire on March 31, 2019.

BASF SE, headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany (“BASF”) and Adani Group (“Adani”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the eve of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019, to evaluate a major joint investment in the acrylics value chain. This would be BASF’s largest investment in India to date. The designated site would be located at Mundra port in Gujarat, India. A feasibility study will be completed by the end of 2019.

According to the MoU, BASF and Adani want to establish a joint venture with an investment totaling about € 2 billion (approximately ` 16,000 crore), in which BASF will hold the majority. The potential investment comprises the development, construction and operation of production plants including propane dehydrogenation (PDH), oxo C4 complex (butanols and 2-ethylhexanol), glacial acrylic acid (GAA), butyl acrylate (BA) and potentially other downstream products. The products are predominantly for the Indian market to serve a wide range of local industries, including construction, automotive and coatings, whose growing demand is currently supplied via imports, thus supporting the “Make in India” initiative.

On this occasion, Mr. Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said, “India continues to be a very large importer of petrochemicals given the rapid expansion of the middle class, and this leads to a significant outflow of precious foreign exchange. Our partnership with BASF is a big step forward in enabling our country’s ‘Make in India’ program, as this partnership will allow us to produce in Mundra several of the chemicals along the C3 chemical value chain that we are currently importing. Mundra's infrastructure is ideally suited to enable chemicals production, and our ability to deliver renewable power makes this a unique partnership on several fronts.”

“BASF’s intention to invest in a major new site for the acrylics value chain in India clearly demonstrates our strong and long-term commitment to our Indian customers. Together with the Adani Group, we would have the opportunity to provide our customers with highquality chemicals and support them in growing their business. With our production powered by renewable energy, we would be able to minimize our impact on the environment,” said Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE. 18 • January 2019

Mr. Narayan Krishnamohan has been with BASF for more than 24 years, having started his journey in BASF India Ltd., and subsequently handled various regional and global leadership responsibilities in Singapore, Germany and Hong Kong. His leadership experience spans multiple divisions in BASF, including Leather Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Acrylics & Dispersions, Paper Chemicals, Human Nutrition and Intermediates, among others. As Head South Asia and Managing Director, BASF India Limited, he will be based in Mumbai and will focus on expanding the business and supporting BASF’s customers and partners in the region.

Nouryon opens new India HQ and research center to support growth Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) has opened a new headquarters office and research center to support its operations in India. Located in Mumbai, the new location brings together research and sales as well as business support functions, and enables the company to better meet customer needs across the region. Nouryon is significantly expanding its operations in India. Key projects include an expansion and upgrade of Nouryon’s organic peroxides facility in Mahad, which is close to completion, as well as a new monochloroacetic acid plant in Gujarat. The latter is a joint project with chemicals manufacturing company Atul, a part of Lalbhai Group, and is scheduled to start production later this year.

“India is an increasingly impor tant market for us and these investments clearly demonstrate our commitment to grow with our customers in the region,” said Charlie Shaver, CEO of Nouryon. “The chemical industry is regarded as a backbone of India’s agricultural and industrial development, and we see good opportunities for sustainable growth.” The company started operations in India in 1991 and currently serves customers in markets ranging from agriculture to pharmaceuticals, and plastics, rubbers and composites as well as from personal care to paints and coatings, and oil and gas.

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No pump worries down under after leakage is reduced to ZERO

3-week payback for mineral sands mine, South Australia A large pump was pumping a mineral sand slurry and leaking excessive packing gland water, creating excessive mud on site. This pump required 9 gallons per minute (gpm) of gland water on the packing for proper operation. The packing was replaced with a double mechanical seal and tank system, reducing the leakage to zero. The improvement in the physical condition of the pump area is obvious from the ‘AFTER’ photo right, as the double seal resulted in zero leakage to the environment.

In addition, the mine operator found that, with the elimination of the packing gland water going into the product, he could actually pump more product and less water.

The entire seal upgrade paid for itself in only 3 weeks and a total of 24 pumps have been upgraded to double seals on this site.

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CRI Pumps wins National Energy Conservation (NEC) Award for 4th time

Once again C.R.I. Pumps proves to the world that it is a leader in manufacturing energy efficient pumps by winning the National Energy Conservation Award 2018 in the Pumps category for the 4th time.

Receiving this award, Mr.G.Selvaraj, Joint Managing Director, C.R.I. Group said, “We pursue excellence and the awards are a natural result of our mission to conserve energy. It is a matter of honour to receive this prestigious award for the fourth time. All through the years C.R.I. has endeavoured to offer energy efficient pumps through innovative design and technology. This in turn greatly benefits the customer, environment, society and the world at large. C.R.I. would tirelessly continue on its mission to conserve energy, a very scarce natural resource. We take this opportunity to thank all our customers, dealers, stakeholders, dedicated employees and the authorities for their trust and support in achieving our mission”.

Proposals for New Atomic Power Plants At present, there are nine (9) nuclear power reactors at various stages of construction, targeted for completion by 2024-25. In addition, twelve (12) more nuclear power reactors have been accorded administrative approval and financial sanction by the Government in June 2017. Thus, twenty one (21) nuclear power reactors, with an installed capacity of 15700 MW are under implementation, envisaged for progressive completion by the year 2031. At present the nuclear power reactors are under construction in Rawatbhata (Rajasthan), Kundankulam & Kalapakkam (Tamilnadu), Gorakhpur (Haryana). The project in Kakrapar in the state of Gujarat is under revision.

The existing units are operating at their rated capacity. The unit size of indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) has already been increased from 220 MW to 540 MW and then to 700 MW, which are now under construction. In addition, Light Water Reactors of 1000 MW have also been introduced with foreign cooperation.

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Five sites - Jaitapur (Maharashtra), Kovvada (Andhra Pradesh) , Haripur (west Bengal) , Bhimpur (Maharashtra), Chhaya Mithi Virdi (Gujarat) have been accorded ‘in principle’ approval by the Government for setting up more reactors in future. Discussions on finalization of project proposals in respect of setting up large size Light Water Reactors in collaboration with France at Jaitapur site in Maharashtra and USA at Kovvada site in Andhra Pradesh are underway. The cost of reactors to be set up at these sites will emerge on conclusion of the technocommercial discussions and formulation of their project proposals.

These reactors will be launched after the accord of administrative approval and financial sanction by the Government. At the other ‘InPrinciple’ approved sites, the pre-project activities are at various stages.

Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), a PSU under Department of Atomic Energy, is currently constructing a 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. Further, it is proposed to construct a series of twin reactors.

Numaligarh Refinery Assam capacity to be expanded from 3 to 9 MMTPA The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, has given its approval to the project for capacity expansion of Numaligarh Refinery from 3 MMTPA (Million Metric Tonne Per Annum) to 9 MMTPA. It involves setting up of crude oil pipeline from Paradip to Numaligarh and product pipeline from Numaligarh to Siliguri at a cost of ` 22,594 crore.

The project is to be completed within a period of 48 months, after approval and receipt of statutory clearances. The expansion of the refinery will meet the deficit of petroleum products in the North East. It will also sustain the operations of all North East refineries by augmenting their crude availability. It will generate direct and indirect employment in Assam and is a part of the Government's Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 for the North East.

BHEL and LIBCOIN to Build India’s First Lithium Ion Giga Factory Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Libcoin are in dialogue to form a world class consortium to initially build 1GWh lithium ion battery plant in India. Its capacity will be scaled up to 30GWh in due course. With this, India has finally taken steps into its energy security and clean energy commitment to the world. BHEL will be sending a team of senior officers for study of the facilities, R&D infrastructure and other techno-commercial issues soon. Based upon the evaluation and recommendations of the team, further process towards formation of Joint Venture will be carried forward. This project will bring energy independence by replacing oil imports with abundant renewable. This project also includes “Made by India, for India”, with focus on core-cost components manufactured domestically. It will also create integrated manufacturing ecosystem resulting in self-reliance and lower cost. A holistic view of the supply chain in combination with cutting edge digital technologies to replace high CAPEX and high OPEX processes will be the highlight of this project in India.

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Covestro supports sustainable research The Technical University (TU) Berlin, Germany and Covestro are intensifying their cooperation, focusing in particular on sustainable solutions for chemistry. Applied research and courses at the Faculties of Chemistry and Industrial Engineering are being supported in particular. This makes TU Berlin a new strategic partner of the materials manufacturer alongside other renowned international universities such as Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, USA), Tongji University (Shanghai, China) and RWTH Aachen University (Aachen, Germany). "As one of the leading technical universities in Germany, TU Berlin is now one of our most important partners for research into the chemical fundamentals of polymers and their possible applications, especially in the field of sustainability. To explore economically efficient routes to alternative, resource-saving raw materials in the chemical industry in particular, we need excellent science as provided by the TU Berlin," says Dr. Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro.

Years of intensive cooperation in several research projects funded by the German Government and the European Commission have led to the intensification of the partnership in Berlin, which is primarily aimed at publicly funded projects. "Our expertise in extensive economic feasibility studies for various research projects has already yielded valuable insights. The strategic partnership with Covestro underpins the path we have chosen to pursue with sustainable solutions for chemistry," explains Prof. Dr. Christian Thomsen, President of the TU Berlin.

The university can already boast extensive expertise in the development of a sustainable future for chemistry and the promotion of knowledge and technology transfer to industry. With the start-up laboratory "Inkulab" and the emerging "Chemical Invention Factory", the new start-up center for "Green Chemistry", TU Berlin supports those interested in setting up their own business in the development of sustainable chemical products and processes. The university has an especially high level of expertise in the field of polymer development and technical-economic analysis (TEA) at the interface of chemistry and industrial engineering in a research group led by Prof. Dr. Reinhard Schomäcker. For the second time already, TU Berlin, Covestro and Dechema organized the "Raw Materials Summit" in June this year under the auspices of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research with the aim of demonstrating ways to alternative, non-fossil raw materials for chemistry.

Celanese Completes Acquisition of Next Polymers Celanese Corporation has completed the acquisition of Next Polymers Ltd., one of India’s largest engineering thermoplastics (ETP) compounders. “This acquisition complements our rapidly growing India business and establishes Celanese as a leader in the Indian ETP market by broadening our ability to serve nylon and other engineered materials customers with high product quality and service levels, while also offering our customers a wider range of polymer products,” said Scott Sutton, Celanese Chief Operating Officer. “This step also offers our new employees career growth opportunities as part of a global chemical and materials company focused on numerous stewardship initiatives.”

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domestic compounding facility and 10 production lines to support local customers in a fast-growing market and leverage a potential export base. The acquisition also grows Celanese’s capability in compounding polymers with post-industrial content, an increasingly important focus area that reinforces the company’s commitment to waste reduction and environmental accountability.

Celanese will manage Next Polymer’s ETP product portfolio within its engineered materials business to include - Nylon 6 and Nylon 66, Polypropylene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polycarbonate and Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Next Polymers specializes in custom compounding of various ETP materials and is located in Mumbai, India, with an approximate 20 kilo tons per annum compounding production facility in Silvassa, located in the union territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

Soft loan for Sugar Mills to Build Ethanol Capacities According to PTI , Government is considering extension of an additional soft loan of ` 7,400 crore to sugar mills for creating ethanol capacity under a recently launched scheme. A proposal is being prepared to seek approval for additional soft loan under the scheme as well as amend the rules to allow even grain-based distilleries take the benefits.

Currently, molasses-based distilleries are allowed under the scheme. The entry of standard distilleries will help diversion of more cane during surplus seasons. Ethanol extracted from sugarcane will be used for blending in petrol and will provide cane farmers a remunerative price for their crop.

Ethanol doping in petrol will also help the country cut its oil imports.

TCL signs MoU with C-MET, Pune Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL), manufacturer of basic chemistry products (Soda Ash, Sodium Bicarbonate) and a leader in India through its Consumer and Specialty products has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with C-MET, an autonomous scientific society under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, to develop collaborative technology for the recovery and purification of cathode and anode active ingredients from spent lithium ion cells / batteries. Under the MOU, TCL and C-MET envisage a partnership that will leverage C-MET’s intellectual property, capabilities and infrastructure, to test and validate multiple recycling chemistries. This partnership is in line with the commitment of Tata Chemicals to develop a Sustainable Circular Economy, as the company explores innovative and sustainable processes to manufacture Lithiumion batteries for various applications.

Thirumalai Chemicals Subsidiary in Netherlands The board of Thirumalai Chemicals has approved the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary in the Netherlands for marketing and distribution of TCL's products in Europe and other countries. The subsidiary in Europe will also handle REACH compliances. The initial investment will be up to € 2,00,000.

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Lanxess further expands production of high performance materials in Germany Bond-Laminates GmbH is increasing its production capacity for continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites of the brand Tepex. The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of specialty chemicals company LANXESS, is currently building a new, fourth production hall of around 1,500 m2 at its Brilon site. Two additional production lines are scheduled to go into operation there in mid 2019. The company already produces innovative composites for the automotive industry and also for the electrical and sports industries on an area of around 5,000 m2.

The investment, an amount in the single-digit-million-euro range, will significantly increase capacity to meet the growing demand for this forward-looking material. With this expansion, Bond-Laminates will create up to 30 new jobs.

The Lanxess High Performance Materials business unit is also investing in its global production network for high performance plastics, and is building a further compounding plant at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site for a sum within the mid-double-digit-million-euro range. Starting in the second half of 2019, LANXESS will produce Durethan and Pocan engineering plastics, which are used primarily in the automotive, electrical, and electronics industries. In addition, a warehouse and a silo facility will be built. Construction will start in the fourth quarter of 2018. The investment will create around 20 new jobs at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site. The new compounding plant will be designed in such a way that Lanxess will be able to expand its operations with further capacities in line with demand over the next few years.

Revival of Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) Minister of State for Planning (IC) and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Mr. Rao Inderjit Singh, in a written reply to a question on revival of Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT), in Rajya Sabha informed that Government of India has given financial support to FACT from time to time.

During the last ten years, Government of India had released a grant in aid of ` 200 crores during financial year 2007-08 to sustain the operations of the company and to restart the shutdown plants. Government also sanctioned a Plan loan of ` 1000 Crore during the year 2016 to avert immediate financial crisis and to restart operations. The financial restructuring proposal is under examination of Government of India.

Mr. Singh stated that the Government of India had accorded approval for sale of 169.69 acres of land to BPCL-Kochi Refinery. FACT has concluded sale of 150.9 acres of land to BPCL on 09.05.2018 and received net revenue of ` 244.60 crore after adjusting dues of BPCL amounting to ` 170 crore.

Promoting Use of Compressed Bio Gas as Alternative Green Transport Fuel Government is promoting the use of Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) as an alternative green transport fuel, which is purified and compressed biogas, produced through a process of anaerobic decomposition from various waste/ biomass sources including Municipal solid waste.

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In this direction, Oil PSUs have launched ‘Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation’ i.e. ‘SATAT’ initiative. Under this initiative, Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and GAIL have invited Expression of interest (EOI) to procure CBG from potential entrepreneurs for establishment of 5000 CBG plants across the country with an estimated production of 15 MMT CBG per annum by 2023. OMCs and GAIL have offered ` 46/- per kg delivered price for procurement of CBG. To increase indigenous production of ethanol, the Government has taken many steps including re-introduction of administered price mechanism, opening of alternate route for ethanol production, Regular Interaction with States, IDR Act Amendment, Interest Subvention scheme namely – “Scheme for augmenting and enhancing ethanol production capacity”, National Policy on Biofuels – 2018, Fixation of differential price of ethanol from C heavy molasses, B heavy molasses/partial sugarcane juice and 100% sugarcane juice.

The Government has notified National Policy on Biofuels-2018 under which Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare under Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has been entrusted with the task of production of plant materials through Nurseries and plantations for biofuels in coordination with other Ministries. The production of ethanol/ alcohol in the country is approximately 310 Cr. Liters per annum. This also varies depending on sugarcane production. Ethanol/Alcohol is mainly used in chemical, potable liquor, pharma sectors and for EBP programme.

Next-Generation Purge and Pressurization System Pepperl+Fuchs, a world leader in process automation, has introduced an advanced Bebco EPS® purge and pressurization system, designed for Class I or II/Div. 2 and Zone 2/22 locations. This innovative and compact manual or automatic system delivers all the features needed for reliable hazardous location protection within a small, streamlined solution.

The 7500 series Ex pzc/Type Z purge and pressurization system can be fully automatic or manual and purges a common enclosure of hazardous gas or dust to maintain positive pressure. It effectively reduces the classification within the protected enclosure to a non-hazardous area.

The 7500 carries ATEX and IECEx certifications and is UL listed. It operates within an extremely small footprint of only 5.8” x 3.8” x 1.9”. “The new, compact 7500 series is easy to use, offering absolute reliability and efficiency. When fully automated it provides excellent enclosure protection for electrical equipment like motors, drives, control panels and cabinets, and gas analyzers,” said Kristen Barbour, Marketing Manager. “Whether you need gas or dust protection in the oil and gas, chemical, maritime, or offshore industry – the Bebco EPS 7500 can be used in process industries around the world for applications that previously required heavier and more expensive explosion-proof protection.” The 7500 Series includes intelligent automatic monitoring and control of enclosure pressure with dilution and continuous flow functionality. The system makes automatic adjustments and provides an alarm output for reliable protection. It is designed in marine-grade chromate aluminum – making it rugged enough to withstand the harsh conditions of many process industries. The 7500 uses universal AC/DC power and is available as both a panel mount and external mount.

The large touch screen enables quick and easy setup while also providing status LEDs, a bar graph for pressure, and multiple program selections.

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Shining like a rising sun in the vast and clear sky, Suryamani Glassed-Steel Equipment Pvt Ltd (SGEPL) (www.suryamani.in) have no secrets to their triumph, it is solely the outcome of their outstanding efforts, constant perseverance, extra-ordinary strength and commendable endeavours. Through sheer hard work and infinite fervor, Suryamani, poised to create a popular brand name for itself! Just like its name, Suryamani is a precious gem in the invaluable and exquisite treasure chest of the glassed-lined steel industry.

Although the company was established recently in the year 2018, the seed of Suryamani was sown when Sunil A Patel, our founder and leader, started his pursuit at the age of 33 years unaided betwixt a fierce national and international competition. Just like any ardent, target-oriented and vehement person, Sunil A Patel faced many obstacles and difficulties on his way. Armed with just a unique idea and an unending passion, taking single step at a time, with sheer diligence and tenacity, he made this company a strong global competitor! With truly motivational and passionate aspiration, he is certainly the torchbearer for all representatives of the Suryamani Glassed-Steel family.

Suryamani Glassed-Steel Equipment Pvt Ltd incorporates a distinctly competent group of engineers, zestful and adroit technologists and an impassioned team of management and production.

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Suryamani is on a successful mission to provide punctual delivery of all-embracing and cost-effective glass-lined equipment solutions and products; consequently, pushing every boundaries along the way to reach beyond customer expectations and give unrivalled and absolute customer satisfaction.

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Being technologically forward has not made Suryamani any less ignorant about the protection of our nature. We have not forgotten our central values of honesty, integrity and moral responsibility. At Suryamani, we fervently believe in the sustainability of our beloved planet, as it is the only thing which all of the human kind have in common. Our belief is to give back as much as we can back to the earth, and help it make a greener and healthier place for all of us to live peacefully.

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During the course of time, the progress and growth of Suryamani has mushroomed like an enormous banyan tree with branches spread out but roots still fixed to its essential and core values. We are consistently striving to provide up-to-the-mark products through overall quality management, enhancements and product modifications by implementing process, certainty and commitment. At this date, the company’s prestige proves for its exceptional combination of major area with latest and top-notch assembling office spangled with the ultra-current machines and gifted workforce having unbeatable on-ground experience to join the collaborative passion to create

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ksh Engineering Systems Pvt Ltd was established in 2013 as Design, Engineering with over 75 man years of expertise in the field of industrial drying systems. Vijay Rajput and Ashish Chavan, Directors, Aksh Engineering Systems Pvt Ltd (AESPL) shares insight about the company, “In the last few years, the company has evolved as one of the leading turnkey solution providers in this domain and offers complete range of industrial drying systems on EPC/LSTK basis.”

"Our industrial drying plants can be used in the food, herbal extract, pharmaceutical, chemical, agrochemical, dyestuff, pigment, ceramic and mineral industry but most of the demand for our products will come from food, agrochemical and intermediates industries, Rajput adds.

Strong focus on technology has been one of the key growth drivers for consistent growth of AESPL. The company has continued to serve the customers with utmost commitment with cost-effective quality products and timely deliveries.

Vijay Rajput / Ashish Chavan acknowledges bringing world class drying technologies at optimum pricing to the Indian market and providing services to the customers across the country amongst the key challenges in the foreseeable future. He emphasises that there are several opportunities in India as well as overseas and AESPL can provide technically superior and reliable

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“AESPL aspires to be the leading turnkey solutions provider for cutting-edge Industrial Drying Solutions”

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solutions within the stipulated project schedules and help clients to grow their business.

The company is gearing up for the competition in Indian and international markets. Talking about the future plans, Rajput shares that the company plans to introduce high-end pollution control technologies and freeze-drying technologies in India. Over the next five years, AESPL aims to successfully complete 150 drying systems and is also scouting for cutting-edge technologies for industrial drying internationally to introduce in the Indian market.

Backed by rich experience and knowledge, our capabilities include process design and engineering, consultancy, manufacturing and installation of turnkey plants for industrial drying and evaporation in various sectors.

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General Manager - Marketing Hydroprokav Pumps (India) Pvt Ltd Tell us about the growth of FEC International in the last couple of years.

Incepted in the year 1999, branch office of FEC International is the active growing industrial supplier and distribution company advancing forward to bring forth next generation pumps and accumulators. We also export our products to Sri Lanka, South Africa, Middle-East and import from USA, Germany, Italy and Turkey. In the year 2011, its subsidiary FEC India Pvt Ltd was incorporated and continued service more aggressively in the market.

What are the products & services offered by your company across industries?

We are continually attempting to mark the evolving client needs, by expanding our product portfolio which incorporates state-of-the-art pumps, hydraulic pumps and boosters, and pump accessories. Our business processes underpin the ethos of sustainable development, which we have achieved by delivering products with advantageous aspects of sturdy build, ease of operation, accurate pressure, energy efficiency and maintenance-free service life.

Our products are supported with the ability to withstand difficult working conditions and find Its Applications In Oil And Gas, Pulp And Paper, Marine, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Automotive, Paints And Coating, Food And Beverage, Dairy, Distilleries And Breweries, Bottling Plant, Mining, Cement, Power Plant, Fertilizer, Steel, Bio-Farm, LifeScience, Infrastructure, Aerospace, Ceramics, Waste Water, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Sugar, Inks And Dyes, Transportation And Cosmetics.

How has the company maintained consistent growth in changing market dynamics?

We have produced a culture of client-centric marketing approach, where we plan to intercept evolving industry needs of our valued patronage and attempt to achieve our vision of operational excellence. Further, we consolidate latest 34 • January 2019

In the Quest to Offer Value-added Engineering Products and Services technological improvements in our analysis capabilities to enhance our product designs and useability. A compact definition of our business purposes is embracing our dedication to unsurpassed levels of quality. It facilitates a successful growth for our clients’ business and a benchmarking accomplishment for our organization.

Our team, a likeable group of fresh and dynamic people ensures flexibility of our organization’s business standards. Our team includes highly encountered and expertly proficient personnel who are strengthened with distinct and rich technical aspect. Moreover, we have achieved a uniform growth due to the diligent efforts of our hard-working technical experts, sales and marketing executives, warehouse managers and quality control supervisors. The range of pumps and accumulators offered by us finds usage in fluid transfer applications. Our range varies from circulation duty in clean room environment to municipal sludge pumping.

Sturdy in designs, these products offer material and elastomeric options, thus, providing perfect solution for the processes.

What are the new products in the pipeline for Indian and International markets? Tell us about the growth strategies chalked out by the company.

We have recently become Channel Partner for Hydro Prokav Pumps (India) Pvt Ltd. The company has new integrated manufacturing facility spread over 25,000 m2 in Coimbatore.

The plant comprises of full-fledged rubber unit with test labs. The modern plant also comprises of highly sophisticated CNC machining unit for manufacturing critical components of progressive cavity pumps with high precision and excellence.

The computerized test bed facility ensures high standards of testing and performance evaluation . Backed-up with a very sophisticated R&D centre, Hydro Prokav aims at bringing more versatile designs to suit the entire demands of

the processing industries. The company offers pumping solutions for more than 20,000 fluids and has strong global presence with over 10,000 customers spread across 40 countries.

Where do you see your company in the next 5 years?

We are acknowledged in the industry as the leading distribution company specializing in modern day hydraulic accumulators and industrial pumps. We have gained praise for the offered selection, accurate dimensions and longevity in our product range. We want to be a solution provider of value-added engineering products and services to the process industries and hydraulic system manufacturers, dedicated to the highest quality of customer service delivered with profitable growth for us and for our customers. We strive to complete every task the right way within the agreed time frame to create enduring relationships with our business associates and esteemed patronage.

We entertain the fortitude of brand competency by executing exceptional technology at our infrastructure. Quality support and costefficiency joined to our products made us identical in market.

Contact Details: Nagakumar M Head - Sales & Marketing FEC India Pvt Ltd 5 Krishna Laxmi Indl Complex Vartak Nagar, Thane (W), Maharashtra 400 606 Mobile: 91-8369578914, 9324176444 E-mail: naga@fecindia.com Srinivasa Sridhar General Manager - Marketing Hydroprokav Pumps (India) Pvt Ltd SF No: 170/2, 170/3, Private Indl Estate SIDCO, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 021 Tel: 0422-2679624, 3242220 Fax; 91-0422-2679476 E-mail: ssridhar@hppumps.com Chemical Engineering World

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Pranesh Bhat

Executive Director Sungov Engineering Pvt Ltd

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ungov is a 32-year-old group involved in design, manufacture and supply of industrial filtration and separation equipment (including skids) using key technologies like mechanical separation, inertial impaction separation, adsorption separation, centrifugal separation and gyratory vibration separation. Product applications include solid/liquid, solid/ gas, liquid/gas, liquid/liquid and solid/ solid separations for the oil and gas, power generation, chemical/petrochemical manufacturing, environmental, aviation and metal mining industries.

The group also has a separate division that is involved in design, manufacture, supply and service of bio-processing equipment like bio-reactors and fermenters for bio-tech, pharmaceutical and food industry applications. This new division, started in 2017, is part of company’s efforts to diversify offerings into other market segments. Additionally, Sungov is currently commissioning a test skid built in accordance with MEPC 107 (49) to test and type approve its oily water separators (OWS) for bilge applications in the marine industry. The company sees it as a great opportunity to manufacture and OWS in India since most of the OWS installed onboard ships in India are imported from various manufacturers abroad Product Portfolio Current product offerings include automatic backwash filters, cartridge filters, coalescer filter separators, fluid conditioning systems, centrifugal separators, pipeline strainers,

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Three Decades of Excellence in Industrial Filtration & Separation quick open closures and bio-reactors. The company has strong focus on domestic as well as export markets. In all, the products offered by Sungov have been installed in over 35 countries across the world. The Company is looking at food processing, chemical processing, bio-tech and pharmaceutical industries as potential growth sectors.

Changing Market Dynamics In 1986, when the company started out, the number of players in the Indian filtration and separation industry were in a single digit. Today, there are over a hundred players. This is the single biggest change in market. The demand on the other hand has not increased ten-fold leaving most manufacturers to fight for a smaller pie of the market. Nevertheless, Sungov has managed to sustain growth by continually chasing niche market segments, case in point, the oily water separator for the marine industry. Sungov has always targeted products with high engineering content, products requiring import substitution to drive its research and development. These strategies along with focus on penetrating new geographies are the key drivers for growth.

Volatility in oil prices: Biggest Challenge: While Sungov is taking incremental efforts to diversify risk into other market segments, the company is still dependent on oil and gas, petrochemical and power industries for major revenues. Lower oil prices reduce the pace of project funding.

The revenues rely largely on abundance of

projects funding and execution. The biggest opportunity is still India. Irrespective of the state of the world economy, the company has seen positive movement in various Indian industry segments. Now the group is hopeful of leveraging growth in the core industries as well as new industries.

Sungov is aiming strives to consistently achieve a year-on-year growth of 35 per cent in sales revenue for the next five years by growing specific products/technologies/ industries. Currently, most of the revenues is generated from one product line covering the oil and gas and petrochemical industries.

The company is putting strategies in place to specifically grow the automatic backwash filters, cartridge filters, coalescer filter separators, centrifugal separators, bio-reactors and the under-development oily water separators product lines for the OEM, environmental, marine, bio-tech and pharmaceutical industries. In five years’ time, this approach will ensure that the risk is diversified and provide cushion from specific industry challenges.

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D A Krishna

Managing Director Bhastrik Mechanical Labs Pvt Ltd

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hastrik Mechanical Labs Pvt Ltd is the manufacturer of metal bellows - a sophisticated engineering product, manufactured with most exotic metals like all grades of SS, Inconels, Hastealloy, Titanium and non-ferrous metals. Metal bellows is such a product, that this becomes the heart of their equipment. Hence, the bonding is very strong and finds mutual respect.

D A Krishna, Managing Director, Bhastrik Mechanical Labs Pvt Ltd informs, “Bhastrik derives its name from the Pranayama called Bhastrika Pranayama which our ancient yoga describes it as akin to our lungs which expands and contracts like the bellows.”

Mechanical Labs signifies that all efforts are made to ensure, just as in a lab that the product more than meets the customer’s satisfaction. It is proven true by company’s “O” Defect “O” follow-up with all national and international customers who have been with the company for over a decade. The company has a very strong customer centric approach that has enabled the company to develop long

Sophisticated Engineering with Exotic Metals term partnerships with their customers. The demand of valves and instruments has grown significantly and has shown exponential growth across automobile, electrical and nuclear sectors.

“Since the entry into the bellows market, the company has become single source to the giant MNC’s like GE, Siemens to name a few as well as exporting to many international markets like Brazil, USA, China and many other countries,” Krishna says. He further adds that the company has maintained an impressive track record with several repeat orders with additional demand of new products from the customers. Over the last decade the company has grown at an average of 22 per cent. He attributes the growth of company to strong commitment to quality, providing customised solutions based on customer requirements, educating & training the customers on new products and providing after-sales support.

Krishna expresses that the attitude of Government towards MSMEs needs to

change. He strongly feels that though Make in India has been talked a lot, authorities need to take adequate steps to support the growth of MSMEs which in turn will provide much needed thrust to the growth and employment generation in the true sense for India to leap-frog into the growth.

He expects 10-15 per cent of growth from the private sector in the near future and as the Government is now slowly opening the defense sector to the private players, he guesstimates 15 per cent of growth potential.

Typically, the programs of Defense and Space services are highly sensitive and demand very niche products with the highest quality standards. Bhastrik Mechanical Labs Pvt Ltd is in the advanced stage of accomplishing nation-building products which will put them in a unique position to serve these sectors. Over the next 5 years the group is likely to see 20 per cent growth from these two sectors.

Contact Details: D A Srikanth Technical Director Bhastrik Mechanical Labs Pvt Ltd Plot No: 95 & 96, 1st Main Road Nehru Nagar Industrial Estate Kottivakkam, Chennai 600 041 Mobile: +91 9884007875 E-mail: sales@bhastrikbellows.com 40 • January 2019

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R Ramakrishnan India Product Leader Marketing & Technology Flowserve Corporation

“Flowserve’s overarching objectives are to be a leader in each of the Market Segments”

Tell us in detail about Flowserve growth in the last couple of years.

Flowserve is the company behind the scenes, moving and controlling many of the important things in life that you can count on every day.

What are the service offerings of the company and which sectors does it cater to? Which are the potential growth sectors?

Flowserve is one single source provider of the industry’s most complete flow control portfolio.

We are a world leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems.

Flowserve as it exists today was created in 1997 through the merger of two leading fluid motion and control companies - BW/IP and Durco International. The proven legacy of our heritage product brand-names dates back to our founding in 1790. Over more than 220 years, we have evolved through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to continuously extend the breadth and depth of our products and services today, including more than 50 well-respected brands like Worthington, IDP, Valtek, Limitorque, Durco and Edward and many more. Now, we have more than 17,000 people serving the most critical industries in over 50 countries worldwide.

We develop and manufacture precisionengineered flow control equipment integral to the movement, control and protection of the flow of materials in our customers’ critical processes. Our portfolio of pumps, valves, mechanical seals, support systems, automation, hydraulic decoking systems, energy recovery devices and aftermarket services supports global infrastructure industries, including oil and gas, chemical, power generation (including nuclear, fossil and renewable) and water management, as well as certain general industrial markets where our products and services add value.

Last couple of years; we are working on transforming the whole organization structure flatter and more efficiently operated. We are continuing to leverage our product portfolio like the acquisition of SIHI and gained major refinery and power projects in the emerging markets, and better positioned our global footprint and service network to serve the customers with a greater satisfaction.

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Flowserve manufacture 40 different active types of pumps available in a wide range of metal alloys and non-metallics with a variety of configurations; we also have approximately 185 different models of mechanical seals and sealing systems. Our valve, automation and controls product and solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, from general service to the most severe and demanding services, including those involving high levels of corrosion, extreme temperatures and/or pressures, zero fugitive emissions and emergency shutdown.

We sell our products and services to more than 10,000 companies, including some of the world’s leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors and end-users. We also offer a broad array of aftermarket equipment services, such as installation, advanced diagnostics, repair and retrofitting through our manufacturing platform and global network of Quick Response Centers (QRCs).

We expect that Flowserve will be better positioned to take advantage of new opportunities - specifically due to renewed aftermarket activity and growth opportunities in emerging markets like the concentrated solar power industry.

How has the market dynamics changed since the establishment of your organisation? What has been the key growth drivers for your organization?

It was overall challenging and dynamic market conditions in the past few years in our served flow control industries. We continued to face weakness in our endmarkets and more competition came from the local markets. Many of our customers, particularly oil and gas companies, chemical companies and general industrial companies have experienced periodic downturns and slowed down their investment, and the price of oil increased the uncertainty of the flow control markets as well.

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Although we are facing dynamic and challenging market environment, the foundation of Flowserve’s growth is our ability to use our portfolio of products, solutions and services to fulfil our customer needs, and the company’s geographic, product and market diversification, and aftermarket service capabilities which are a unique strength in the flow control industry. Timeliness of delivery, quality and the proximity of service centers are important customer considerations when selecting a provider for aftermarket products and services. In geographic regions where we are locally positioned to provide a quick response, customers have traditionally relied on us, for aftermarket products relating to our highly-engineered and customized products, although we are seeing increased competition in this area.

that the downstream is now experiencing noticeable surge in growth, with strong and constant growth in upstream for plant start-ups in 2019 and beyond; we will have more new opportunities in the renewables energy sector of esent or replacement to support this growth. Our diversified product, experienced expertise, global footprint and local aftermarket service network will make Flowserve better positioned in a dynamic market conditions.

Our market approach is to create value for our customers throughout the life cycle of their investments in flow control management. We continue to explore and develop potential new offerings in conjunction with our customers.

Our investments in new product R&D continue to focus on increasing the capability of our products as customer applications become more advanced, demanding greater levels of production (ie, flow and power) and under more extreme conditions (ie, erosive, corrosive and temperature) beyond the level of traditional technology. We continue to address our core products with design enhancements to improve performance, reduce costs and the speed at which we can deliver our products. Our engineering teams continue to apply and develop sophisticated design technology and methods supporting continuous improvement of our proven technology.

Tell us about the challenges and opportunities in the near foreseeable future Industries experiencing slow growth generally tend to have a competitive environment more heavily influenced by price due to supply outweighing demand, and price competition tends to be more significant for original equipment orders than aftermarket services. The businesses of many of our customers, particularly oil and gas companies, chemical companies and general industrial companies are to varying degrees cyclical and have experienced periodic downturns. Additionally, fluctuating energy demand forecasts and lingering uncertainty concerning commodity pricing, specifically the price of oil, can cause our customers to be more conservative in their investment planning.

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What are the new products in the pipeline for Indian and International markets and please tell us about the growth strategies chalked out by Flowserve?

There are many new flow control products and solutions in the pipeline for Indian or international markets.

We are pursuing sustainable growth by transforming the whole organization to a flatter structure and accelerating our business simplification to ensure that we are market led and customer focused. We are moving to be more proactive with our product development and research and development efforts, centralizing our supply chain efforts to better leverage our global scale and capitalize on our buying power, focusing on operational excellence to drive improved and more consistent performance.

Where do you see your company stand in the next 5 years?

Our overarching objectives are to be a leader in each of the market segments including O&G, petrochemical, chemical, and power we serve and become the employer of choice in the flow control industry, and to be recognized by our customers as the most trusted brand in terms of reliability and quality.

In pursuit of these objectives, we are proceeding more automated manufacturing processes, integrating our business system worldwide, digging more business from APAC and the Middle-East/Africa where are emerging markets with very high potential on energy and infrastructure demands.

We are increasing our business from reliability-based services and the Enterprise Framework Agreements projects, and to achieve the highest customer satisfaction in the flow control space.

Contact Details: R Ramakrishnan India Product Leader Marketing & Technology Flowserve India Controls Pvt Ltd SF Nos: 136/3 & 137, Elur Pirivu Myleripalayam Road & Post Othakkalmandapam, Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 641 032 Tel: 0422-6612001 Website: www.flowserve.com Chemical Engineering World

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S Manickavasagam

Manager - Operations Ravel Hiteks Pvt Ltd Tell us in detail about Ravel Hiteks Pvt Ltd’s growth in the last couple of years.

Ravel’s lifeline had its origin in 1986 when it began with veterinary diagnostics instruments. By the year 1992 the company was making its presence felt in the field of biotechnology by providing an intelligent peristaltic and valveless piston pumps.

With the innovative ideas of the founder K Rajasekaran and the dedicated design team, the company attained high reputation in providing pumps and services of highest standards since the beginning. Using our advanced state-of-the-art technology, products are designed and manufactured with utmost care and ensures general electrical safety.

With the vision to provide the best manufacturing technology, Ravel has also ventured into different industries such as fire and safety, building automation and parking management.

What are the products and services offered by your company across industries?

Which are the potential growth sectors?

We manufacture a series of peristaltic and valveless piston pumps for more than two decades covering various ranges of pumps in terms of flowrate and controls.

Our products are specially made to suit the pharmaceutical, chemical, food processing and medical industries. Though we also cater to a number of other sectors such as printing and vending machineries, heat treatment and trickling plants.

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“Ravel is continuously innovating the right technology for its customers” launched the compact semi-automatic filling machine, which caters to the needs of low volume filling for drugs and adhesives. The machine has the automatic bottle feeder and screw capping facility along with peristaltic/piston filling.

How has the market dynamics changed since the establishment of your organisation? What have been the key growth drivers for your organisation?

There is a growing respect for Indian products in the global market. Ravel puts in a lot of effort for their R&D and strives to provide the best and optimised solution to its customers.

By virtue of dedication and continuous hardwork by our team, Ravel pumps provide technically advanced solutions.

wastewater treatment, mining and chemical processing, is expected to drive the growth of the Ravel pumps in the AsiaPacific region.

What are the new products in the pipeline for Indian and International markets? Tell us about the growth strategies chalked out by the company.

Recently, Ravel entered into the field of medical electronics with the introduction of IV infusion, syringe infusion and nurse call systems. With a strong infrastructure and experienced R&D team, Ravel is continuously innovating the right technology for its customers.

For its customers, Ravel pumps are costeffective but are guaranteed with the highest quality, optimum production and ensure unconditional service.

Tell us about the challenges and opportunities in the near foreseeable future Increased globalisation is a two-edged sword. While it makes foreign markets more accessible to domestic suppliers, it also opens domestic markets to foreignbased competition. Along with this, the internet has also helped make global sourcing easier than ever. As increased competition has led to improved customer service levels while putting downward pressure on pricing.

The increasing demand for valveless pumps from varied end-user industries such as pharmaceuticals, water and

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L Raghuraman

Head - Global Business Development Sim Infosystems Pvt Ltd Tell us in detail about Sim Infosystems Pvt Ltd’s growth in the last couple of years.

Sim Infosystems, established in June 2005, has been engaged in design, development, testing and commissioning of simulator systems for chemical plants, oil and gas, and power plant installations, specialises in providing advanced engineering software products and solutions to process and power industries. The company has clients in refineries, oil/gas separation plants, fertilizer and petrochemical industries, and power/utility plants.

The company has also been offering industrial automation for process manufacturing including oil and gas, and chemical and pharma plants.

In the last few years, with the development of digital technology, internet, big data, mobility and communication, the whole manufacturing domain is going through a disruption. IT has started playing an important role in manufacturing and is seamlessly integrating with the OT. Hence, the company is re-orienting its vision to cater to the new demand.

What are the service offerings of the company and to which sectors does it cater to? Which are the potential growth sectors?

The company offers operator training simulator (OTS) to industries, industrial training centres and academic institutes for imparting technical training and skills.

Sim Infosystems also offers products and services for process industries like oil and gas, and chemical and pharmaceutical. All companies across industry are implementing Industry 4.0 through digitisation and Internet of Things (IoT) and provide growth opportunities for us.

How has the market dynamics changed since the establishment of your organisation? What have been the key growth drivers for your organization?

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“Sim Infosystems should be seen as a One-Stop-Shop for all Digital and Industry 4.0 solutions” Plant expansions and with advancement in control and safety systems in industries to meet stringent regulatory standards, it becomes all the more important to have well-trained, talented and confident operators/engineers running the plants. On the other hand, management is confronted with high attrition level and greying of work force. Over the last two decades, operator training simulators have become the best accepted practice in the industries. Simulators have also become virtual learning platform in training centres’ and academic institutes.

The market dynamics have dramatically changed in the last few years. With the new industrial revolution termed Industry 4.0, the need to digitise and bring OT and IT together seamlessly into a manufacturing plant has become important.

Having good domain knowledge of the industry where we operate, we believe that the opportunity to implement Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) is ripe.

Tell us about the challenges and opportunities in the near foreseeable future The challenge ahead of us is the need for us to adapt to change in technology and understanding Industry 4.0 as applied to the relevant industry.

More so when we have to integrate with legacy systems that exists within a plant and use the data with protocol conversion before taking it to analytics and control. The other challenge in adopting Industry 4.0 initiative is the aspect of cyber security and precautions one need to take.

What are the new products in the pipeline for Indian and International markets and the growth strategies chalked out by the company?

The strategy of the company is to be an Industry 4.0 leader for the process industry. The products involved are Edge Gateways which collect information from existing Edge devices

and convert from the existing protocol to an ITfriendly protocol, communicate the information through a MQTT broker and establish an inpremise or cloud environment in a secure way.

We have tie-ups with technologically leading edge companies in the world for the Industry 4.0 platform and Data Analytics and our growth strategy will center on implementing Industry 4.0 initiative to achieve Connected Plants to give maximum efficiency.

Where do you see your company stand in the next 5 years?

Simulator will continue as our flagship product to process and power industries.

In 5 years we expect our company to be transformed into a leading company for implementing Industry 4.0 for manufacturing plants. The expertise will be built around Big Data acquisition from Sensors and other Edge devices, process them for intelligent information and high level Data Analytics for control and efficiency as well as predictive maintenance.

We should be seen as a One-Stop-Shop for all Digital and Industry 4.0 solutions.

Contact Details: L Raghuraman Head - Global Business Development Sim Infosystems Pvt Ltd No: 11, 1st Cross Street, Nehru Nagar Kottivakkam, Chennai 600 041 Tel: 044-24542617, 24541823 Mobile: +91-94440 30698 E-mail: raghuraman@siminfosys.com Chemical Engineering World

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Shriram B Sampagaonkar

Director PRETECH Automation Pvt Ltd

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stablished in the year 1996, PRETECH Automation Pvt Ltd as an organisation is engaged in design, manufacture, supply/export, and erection and commissioning of turnkey industrial projects, automation projects, turnkey pilot plants, and process/plant upgradation. The activity includes, mechanical structure, process equipment, piping, electrical and instrumentation.

Since its establishment the growth has been positive. In the last couple of years the industry is facing challenges about the profitability.

PRETECH has successfully designed and executed more than 450+ projects, mainly

“PRETECH has successfully ventured into value-added process improvisation projects with equipment ” in chemicals, fine chemicals, aromatic chemicals, dyes, intermediates, oil and gas, petrochemicals, pesticides, paint, cosmetics, healthcare, pharmaceutical, dairy, brewery, distillery, biotechnology, water, waste treatment, power, material handling, etc. We are experts in automation of Unit Operations like blending, reaction, evaporation, distillation, crystallization, centrifuging, drying, bulk material handling, boiler, furnace, etc. Presently, the intermediates and dyes sector has a good potential growth. Also, the Government of India revised policies has opened up defense sector, which has a huge growth potential.

As the growth is a way of life, and industry is upbeat to the IIoT revolution, PRETECH has successfully ventured into valueadded process improvisation projects with equipment, having support with integration of IIoT.

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Automation industry has matured over the years, from the mind set of ‘only for larger organization’ to ‘need of every segment of industry’ to IIoT or Industry 4.0.

PRETECH as part of solution successfully implemented IIoT or Industry 4.0, this is growth engine for future industries.

Future of automation industry is very bright with IIoT solutions. Practically every industrial segment will be aspiring to have IIoT-based solutions. These solutions will have to be blended with the experience-based product and services. However, the challenges will be, productizing the solution and rightfully understanding of the industry aspirations.

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PRETECH offers a gamut of solution with IIoT, right from sensing to software. To develop product, special survey has been conducted and product is made industry ready. The product is being used at local market and ready for international market.

Contact Details: Shriram B Sampagaonkar Director PRETECH Automation Pvt Ltd 78 + 79 Tiny Indl Estate Kondhwa B K Pune, Maharashtra 411 048 Tel: 020-26934161, 26935161 Mobile: +91-9423574166 Chemical Engineering World

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Paul van Hinsberg

Director - Sales & Marketing R. STAHL India Pvt Ltd Tell us in detail about the growth of R. STAHL in the last couple of years.

R. STAHL is a global leader in explosionprotection electrical and instrumentation products and systems designed for hazardous areas. We have established our Indian subsidiary way back in 1998 and ever since we have been frontrunners in manufacturing and supplying of explosion protection equipment in the Indian market.

We have progressively grown both in our finances and also infrastructure which includes labs and R&D centre that stands as the biggest outside of Germany, our headquarters. To be specific R. STAHL India has seen incremental growth (turnover) indicating our exponential progress in the recent years.

What are the service offerings of the company and which sectors does it majorly cater to? Which are the potential growth sectors?

For almost a century, R. STAHL has been trendsetting in the field of safety technology for hazardous areas. We provide futureoriented products as well as complete systems. We will find an optimum solution for every situation our customer demands in explosion protection anywhere in the world.

We owe this outstanding position to the high quality standards set by of R. STAHL. Our expertise in industrial safety is multipronged and diverse cutting across segments such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharma, food and beverages. R. STAHL’s 52 • January 2019

“R. STAHL are catalyzing transformation through highly advanced technological solutions for harsh environments” portfolio includes 7,000 products in the field of lighting, automation, installation and control equipment, operating and monitoring systems, camera systems, signalling devices and alarms.

Our development will continue in the field of industrial safety. In addition to international growth, the development of innovative products and trendsetting solutions, our focus is on the best possible support of our customers and other stakeholders.

One of the potential growth sectors is the energy market. The potential growth levers for the industry also come along with competitive intensity at both market and supply sides in factors such as fuel, logistics, finances and manpower. The country is poised to become the world's first nation to use LEDs for all lighting needs by 2019, thereby saving ` 40,000 crore (US$ 6.23 billion) on an annual basis. The government’s initiatives such as 10 year tax exemption for solar energy projects in order to achieve the country’s renewable energy targets of adding 175 GW of renewable energy is a positive stroke to the power segment. R. STAHL with the widest range of offering will continue to be a dominant player in the entire energy sector with increasing customizations and focus to build anti-explosion technologies for tomorrows How has the market dynamics changed since the establishment of your

organisation? What have been the key growth drivers for your organization?

New technologies like LED lighting products are definite focus area in our product portfolio. Our LED lighting products help you save up to 60 per cent costs in comparison to the market. As a country taking the fight to climate change, one significant initiative is to shift to LED lighting. Indian LED industry is poised to grow at CAGR of 24.66 per cent until 2022 on the backdrop of increasing government thrust to adopt LED. It is also expected that LED penetration in India’s lighting market will be 57 per cent as per Frost & Sullivan’s recent survey.

We are also working on high quality products suitable for global markets with the advantage of Make in India initiative.

Currently, we do have a state-of-theart factory at the Indian Headquarters in Chennai. We are further expanding our current capacities to meet the requirements of India, ME & APAC. We are positively driving towards 25 per cent growth this year whilst supporting the Make in India campaign Industry 4.0 will be a key differentiator in an organisation’s success. First movers in driving this revolution are likely to be marching ahead with revenue gains of more than 30 per cent and cost-reduction of more than 30 per cent at the same time. The approach includes developing platforms such as PLM and MES to stay closer to the customers. Digital integration with customer by creating closer and far Chemical Engineering World

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impactful relationships and using data as a tool to sharpen responsiveness and customer services are fundamental levers of the Industry 4.0. Within the next few years, Industry 4.0 will become hygiene to compete and is potentially likely to be a barometer for investor funding for not just incubating new businesses but also sustaining existing ones.

EX 4.0 solutions from R. STAHL are catalyzing transformation through highly advanced technological solutions suited to meet all the requirements of the 21 st Century and enable remote monitoring, remote diagnostics and remote control, as well as big data for optimizing processes and systems. They are not just built to resist external hazardous environmental influences but are most reliable, intelligent and efficient to support the 4 th Industrial Revolution led by the Internet.

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Connectivity in Explosion Protection International Certification Applicable in Harsh and Extreme Environments 4) Efficiency 5) Optimized Installation and Maintenance Time and Costs 6) Worldwide Service We are thus getting ready for Industry 4.0 with suitable intelligent products, like lighting fixtures, HMI, Remote I/O systems Tell us about the challenges and opportunities in the near foreseeable future We only see opportunities in India. There are lots of investments going on in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industry in India. Energy demand of India is anticipated to grow faster than energy demand of all major economies, on the back of continuous robust economic growth. Consequently, India’s energy demand as a percentage of global energy demand is expected to rise to 11 per cent in 2040 from 5.58 per cent in 2017. Crude 54 • January 2019

oil consumption is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.60 per cent to 500 million tonnes by 2040 from 221.76 million tonnes in 2017. Natural gas consumption is forecasted to increase at a CAGR of 4.31 per cent to 143.08 million tonnes by 2040 from 54.20 million tonnes in 2017. As far as pharmaceutical industry is considered, consumer spending on medicines in India is projected to grow 9-12 per cent over the next five years, driving India to become one of the top 10 countries in terms of medicine spending. Going forward, better growth in domestic sales would also depend on the ability of companies to align their product portfolio towards therapies for chronic illnesses. Our products pipeline will be in line with growth potential in the mentioned industries continuing the customization to industrial needs.

Also big investments will be earmarked for exports, because 60 per cent of our turnover is made through our export volumes.

What are the new products in the pipeline for Indian and international markets and please tell us about the growth strategies chalked out by the company.

World markets are undergoing a radical change as consumer behaviour has had a transformational shift. Hence, businesses have had to change overnight to keep up with tech-craving consumers. Industry4.0 is transforming entire industries and will be pivotal in ensuring that companies remain competitive in the future. Only those that embrace futuristic technologies, make intelligent products that are even more suitable for the local market while providing top international quality will survive the change.

Our commitment to innovation has once again resulted in a spectacular development - our all new EXpressure technology. This technology can be used to make Ex d enclosures more compact and more lightweight. Added to this, our ranges of switchgear, control systems and system solutions have also benefited

from further developments. At the same time we focus consistently on improving and progressing our automation technology, and regularly offer our customers new network solutions, innovative HMI and camera solutions as well as state-of-the-art LED light fittings. We also provide first-rate service, for example, the PEC inspection software for paperless planning, organisation and implementation of all plant inspection tasks You are most welcome to come and visit us at ChemTECH World Expo 2019 where we will be showcasing our latest innovation for the market.

Where do you see your company stand in the next 5 years?

We see ourselves as a growing company with a goal of tripling our turnover by 2022.

Launch innovative products to satiate the needs of the Indian market with local and international certifications. We want our customers to become competitive and have sustainable, future-proof solutions. We want to create jobs locally and support the local economy. We intend to build talent in the Indian market and in a way give back to the local community. Hence, we have started to hire freshers and graduate trainees to develop and nurture young talent and bring them up to international standards in less than 2 years by training in our international facilities.

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Anand Thigale

Director – Technology & Development Saka Engineering Systems Pvt Ltd Tell us in detail about Saka Engineering Systems Pvt Ltd growth in the last couple of years?

Saka Engineering Systems Pvt Ltd, an ISO 9001-2015 certified company with stateof-the-art infrastructure, was established in Pune in 2010 with a team of experienced and well-qualified controllers strictly follows world standards and etiquettes. Saka is customercentric having a vast clientele throughout the globe, mostly caters to the chemical, ceramic, soap, detergent, agro and food sectors.

Why us?

• International quality standards • Use of latest technology • Offer efficient solutions • Reliable and compatible • Customized products and services • Wide range of products • Sophisticated designing unit • In-house R&D unit and CFD workbench • Qualified, experienced team of engineers • Excellent market reputation and more than 80 percent repeat order business • Excellent manufacturing facility What are the service offerings of the company and to which potential growth sectors does it cater to?

We supply complete solutions from process design and development, engineering and technology to delivery, installation and commissioning of the plant. This ensures that product quality and plant performance matches all expectations.

We have the expertise, technology and equipment to match your needs whether you wish to produce a powder, granulate or an agglomerated product or if you wish to extract aromas and other 56 • January 2019

“Saka Engineering Systems is using latest world-class technologies for engineering & execution with fullest potential” valuable components. If your product has to be pre-concentrated before drying to improve the processing economy and powder specifications, we also have the proper solution.

For the industry, we supply complete powder plants that cover every step of the process from raw material reception and pre-treatment, to drying and powder processing, powder handling, storage and packing.

Tell us about the challenges and opportunities in the near foreseeable future.

Saka Engineering finds huge business potential in the sectors of environment protection and specialty chemicals. Though it needs lot of R&D, the market share of projects will be considerable inGrowth the near Chart future.

Backward integration in raw materials for better control in project engineering can be a challenge, as well for increasing the product spectrum to insulate from market variations efficient ERP system, efficient communication platform will deliver wonders in upcoming years.

What are the new products in the pipeline for Indian and International markets and tell us about the growth strategies chalked out by your company?

Granulation Systems developed by us is the latest break-through in chemical industry. We have successfully delivered and commissioned granulation systems for chemicals like calcium chloride, calcium nitrite, sodium benzoate, etc.

Our other products which have created a niche for them recently are high efficiency, noiseless,

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We are growing in all verticals and have gained considerable amount of market share from our competitors by constantly being awarded projects. Currently, we are operating in India, South Asia, Europe and African Countries and planning to expand our operations in Australia and American Continents in the coming years.

Our major focus would be in process engineering and application-based system solutions in chemical, pharmaceutical, dyes, dye intermediates, creamics and food sectors.

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The company always lays great emphasis on developing sustainable efficient and robust solutions for its clients.

potential so that our employees find the work area an enjoyable experience. It is also of great pride to be the pioneer of something unique and technologically challenging, and still successful.

It is fundamentally right to be aggressive and makes sure you have the latest and greatest technology that can make your company more efficient and profitable.

We invest a lot on R&D activities to develop cost-effective and efficient solutions where latest technologies like 3D modelling and CFD analysis are used. Our dedicated in-house design engineering team constantly achieves new technological standards for our projects.

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Mr. Kevin James Managing Director Goodwin Pumps India Pvt Ltd

Tell us in detail about Goodwin Pumps growth in the last couple of years.

In the year 1978 Goodwin was approached

by British Coal to develop and manufacture an electrically driven submersible slurry pump which was robust and reliable enough to withstand the rigours of their environment.

British Coal also wanted us to develop an alternative to vertical pumps giving installation flexibility. Extend the application base for the use of submersibles into dense media.

Goodwin developed a motor enclosure which would prevent the electric motor overheating and burning out. Developed a design of an integral agitator to break-down and resuspend settled solids. Also developed and positioned a mechanical seal which was not subjected to pumped media pressure and a cable gland entry system which prevented the cable being pulled out of the gland and had a terminal enclosure quite separate from the motor enclosure.

Goodwin's first submersible pump units were installed for British Coal in 1981 in South Wales. Goodwin expanded the installations into British Steel and from 1983 onwards went on to have thousands of slurry applications in the UK. Following the privatization of British Coal in 1994 and subsequent closures of deep mines and steel works in the UK, Goodwin decided to develop other European and global markets.

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“Goodwin Pumps India ensures all the customer ’s needs are being addressed, serviced efficiently and comprehensively” In 1996 Goodwin established a presence on the African continent successfully installing submersible slurry pumps in applications for the gold, copper and platinum group metals mining industries.

In 2005 Goodwin PLC, knowing that there was a global market for these state-ofthe-art submersible slurry pumps, decided to expand this product globally. Goodwin India was incorporated in 2005 to start manufacturing and selling the Goodwin submersible slurry pump that has been/ being sold in the UK since 1981.

These state-of-the-art submersible pumps are capable of pumping slurries containing abrasive solids up to 65 per cent by weight are successful in trouble-shooting applications in a wide range of industries like power, steel and mining.

The heavy duty pumps are equipped with a patented external agitator that breaks down

Following the success of selling the Goodwin submersible slurry pumps in India, Goodwin PLC set up sales, manufacturing and servicing outlets for the pump in China and Brazil in 2008, Australia in 2014 and South Africa in 2016, expanding the pump operation to make it a truly global product.

We now supply pumps and have a permanent presence in Europe, China, India, South America, Africa and Australia allowing us to give the full level of technical assistance and support that go with this product to our customers.

What are the service offerings of the company and which sectors does it majorly cater to? Which are the potential growth sectors?

Goodwin India manufactures electrically driven, abrasion-resistant submersible slurry pumps.

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to 65% solids by weight

What are the new products in the pipeline for Indian and international markets and please tell us about the growth strategies chalked out by the company.

New products in the market for Indian and International markets are our 100 DWHH (dirty water high head) pump for opencast and underground mines, 100 SDSS (super duplex stainless steel) pump for the chemical industries and 150 and 200 mm pumps (low head high discharge) for mines, power and steel.

Key growth drivers for our organization are the core industries like power, steel and mining operation doing well.

Growth strategies chalked by the company is to address the product gap and make available a wide range of pumps for the mining, power and steel industries globally.

Tell us about the challenges and opportunities in the near foreseeable future.

Growing businesses face a range of challenges. As a business grows, different

Where do you see your company stand in the next 5 years?

In another 5 years we would have completed 18 years selling submersible slurry pumps in the country and would have

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and re-suspends settled or compacted solids, allowing them to easily transfer a high percentage of solids to water.

How has the market dynamics changed since the establishment of your › Effectively pumps up organization? What have been the key 40 for mm solids growthto drivers your organization?

The shift in market conditions has become a catalyst for change for many companies.

To be competitive in the highly specialised field, Goodwin must deliver a service to 2.8kg/litre that's truly global, offers 24x7 emergency support, embraces emerging technologies and ensure all the customer’s needs are being addressed, serviced efficiently and comprehensively.

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had more than 2,000 pump installations.

We are seeing rise in demand for our type of submersible pumps. Employees would be trained for the new kind of roles to address the market demands.

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Xudong Li

Director of Global Business Development Myande Group Co, Ltd Tell us in detail about Myande Group’s growth in the last couple of years.

Founded in 2003, Myande Group has been involved in four major industries. These are: environmental protection, oils and fats, starch and derivatives, and solid-state fermentation. In the environmental protection industry, Myande Group has considerable core technologies and extensive engineering experience, with which we are in a good position to provide customers with customized solutions to meet different needs.

Myande's advanced technologies, including low-temperature evaporation, desalination and purification, freeze crystallization, and water reuse, have been successfully applied in various industries with stable, safe and reliable performances.

What are the service offerings of the company and which sectors does it majorly cater to?

Myande can provide customers with integrated engineering services, which include process design, equipment manufacturing and supply, installation, and commissioning. According to different industries and different needs of customers, we provide customized engineering solutions for customers, mainly in the fields of environmental protection, oils and fats, starch and derivatives, and solid-state fermentation. In the field of environmental protection, we focus on industries such as chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, lithium batteries, metallurgy, printing and dyeing, tobacco, and electric power.

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“Myande - An Innovative Leader in Evaporation & Crystallization Technology” Regarding the business of environmental protection, we provide customized services for customers whose projects are complex and reliability requirements are high. In a word, the business of environmental protection will be the potential growth of Myande Group.

How has the market dynamics changed since the establishment of your organisation?

What have been the key growth drivers for your organization?

With the growing awareness of environmental protection, the government's requirements for the environmental protection industry are becoming increasingly strict, and the needs of customers are highly diversified. The market is undergoing major reshuffles, and Myande’s core capability is to come up with the best environmental protection equipment and solutions to solve customers' problems.

The business growth of Myande Group is mainly attributed to its rich engineering experience, and our professional R&D team transforms the experience into new solutions and bring added value to customers.

Tell us about the challenges and opportunities in the near foreseeable future.

The environmental protection market is very large and the demand is huge in India. It is a good opportunity for Myande to bring quality products and professional services to Indian and international markets.

At the same time, how to quickly promote products and services to Indian and International markets and how to adapt to new markets quickly is a challenge for Myande.

What are the new products in the pipeline for Indian and international markets and please tell us about the growth strategies chalked out by the company.

Myande can provide customers with customized services and introduce new technologies such as zero discharge of industrial wastewater, purification of wastewater, recycling of water, etc. These new technologies can bring benefits to the Indian and international markets.

Myande hopes to establish all-round cooperation with related enterprises in Indian and international markets.

Where do you see your company stand in the next 5 years?

In the next five years, Myande will spare no effort to open up Indian market and use our expertise and services to gain the trust of the Indian market and contribute to the environmental protection industry in India.

Contact Details: Xudong Li Director of Global Business Development Myande Group Co, Ltd Tel: +86-514-8784 9111 E-mail: info@myande.com / myande@gmail.com Website: www.myandegroup.com Chemical Engineering World

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ahal Pocess Technologies Pvt Ltd is one of the leading manufacturers of mixing equipments catering to Paints, Inks, Pigments, Coatings, Dyes, Pesticides, Insecticides, Petroleum, Chemical, Personal Care, Food, Beverage, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Dairy and Bitumen Processing Industries. The company specializes in Wet Mixing,

Grinding, Blending, Emulsification and Size Reduction Application; and offers tailor made turnkey projects with automation for various applications. The company supports its customers pan India through offices located in Delhi, Pune and Hyderabad.

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ounded in 2007, Water Treatment Equipments now known as ‘WTE Infra Project Pvt. Ltd.’ we are leading manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of engineered water and waste water treat¬ment equipment and Systems. We operate on world class standards for our production, installa¬tion and delivery.

We are ISO 9001:2015 certified company deals with the manufactures of Filtration Plant, Clari¬fier, Tube Settler System, Reverse Osmosis(RO) Plant, Ultra-filtration(UF) Plants, Softening Plant, Demineralization(DM)Plant, Sewage Treatment Plants(STP), Grey Water Treatment, Effluent Treatment Plants(ETP), Condensate polishing unit(CPU), Zero Liquid Discharge(ZLD), Leachate Treatment Plant(LTP), Online Monitoring System, Oil Water System(OWS) and etc.

From Designing, manufacturing supply to instal¬lation and services WTE Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. is your One Stop Shop for all Water & Wastewater Products.

Our mission is to provide cost-effective solutions to our customers by eco-friendly methods emerg¬ing with advance techniques that maximize overall system effectiveness through our unique proven advanced technology.

WTE Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. company spread over 40,000 sq. ft. land at Chakan MIDC Phase II. The manufacturing facility is equipped with the latest technology and integrated machineries.

This is single step to achieve our Mission ‘To Produce High Quality, World Class Products along with timely deliveries Vision - Total Water and Wastewater Solutions Emerging as most potent and reliable company of integrated water and wastewater solutions

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“WTE Infra Projects is loyal to its standards and unflinching on quality” Our vision ‘creating a vivid, optimistic future, together’ is a message to our employees, clients and all industries that we are more than a premises, Collection of projects and contracts.

Advances - WTE Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. believes on one-time delivery and commitment. To ensure the same, we work with skilled man power and operate from an in-house manufacturing unit that works with the assistance of a dedicated projects and service team.

• Our products are easy to install, operate and to be maintain • Timely deliveries • Perfect and optimum solution • Low power consumption • Less civil work and low capital cost.

Key strength - Complete waste management solution Competent team 24x7 technical team service Reliable services Technical Expertise Quality Products Innovative edge towards changing environment Cost effective However, the name change further reinforces its innovation and enhances its capacity in providing water and waste water treatment systems. WTE Infra Projects Pvt Ltd is loyal to its standards and unflinching on quality.

We are the leading manufacturers and service providers and have some ethical values towards our products and services; our priority is to be more focus on sources like EPC contractors, Govt contractors/MEP Consultants/PMC and many more to build relations in every crucial market. We are very keen to introduce our

technology in the market with economical and result-oriented solutions towards our esteemed clients. We also focus on our conversion ratio by winning confidence and faith of customers. The most important thing for us is client satisfaction, which is only achieved by quality of support, services, timely delivery, and documentations so as to get the repeated orders.

We has successfully executed water and wastewater projects in following countries: Singapore, UAE, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Nigeria, Malawi, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uganda, Kenya, Philippines, Zambia, Tanzania, Togo, Bhutan, etc, and 1) Dangote Rice Ltd, Nigeria - oil water separator systems 2) Durrah Sugar Refinery ETP, Spain 3) PTPN-XI, Indonesia We are deeply drowned in water and wastewater and served major sectors like power, chemical, pharmaceutical, sugar, industrial, residential, commercial, hotel, hospital and many more.

Contact Details: Vinod Ravidra Bhole CEO WTE Infra Projects Pvt Ltd Plot No: PAP-S-77, MIDC Chakan, Phase II, Sawardari Tal: Khed, Dist: Pune, Maharashtra 410 501 Mobile: +91-8888889611, 8888889622 E-mail: enq@wteinfra.com Website: www.wteinfra.com

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Multiple zones can be combined into a physical group and controlled and optimized together.

This gives the user max flexibility and scalability to meet any temperature control requirement.

If applications cover a wide temperature range, simple tuning is often not sufficient to optimally adjust the parameters. mapp Temperature therefore includes a multi-stage auto-tuning process. The user can define several operating points and optimize them individually. The integrated simulation capability enables simple virtual commissioning without any hardware. This option makes it possible to test the application’s logic, error handling and HMI system in advance to significantly accelerate on-site commissioning.

B&R’s temperature control system also offers heating current monitoring to enable early detection of faults through predictive maintenance.

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Products C AODD Pumps Shanbhag & Associates is the authorised national distributor for the entire range of Dellmeco Products with an all India sales and service network.

The range of Dellmeco pumps includes solid block AODD pumps in PE, PTFE in conductive and non-conductive housings from 1/4” to 3”; SS, CI, PTFE, coated and aluminium housing AODD pumps from 3/4” to 3”; hygienic, zero hold-up sanitary SS-316L AODD pumps from 1/2” to 2.5”; jacketed and high-pressure AODD pumps for applications such as filter press; AODD pumps for powder transfer. The pumps internals are available in EPDM or with chemically bonded TFM diaphragms and ball valves.

Dellmeco AODD pumps are absolutely lube-free; non-stalling in operation and corrosion-free. Air valve body is available in corrosion-free engineered plastics. There are fewer moving parts and commonly used spares across models and sizes. Dellmeco pumps find application in industries such as pharma, paint, chemical, clay and ceramics, electroplating/surface treatment, food, dairy and beverages, automotive, glass and fibreglass, oil and gas, marine/shipbuilding, metal and steel treatment, effluent-treatment, aircraft, etc.

For details contact: Shanbhag & Associates B-50 Nandbhuvan Indl Estate, Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 093 Tel: 022-40365711, Fax: 91-022-40365712 E-mail: info@shanbhags.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 04

Motorised Double Diaphragm Pumps The DELLMECO DME Series is an electro-mechanical double diaphragm pump, which is highly energy-efficient. Instead of running the double diaphragm pumps on compressed air or Ni gas which is the most expensive plant utility, DELLMECO offers energy-efficient electric geared motor as the driver for the double diaphragm pumps.

The pump technology is especially designed for universal applications which require low pressure - up to 6 bar. It is compact, special design does not require hydraulic fluid and where preventive maintenance is easy to carry out.

The DELLMECO DME unique design concept and low energy consumption enable us to combine high-tech with proven reliability and quality for the most demanding of customers.

DME Series pumps housing is machined from PE and PTFE conductive blocks and also in aluminium, cast iron, AISI 316 industrial and AISI 316 L hygienic combinations; temperatures are up to 120oC; capability to run dry, low shear and to handle fluid; smooth product transfer; low operating costs through highly efficient electric drive; withstands corrosive chemicals against constant flow rate against variable pressure and viscosity; fully enclosed long life diaphragms; abrasion resistance with robust design; capacity up to 650 l/min without variable frequency drive (VFD) flow control; optional VFD flow control for process performance (from 35 to 70 Hz); availability of wide range of optional accessories; and compact design means less space required compared to ecc screw and peristaltic pumps.

For details contact: Shanbhag & Associates B-50 Nandbhuvan Indl Estate Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E) Mumbai 400 093 Tel: 022-40365711 Fax: 91-022-40365712 E-mail: info@shanbhags.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 05

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Horizontal Split Case Pumps

The Nihira NP-LLF Series of machine is for filling of all type of liquid foods and pharma/chemical liquids. The machine is suitable for filling of glass/PET/PP bottles and jars used in packaging of foods and also variety of container used in cosmetics filling.

CRI SCW Series are horizontal split case pumps with high efficiency and performance. These pumps are manufactured under strict tolerance to ensure that the highest levels of quality are maintained.

It features easy and fast changeover for different size of bottles; no bottle no filling safety device; volumetric filling by piston pump driven by pneumatic or servo motor; etc. In servo driven filling, volume can be adjusted with touch screen. Machine is constructed in SS-304.

Features low shaft deflection reduces packing and running wears, results sustained efficiency and economic operation. Entire rotating element can be removed without disturbing pipe and prime mover.

For details contact: Nihira Food Engg LLP Plot No: 185, Sector No: 07, PCNTDA Bhosari, Pune Maharashtra 411 026 Tel: 020-66350099 E-mail: santosh@nihira.in / santoshkarale@yahoo.com

For details contact: CRI Pumps Pvt Ltd SF No: 17/1A1, Sir Jaganathan Indl Estate Athipalayam Road, Chinnavedampati Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 049 Tel: 0422-3008119 E-mail: industrialpumps@cripumps.com

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Sheet Metal Structured Packing EVERPACK SM Column Packing is the sheet metal version of the popular EVERPACKWM (wire mesh) and HYFLUX (knitted wire mesh) packing. Their development is a part of EVERGREEN’s continuous and comprehensive development program to improve column packing performance.

EVERPACK SM is supplied in modules, which consists of parallel layers of uniquely designed embossed sheet metal strips which are corrugated and arranged vertically. These modules are then stacked with an alternating 90 degree orientation of every other layer which gives a good lateral distribution of liquid. The embossed metal strips help to draw the liquid in all directions into a thin film and provides a marked improvement in uniform wetting of the packing bed. With the improved internal liquid distribution, high volumetric mass transfer efficiency is achieved and low pressure drop is maintained. Also because liquid is evenly distributed through the packing as a thin film, the total liquid hold-up in the packing is substantially reduced.

The standard packing version has specific surface area of 250 m2/m3 (EVERPACK SMY 250). However, other variants with specific surface areas of 125 m2/m3 (SMY 125), 175 m2/m3 (SMY 175), 350 m2/m3 (SMY 350), 500 m2/m3 (SMY 500), 750 m2/m3 (SMY 750) and X crimp (60 degree crimp alignment) are also. Evergreen Technologies Pvt Ltd also manufacture high efficiency column internals (distributors, collectors, support grids, etc). Good initial distribution together with systematic redistribution is critical to optimum tower performance.

It finds application in vacuum distillation where relatively low pressure drop is critical to maintaining low bottom temperatures to reduce products degradation; atmospheric operations where a large number of theoretical stages are required and/or where there are restrictions to overall column height; debottlenecking/energy reduction programs with the advantages of a high efficiency packing used to reduce reflux requirements and increase throughputs; and increase product purity which is possible due to availability of more equilibrium stages from same size column.

For details contact: Evergreen Technologies Pvt Ltd 3-D, Maker Bhavan-2 18 New Marine Lines Mumbai 400 020 Tel: 022-22012461, 22012706, 61566969 Fax: 91-022-22010024 E-mail: info@evergreenindia.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 08

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Products C M Pumps Shanbhag and Associates is the sole, authorised, national distributor for M Pumps an Italian manufacturer of seal-less, magnetic driven pumps. M Pumps is a unit of the Mischiatti Group and has been manufacturing magnetic driven pumps in API and non-API Standards for over 25 years.

The seal-less, magnetic driven pumps are offered in centrifugal, peripheral, sliding vane, selfpriming, centre-line mounted, inline and vertical pump versions. M Pumps manufactures these pumps in metallic, non-metallic and lined constructions. It finds application in oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial refrigeration, offshore platform, electronic and galvanising and nuclear plant areas amongst others.

M Pumps is an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certified company manufacturing to API 610 and 685 as well as non-API pump Standards. To safeguard the pumps Shanbhag also offer dry-running protection, temperature monitors on rear casing and ATEX Certification as options for many models as optional features. Contact Shanbhag with fluid details and your pump requirements. Their national sales and service network will application engineer your pump requirements. With M Pumps, Shanbhag can offer high quality pumps at competitive prices for your difficult applications.

For details contact: Shanbhag & Associates B-50 Nandbhuvan Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 093 Tel: 022-40365700, 40365711 Fax: 91-022-40365712 E-mail: info@shanbhags.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 09

Drum Pumps Shanbhag & Associates is the authorised, national distributor for the entire range of Lutz products. Lutz Pumpen GmbH & Co KG, Germany is the premier manufacturer of electric and pneumatic drum/container pumps in the world. The Lutz concept allows the complete pump (drive motor and pump tube) to be used in different containers and liquids as long as components in the pump tube are approved for use in the liquids.

Lutz drum pumps can handle liquids which are aggressive, flammable, thin, viscous, hot or cold, hazardous to ground water and the environment, and vary with respect to their density. Liquids up to 100,000 cp can be unloaded from drums or IBCs. The wide variety of liquids and container types/dimensions necessitates an extensive range of drum pump models. They are available in a variety of materials, equipped with electric/air motors adapted to the output requirements, for different voltages (AC/DC), explosion-proof for hazardous applications, pneumatically-operated, with the required delivery rate and a suitable sealing system. Added to this are pump tubes in varying lengths and wide range of accessories permitting, eg, adaptation to problematic containers or operating conditions. Pump tubes are available with centrifugal impeller or with eccentric screw principle constructions. Tube materials are in PP/PVDF/Alu/SS-316 (Ti) / Hast-C. Tube drivers are available in electric (FLP/Non-FLP) and pneumatic options. Drum pumps can be offered in sanitary and non-sanitary constructions including 3A Certified construction.

For details contact: Shanbhag & Associates B-50 Nandbhuvan Indl Estate Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E) Mumbai 400 093 Tel: 022-40365700, 40365711 Fax: 91-022-40365712 E-mail: info@shanbhags.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 10

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Planetary Gearboxes

The Lovibond colour card-based tests are handy and compact.

They are suitable for both mobile and stationary analysis work. Supplied with a generous number of different colour scales, it provides the basis for a comprehensive easy-to-use colorimetric analysis system. Visibly distinguishable colour shades display respective results more accurately.

The planetary gearboxes PE complete the whole range of their automation gearbox series consisting of high-end planetary gearboxes, right angle gearboxes, hypoid gearboxes, cycloid gearboxes as well as various combinations thereof. The right angle gearbox PBE rounds off this series with its usage bevel gearbox. Smooth running is achieved through the use of Gleason type spiral bevel gears in the pre-stage of the gearbox.

For details contact: Tintometer India Pvt Ltd Lovibond House, 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th Floors 7-2-C-14, Sanathnagar Indl Estate Hyderabad, Telangana 500 018

For details contact: Eppinger Tooling Asia Pvt Ltd SF No: 345/2A-2B, Kondampatti Kinathukadavu Taluk Tel: 04259-3040 E-mail: marketing@eta-tools.com

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Glass-lined Steel Tanks GLS tanks are glass-lined steel tanks, also known as glass-fused-to-steel-tanks. The reason of fusing glass with steel is to enhance the properties of latter. Single steel is vulnerable to environmental conditions, hence the fusing is required. After fusing the steel with glass, the strength increases, the acceptable bracket of pH value for alkaline solutions widens and the resistance of abrasion inflates.

The tank panels are lined inside and outside with the glass enamel. The enamel is a solid, smooth and shiny cover of silicate. It is fused in a special furnace having a temperature range from 780 to 900 oC. The steel rounded (cylinder) shell of the tank is built from two layer glass fused sheet coated on both the sides. The sheets are attached with special high grade bolts and sealed by constantly flexible sealants. The connecting material and shell accessories are equipped by the surface treatment. The glass fused tanks can be used to store fluid or loose material. The tanks are also a fundamental building element of environrnental technological facilities such as waste water treatment and biogas stations.

Rostfrei follows EEA (Europenan Enamel Authority) quality standards. The spark test for each panel is conducted according to EN 14430:2004. For Mohs Hardness and Chemical Resistance, Rostfrei follows EN 15771 and EN ISO 28706 respectively.

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Products C Target Centrifugal Monoblock Pump

Single-stage End-suction Pumps

Target centrifugal monoblock pump sets are powered by TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) AC induction motor having two poles.

Motor stator and rotor stampings are made up of low loss laminated silicon electrical sheets assembled under pressure and stator winding is finally locked in the motor body (frame). The windings are made up of high grade insulation copper wire having excellent electrical and thermal properties.

Construction of motor frame and useage of standard quality material results in high performance and low temperature rise of product.

Lubi Industries LLP offers single-stage end-suction pumps in flow range up to 1,060 m2/hr and head range up to 158 metres. It finds application in water supply, pressure boosting for high rise buildings, hotel, industry, industrial washing and cleaning systems, fire protection systems, cooling and air-conditioning systems, boiler feed and condensate transfer system, irrigation systems for fields including sprinkler and drip irrigation systems.

For details contact: Target Pumps Pvt Ltd D-18, Galaxy Avenue, 3 rd Floor, Nr Galaxy Cinema Naroda, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382 330 Tel: 079-22811003 E-mail: salesindia@targetpumps.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 14

For details contact: Lubi Industries LLP Nr Kalyan Mills, Naroda Road, Ahmedabad Gujarat 380 025 Tel: 079-30610100 E-mail: indsales@lubipumps.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 15

Digital Solutions for OEMs Asset Performance Monitor is B&R’s first cloud application based on ABB Ability, ABB’s unified, cross-industry offering of digital solutions. By giving OEMs a reliable overview of all their machines in the field, it allows them to identify potential improvements, take service operations to the next level and unlock new business models and revenue streams. Around the clock, Asset Performance Monitor delivers data about production rate, energy consumption and temperature. Users can define which information is required, and the application automatically calculates key performance indicators (KPIs) such as overall equipment effectiveness and provides opportunities for improvement.

Asset Performance Monitor prepares the data and displays it in a clearly organized dashboard. OEMs can then use this data to implement well-targeted machine upgrades and offer their customers next-level service.

An edge device is installed on site to collect data from a machine or production line. It receives data from the machine controller via OPC UA and passes it on to the cloud using the MQTT protocol. The edge device automatically establishes a connection to the ABB Ability cloud and installs the necessary software. Simply logging in with a username and password gives the OEM access to Asset Performance Monitor and all the features it has to offer. B&R’s cloud applications run on ABB Ability. Security and data integrity are guaranteed by state-of-the-art security standards and transfer protocols. The Microsoft Azure infrastructure ensures reliable access to ABB Ability services all around the world, which includes all the prerequisites for future cloud applications featuring artificial intelligence and machine learning.

For details contact: B&R Industrial Automation Pvt Ltd 8 Tara Heights, Mumbai-Pune Road Wakdewadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411 003 Tel: 020-41478999 Fax: 91-020-41478998 E-mail: pooja.patil@br-automation.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 16

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C Project Update E W New Contracts/Expansions/Revamps The following list is a brief insight into the latest new projects by various companies in India.

CHEMICALS Shalimar Paints lays down the foundation of its Nashik manufacturing plant with a planned monthly capacity of 2,180 kilolitres. Set to commence operations by April 2019 with a planned production capacity of 2,180 kilolitres per month, Shalimar's state-of-the-art Nashik facility will increase the brand's overall production capacity by 65 per cent. It is also expected to stimulate the local economy by creating around 200+ employment opportunities for prospective jobseekers in the region. The newest Shalimar plant hints at the brand's aggressive push to capitalise on the growing market demand for its high-quality, high-performance paint and coating products, as well as to further consolidate its position as one of the fastest growing paints companies in the country. Shalimar has also pledged further investment into its Nashik plant and aims to establish it as a key component within its regional distribution network, as well as its pan-India supply chain. The paint industry has been growing at a rapid rate in India and measures between 1.5 to 2 times GDP growths. Rapid urbanization, better transparency and consumer evolvement has been leading the growth of the industry.

Songwon Industrial Co Ltd a specialty chemicals company of South Korea has launched its new pilot plant in Panoli (Gujarat), thereby strengthening the organisation’s overall specialty chemicals development capability. Built on Songwon’s Indian site with all the necessary main unit operations, the new plant is equipped with the most up-to-date technologies and materials for producing a wide range of chemicals for a broad spectrum of applications - from one kilo up to several hundred kilo samples. To reinforce the organisation’s position in existing areas of business and enhance its ability to enter new areas, the new pilot plant will be supported by the Songwon’s strong local R&D team in Panoli, as well as its central technology innovation center located in Maeam, Korea.

Insecticides (India) Ltd has announced a ` 200-crore expansion plan to increase its capacity in the next three years. In the first two years, it would spend about ` 100-crore, followed by an investment of ` 100-crore in 2020. The firm is planning to set up an Export Oriented Unit in Gujarat with an eye on increasing export component of the business. Exports contributed about ` 35-crore in the total turnover of ` 1,109-crore in 2017-18. The firm has a share of about 5 per cent in the ` 18,000-crore crop protection market in the country.

MINING NTPC Ltd hopes its captive coal production will reach 100 million tonne as soon as its five coal blocks commence operations, aided by faster regulatory clearances and the part-privatization model of Mine Development and Operator (MDO). The success of the plan would determine fuel security of the operations of India's largest power producer.

Coal India aims to raise output from its troubled Rajmahal mine in Jharkhand to 60,000 tonnes a day by March 2019, having resolved land-acquisition related problems which had crimped production to 20,000 tonnes per day. Coal from the Rajmahal mine helps NTPC run close to 4,200 MW of power generation plants in eastern India, which supply power to Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, and also to northern India including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. NTPC’s generation capacities were faced with depleting coal stocks and lower power generation as supplies from Rajmahal dwindled. Reserves at Rajmahal within the land 74 • January 2019

acquired by Coal India were almost exhausted and required expansion to keep production levels intact. However, land acquisition at two villages - Bansbiha and Taljhari - spanning 160 hectares, adjacent to the existing project turned out to be a lengthy process, as sorting out ownership issues resulted in inordinate delay. It led to drastic fall in supplies and stocks at the coalfield, as well as at two critical power plants in the region - at Farakka and Kahalgaon. At present, Coal India is using 15 goods trains to transport coal from the Rajmahal mine to power stations in the region.

One goods train can load up to 3,500 tonnes of coal. Coal India is also sending five loaded goods trains from West Bengal’s Ranigunj coalfields to augment supplies at power stations. At present, the entire production from Rajmahal is getting delivered to power plants and there has been no stock buildup yet.

CIL, ONGC to produce coal-bed methane from 10 new mines: support SAIL in one more. The Coal Ministry has identified 11 mines to produce coal bed methane (CBM). Of these, 10 will be worked on jointly by ONGC and Coal India Ltd (CIL). The two entities will also work on one mine with SAIL. Initially, ONGC will harness the gas and then CIL will extract coal from them …the first agreement for harnessing CBM through this route is expected to be signed soon. In addition to the mines with CIL, the two (ONGC and CIL) will also help develop Steel Authority of India Ltd’s Parbatpur coal block (Jharkhand). Here, too, ONGC will first harness the CBM. SAIL had surrendered the Sitanala and Parbatpur coal mines this year. In its representations while surrendering the Parbatpur mine, SAIL had said there was a reduction in the area available for coal mining due to overlapping of mining area. SAIL had engaged MECON to prepare a techno commercial viability report, which declared the project unviable.

The SAIL board had then decided to return the Parbatpur mine to the Coal Ministry.

OIL & GAS Indian Oil Corporation, with the final clearance from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), is all set to re-start construction activities at its ` 2,200-crore LPG import terminal-cum-pipeline project at Puthuvypeen near Kochi. Necessary orders in this regard have been issued by the Kerala government and the work is expected to commence in January.

The NGT judgment has made it amply clear that there is no environmental pollution in the Puthuvypeen project. IOCL has adopted global standards on safety measures and one-third of the cost is being spent on safety.

The risk analysis study conducted by Projects & Development India Ltd has estimated the risk factor in a million chances per year. The Kochi terminal, with the pipelines connecting the bottling plant, will eliminate the movement of bulk LPG by road, citing the removal of LPG tanker lorry movement from Mangaluru to Tamil Nadu after the commissioning of Ennore terminal. The Kochi project consists of an import terminal, multi-user liquid terminal (MULT) jetty, Kochi-Salem pipeline and the bulk LPG terminal at Palakkad with a total investment of ` 2,200-crore. Of this, the ` 225-crore jetty is ready and the company has invested another ` 160-crore for construction activities. The physical progress of the work is only 40 per cent complete, which includes ground improvement, land development, etc.Early completion of the project will ensure LPG availability to the households across the counter. Kerala presently has an average waiting period of 15 days to receive a LPG refill. This could go up if the infrastructure expansion does not happen. Referring to LPG consumption in the State, it was 8.4 lakh tonnes in 2016-17, which would touch 13.2 Chemical Engineering World

Project Update C lakh tonnes by 2022 and 22.7 lakh tonnes by 2028. India imports 50 per cent of its LPG requirements. With the boom in LPG requirement, imports are expected to go up. To meet the huge growth in volumes, infrastructure must be improved. LPG is imported through the major ports on the coast and there are 13 import terminals. Kochi is next on the list. The design of the terminal has been approved by regulatory agencies, who will inspect during the construction stage and prior to commissioning.

CPC Corp of Taiwan is planning to invest $ 6.6 bn in petrochemical project in Paradip, Odisha. In this regard, delegation led by CPC president ShunChin Lee met the Indian Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas to discuss the proposal. With an annual production capacity of 15 million tonnes, the Indian Oil Corpn’s (IOC), Paradip Refinery was selected to host the new project, which will utilise the refinery’s feedstock. It will have many downstream units for the production of a wide range of end-products and petrochemical intermediates.

The National Institute of Technology - Tiruchi (NITT) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) have jointly established a biogas plant with a capacity to process one metric tonne of kitchen waste from the hostel. The biogas plant called NISARGRUNA will process vegetable and food wastes and waste water generated from the hostel mess. The project was executed by the DTDDF (Department of Atomic Energy Technologies Display and Dissemination Facility) Centre that BARC had established in the NIT-T premises following a MoU signed with the institution last year. The BARC experts who briefed the NIT-T authorities about the operation principle said NISARGRUNA Biogas Plant will produce biogas containing 70-80 per cent of methane and only 30-20 per cent of carbon dioxide. Processing of one metric tonne of biodegradable waste creates will lead to production of 25-30 kg Methane gas and 5090 kg manure per day. In comparison, conventional Gobar gas plants have a single digester and produce biogas containing 55-65 per cent of methane and 45-35 per cent of carbon dioxide. The gas generated from the NISARGRUNA Biogas Plant will be used as fuel in the messes for cooking. The weed-free manure has high nitrogen contents and acts as an excellent soil conditioner. It offers ‘Zero garbage and Zero effluent’, and this technology will be more helpful for the kitchen and solid waste management at NIT-T. The NIT-T has identified five villages for pursuing UNNAT Bharat Mission. The DTDDF centre will implement the BARC technologies in the villages.

Vedanta Ltd plans to expand its alumina refinery at Lanjigarh in Odisha to 6 million TPA by 2021 using alternate bauxite resources as it looks beyond. The firm believes there are enough alternate resources of bauxite available to feed the expansion and has moved beyond the previously pursued high-quality bauxite beneath the pristine Niyamgiri hills. The Lanjigarh plant produced around 1.2 million tonnes of alumina last fiscal and has a current capacity of 2 million tonnes. Refusing to give cost estimates, while the plant currently imports 2.5-3 million tonnes of bauxite and sources almost an equal volume from domestic mines, the expansion project would need a total of 18 million tonnes of bauxite annually.

Vedanta had intended to supply the refinery with bauxite extracted from the Niyamgiri hills by a mining company owned by the state government, which backed the project. But protests from local villagers led to the union government and the Supreme Court blocking the move in 2013. Odisha has 700 million tonnes of known bauxite reserves, of which Niyamgiri holds an estimated 88 million tonnes. Odisha has 70 per cent of India's total bauxite reserves, the world's fifth-largest. Currently, costly bauxite is imported from as far as Brazil and Guinea at a port in neighbouring Andhra Chemical Engineering World

Pradesh before being moved by trains 275 km to Lanjigarh. Vedanta has environmental and other clearances in place for the expansion and does not need any new land.

Oil India Ltd has signed an agreement with five PSU JV Partners in Guwahati.This agreement is in connection with construction of North-East Gas Grid Pipeline project. The gas grid project will connect eight NorthEastern States, viz, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. The proposed JV Company will have equal equity contribution from all the five PSU JV Partners.

Indian Oil Corpn (IOC) plans to invest ` 20,000-crore in city gas distribution (CGD) projects in the next five to eight years. IOC, which owns a third of India’s oil refining capacity identifies compressed natural gas (CNG) replacing some of the petrol and diesel consumed in vehicles today and LPG replaced by piped cooking gas in households. The company plans to invest at least ` 20,000-crore for the CGD business in those projects won during the ninth round of bids. The investment will mainly include setting up of CNG dispensing stations as well as laying pipelines in cities to transport gas to households for cooking purposes and industries for commercial use. According to oil ministry figures, India needs to invest an estimated $100 billion in natural gas infrastructure by 2022, including setting up a gas grid across 228 cities, Indraprastha Gas, India's biggest city gas retailer plans to add a record 60 CNG dispensing stations and give piped cooking gas connections to at least 2 lakh households this fiscal as it steps up efforts to achieve the government's target of a gas-based economy. IGL the company, which retails CNG to automobiles and piped cooking gas to household kitchens in Delhi and its suburbs, has adopted a dealer-franchise model in the push for rapidly expanding the network. The company, with 452 CNG stations in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Rewari, has started to give the franchise to dealers who own land.

The company, which currently has over 9.6 lakh piped cooking gas customers, has a target to add 3 lakh this fiscal. The government is aggressively pushing for use of CNG as a transportation fuel to cut on use of polluting liquid fuels like diesel. It also wants PNG to replace costlier LPG in kitchens with a view to cut oil import dependence and push up the share of natural gas in the country's energy basket to 15 per cent from current 6.2 per cent. India currently imports 81 per cent of its oil needs. In its push towards a gas-based economy, the government is targeting 1 crore PNG connections by 2020. The country, currently, has 45.26 lakh household kitchens using natural gas as cooking fuel. Gujarat has the highest number of PNG users at 19.07 lakh, followed by Maharashtra at 12.73 lakh. Delhi ranks third.

Both, Gujarat and Maharashtra have multiple companies retailing CNG and PNG. In 2018-19, the government is targeting 20 lakh PNG connections all over the country, up from 12 lakh of 2017-18.

In 2019-20, the target is 40 lakh.

ENERGY Juwi group has completed a 135-MW solar PV plant for Energon Soleq Ravi India Power Resources in the southern Indian State of Karnataka.

The plant covers an area of 243 hectares and is situated near the village of Guttigoli, Belgaum district. It is expected to generate more than 226 million kWh of electricity each year. Operation and maintenance of the solar power plant will be performed by juwi India, which provides maintenance, monitoring and reporting services. With this project, juwi India’s current total O&M portfolio has reached 347-MW and is expected to cross 500MW by this year’s end. juwi has also finalised the contracts for building a January 2019 • 75

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Dates: 13-15 February 2019 Venue: BIEC Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru Event: This is Asia’s leading B2B event, promoting cleaning as

Dates: 11-14 February 2019 Venue: Omni Fort Worth Hotel, Fort Worth, U.S.A. Event: This event focus is on specialty, custom, fine and industrial

a sustainable business and providing a platform to companies to showcase their cleaning technologies and solutions. A flagship event for the Indian cleaning and hygiene industry, showcasing the latest products and trends, and technological refinements from India and other global players, This event generates a wide range of opportunities for everyone connected to cleaning and hygiene, and its business and economy.

For details contact: Virtual Info System Pvt Ltd 231, Mastermind-1, Royal Palms, Mayur Nagar Aarey Milk Colony, Goregaon (E) Mumbai

Chemspec India

Dates: 16-17 April 2019 Venue: Mumbai Exhibition Centre, Mumbai Event: Chemspec India aims to represent diverse sectors of

the chemical industry such as organic and fine chemicals, active pharma ingredients, drug intermediates, dyes and pigments, agrochemicals, contract and toll manufacturing, coatings, cosmetic chemicals / ingredients, pigments and solvents, and much more.

For details contact: Chemical Weekly 602-B Godrej Coliseum Off Sion Trombay Road B/h Everard Nagar, Sion (E) Mumbai

Expo Paint &Coatings

Dates: 10-12 July 2019 Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi Event: This event provides a platform to the needs of every facade of the coating industry right from raw materials, formulation, application, technology, finishing, quality assurance, recycling and disposal. The exhibition will feature a wide range of products, raw materials, application systems, machines, tools, current trends, development and innovations shaping the future of coating industry. This expo will bring together leading local and international manufacturers, formulators, buyers, industry professionals, consultants, enthusiasts and prospective entrants from the paint and coatings, surface finishing and allied industry presenting unrivaled opportunities to network, exchange best practices, do business, unveil new products and source cutting-edge product and technologies.

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chemical markets, focus on suppliers with a North American base, renew the value proposition for attending trade shows, and renew fundamental business values.

For details contact: American Chemical Marketing 809 North Fairway Road Glenside, PA19038, U.S.A

Chemtech World Expo 2019 Date : February 20th - 23rd, 2019 Venue : Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Goregaon (East), Mumbai, India Event : CHEMTECH World Expo 2019 will create a common platform to bring the entire ecosystem of the chemicals manufacturing and the allied services providing sectors for 27th time in India. The event is for equipment, services or developing processes for the Chemical and Process industries. The evolution and the growth of Indian chemical and related industries has been both reflected and catalyzed by CHEMTECH. The interactive Exhibition and Trade Fair pioneered by Chemtech has become the event that the chemical industry comes together.

Concurrent events include EPC World Expo, Industry Automation & Control World Expo, Bio Pharma, Pumps Valves & Fittings World Expo; and international conferences on Refining & Petrochemicals and Specialty Chemicals.

For details contact: Vaishali Pednekar Senior Executive – Conference Tel: +91-22-4037 3619 Email: vaishali_pednekar@jasubhai.com

European Coatings Show Dates: 19-21 March 2019 Venue: NurnbergMesse GmbH, Nuremberg, Germany Event: This event showcases products that include coating raw materials, binders, solvents, pigments, fillers, additives, printing ink raw materials, adhesive raw materials, polymer dispersions, intermediates for construction chemicals, raw materials, additives and admixtures, laboratory and production equipment, testing and measuring equipment, plant and machinery, spray systems, drying and curing plant, environmental protection and safety at work, etc, in the chemicals and dyes industry.

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Book Shelf Corrosion Problems and Solutions in Oil Refining and Petrochemical Industry Author: Alec Groysman Price: $179.99 No of pages: 356 pages (Hardcover) Publisher: Springer (1st Edition) About the book: This book addresses corrosion problems and their solutions at facilities in the oil refining and petrochemical industry, including cooling water and boiler feed water units. Further, it describes and analyzes corrosion control actions, corrosion monitoring and corrosion management. Corrosion problems are a perennial issue in the oil refining and petrochemical industry, as they lead to a deterioration of the functional properties of metallic equipment and harm the environment – both of which need to be protected for the sake of current and future generations. Accordingly, this book examines and analyzes typical and atypical corrosion failure cases and their prevention at refineries and petrochemical facilities, including problems with pipelines, tanks, furnaces, distillation columns, absorbers, heat exchangers and pumps. In addition, it describes naphthenic acid corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen damages, sulfidic corrosion, microbiologically induced corrosion, erosion-corrosion and corrosion fatigue occurring at refinery units. At last, fouling, corrosion and cleaning are discussed in this book.

Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining Authors: Mohamed A Fahim, Taher A Al-Sahhaf and Amal Elkilani Price: $210.44 No of pages: 516 pages (Hardcover) Publisher: Elsevier Science (1st Edition) About the book: This book presents the fundamentals of thermodynamics and kinetics, and it explains the scientific background essential for understanding refinery operations. The text also provides a detailed introduction to refinery engineering topics, ranging from the basic principles and unit operations to overall refinery economics.

The book covers important topics, such as clean fuels, gasification, biofuels and environmental impact of refining, which are not commonly discussed in most refinery textbooks. Throughout the source, problem sets and examples are given to help the reader practice and apply the fundamental principles of refining.

Guidelines for Seismic Evaluation and Design of Petrochemical Facilities Author/Editor: J Greg Soules Price: $104.85 No of pages: 372 pages (Paperback) Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (2nd Edition) About the book: These guidelines offer practical recommendations on several aspects affecting the design and safety of new and existing petrochemical facilities both during and following an earthquake. In the area of new design, this book emphasizes interpretations of the intent of building codes as applied to petrochemical facilities, and gives practical guidance on design details and considerations that are not included in building codes. For existing facilities, the authors present evaluation methodologies that rely heavily on experience from past earthquakes, coupled with focused analyses. Guidelines for Seismic Evaluation and Design of Petrochemical Facilities is an updated edition in a collection of state-of-the-practice reports produced by the ASCE Petrochemical Committee. It will be valuable to structural design engineers, operating company personnel responsible for establishing seismic design and construction standards, and local building authorities.

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Planning and Integration of Refinery and Petrochemical Operations Authors: Khalid Y Al-Qahtani and Ali Elkamel Price: $69.46 No of pages: 206 pages (Hardcover) Publisher: Wiley-VCH (1st Edition) About the book: An oil refinery is an industrial process plant where crude oil is processed and refined into more useful petroleum products, such as petrol / gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricant oils, asphalt, heating oil and kerosene.

Oil refineries are typically large sprawling industrial complexes with extensive piping running throughout, carrying streams of fluids between large chemical processing units.

Clearly divided into three main sections, this practical book familiarizes readers with the area of planning in petroleum refining and petrochemical industry, while introducing several planning and modelling strategies encompassing single site refinery plants, multiple refinery networks, petrochemical networks, and refinery and petrochemical planning systems. It equally provides an insight into possible research directions and recommendations for the area of refinery and petrochemical planning.

Furthermore, several appendices are included to explain the general background necessary, including stochastic programming, chance constraint programming, and robust optimization.

For engineers and managers working in the petroleum industry as well as academic researchers in production, logistics, and supply chain management.

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Growing Faster than the Economy Alfa Laval has delivered an organic growth well over the country economic growth in the last one year. Going forward, the company plans to introduce new technology with a primary focus on process efficiency and lower life-cycle cost products and solutions relevant to the local market and excellent customer experience.

Ananth Padmanabhan, Managing Director, Alfa Laval India Private Limited and Cluster President India - Middle East - Africa feels that India is a very competitive market, however, the industries must take a long term and sustainable approach, when they select equipment and technologies.

What are your views on the changing market dynamics and how have the key divisions of Heat Exchangers, Separation and Fluid Handling fared in the last one year in India?

We see a better appetite for investment, possibly driven by increased capacity utilization. It is more of existing players expanding capacities rather than major green field investors. Private sector investment is 78 • January 2019

yet to pick up speed, but, investments driven by efficiency and performance improvements are positive indicators. Overall, there is an improvement in the capital investment climate, but nothing exciting. As far as Alfa Laval is concerned, we have done well with our key technologies and all the product families are growing faster than the economy.

In the beginning of 2017, Alfa Laval started to implement the new strategic approach to

increase organic growth. How is this vision being translated in India across the areas of customer focus, developing technology leadership and services?

We have done well in our strategic journey.

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Interview solutions which focus more on equipment uptime than maintenance are some of the actions rolled out as a part of the strategy implementation. It is still work in progress, but the results are encouraging. “Proof of the pudding is in the eating” – the fact that we have delivered an organic growth well over the country economic growth is a clear signal that we are in the right direction.

What is your observation on external and internal challenges in India? How do you plan to drive the competitiveness of organization?

India is a very competitive market and the industrial sector is dominated by medium-sized enterprises. Except a few industrial sectors, market is also driven by local consumption.

This poses a few challenges in the introduction of new technologies, which may look high cost initially, however taking the life cycle approach it will look different. Our industry must take a long term and sustainable approach, when they select equipment and technologies. The pace at which this change of approach is happening is not good enough, when we compare with many other developing economies.

We have been making in India for the past 60 plus years and today our manufacturing facilities in India are global manufacturing units, which means, we export our India manufactured products to the global market.

This has helped us upgrade the manufacturing technology, get better manufacturing volume and bring international specification / quality for the products manufactured in India. This promotes competitiveness. It is practically not possible for any multi-product, equipment technology company like ours to produce the entire product portfolio locally. I think the “Make in India” initiative should be used to encourage manufacturers to produce in India also for export, but not as a deterrent against import of better technology. In the long run this will affect the manufacturing segment.

Tell us about the solutions offered by Alfa Laval to address future challenges in energy efficiency, water supply, and safe food and pharmaceuticals. What are the new technologies / innovations the company offers for the Indian market?

Sustainability is an important element of our global vision. Our solutions are built on this vision. We have our core technology of heat Chemical Engineering World

transfer, which works with energy recovery and energy efficiency in a wide range of processes, from milk pasteurization to crude oil refining.

Extending the thermal product technology to a system solution, we offer solutions on zero liquid discharge (ZLD) recovering water from waste water in process industries.

Our separation technology, decanter centrifuges, are extensively used in municipal waste treatment process. We are working very closely with the major waste treatment plant manufacturers in the country, who are setting up plants including those under the “Namami Ganage” initiative. Ballast water treatment, treatment of sea water taken in as ballast and discharged into another sea by ships, to reduce marine life contamination is a key technology launched by Alfa Laval.

This technology is now offered to Indian ship owners and have also set up a training facility in Mumbai for the convenience of Indian ship owners. On the bio-technology side, we offer our heat exchanger and separation technology to ensure high quality pharma production. A wide range of products and system solutions to the food industry ranging from Milk, Vegetable oil, Fruits, Fish, Starch, Sugar, Coconut, etc, is contributing in a big way in food preservation, enhancement of food quality and safety. Food and Pharma, Water and Energy will remain the major focus industries in the country. Our core technology products, solutions built around the core technologies and value-added service will be our offerings.

In your view what are the key challenges for the manufacturers to be competitive in Indian market?

Continuous improvement in offering and increased productivity is the key to be competitive. We still have a long way to go in terms of productivity, both in manufacturing as well as sales and marketing. It is necessary to embrace new technologies in production and sales. For instance, quality online presence will eventually replace physical face time. We are already seeing customers having lesser time for traditional face to face sales meetings. Our major differentiator with low cost competition is that we are not just a product supplier, but we offer technology, solutions and excellent pre- and post-sales service. Indian customers are willing to pay for these added values and the industry is changing, albeit slowly.

The Government of India envisages increasing the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25 per cent. In your view, how will this change the market dynamics?

This is a very positive development for the technology providers like us. More than the increased opportunity for supply of capital equipment, this change will increase the demand on service. I also see a shift towards larger scale of manufacturing, since the scale up to 25 per cent cannot be achieved just by SME’s. This will also drive use of advanced technologies. Increased manufacturing share will drive export, which will also drive quality and process efficiency. The ambition of an increased share of manufacturing in GDP is achievable only if we can make the business environment attractive for export and increased FDI in the manufacturing sector.

How does Alfa Laval plan to remain competitive and maintain the positive growth momentum?

To optimize the performance of our customers’ processes - Time and time again. This means that we are a customer-focused company that supplies products and solutions that help our customers become more productive and competitive. New technology with a primary focus on process efficiency and lower life cycle cost, products and solutions relevant to the local market and excellent customer experience will be our strategy going forward.

We are continuously strengthening our local competence and one such initiative is setting up of a competence centre in India for food processing with more than 200 engineers and process technologists.

On the manufacturing side, we are continuously upgrading our manufacturing process, which will improve productivity.

Availability of information online and easy access to Alfa Laval will be the key in making it easy for customers to do business with Alfa Laval. We are confident that implementation of our strategy, viz, becoming customer’s first choice – a service offering which ensures zero down-time – an agile, swift-footed and empowered organization which will ensure excellent customer experience, will keep us in the lead.

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“Water & Energy Management will be High Potential Areas for Simon India” Rakesh Verma, CEO & Whole-time Director of Simon India Ltd has been in the EPC industry for about four decades. During his tenure he has witnessed the evolution of this industry from very close quarters in India as well as internationally. In an exclusive interaction with Chemical Engineering World (CEW), he takes us through the evolutionary journey of his career and growth of this industry.

“I think I have been very lucky to have joined this industry when the Offshore EPC industry was at a nascent stage in India and had the opportunity to work under the prudent guidance of many the-then industry stalwarts,” Verma reminisces. Rakesh Verma started his professional journey as a trainee project engineer in Engineers India Ltd (EIL) in the year 1981 soon after finishing his engineering from IIT Roorkee. This was around the same time when India had taken cognizance from the anticipated increase in the energy demand and had commissioned its first offshore platform in the year 1979.

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projects for very prestigious organizations such as ONGC, Chevron, Kellogg Brown and Root, Petro Canada, Philips Corporation etc. to name a few. Though he quit EIL in the year 1993, he says that working on these international projects provided him ample exposure to work in different geographies, multiple projects, experience to work with people from different nationalities and most importantly the latest offshore technologies.

He very fondly remembers working on Floating Production Storage & Offloading (FPSO) facilities in those years which gave a real high at that time and very helpful for the later part of his career.

Soon after leaving EIL, Verma joined the project execution team of Triune Projects which was working on some of the prestigious

offshore and onshore projects at that time and had more such projects in its kitty. His new role provided him an opportunity to handle onshore projects of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) in Mathura and Digboi. “Triune was one of the best places to work in those years as we had a great team of professionals who would put in lot of efforts and innovative ideas from concept to commissioning of the projects,” he remembers. That was the time when many technical professionals were shifting overseas due to ample opportunities there but Verma decided to stay back in India, and today, he feels that as the best decision at that point of time. This was the beginning of a new phase in his career and also for Triune Projects which created a leadership path for him and he, very successfully led many projects. This was the time when he, along Chemical Engineering World

Interview with Top management patrolled around the globe for marketing of Triune Projects and with their assiduous efforts organizational turn-over increased by two and a half times.

He very fondly remembers the strong team mates with whom the organization could serve eminent clients across the globe, mainly in Europe and Korea, like Daewoo, Samsung, Exxon Mobil, Bouygues Offshore now known as Saipem. He proclaims, “I learnt one of the most valuable lessons in this phase of my life and that is one can manage the risks only by never keeping all the eggs in one basket.” Till today, he lives by this mantra!!

Domestic vs International During all this, Verma had gained deep insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the Indian EPC industry and seen the dependency for offshore projects on international consultants from Japan, Korea and to some extent from the USA. He recalls, “I observed that though the Indian project owners depended on foreign EPCs, but these companies employed several Indian engineers who worked on the projects. And I am glad to say that we could break this glass ceiling and Indian contractors started competing with other foreign players like – Hitachi, Mc’ Dermott, Saipem, Daewoo, Hyundai etc. and with MDL did a few process platforms with facilities located in Mumbai and Mangalore.

Verma expresses, “One of the best parts of having MDL was that they always had surplus inventories. By this time the engineering was standardized and all that we needed was the fabricators who could deliver the platform on time. We had very good experience with MDL as they delivered the platform of international quality within stipulated time frame.” He adds that this was a very positive sign for the Indian manufacturers to grow as the Government had started to invest in energy projects which meant a huge window of opportunity for domestic players. However, contrary to his thoughts, due to lack of projects, a few fabrication yards were closed down like Mangalore yard owned by MDL and the Jelingam yard owned by Burns & Standard too could not turn into profitable venture.

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it was much easier for the international players to win the contracts. He feels that with support from the authorities, perhaps this could have been different.

Post 10- 15 years of independence, India had started building engineering capabilities.

Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd (IPCL) established in 1969 was India’s one of the most important projects build with the idea to meet the burgeoning demands of Indian economy and reduce import dependency.

This was a huge development as this saw the participation of Dawson and construction companies like Larsen & Toubro, along with few players from India’s public sector units and some international companies. Verma notes, “The next few years were not so great I would say for the EPC industry in India as there were not major projects on the downstream side and very few projects in energy sector, that too owned by the Government. However over the period of time there has been an increase in projects in chemical downstream, oil & gas, infrastructure etc., which has opened many avenues for the EPC services in India.”

Opportunities Galore I think EPC industry is in a sweet spot now and the growth of EPCs will be driven by refining, fertilizers, LNG and infrastructure industries. Verma has garnered extensive project across multiple industrial sectors in project execution, is well aware about the pain points and most importantly about how they should be addressed. According to him, the fertilizer industry has the highest potential and the other areas where he sees ample opportunities are renewable energy, energy efficiency, innovative ways of waste management, water management, e-waste treatment, and all those kind of things, which are part of ‘Smart City Project’. He emphasizes, “Energy Efficiency in itself has a huge potential irrespective of the nature and type of industry.”

Industries are focused big time on increasing energy efficiencies and investing in technologies for heat recovery and reuse which results in very high ROIs. Simon India Pvt Ltd has recently commissioned the heat recovery project for Dalmia cement plants in Rajagangapur in Odisha. Verma is very proud of this achievement and informs, “We have

developed it with a goal of 9.2 MW output.

But in reality, it superseded the target by producing 10 MW output and this is sufficient for in-house requirements. In this way, we consider it a very successful project”.

In his view, synergistic partnerships a great way towards creating win-win situations and one of the examples is the MoU his company has signed with Ecophos Ltd , a Belgian company for phosphate technologies for the fertilizer industry. EcoPhos is an explicit example of ‘Make in India’. Very recently, the company has forayed into the gas sector and bagged its first ever project of working on Mundra LNG terminal. Simon India is already working on international projects in Saudi Arabia and under the leadership of Verma, the company is now gearing up for the next phase of growth in domestic as well as international markets. “Though we are looking at projects across the entire value chain of hydrocarbon industry in India and overseas, our prime focus is in the South East Asia. In this region, Indonesia and Vietnam are of interest to us as both the countries are investing in building the petrochemicals capacities,” he informs. “Smart Cities is going to be a very high potential area as this would deem necessity of technology oriented solutions for sewage treatment, effluent treatment, and water related aspects including water community,” he comments Consolidation & Growth “We have taken the consolidation approach and take control of our growth. If you look at the numbers, our revenue has increased 100 per cent during the last fiscal and we are targeting 100 percent growth during the current year,” he explains. To achieve the goals, company is already working on multiple dimensions with a very strong focus on the traditional industries that we have been serving and expanding into new sectors, exploring new opportunities in domestic and international markets, contemplating expansion and synergistic partnerships. He signs off saying “From company as well as the industry perspective, we are doing well in the industrial sectors of oil and gas, fertilizers, refineries etc. however, as a national drive, Simon India Limited would pursue water management and energy efficiency sectors in a longer run.”

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Right Partner for Energy & Water Management Solutions From lecturer in BITS Pilani to successful entrepreneur and now as the Managing Director of Kelvion India, Virendra Jhamb has a very interesting career graph. In his interview with Chemical Engineering World (CEW), he talks about the role of Indian operations of global major for the industry to become globally competent.

Kelvion group is close to completing a century of serving the heat exchange solutions, how has the company grown globally and in India?

Kelvion began its journey in 1920 and has presence in 63 countries with 19 manufacturing locations spread across each continent. With the largest heat exchange solution product portfolio, Kelvion has grown to become around INR 7000 Crore. In India Kelvion began its operations in 2001 onwards and soon became the preferred choice in India and could demonstrate the `unmatched’ thermal heat recoveries solutions in various applications. Kelvion group have had a sustained product development with a historic & exceptional journey being in GEA Group where Kelvion got a chance to adopt the product to process requirements in various applications in Food, Chemical, Pharmaceuticals , Marine, Heavy Industries and large turbines as well.

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What role do India operations play in the global growth strategy of group? Which are the strategic markets the company serves through Indian operations?

Since last few years Asia has played a big role in the global growth. Kelvion too is experiencing the same. India is emerging as the highest growth center for the global growing scenario with solutions for the energy and water management solutions for various industrial sectors as I have mentioned in my previous answer. Some of the technologies that I would like to mention are air cooled solutions with adiabatic systems, pollution control solutions for the refining industry especially in the process of desulphurization which is very critical to comply with the environmental norms. We see ample scope for our technologies here as this sector is witnessing major growth in India with the refining capacity expected to touch 315647 MMTPA by 2020. We also provide heat recovery and AFC solutions for

the refineries, which is our largest business in the country.

Indian chemical industry is projected to grow at 8-10 percent and reach USD 300 billion by 2025. What kind of opportunities do you see coming up for heat exchange solutions?

Globally, we have a range of solutions that we offer to the industry in India. At present, we see a huge demand for reliable products like ‘anodically protected shell & tube heat exchangers’ for the sulphuric acid manufacturing and chloralkali industries which showing high growth in India.

We offer not only new `Plate heat exchangers in various material of construction but also offer full services and spare parts of any kind of plate type heat exchangers. Availability of water is one of the most critical challenges that the chemical industry continues to face in India. Kelvion pioneers in providing water Chemical Engineering World

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conservation studies along with the heat recovery solutions by utilizing ‘pinch studies’ of process plants. We have very successfully completed the studies across various process plants and enabled the chemical manufacturers reduce the water & energy consumption levels hence save significantly improve their operational costs. This will continue to be one of our key focus areas for the chemical industry.

What are the new products in the pipeline for Indian and international markets & please tell us about the growth strategies chalked out by the company.

See, Kelvion is well recognized in the industry for high efficiency plate technologies and providing economical advantage to customers on alternative solutions to ‘Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers’. It is noteworthy to mention that in the multi-effect evaporation systems, Kelvion has done most pioneering work and demonstrated reduction of steam demand & energy consumption by utilizing the company’s hybrid heat exchanger plates.

We very proudly say to process engineers to think of Kelvion for steam demanding applications. Kelvion has proven solutions

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for reducing energy consumption in the distillation columns and many other solutions to meet the requirements of our customers.

Make in India’ is has become the buzz word today as the government is aggressively promoting this initiative. How does Kelvion India plan to leverage on this opportunity, and what are the future plans of company?

Make in India, Creation of Global Innovation Centers (GICs), digitalization, IoT through cloud computing is making India shift from labor arbitrage to technology arbitrage. Kelvion India too has understood this pragmatic shift and taken steps to create a global hub providing the design and engineering support besides being a manufacturing center for the `Core’ product supply to Asian countries.

These capabilities exist in India and we are well equipped to harness these in Kelvion India. With Kelvion R&D centers in Europe, our engineering center in India is well connected thus globally increasing the competitiveness of Kelvion by winning over the challenges of competition from various countries. It is noteworthy that India is slowly taking over the China as the manufacturing factory of the world. The unchallenged IT backup with

skilling India program is at its best India and Kelvion India is changing the dynamics of business operations. Modularization of the core product and local hubs of assembly center across the world are presumably the logical solutions.

I strongly feel that `Energy Management’ and `Water Conservation’ are national responsibilities of every process Industry and also of the companies that are offering solutions. Presently, Indian manufacturers are facing heavy burden of energy bills since our process plants are not as energy efficient as one may see in Europe or Japan.

What I have observed is typically, the investors follow the CAPEX driven approach that is based on L1 model and in the process they fail to look at the OPEX, the operational cost that they incur in the long run. I strongly believe that the project owners must change this approach and factor CAPEX + OPEX right at the time of concept which will enable them to increase the profitability of process plant over longer periods.

With almost 100 years of experience in providing advanced technologies & efficient solutions, Kelvion will continue to understand the changing needs of the customers and be the right partner for energy and water management solutions.

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