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“Industrial Fluid Filtration Solution by Disti Chemi” - Vikas Thakur, Regional Sales Manager, Disti Chemi Process Engg Pvt Ltd, Mumbai 6 “One stop solution provider is the philosophy of Unique Dosing Systems” - Mahendra Kasar, CEO, Unique Dosing Systems, Nashik, Maharashtra 16 FEATURES Filter Media: An Overview - Nitin Nageshwar, Director, YoKu Filters Pvt Ltd
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“Industrial Fluid Filtration Solution by Disti Chemi” Disti Chemi Group was established in late 1960’s, under original group company named Dayaram Metal Works Pvt Ltd. Disti Chemi Group have supplied number of distillery plants with different feed stock such as cane molasses, rice, sorghum, maize, mahuwa, etc. Their reference plants presence is spread across with project commissioned and under execution in India, Nepal, West Indies, South Africa and Sudan.
Mr Vikas Thakur Regional Sales Manager Disti Chemi Process Engg Pvt Ltd Mumbai E-mail: vikas.thakur@distichemi.net
Vikas Thakur is heading a LAKOS Separator Division of Disti Chemi Process Engg Pvt Ltd for the last 2 years. He is Sales Professional with 25 years of experience in various Industrial products. He is expertise in Business Development, Project Sales, Dealer & Distributor Management, Key Account Management, Planning and Team Management. Vikas Thakur, Regional Sales Manager, Disti Chemi Process Engg Pvt Ltd shares insights about the company in an exclusive interview with Bernard Rapose. What led to marketing tie-up between Disti Chemi Process Engineering Pvt Ltd and LAKOS Separator & Filtration System? Disti Chemi Process Engg Pvt Ltd is a familiar name in sugar, distilleries, chemical, food processing and pharmaceutical industries as a turnkey project execution engineering company. Claude Laval Corporation known for its LAKOS Separator has good presence in power and steel industries in India. Disti Chemi found an opportunity in LAKOS to synergise their products in our field and also explore their expertise in power and steel industries. LAKOS Separator is not just solids removal, but also the concentration and transfer of separated solids (with little or no liquid loss) to the choice of
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solids-handling device. Effective solids removal performance is engineered into every model series of LAKOS. Matched with your choice of purging and solidshandling systems, LAKOS assembles specific solutions for your specific problems. It is a complete system with engineered compatibility. It is simplified, one-source purchasing with easy installation and reliable start-up and operation. LAKOS has been providing innovative and adaptable solutions for over 40 years throughout the world. What are the different products LAKOS manufactures and for which industry is it applicable? What has your company always been striving for? LAKOS manufactures products like,
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Food Processing: Bulk prewashing, process liquid recycling, fry oil reclamation.
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Primary Metals: Quench systems, spray nozzles and de-scaling operations, hot strip mills, rolling mills, scrap recovery.
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Process Cooling: Heat exchanger protection, compressor jackets, pumps seals, open and closed loop recirculation, heat pumps.
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Chemical Processing: recycling, pre-filtration, minimization.
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Municipal Services: Source water sand and grit removal, wastewater pre-treatment, water conditioning systems.
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Metalworking Fluids: Coolant recycling, parts washing, wire processing, pit/sump scavenging, scrap recovery.
e JPX- High Efficiency liquid-solid Separator
JPX - High performance liquid-solid separation system
1) The eJPX Separator: High-efficiency liquid solid separator 2) JPX/JPL Separator: Highperformance liquid-solids separator 3) ILB/ILS Separator: Low-flow liquidsolid separator 4) JCX and JBX System: Packaged systems for cooling tower and side stream applications 5) PRX System: Elevated separator for enhanced solids handling 6) Bi-Sep/Tri-Sep Configurations: Enhanced performance solution. Apart from the above product series, we do provide solutions for purging and solid handling. LAKOS Separators are successfully applied in all industries like: 1)
Automotive: Pre-wash and prepaint stations, deluge processes, coolant filtration.
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Liquid waste
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Vehicle Wash Systems: Cars, busses, trucks, trains. Pit/sump scavenging wash water re-use without detergent/chemical stripping.
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Mining Operations: Recycling, solids recovery, leach processes.
10) Pulp and Paper Mills: Plant intake water, black liquor, process recycling. 11) HVAC Comfort Cooling Systems: Spray nozzle protection, basin scavenging, and bacteria control through reduced solids accumulation, heat exchangers, reduced blow down and chemical usage, energy savings. 12) Fuel Distribution Systems: Jet fuel, kerosene, gasoline, pipeline, pre-filtration. 13) Oil and Gas: Pump protection, primary and secondary produced water, brine filtration, frac water, disposal wells, secondary recovery, offshore platforms. 14) Power plant, Pharmaceutical, steel and many more industrial sectors.
LAKOS demands value for the patented technology offered. Disti Chemi Process Engg Pvt Ltd had completed 2 years of partnership with LAKOS. We are educating the customer about LAKOS products and its benefits of savings on various parameters like energy, water, maintenance, chemical usage and productivity. We are expecting good market demand for LAKOS Separator in various industries such as sugar, distilleries, chemical and food processing and pharmaceutical. LAKOS patented design is considered clean technology. What has been at the core for LAKOS? What do you think success of your business is attributed to which fundamental values? LAKOS unique centrifugal technique of filtration is proven superior for today’s demanding filtration requirements. Its exclusive internal acceleration creates the highest level of performance, achieving maximum protection for fluid handling system from unwanted suspended solids. LAKOS advanced and patented design removes sand, silt, grit and other fine solids from source of process water/ liquid systems, removing 98% of such particles at 325 mesh (44 microns) and larger. With heavier solids (metal, chips, lead, etc), expect even better performance. Success of our business is attributed to its patented technology of Swirlex internal accelerating slots for optimum solid removal performance, patented Vertube and its features like: • No moving parts to wear out • No screen or filter element to plug/fill • No maintenance required (no backwash) • Little or no water loss • Low/steady pressure loss • Continuous/uninterrupted operation And last but not the least ROI, ie, return on investment based on the savings
Tell us about the newly launched eJPXSeparator and the SmartPurge system? eJPXSeparator: eJPXSeparator is our highest efficiency liquid-solid separator that provides fine particle removal (up to 98% of 44 micron and larger in a single pass) using centrifugal action for industrial applications. It has no moving parts to wear out: no barrier or media to replace. It has low and study pressure loss, as low as 3 psi. It carries continuous operation and backwashing is not required. It has SmartPurge port built into each model for installation of SmartPurge System. It maintains design efficiency of downstream heat transfer surfaces. It is available with optional material of construction and ASME code.
Does LAKOS have the ability to greatly reduce/minimise and even have zero water loss given the way it operates and its ability to purge while operating? Is there any factory timer setting of the auto purge controller? Yes. LAKOS does have the ability to greatly reduce/minimise and even have zero water loss given the way it operates. It has ability to purge while operating. As mentioned in the earlier answer, it has user adjustable timed purges.
SmartPurge System: LAKOS SmartPurge Sensor detects solid level within the
What is the difference between a separator and a sand filter? What
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is the most important factor for determining separator size? Where are LAKOS industrial separators mainly used? Let me clear one thing first that LAKOS Separator is not replacement for any filter. This will spare more space in writing but let me brief it to the points. Sand Filter: Appropriate for light weight solids, organics and other floating contaminants. Though capable of removing heavy solid, cleaning/ backwashing procedure make it very difficult to get rid of it. This may result in residual build-up and increasing pressure differential across the filter or excessive back-washing frequency. Replacements of filter media and moving parts and electromechanical hardware for automatic backwashing account for most of this requirement. LAKOS Separator: Appropriate for fast settling suspended solids. Since no filtering media, no maintenance or backwashing required and also no replacement cost. No moving parts inside so no wear out. It has separate collection chamber with the purging system. Constant pressure drop between the range of 0.2-0.8 bar throughout the operation. The major factor to determine separator size is flow rates. The flow range of LAKOS Separator is 1-2,865 m3/ hr. Apart from flow rates; there are certain parameters which we should know to qualify an appropriate model. We provide an Industrial Application Worksheet to the customers for the required parameters.
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LAKOS eJPXSeparator and activates automated purge. SmartPurge Separator’s vibrating blade turn to sense changes in solid level within the LAKOS Separator. It has failsafe mode to warn of improper operation. It also has user adjustable timed purges. It is more efficient purge cycles lead to labour and energy saving cost.
on various parameters like energy, water, maintenance, chemical usage and productivity.
Centrifugal Action Performance
The main major applications (we call it Big Five) of LAKOS Separators are as under: 1) To protect the heat exchangers 2) To protect the spray nozzles
Solid Purge
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LAKOS Separator
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5) Waste minimization
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Separators can be installed in full stream of the process as well as prior to heat exchange equipment to protect them from the suspended solids. Do you recommend using a LAKOS separator as a pre-filter prior to finer filtration? Yes of course. Actually LAKOS Separator as a pre-filter prior to fine filtration is one of the major application. As a prefilter, LAKOS Separator will reduce bag, media or cartridge replacements, reduce backwashing, reduce shutdowns / maintenance and enhance existing filtration Are there any new or emerging sectors that the company is planning to tap into? According to you which is the fastest growing market? Company has got very good market in power, steel and automotive industries in India. We are planning to tap into pharmaceuticals, chemical and food processing industries which are fast growing market in India. JCX Filtration System – Packaged Separator Systems for Cooling Tower Basin and Remote Sumps in Industrial Environment
How can LAKOS extend the life of cooling towers, heat exchangers, chillers and evaporative condensers? LAKOS Separators works on fast settling suspended solid. It works up to 25 micron size particles. The accumulation of this size of particles in the basin/pit/sump of cooling tower or in heat exchange equipments will lead to severe pitting or under-deposit corrosion and fouling. This will result in decrease in heat transfer; create a dirt trap resulting in reducing life of heat exchange equipment or cooling tower. LAKOS Separator will take care of cooling tower as well as heat exchange equipment in the process by removing suspended solids from the process water. Thus extend the life of cooling tower and heat exchange equipment in the process like heat exchangers, chillers and evaporative condensers. 14 | August 2015 | Chemical Products Finder
How is return calculated?
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The Return on Investment (ROI) helps to determine savings realized from installing filtration on chillers and/or cooling tower. LAKOS has its own ROI calculator which calculates ROI by using industry standard fouling factor to estimate increase in energy and maintenance cost. It then compares the increased cost against cost saving realized when using filtration. It calculates the payback period by measuring the saving realized with filtration minus the cost of purchasing, installing and operating filtration system. We need feedback on certain parameter from the customer. The customer should provide us the exact parameter which will help us to calculate the ROI. What makes your company different from the rest and what sort of training do you impart on your work force? LAKOS Separators are based on numerous patented technologies like its swirlex
slot turbulence and patented vertube. It is different for the rest because of its online solid removal technology, wide flow range, less pressure loss, low or no liquid loss, solid handling, no replacement cost, no maintenance requirement and above all we offer third party test certificate if required. Also if the customer wants, we have provision of onsite testing (2 weeks) at free of cost before they finalize the product and place the order. We try to prepare our work force to solve the customer’s problem completely. We equip them with all sales materials and tactics required. How has the market evolved for LAKOS products and what has been your strategy towards acquiring greater share in the market? What are the short- and long-term plans of the company? Last 2 years as a distributor, Disti Chemi had tapped 500+ companies from various industrial sectors in India. That was the phase like educating the customers on LAKOS Separators and its benefits. As results, we did some good business in last 2 years. Also there are some prospective customers in the list who will opt for LAKOS Separator. Some of the customers have placed the order for onsite testing and would like to inform that the test rig is continuously busy for next 6 months. So we are expecting really good quantity of business of LAKOS Separators in near future. Strategy towards acquiring greater share: To achieve greater market awareness for the technology, we participate in the various industrial trade shows in India. The recent participation in ChemTECH 2015 in Mumbai gave us tremendous exposure with signing off new contracts. To maximize the reach in the market, we have started appointing region wise channel partners having good infrastructure and industrial customer ◘ base in its designated area.
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"One stop solution provider is the philosophy of Unique Dosing Systems" Unique Dosing Systems being an ISO 9001:2008 certified company are bound to serve their clients with simply best product range. Easy installation, low maintenance, robust constructions are few of the features that make their range the preferred choice of clients. Owing to high quality and easy availability, their range has found vast application in pharma, sugar, oil and gas and food and beverage industries.
Mr Mahendra Kasar CEO, Unique Dosing Systems Nashik, Maharahstra E-mail: info@uniquedosing.com
Having 10 years of industrial experience, Mahendra Kasar, CE0, Unique Dosing Systems has played a vital role in establishing their strong foothold in industry. His customeroriented approach and ethical business policies has helped them to gain wide appreciation nationwide. Owing to his tremendous guidance, they are successfully accomplishing growing clients demand. Mahendra Kasar, CEO, Unique Dosing Systems shares insights about the company in an exclusive interview with Bernard Rapose. Could you brief us about the overall business activities of your company and to which particular segment of industry does it caters to? Unique Dosing Systems started in 2003 is an ISO 9001-2008 (Bureau Veritas Certification Agency) certified company. Our pumps are tested as per API 675 Standard. We design and manufacture agitators, and chemical dosing and metering pumps and complete skid-mounted systems as per the production standard and system and customers’ requirements. We cater mainly to chemical, drugs and pharmaceuticals, food, sugar, paper, oil and power industries. We have sold our products to government and semi-government organisations, PSUs like BARC, ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, Nuclear Power, State Power, multinational and private limited companies and
also exported to Bangladesh, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Qatar, Kuwait, Nigeria, South Africa, etc. Our positive displacement/reciprocating pumps consist of two mechanisms: driveend and liquid-end. The drive-end is filled with lubricant oil whereas, the liquid-end (head) is selected as per the compatibility of the liquid, ie, chemical being pumped/ dosed. These positive displacement/ reciprocating pumps are available in Monel, Alloy-20, Hastalloy B/C, AISI-304, AISI-316, PP, PTFE, PVC, GFT and ceramiccoated liquid heads. The accessories for pumps and dosing systems are pulsation dampener (coated with PP, PTFE), anti-syphoning valve, Y-type strainer, NRV, pressure relief valve and external back-pressure valve. Over the past 3 to 4 years, we have been continuously investing in R&D, which have improved our productivity. Hence,
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• To understand our customers’ priorities and to deliver as per our commitments.
We provide solution to customers’ project or process through quality inclusive of after sales service cost, cost of product and delivery commitment. QCDs are essential on long-term relationship with our customers.
• To create relationship of sincerity, trust and honesty with people whom we deal with or matter.
With strong team of professionals, we are able to provide services to our customers at any given time.
• To achieve our common goals as a team, bringing out individual talent, experience and expertise.
What kind of R&D does the company engage in? What is the percentage of funds allocated to carry out research work?
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team member. We do expect them to share their suggestions for improving any aspect of good working operation. Our core organisational values are:
• To anticipate, listen and respond to customers’ needs and provide them safe, effective and caring service. Boiler chemical dosing system.
our pumps and other products are with innovative design, quality workmanship and reliability. To sum up, attitude, changing the mindset of our customers and innovative approach has driven us into a position as market leaders. Tell us about Unique Dosing Systems vision, mission and organisation values? What has your company always been striving for? Change in customers’ requirements and the focus on customer satisfaction enabled us to stay ahead of the competition. Our underlying code for product design/development is reliability, efficiency and productivity.
While recommending a perfect solution for your customers, what are the things you take into consideration? Our dedicated product management and engineering team work on understanding the customers’ needs or requirements and then work on our state-of-theart technologies based on efficiency improvement and sustainability. Our competent professionals have worked with customers and demonstrated domain knowledge to design, execute and commission equipment as per the system and/or process equipment.
We believe that even small improvements are important and place strong emphasis on R&D. The cost of quality, ie, appraisal cost and in-process cost affects the quality of service cost. Today, there is a greater demand for energy efficient – operating cost or low life cycle cost and minimum maintenance – high reliability pumps. A significant amount of revenue, about 20 per cent, is dedicated towards R&D to improve existing and developing innovative technologies. We are constantly innovating products and solutions that are relevant to our customer. What are the various certifications acquired and what has been the key achievement of your company over the past few years? Our customer faith and belief on our quality is inherent characteristics and achieved through quality management systems. We have obtained ISO Certificate.
Our vision is to become the world’s leading product manufacturing company willing to serve and revolutionize and to have the strength of a big company combined with the leanness and agility of a small company. Our mission is to exceed our customers’ requirements and expectations in quality, delivery, and cost through constant interaction and continuous improvement.
As per statutory requirement, we achieved NSIC, Import/Export Certificates, and participate in several exhibitions in India and abroad. Our products are tested and certified by third party inspection authorities like Lloyd, TCE, NTPC, NPCIL, BARC, etc.
We also value the time, skill and expert opinions of our employees and are committed to provide fair and reasonable wages, structured work schedules, and clear duties and responsibilities for each
Our new goals are to achieve CE and ISO 14001 Certification, approvals from major consultants like EIL, TCS, Lloyd, Mecon, etc, and preparation for making whole plants.
Acid dosing systems.
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We developed various competencies of engineering. procurement and process management. Continuously improves the effectiveness of the QMS by quality objectives and work plans. We have separate team to ensure that all raw materials and components are tested as per the quality plan. We upgrade the capabilities of our technical and administrative employees through training along with technical quality awareness. Unique Dosing Systems are committed to satisfy customers by designing, manufacturing and servicing of chemical dosing pumps and systems through continual improvement in all areas of operations. Customer satisfaction is our approach. To achieve quality policy following quality objectives are kept in mind whilst carrying out all our activities. •To achieve customer satisfaction through data generated from the customer feedback received from our customers. •Improve timely deliveries.
•Reduce design and development time, •Improve customer satisfaction reduce customer complaints.
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•Technology upgradation. •To upgrade employees.
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•To increase production. •To train employees for their job related knowledge and skill, and improve their capability. •Preventive maintenance in time. •Purchase of material as per relevant code in time. How has the changing global scenario helped the company? Are there any plans to represent or go in for JV with foreign companies in India in the near future? Market opportunities are governed by the mega trends that define economic progress. Solid and liquid segments of the pharma, drug, chemical and pigments, sugar and food industries are driving market growth for pumps and system and our Indian markets are one of the fastest growing markets. We believe that in the next 50 years our national economy (GDP) depends on industrial growth and service industries. At present international business has slightly declined for new projects, which will likely go up by end of 2016.
“Make in India” is a positive step to further accelerate industrial developments in India. As per “Make in India” policy, we have planned a JV with Canada-based company.
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Brief us about the quality policy for your business? Do you have a separate team to ensure that all raw materials and components are tested as per the quality plan?
What are the new products that your company intends to introduce in the Indian market and please apprise us about the future plans of the company both geographically and in terms of capacity addition? We not only provide dosing/metering pumps but other equipment as well like dosing systems, agitators and accessories for pumps and dosing systems. We have already made a couple of strides in this direction. Our innovative product developed as import substitute will increase selfreliance and our country should make an attempt to reduce foreign dependence. We shall achieve fast deliveries through mass production in standard pump and increase the sales and service centres all over India through deployment of employees and channel partners. At present, we have set up a strong network of sales and after sales service hubs across Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi, Vadodara, Jaipur and Indore. We are also increasing our warehouse facilities. What is the growth rate you are aiming at during the current fiscal and how is it poised to grow in the next 5 years? In the last 4 to 5 years we have expanded our technology and product through inhouse research and development as well, as a result of which we at Unique Dosing System observed strong internal and external growth. India and the globe has huge market potentials for our products and we are expecting a growth rate of 25 to 30 per cent in the coming years.
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Features
Filter Media: An Overview Today’s filtration market is driven by the need for filter media that delivers higher purity, greater efficiency and lower energy consumption. From simple wire-mesh to non-woven to membranes, the filter media companies are innovating new technologies to meet the demands of the end users. This article provides the non-technical overview of the filter media and its associated technology for general audience.
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iltration involves separation of one or more components without any change in phase (to be precise). The retained components may be particles of solid, droplets of liquid, colloidal material, or molecular species in solution, while the permeate or filtrate will normally be the suspending fluid or solvent, possibly together with some of the other components. The heart of any filter is the filter medium. It is very important to select the right filter medium to get the desired results. Choosing the right filter media will improve the overall function of the filter, reduce maintenance, improve fluid-flow, lower costs and improve fluid quality in the working environment. The filter media is made in various shape and size formats, with or without support and is housed in some suitable vessel or holding device. Filtration is almost entirely a characteristic of the size of the particle, droplet or molecule being separated. Filtration process involves the removal of particles, droplets or molecules from a fluid, by means of a physical barrier , ie, the filter medium, through which they will not pass by virtue of their size. A particular form of filter may be able to use a wide variety of filter media, to achieve the same separations. Also, filtration is used either for removing impurities or recovering valuable material from the fluid and it is important to decide which part is useful, ie, upstream or downstream of the filter medium.
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The choice of filtration equipment involves selection of both, right filter media and the best type of filter to mount the media. The distinctive characteristics of the filter media are: • Surface Straining: The particles larger than the pores sizes are deposited on the surface and those
particles smaller in size than the pores pass through the media. • Depth Straining: Here particles will travel along the pore until they reach a point where the pore narrows down to a size too small for the particle to go any further. • Depth Filtration: Particle can also be trapped in the depth of the media, even though it is smaller in diameter than the pore at that point. • Cake Formation: Here a thick layer or cake of particles accumulates on the surface of the media, which subsequently acts as the filter medium. However, in real filtration process, there will be a combination of two or more of the above characteristics. For a given filter media, the filter performance varies for different fluids because of the variation in the fluid properties. The format of the filter media, addition of filter aids, direction of fluid flow with respect to the medium, ie, cross flow, etc, also influence the filter’s performance. It is also significant to understand the spectrum of filter media with reference to the complete range of filters used. All filters exist for the ‘simple’ purpose of holding a piece of filter medium firmly across or parallel to a flow of fluid, but the way in which they perform this task can be very different from one type to another. Accordingly, filters differ widely in complexity, from the simple tubular housing of a cartridge filter or strainer, to the complex machine. It is quite obvious that one porous medium could not offer solution to all the filtration. Each media has different functional capabilities and properties. The number and variety of materials used for filter medium is truly vast, ranging
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• Surface Straining: The particles larger than the pores sizes are deposited on the surface and those particles smaller in size than the pores pass through the media • Depth Straining: Here particles will travel along the pore until they reach a point where the pore narrows down to a size too small for the particle to go any further • Depth Filtration: Particle can also be trapped in the depth of the media, even though it is smaller in diameter than the pore at that point • Cake Formation: Here a thick layer or cake of particles accumulates on the surface of the media, which subsequently acts as the filter medium from metal plates with pore size from 1,000 microns to molecular size porous membranes, and from porous sheets to beds of sand. Filter media may be made from any material which is permeable in nature or can be shaped suitably to take the required form. The filter media material commonly used includes inorganic minerals, carbon, glass, metals, ceramic materials, natural organic fibres, synthetic organic fibres, etc. Moreover, there are variants or combinations of above categories. The list is endless including new entrants in recent years. Classification of Filter Media • Metals: Wedge-wire screens, Woven Wire, Stacked discs, Perforated, etc, • Rigid Porous Media: Ceramics, Sintered metal powder/fibre, Carbon, Sintered Plastic powder • Cartridge: Yarn wound, bonded fibre or Granules, Pleated sheet, etc, • Plastic Sheet: Perforated, Sintered, Woven, etc,
• Membrane: Ceramics, Polymeric, etc,
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• Woven Media: Staple Fibre, etc, • Non-woven Media: Felts, Papers, Sheets, Spun bonds, etc, • Loose Media: Fibres, Powders, etc. It is not necessary that a particular form of a material would be suitable as a filter medium in its original shape or format eg, a loosely formed yarn of fibrous , material or glass fibre is of no use as a filter medium unless it is wound around a supporting core with successive layers, then it becomes an excellent form of filter medium. Such a construction represents one form of filter cartridge, and the medium only exists as such because of its particular format. The filter media is made from basic material such as metal wire, a natural or synthetic fibre, ceramic powder and granules, etc. The second step is to
convert this basic materials into a form which can be used to make filter media, ie, the spinning of fibres, twisting of filaments into a yarn, the crimping of a wire, weaving of a cloth or monofilament mesh, the moulding and sintering of a plastic or metal fibre or powder, the production of paper, the preparation and processing of a sheet of membrane, etc. Finally conversion of these media materials into pieces of the particular size and shape required for the filter medium to fit the filter, eg, making pleats or cartridges. Filter media companies tend to specialise in manufacturing one or two distinct types of filter media and rarely supply complete range. The majority tend to concentrate on one or two categories of media because the cost of the production machinery to produce each media is expensive and the variations of media are so numerous that it is difficult to cover complete range. In some cases such as sand or activated carbon granules, the manufacturer directly or through agents supplies it to the end filter maker.
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Distinctive Characteristics of Filter Media
Properties of Filter Media The filter media should have properties such as filtration characteristics, strength, chemical compatibility, wettability, availability in required shape and size, etc. Some of the significant properties as identified by D B Purchas are divided into three major categories:
Properties of Filter Media Application-Oriented Properties
Machine-Oriented Properties
Filtration Specific Properties
• Chemical Stability
• Sealing/Gasket Availability
• Smallest Particle Retained
• Thermal Stability
• Rigidity
• Retention Efficiency
• Suitability for Reuse
• Strength
• Filter media Structure
• Biological Stability
• Resistance to Stretch
• Particle Shape
• Dynamic Stability
• Stability of Edges
• Filtration Mechanism
• Absorptive Characteristics
• Resistance to Abrasion
• Resistance to flow
• Adsorptive Characteristics
• Stability to Vibration
• Porosity of media
• Wettability
• Dimensions Availability
• Permeability
• Health & Safety Aspects
• Ability to fabricate
• Dirt Holding Capacity
• Electrostatic Characteristics
• Tendency to blind
• Disposability
• Cake Discharge Characteristics
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Machine-Orientated Properties: The filter media should be rigid or stiff enough to take the required pressure. Media should have sufficient strength such as tensile strength or resistance to tearing or burst strength. Other important factor is to predict cloth extension at loads or resistance to stretch. The edge stability helps in making dimensionally perfect filter element. The ability of a filter media to resist abrasion depends primarily on the hardness of the material from which the media is formed. Also, the fibres should not get distorted because of vibration. The media should be available in required or standard dimensions. Ease of fabrication, ie, cutting, bending, welding, adhesive bonding or stitching to get required shape and size. Media should be capable of sealing at the end portion or at the joints, sealing of end caps, fitting of gaskets, etc. Application-Oriented Properties: Some of the important properties of the
filter media are to withstand a specified chemical environment, its compatibility to operate at specific temperature, minimise biological degradation, minimum shedding of fibres or the migration of fragments of filter media, absorptive characteristics of the media as per required, adsorption characteristics of the media to minimise blind and correct wettability property. Some filter media can only be used once, and then must be discarded and replaced, while others have an indefinite life. Filtration Specific Properties: These properties control the filtration process. It is important to know the smallest particle the filter media can retain. Also, the particle shape factor is crucial, ie, whether the shape is a sphere, elongated, etc. In this case it is significant to check the retention efficiency against particles of a standard test powder. It is important to check the retention efficiency with respect to particle size. The resistance to flow of a filter medium depends both
upon the size of the individual pores and the number of pores per unit area. A high dirt-holding capacity indicates a proportionally long on-stream time between either cleaning or replacing the filter element. A medium is said to be blinded when cleaning fails to remove residual solids, which are adhering to it or embedded in it so that its resistance to flow remains unacceptably high and finally the ability of a medium to discharge its cake depends very much upon the smoothness of the surface upon ◘ which the cake is residing. References 1) D B Purchas, K Sutherland (2002) ‘Handbook of Filter Media’, Elsevier Science & Technology Books 2) P Lennox-Carr (1972) ‘The World Fibres Handbook’, Textile Trade Press 3) D B Purchas (1980) ‘Art, Science and Filter Media’, Filtration & Separation.
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Candle Pressure Filter - Design and Scale-up Most of the process industries in which particulate slurries are handled use some form of solid-liquid separation. In this article a simplistic approach and method for the design and scale-up of commonly used candle pressure filter is presented.
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n most of the chemical process industry like petrochemical, oil and gas, biorefineries, specialty chemicals, etc, reaction and/or recovery operations are performed at high pressure and/or high temperature conditions. Conventionally batch filters like leaf filter, nutsche filter and filter press are used in the purification and recovery of desired products. These filters require a holding vessel and/or a feed tank to release the energy content of the upstream process. These severe operating parameters results into higher processing cost. With the advancement of technology, most of the chemical industries are moving from batch to continuous mode of operation providing an opportunity for throughput enhancement and less human interference. This can be fulfilled by selecting the right pressure filter like candle pressure filter which can be operated in continuous mode of operation. Moreover these pressure filters can utilise the reaction energy to perform the separation operation more efficiently. Therefore an attempt has been made to document the design methodology of candle filter and the scale-up strategy.
particulate slurries are handled use some form of solid-liquid separation within their flow-sheet with the aim of either (i) recovery of valuable solids with minimum moisture content, or (ii) recovery of liquid with minimum suspended solid. Separation efficiencies of both the solid and liquid are both considered separately because different application demands different outcome.
Solid-Liquid Separation
The separation of solids from a liquid by means of porous medium or screen which retains the solids and allows the liquid to pass through it is called as filtration. In filtration cake gradually builds up on the medium and the resistance to flow progressively increases. During the initial period of flow, particles are deposited in the surface layers of the cloths to form the true filtering medium. Two types of resistances offered to the
The separation of mixture and solution downstream of chemical reaction process accounts for 70-90 per cent of both capital and operating cost (Humprey & Keller, 1997). This of course includes separation of chemical species and that of phases, with solid-liquid separation being a major part of later but mostly commonly associated with the former. Most of the process industries in which
There are several processes in chemical process industry and aspect of solidliquid separation which, due to their special role, require special attention. One such process is solid-liquid separation by particle size, particle shape, particle density, or affinity to liquid. There are different type of Separators/Separation processes present in the literature according to the process suitability and individual need like decantation, filtration, centrifugal separation, cyclones, rotary vacuum filtration, etc. Candle filters are commonly used by the user over the years as it allows one to separate solids from process fluid without reducing the pressure of the system and thus saving one unit operation in the upstream. Overview of Candle Filtration System
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flow are the cake resistance and medium resistance. Based on this filtration is classified into three main categories, namely (i) constant pressure filtration, (ii) constant rate filtration, and, (iii) variable pressure and rate filtration. In constant pressure filtration, cake is built-up in the available volume and filtration cycle terminates at given cake thickness. The filtration rate decreases with time due to the increase of the cake resistance since the filtration pressure is maintained constant, eg, rotary pressure filter. In contrast, in constant rate filtration, solid deposits fasten onto the surface and filtration terminates at permissible pressure drop. The applied pressure increases with time because the filtration rate is maintained constant, eg, rotary disc filter. In variable-pressure, variablerate filtration, neither pressure nor filtration rate are maintained constant. The compressibility of the filter cake can be obtained from monitoring the time variations of both pressure and filtration rate in a single variable-pressure, variable-rate filtration. The best example of this type is candle pressure filter. Candle filters are pressure filters operating on a batch cycle and are mainly seen in process lines handling brine clarification, fine chemicals and many other applications that require efficient low moisture cake filtration or high degree of polishing. Another feature of candle filters is the cylindrical shape of the elements that retain the formed cake. This shape increases the filtration area as cakes grow thicker and compensate to some extent to the decrease in filtration rates. Due to its compact structure and high filtration area (as high as 120 m 2 ) this is preferred over any other pressure filter device. However these filters are not feasible for the slurry concentration more than 10 per cent. Filtration Model Accurate knowledge of specific cake resistance and medium resistance and
its dependence on the slurry type and its concentration, cake compressive and cracking test, medium permeability and the MOC of filter medium is crucial to the proper design and scale-up of cake filtration system (Smith et al., 1997). Filtration is commonly the mechanical or physical operation which is used for the separation of solids from liquids by interposing a medium through which only the liquid can pass. Oversize solids in the fluid are retained on the filter media. The phenomenon of flow through the porous medium is well described by Darcy Law. Darcy’s law is a simple proportional relationship between the instantaneous discharge rate through a porous medium, the viscosity of the fluid and the pressure drop over a given distance. The basic filtration equation derived from Darcy Law is as follows:
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For constant rate filtration, dV/dt is a constant. Only variables are pressure drop and volume. Rearranging the equation (2) we get:
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As filtration rate (q) is maintained constant the applied pressure increases with time. The pressure dependence of the average specific cake resistance can be determined from monitoring the variation of pressure with time. For constant pressure filtration, ď „P = constant. The integration of equation (1) yields: R P
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Rearranging equation (5) yields:
The pressure dependence on the cake compressibility can be estimated by conducting various filtration trials at different filtration pressure. In variable-pressure, variable-rate filtration, neither pressure nor filtration rate are maintained constant. The compressibility of the filter cake can be obtained from monitoring the time variations of both pressure and filtration rate in a single variable-pressure, variable-rate filtration test. Rearranging equation (1) yields:
The candle filter design requires to perform preliminary laboratory or pilot scale trials to estimate the filtration area for the given feed conditions. Experiment variable parameters such as filtration time, filtrate rate, and pressure difference are recorded with respect to time. The cake deposited on the candle and the filtrate rate was measured during experimental trials. Filter Design Procedure Filtration trials are needed to study the separation behaviour of the particulate slurry. There are two different types of filter elements used in candle filtration system, sintered candle and cloth lined candle. Filter media is selected suitable for the process based on the temperature and PSD of the slurry. Filtration is performed as per operating procedure. Clear liquid passes through the candle and solids continue deposition over the filter cloth. The operating pressure of the filter went on increasing as the cake thickness over the candle builds-up. Clear liquid passes through the candle and collects into filtration storage tank. Once clear filtrate starts coming out of the filter the filtration time starts recording. The initial rate of filtration was fast however as the cake thickness is building up the filtration rate become slower and filters pressure increases.
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Step 2: Optimize the filter operating parameters like filtration time, cake drying time, solvent or wash water ratio, cake thickness, cake dislodging time, etc.
Figure 1: Filtration Model Equation
Once the cake thickness or pressure drop reaches its critical vale, filtration is stopped. Air or nitrogen is passed in the reverse direction to remove cake from the filter surface. Model Parameter Estimation and Scale-up Once the desired result was achieved the filter design parameters were estimated using the filter model equation. The average specific cake resistance in filtration plays an important role in designing the equipment of cake filtration and also in the cake filtration theory (Aroussi et al., 2001). A filtration model equation (7) is represented in Figure 1. The linear increase at the left hand side of the line represent the filtration period. The average specific cake resistance can be obtained from the slope of this line and the filter media resistance can be obtained from the intercept of this line on the x-axis. Filter scale-up is required to perform filtration trials at laboratory, pilot, and plant scale. The specific cake resistance and the filter media resistance estimated from the lab scale will be substituted in filter model equation (7) to estimate the DP dV/dt of the scale up version of the filtration area. The model predicted DP dV/dt can be validated in the data obtained in the scaled-up trials. Candle Filter Design Methodology Step 1: For any given feed slurry, conduct filtration trials using known filtration
Step 3: Record the operating parameter like filtration time, filtrate volume, and operating pressure, etc and plot the filter model equation using laboratory data of repetitive filtration trials. Step 4: Estimate the filter design parameters like specific cake resistance and filter media resistance from the filter model equation. Step 5: Using the same cake resistance and media resistance back calculate the filtration are required for the desired feed rate and slurry concentration. Step 6: Estimate the mechanical design parameters like candle orientation, candle diameter, housing size, etc. Application in Chemical Process Industry In sea water gas exploration industries, anti-freezing chemicals for hydrate inhibition in gas production lines is a well-established technique as long as salinity is not increasing. In recent years increasing amounts of saline formation water are typically present in produced hydrocarbon fluids. The salts in formation water cover a variety of species but are generally categorised into monovalent salts (typically Na+, and K+), and divalent salts (typically Ca2+, Mg2+, and Fe2+). These two different types of salts affect the solubility behaviour of the slurry in the solvent recovery section resulting into inefficient solid separation. These salt and other solid contaminants get concentrated and promote fouling of the re-boiler tubes, pump and column leading to solvent degradation in recovery section. This causes operational problem and needs frequent shutdowns for clean-out and
repairs. Therefore, it is recommended to use candle filter separation unit to separate solids and/or salts before pretreatment section for separation of low solubility precipitates.
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area to achieve the desired quality of filtrate and/or cake by selecting the proper filter media and/or filter cloth.
A variety of the chemical reactions are performed at supercritical conditions using sea water as reaction solvent. The salts of sulphates, phosphates, bicarbonates, etc, present in sea water precipitates out due to decrease in their solubility in aqueous medium at supercritical water conditions (Dell’Orco et al., 1993). This is mainly because change in solvent properties from polar to apolar nature in the vicinity of critical point. As a consequence of this scaling, blocking and erosion can occur in the downstream process equipment. Moreover, presence of these solids decreases the conversion efficiency of the downstream process and degrades the quality of the desired product. A separation of these compounds from the bulk liquid stream due to the precipitation is possible using candle filter. Also these compounds are necessary to recover as they have major application in other areas like phosphates can be reused as nutrient for plants. Therefore, it becomes absolutely necessary to remove these precipitates before it can damage the integrity of the process. The candle filter separation unit is the ideal candidate to remove the precipitates from the process stream while maintaining the system conditions like pressure and temperature at par. Multiphase chemical reactions like hydrogenation, oxidation wherein the product of reaction is solid or the catalyst used is in solid form are performed in high pressure stirred tank reactor. For example, during multiphase oxidation reaction lots of by-products and/or intermediates are formed and are present in solid state. These byproducts need to be removed to obtain pure product stream. Sometimes this product stream is further purified by hydrogenation process. This results Chemical Products Finder | August 2015 | 25
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into loss of valuable by-products into the waste stream and in turn loss of revenue. However, they can be overcome by deploying candle pressure filter to recover these by-products from the waste stream. On similar line the catalyst from continuous hydrogenation process can be trapped using candle filter and send it back to the reactor. Concluding Remark
for the desired feed rate in commercial scale of operation. Notation filtrate volume (m 3 ) filtrate viscosity (PaS) filter area (m 2 ) pressure drop over cake and filter medium filter medium resistance (1/m)
A systematic approach for the scaleup and design of candle pressure filter using laboratory scale data and/or pilot scale data has been presented in this article. The methodology deduced can be used to estimate the filter design parameters like cake resistance, media resistance, filtration area, filtrate rate, numbers of filter element, etc, required
average specific cake resistance (m/kg) average dry cake mass per unit volume of filtrate (kg/ m 3 ) ◘ References • Humphery, J. L. & Keller, II., (1997). Separation Process Technology, McGraw Hill, New York.
• Dell’Orco, P.C., Gloyna, E.F., Buelow, S. (1993). Oxidation processes in the separation of solids from supercritical water, in : Kiran, E., Brennecke, J.F. (Eds), Supercritical Engineering Science, ACS Symposium Series 514, pp-314-326. • Aroussi, A., Simmons, K., Pickering, S.J. (2001). Particulate deposition on candle filters. Fuel 80, 335- 343. • Smith, D. H., Powell ,V., Ahmadi, G., Ibrahim, E. (1997). Analysis of operational filtration data Part I. Ideal candle filter behaviour. Powder Technology 94, 15-21. Author’s Details (Reliance Technology Group, Reliance Research & Development Centre, Reliance Industries Limited, Navi Mumbai, India)
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Recovering and Reusing of Caustic using Membrane Filtration Recovering and reusing of caustic in process industries is a crucial process which can not only help organisations reduce process cost, but also allow them ‘to go clean and green’. This article explains how Membrane Filtration Technology can be operated to attain the objective.
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austic is one of the most common cleaning agents used across various industries. It is also used as an integral process chemical in many industries. Often, it has been found that contaminated caustic effluent is discharged after use. Reuse of the caustic after purification not only minimize the cleaning and process cost but also show that there is increasing effort by the industries to go clean and green. Tightening regulation for effluent discharge has also led to the growing consciousness for purification before discharge or for reuse. Membrane filtration is a unit operation that is being increasingly used for numerous applications in different industries. Amongst the four categories into which the membrane filtration has been divided into, the microfiltration (MF) process separates using the most open membranes followed by ultrafiltration (UF), then nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) operates using the tightest membrane. MF and UF are primarily size based separation processes such that the solutes bigger in size are retained by these membranes and the smaller solutes permeate through these membranes. NF and RO also separate largely on the principle of size but these membranes also possess charge. NF and RO membranes used by water industries are mainly made up of cellulose acetate materials and therefore possess neutral charge. However, the NF and RO membranes used by the process industries are primarily called “Thin Film Composite” and these membranes possess negative charge and therefore, affect the separation of charged and ionic components.
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Spiral-wound, flat sheet, hollow fiber and tubular are the most common configurations in which different membranes are available. Tubular membrane because of the wide
channels finds its use for the separation of streams containing suspended and precipitated solids. Spiral-wound membrane is made by folding few layers of flat sheet membranes and therefore, possesses a high density of membrane area making it the most economical. Spiral membranes have narrow channel spacer and can be used only for streams free of suspended solids. Tubular membranes can be made of inorganic or organic materials. Inorganic tubular membranes made up of titania, zirconia or alpha-alumina are robust membranes capable of handling extremes of pH and temperature. These properties of the inorganic tubular membranes make them useful for purification of variety of effluent streams. The cleaning of these membranes is also eased because of the high temperature and pH that can be used during CIP (clean-in-place). However, while several MF and UF membranes of different molecular weight cut-offs have been successfully cast into the inorganic tubular modules, the same is not true for the NF and RO membranes. As a result, the use of the inorganic tubular membranes is still primarily restricted to the MF and UF operations. A picture of a ceramic inorganic tubular plant is shown in Figure 1a and that of a ceramic module and membranes are displayed in Figure 1b. Spiral membranes used in the process industries are normally available as either normal membrane or specialised membrane. The former work in the pH range of 3-10 during production and 2-11 during CIP. 50 degree C is the maximum temperature that can be handled by the normal membranes. On the other hand, the specialised membranes can work in extremes of pH (0-14) and also at temperature as high as 70 degree C. Chemical Products Finder | August 2015 | 27
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Because of specialised chemistry, the latter is very expensive as compared to the normal membranes. Nevertheless, the specialised membranes are still very cheap as compared to the tubular inorganic membranes. Picture of a spiral filtration system can be viewed in Figure 2a and that of a spiral membrane in Figure 2b. We know that caustic permeates through all the MF, UF, NF and RO membranes. If the effluent caustic stream contains suspended solids, the first step often employs using the inorganic tubular MF
or UF membranes for the rejection of those materials. Sometimes, the MF/UF permeate is clean enough to be reused as process caustic. However, a number of times this permeate requires further cleaning using NF spiral membranes. The caustic present in the NF permeate is normally pure enough to be reused as process and primary cleaning caustic for a number of applications. Spiral NF step can be directly inserted for the concentration of the caustic effluent if the stream is free of suspended solids.
Figure 2a: Spiral Membrane Filtration System (Designed and manufactured by GEA Filtration)
Figure 1b: Ceramic Inorganic Module and Membrane (Picture Courtesy of GEA Westfalia Separator)
Irrespective of whether the NF is used alone or after MF/UF, the NF spiral membranes that are used for caustic applications are specialised NF membranes. For some applications, caustic purified by membrane filtration is concentrated by evaporators to generate concentrated caustic for proper reuse. In the paper industry, caustic is used in a number of steps during the manufacturing of the sheets of Kraft pulp. One of the most important steps is the bleaching process in which the cellulose fibres are washed and
Figure 2b: Spiral Membrane(Picture Courtesy of GEA Filtration)
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If the MF permeate does not generate pure enough caustic for reuse, then specialised NF is used on MF permeate to produce caustic that is acceptable for reuse in the process. For example, in the tomato processing industries caustic is first purified by MF and then treated by special NF to generate caustic which is then concentrated by the evaporators and sent for reuse. Alternatively, the effluent is also treated directly by the specialised NF membranes if it is devoid of suspended solids.
Figure 3: Cane Sugar Process (Picture Adapted from - Hinkova et al. Reference: Hinkova A, Bubnik Z, Kadlec P, Pridal J. 2002. Potentials of Separation Membranes in the Sugar Industry. Separation and Purification Technology 26: 101-110)
bleached using caustic, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide and oxygen to produce a white product which can be used to make end products such as towels, tissue, high quality printing, writing and book papers. After the end of the bleaching process, the waste stream which contains about 8-10 per cent caustic is sent to the waste treatment facility for further treatment before discharge. With the introduction of special NF (in some cases special spiral UF) membranes, the caustic in the waste stream can be purified and then concentrated by evaporators before being reused again in the bleaching process. During the manufacturing of the rayon using the rayon-viscose process, cellulose pulp is immersed in 17-20 per cent aqueous caustic in order to swell the cellulosic fibers and to convert cellulose to alkali cellulose. This step is called steeping. The swollen alkali cellulose is then pressed to a wet weight and the caustic is discharged. As stated in the above paragraph, we can use specialised NF membrane to purify the caustic and then recycle it for the steeping step. Caustic also finds its use in the mercerisation of textiles, particularly cotton to improve fibre strength, shrinkage resistance, luster and dye affinity resulting into a high quality fibre. Caustic rearranges the cellulose molecules in the fibre to effect these changes. A 25 per cent caustic
strength is used for the mercerisation bath of the cotton fibers. After the reaction is over, the cotton is washed with warm water thereby discharging the caustic. The contaminated stream containing about 6 per cent caustic can be purified using the specialised NF membranes and then evaporated to 25 per cent caustic before reused for the mercerisation process. One of the steps in the process of purification of cane sugar is the decolorisation of the sugar using the anion exchange resin. The decolorisation happens due to the adsorption of the high molecular weight colorants on the resin. Alkaline sodium chloride is then used to elute the colour molecules. The spent brine is a highly saline waste stream full of colored organic matter and consequently possessing high COD value. Specialised NF membranes have been used to purify this stream by retaining the colour molecules and permeating the sodium chloride and caustic. The purified stream is then recycled for further decolorisation of cane sugar (Figure 3). In the citrus juice industry, caustic is used for peeling of the fruits and also for cleaning of the several process equipments such as evaporators. By using tubular inorganic MF membranes, caustic can be purified to the extent that it can be reused for primary cleaning of the equipment. The concentrate of the MF can be used for the
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peeling process. Thus, MF process leads to zero discharge of the caustic effluent.
Last but not the least, caustic is simply used as primary cleaning chemical in a number of industries for the cleaning of equipments and process lines and piping. One such example is use of caustic for cleaning of evaporators across various industries. Another example is using caustic for bottle washing in the beverage industry. Depending upon the presence of suspended solids or not, such cleaning caustic effluent can also be recovered and reused using MF, NF or a combination of both. In conclusion, membrane filtration has a substantial role to play in the purification of caustic used in the process industries. Recovery and reuse of caustic by purification can not only reduce the cost of buying fresh caustic but it can also minimise the cost of further treatment before discharge. Presently, only a small percentage of the used caustic is purified and reused. Mostly, the used caustic is discharged and drained causing environmental problems. Ignorance on the part of the industries about purification is one of the primary reasons for discharge. Another reason is relaxed regulation in many parts of the world which ultimately does not help in enforcing a sense of green technology. However, we have seen that in the recent years, there has been a growing effort by people and industries to keep their environment clean and with this hope we sense that it is the right time to increase further awareness in whatever way we all can do. The present article has been written with â—˜ this outlook. Chemical Products Finder | August 2015 | 29
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ULTRA WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM
INDUSTRIAL OIL FILTRATION SYSTEM
Rutva Water & Service offers the best range of ultra water filtration system. The provided system is precisely manufactured using quality components, raw material and modern technology. Offered system is available in different specifications and widely used in various industries for water filtration purpose. It finds application in removal of virtually all particulate matter, suspended solids, bacteria, viruses and pyrogenic species from pharma and industrial process water.
Bhagyashree Accessories Pvt Ltd offers industrial oil filtration system. It removes impurities from oil 25 microns and below. Centrifuge spins at 2,500 to 3,800 RPM converting oil pressure into rotational energy, which separates all impurities in oil and deliver cleaner oil. The contaminated/dirty oil is circulated through centrifuge for removal of contaminants and cleaned oil returns to the tank after necessary number of passes through centrifuge.
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Rutva Water & Service Celler No: 3, Simandhar Complex, K K Nagar Road Rannapark, Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380 061 Tel: 079-65228855, Fax: 91-079-65228855
Bhagyashree Accessories Pvt Ltd S No: 44/32, Narhe Indl Area, Narhe Pune, Maharashtra 411 041 Tel: 020-64700167, Fax: 91-020-24392276
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NANO-FILTRATION PLANTS
FILTRATION EQUIPMENT
Soft Tech Ion Exchange Engineers offers nano-filtration, a popular industrial water treatment plant. This technically advanced range of nano-filtration makes use of permeable membranes to separate varied fluids and ions. To ensure optimum performance, the plant requires equal energy as required by the reverse osmosis plant.
Vasundhra Enterprises offers varied range of filtration equipment, that is ideal for drinking, bathing, agricultural and other uses. Their wide range of water filters are standing like watchdog to protect your system from clogging hazards. Sand separators to remove silt, sand from your water, media filters to remove organic impurities like algae, trash, leaves, etc, from water and complete range of screen filters to remove any physical impurities from water are available in their filtration range.
For details contact: Soft Tech Ion Exchange Engineers 42/41, Parmeshwar Estate-2, Opp: Yamuna Estate, Phase-1, GIDC, Vatva, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382 445 Tel: 079-40085187 E-mail: softionexchange@yahoo.co.in
For details contact: Vasundhra Enterprises 748 Saraswati Vihar, Chakkarpur, Gurgaon, Haryana 122 001 Tel: 0080-49462470
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NANO-FILTRATION PLANT Nano-filtration plants are generally constructed by installing hollow fibre membranes or spiral wound membranes. They have a medium-high working pressure (4-30 bar) and are normally used to reduce water hardness, to recover salts from dying baths, to remove colour and to recover acids and caustic soda. For details contact: Inditron Enterprises Shop No: 2, Survey No: 82/1, Baji Rao Dhawade Indl Estate, NDA Road, Shivne, Pune, Maharashtra 411 023 Tel: 020-25290088 E-mail: rkmitra@inditron.in / sales@inditron.in or Circle Readers’ Service Card 5
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In Situ Wts Pvt Ltd offers wide range of filtration and separation systems using sophisticated technology, are durable and require lesser maintenance as compared to conventional water purifiers. In Situ Wts Pvt Ltd mostly deals with processing industries that require efficient and high quality filtration and separation systems to remove all the undesired impurities from the work fluid.
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They can also be offered in various specifications to cater to the diverse needs of restaurants, malls, offices and homes. Their water system provides high quality, hygienically pure and abundant supply of fresh and clear water. For details contact: In Situ Wts Pvt Ltd 20-B, Zone II Maharana Pratap Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462 011 Tel: 0755-2465234, 2334599 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 6
INDUSTRIAL MOISTURE SEPARATOR
COMPRESSED AIR FILTER ELEMENTS
Air Care Equipments offers wide range of industrial moisture separator. These industrial moisture separators possess sealed high performing cyclonic type mechanical moisture separator cum filter. Along with this, the offered range is ideally utilized in different air filtration applications and is appreciated in the market for its high efficiency, robust construction, high performance and superior durable standards.
SSRD Indl Air Power offer a full line of replacement air compressor filter elements. From the major brands to the hard to find, including filters typically found on the air line, like coalescing filters (pre-filters) and particulate filters (after-filters) and filters that are on the compressor itself like oil filters, air intake filters and air/oil separators for rotary screw compressors.
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Air Care Equipments Dreams Aakruti, C-102, Plot No: 1, Sr No: 52 Kalepadad Nr Dhere Concrete Co, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra 411 028 E-mail: cm.gupta@aircareequipments.com
SSRD Indl Air Power 149 Raja Rajendra Lal Mitra Road Kolkata 700 010 Tel: 033-22101514
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AGITATED PRESSURE NUTSCHE FILTER CUM DRYER Agitated Nutsch Filter is designed to separate solid and liquid by filtration under pressure or vacuum. The operation ensures odourless, contamination-free and non-polluting working conditions maintaining product purity and hygiene. The high-end advanced technology of agitation and hydraulics used in the equipment are user-friendly. Resulting wet cake can be reslurried and washed thoroughly with water or solvents unlike in centrifuges. Wash liquid quantity can be controlled and recycled, reducing effluent load. If the process demands filtration in chilled or hot condition can be done. Drying of wet cake is also possible when drying features are incorporated. Agitated Nutsche Filters are extensively used in chemical, herbal, pharma, agro chemical and the food industry. For details contact: Ultra Drytech Engg Ltd 502, 5 th Flr, Citi Point, Telli Gully, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 069 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 9
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ULTRA-FILTRATION MACHINES
Acqua Filtron Equipment offers premium quality range of nano-filtration system used for the separation of soluble ions from water by use of semi-permeable membrane. These systems are precisely designed in accordance with the industrial parameters.
Ramana Jevar Eqpts & Supplies offers ultra-filtration machines that can be installed with ease at small area or surfaces. This range is in sync with industry laid norms and guidelines and can be availed in various sizes and other specifications. For details contact:
For details contact: Acqua Filtron Equipment Nr Hyundai Authorized Service Center, Kalyan Shil Road Sonarpada, MIDC, Phase-2 Dombivli (E), Thane, Maharashtra 421 202 Tel: 0251-2872232, Fax: 91-0251-2872232
Ramana Jevar Eqpts & Supplies 102 Gold Cornet Society Opp: Holy Spirit Hospital Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 093 Tel: 022-65264993, 65264986 Fax: 91-022-28348550
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ULTRA-FILTRATION SYSTEM Aguapuro Equipments Pvt Ltd offers ultra-filtration (UF) systems based on separation process using membranes having pore sizes in range of 0.1 to 0.001 micron and provide assistance in removing colloidal materials, high molecular-weight substances as well as organic and inorganic polymeric molecules. The ultra filtration membranes used in these systems have flux varying between 50 and 200 GFD at operating pressure of about 50 psig. In the filtration process, UF utilizes trans-membrane pressure differential for separating particles as per molecular weights. The raw water particles are smaller than pore of UF membrane, get permeate and particles larger than UF membrane pore size get separated as concentrate under applied pressure. Some of the industries these are used in include: surface water clarification, RO pre-treatment and waste water treatment. For details contact: Aguapuro Equipments Pvt Ltd 416/417 Jogani Indl Complex, Bldg No: 9, V N Purav Road, Chunabhatti, Mumbai 400 022 Tel: 0250-2393057/6584815, Fax: 91-022-24052815 E-mail: aguapuro@vsnl.com / sales@aguapurosystems.com / jcr@aguapurosystems.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 12
UF FILTRATION SYSTEMS Nilsan Nishotech Systems Pvt Ltd offers UF filtration systems using finest raw materials and modern machines, in accordance with the industry set norms and guidelines. Owing to this, the offered product’s performance, service life and effectiveness are quite remarkable. It finds application in bioprocessing: separation and concentration of biologically active components; protein concentration for bio-therapeutic proteins, vaccines, etc; depyrogenation; ultrafiltration of milk and refining of oils. For details contact: Nilsan Nishotech Systems Pvt Ltd No: W-199-E, MIDC, Thane Belapur Road, Khairne, Navi Mumbai 400 705 Tel: 022-41515170, 41515151, Fax: 91-022-41515150 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 13
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Swan oil coalescers are effective in removing tramp oil from machine tool coolant sumps, aqueous cleaning solution tanks and process tanks. In case of higher oil contamination these coalescers significantly prolong the life of the process solutions and metal working fluids.
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Swan oil coalesces use principle of buoyancy, gravity separation and coalescing. The choice of filtration system for component washing machine is mainly dependent on nature and quantity of contaminants to be removed and the quality of cleaning required. For a general purpose cleaning, coarse bag filter or basket strainer can be employed but for critical cleaning applications, fine filtration is required. Swan Systems offer following type of filters: bag type filters, cartridge type filters and paper band filters with or without magnetic separators. For details contact: Swan Systems Sr No:14, Shed No: 1 & 2, Audumbar Estate, Dhadge Indl Area, Nanded Phata, Sinhgad Road Pune, Maharashtra 411 041 Tel: 020-25360416 E-mail: kulkarni_sunil@yahoo.com / swansystems@rediffmail.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 14
SYRINGE FILTER Kinesis KX Syringe filter is a comprehensive range of non-sterile disposable syringe filters for reliable sample preparation. Reproducible membrane quality and automated manufacturing processes ensure particulates are removed from every sample, extending analytical column lifetime and minimising injection port or valve damage. Utilising the standard Luer-lok/Luer connecitons, KX syringe filters are available in 0.22 and 0.45 um porosites and 4, 13, 25 and 30 mm dia. KX syringe filters are available in a wide selection of membranes, including nylon, PTFE and PVDF, supporting all common sample preparation applications. The use of a retainer ring seals the polypropylene housing, preventing leaking and sample loss. All KX syringe filters are colour coded, allowing easy identification of an individual filter, ensuring the correct filter is selected for each sample. KX syringe filters are supplied in re-sealable containers allowing easy storage and preventing contamination during multiple opening/closing. For particulate laden samples, KX syringe filters are also available with an integral depth filter. For details contact: Kinesis India Pvt Ltd ANM House, Plot No: A-141, Road No: 23, Wagle Indl Area, Thane (W), Maharashtra 400 604 Tel: 022-66141668, Fax: 91-022-66681600 E-mail: info@kinesisindia.net or Circle Readers’ Service Card 15
INDUSTRIAL FILTRATION SYSTEM Camoriya Movement Technologies offers a wide range of industrial filtration system. These products are highly efficient and ensure long lasting service life. High tensile strength, reliable performance, smooth operations and dimensional accuracy are considered as some of the salient specifications of these products as per the customers’ needs. For details contact: Camoriya Movement Technologies 134 PLS Nagar, Phase 1, Thottipalayam Pirivu, 3 Kms from Airport, Chinniam Palayam Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 062 Tel: 0422-2627610, 4223328, Fax: 91-0422-2627610, 2902669 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 16
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CENTRIFUGE SCREEN BASKET Jagtap Engg Works offers welded wedge wire filtration products. Welded wedge wire screen is a different type of manufacturing technique, rather than resistance welding or looped system of wedge wire screens. It can be successfully used in wide range of applications in the field of process engineering such as waste water treatment, crude oil and natural gas production and vessels internal solving problems of solid/liquid and solid/gas separation, de-watering, sizing, filtration of oils, gases, paints, food products, water, fuels, liquid cooling agents, chemicals, etc. Jagtap’s wedge wire screens are available in flat panels, conical baskets, centrifuge basket, cylinders, tubes, sieve bend and also complete structures for salt, coal and ore, sugar, food, mineral, waste processing, petrochemical and chemical industry. Welded wedge wire elements includes basket, screen drums, sieve bends, candles, resign traps, support grids, laterals, under drain pipes and other custom-made wedge wire components. For details contact: Jagtap Engg Works 679/680, GIDC, Makarpura, Vadodara, Gujarat 390 010 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 17
INDUSTRIAL LIQUID SEPARATORS Trident Pneumatics Pvt Ltd offers wide range of industrial liquid separators with flow up to 2,000 cm and pressure up to 100 kg/cm2 using quality material as per the prevailing industry standards. For details contact: Trident Pneumatics Pvt Ltd 5/232 K N G Pudur Road, Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 641 108 Tel: 0422-2400492, Fax: 91-0422-2401376 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 18
FILTRATION EQUIPMENT Girija Enterprises offers excellent range of high quality filtration equipment for a range of applications of filtration in several industries. These products are manufactured using the best technology. For details contact: Girija Enterprises 52/26-A Maurya Garden, Flat No: 14, C-Wing, New D P Road, Kothurd, Pune, Maharashtra 411 038 Tel: 080-49471463 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 19
FILTRATION UNITS
OIL WATER DIRT SEPARATORS
The filter units are suitable to separate solids of any kind from liquids whereby different systems are applied depending on the contamination and the specific application. All units are available with or without intermediate tank in stationary or in mobile execution, as option with magnetic separator.
Oil Separation Services offers oil water dirt separators, which is impeccable in features. The offered product is used for separating impurities from engine oil of machines in industries including oil refineries and petrochemical plants. It is resistant to heat, highly stable towards extreme pressure and durable. Their product removes water, slug, scaling and ferrous particles from oil.
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V M Tecknologies 50 Sree Ram Mandir Road, Basavangudi Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 004 Tel: 080-26572681
Oil Separation Services B-Wing, No: 304, Siddharth Apartments, Kulupwadi Road Rajendra Nagar, Borivli (E), Mumbai 400 066 Tel: 022-28452257
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Werner Finley Pvt Ltd offers the best-in-class range of industrial filtration system. Conforming to the industry laid parameters these products are available in different specifications. The offered product efficiently separates solid particles from a fluid by passage of most of the fluid through a membrane that retains most of the solids on or within itself. The membrane is called a filter medium and the equipment assembly that holds the medium and provides space for the accumulated solids is called a filter Concentration in suspension of fluids may be extremely low (a few parts per million) or quite high (>50%) The object of filtration may be to purify the fluid by clarification or to recover clean, fluid-free particles or both.
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The offered product come in two types such as cake filters and clarifying filters. Cake filters are used to separate slurries carrying relatively large amount of solids. They build up on the filter medium as a visible, removable cake which normally is discharged ‘dry’ (ie, as a moist mass) frequently after being washed in the filter. It is on the surface of this cake that filtration takes place after the first layer is formed on the medium. The feed to cake filters normally contains at least 1% solids Clarifying filters receive suspensions containing less than 0.1% solids, which they remove by entrapment on or within the filter medium without any visible formation of cake. The solids are normally discharged by backwash or by being discarded with the medium when it is replaced. For details contact: Werner Finley Pvt Ltd 9 Cauvery Nagar, Nr Swayam Praba Kalyana Mantapa Kamakshipalya, Magadi Main Road Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 079 Tel: 080-23289889, 23288371, Fax: 91-080-23283191 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 22
MOISTURE SEPARATORS Dry Air Equipment offers extensive range of moisture separators. Their range of indoor air filtration systems and industrial air filtration systems, including air moisture separator, steam moisture separator and industrial moisture separator, are extensively used for air filtration applications. These are used in a wide range of industries and can also be customized in accordance with the customers’ needs. For details contact: Dry Air Equipment 101 Rachana Indl Estate, Mira-Bhayander Road, Nr Bhayander Phatak, Bhayander (E) Thane, Maharashtra 401 105, Tel: 022-28188287 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 23
FILTRATION SYSTEM Filtration System is commonly the mechanical physical operation which is used for the separation of solids from fluids by interposes a medium through which only the fluid can pass. Filtration system make use of some biological processes, particularly in water treatment, sewage treatment, which objectionable element are removed by absorption into a biological film grown on or else in the filter medium. For details contact: Bestech Water Treatment Pvt Ltd 208-209, 414 Ashram Avenue, B/h Kochrab Ashram, Nr Paldi Cross Road Paldi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380 006 Tel: 079-26589341, 66311214 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 24
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ULTRA-FILTRATION-PLANT Ultra-filtration-(UF) is an important purification technology used for the production of high-purity water in many industries when strategically combined with other purification technologies in a complete water and wastewater system. UF membranes used to remove high molecular-weight substances, colloidal materials, silt, turbidity, organic/inorganic polymeric molecules, algae, particulate matters, suspended solids and all microorganisms from water and wastewater. Shubham UF plants are designed for a variety of industrial and commercial applications requiring high quality equipment. These pre-engineered, pre-assembled and factory tested units minimize installation and start-up time. With simple utility connections and easy to set up controls, the unit is ready for quick on-line service. The control system is an advanced microprocessor-based system that is very easy to use. For details contact: Shubham Inc A 305, Shivalik Yash, No: 132 Foot Ring Road, Shastri Nagar BRTS, Naranpura Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380 009 Tel: 079-40086151, Fax: 91-079-40086154 E-mail:vinod@shubhamindia.com / vinu262000@yahoo.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 25
PRE-TREATMENT FILTRATION BASKETS Krishna Water & Chemical Services offers pre-treatment filtration baskets that are developed from high grade carbon steel and SS. Their product is widely applicable in purification of gas and liquid. It has lining for excellent filtration up to 5 microns and has standard welded handles. These basket filters are highly efficient and reliable for filtering and straining applications in different mediums such as liquids and gases to remove solid particles. Basket filters are the low cost answer to a variety of liquid clarification needs. Their basket type filter is equipped with filter housing, positive sealing arrangement to stop leakage and filter element supported with perforated cage. For details contact: Krishna Water & Chemical Services Plot No: 44, Aashirwad Township-1, Gate No: 1, Opp: Bamroli Telephone Exchange Bamroli- Pandesera Road, Udhna, Surat, Gujarat 394 210 Tel: 0261-6595151, Fax: 91-0261-2399988 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 26
ULTRA-FILTRATION PLANT Ultra-filtration is a tangential flow, pressure driven filtration process that separates particles on the basis of their molecular size. Pore diameters of ultra-filtration membranes are in the range of 10 to 200 A (0.001 to 0.02 micron). Solvents and species having a diameter smaller than the pore size of the membrane will pass through the membrane and emerge as ultra-filtrate known as permeate. Rejected species are progressively concentrated in the retained stream. Ultra-filtration membranes are reusable and cleanable with standard chemicals. For details contact: Freeion Engg 37, Amarnath Estate-2, Opp: HP Petrol Pump Naroda-Dehgam Road, Naroda, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382 330 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 27
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Aqua Clear Pvt Ltd offers cross-flow filtration systems that allow the process to get cleaned from solutes and solids. The process is carried out by pumping of the feed stream that sweeps the particles away by the pressure of the concentrate stream running parallel to the surface of the membrane. The solution gets circulated again and again till the time the feed gets depleted completely. On the basis of application and process requirement, the permeate or the concentration or both can become the product. The products are available with spiral wound membrane technology in which the element is coiled around a perforated central tube. During operation, the feed enters one end of the membrane element under required pressure. The permeate gets collected into the central tube after it passes through the membrane element in the envelope and spiral inward. The concentration of solid accumulated is directly proportional to the amount of water that passes through the membrane. Owing to its high packing density and rugged construction, the products are widely used in high-pressure operations.
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For details contact: Aqua Clear Pvt Ltd Shreejal, 3 rd Flr, 52/A Punit Nagar, Nr Kalupur Cooperative Bank, Old Padra, Vadodara, Gujarat 390 001 Tel: 0265-2353215 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 28
AIR AND OIL SEPARATOR Air King Equipment offer air and oil separator, which is used to separate and reclaim lubricating oil from air-stream of air compressors. Their separators are accessible in borosilicate, glass fiber in wrapped and pleated media construction and polyester fleece. These are used for general compressors and particularly for rotary screw compressors. For details contact: Air King Equipment 1293, Station Road, Rau, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 453 331 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 29
ELECTROSTATIC FILTER MODULE These electrostatic filter modules are high-efficiency, two-stage electrostatic filters from Powertech Pollution Controls Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru. The filter modules are many times washable and re-usable during the life of the equipment. Maintenance and running costs are low when compared to conventional mechanical filters. Safety features such as high voltage fault trip circuitry for reliable, safe and efficient functioning are incorporated. These systems contribute to a safer, healthier work environment where toxic airborne pollutants are removed. These modular filters are used for custom-built applications and can be added module by module to suit various air flow rates. These modules are used as primary filters for class 1000,000 clean rooms and as pre-filters for higher class levels of clean rooms. When used as pre-filters for higher class levels, they can increase the life of the terminal filters. The total pressure drop as compared to conventional pre-filters is negligible. These filters can be used in a centralized system for removal of fumes, smoke, oil mist, coolant mist, dust and fine powders from many in-plant industrial processes which generate pollutants rendering the shop floor unhealthy. For details contact: Powertech Pollution Controls Pvt Ltd 22/3 Rajanna Bldg, Munikrishnappa Road, Ramachandrapura, Jalahalli Post Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 013 Tel: 080-23452156, 23452256, Fax: 91-080-23452445 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 30
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FILTRATION SYSTEM Techno Crat India offers a complete range of filtration system for all solution and tank sizes with pump of high flow rate. This range allows you to choose the material of contraction type of pump and filter media such as filter cartridge, climber cloth, discs or star bag filter. Option carbon purification chamber can be provided for efficient organic cleanover. These filter unit are suitable for use with three method of carbon purification: powder carbon pre-coat with filter aid; powder carbon impregnated in platemedia; and granule carbon in separate chamber. In carbon chamber and slurry the following filtration systems are available: simple single stage recirculating filtration unit; duplex system with parallel flow filtration unit; duplex system with series flow filtration unit; and step down particle retention: increases solids holding capacity and achieves desired filtration. In multi-function filter unit the system allows you to use any above selected filter unit with required pump and add only one carbon chamber for organic impurity removal. A slurry tank can also be added for pump priming, pre-coating and chemical additions. These filter units are suitable for use with three method of carbon purification: powder carbon pre-coat with filter aid; and powder carbon impregnated in plate-media granule carbon in separate chamber. Carbon chamber and slurry tank can be provided in various capacities and sizes to suit the selected filter. For details contact: Techno Crat India Plot No: 21, Street No: 4, Railway Line Side, Anand Parbat Indl Area, New Delhi 110 005 Tel: 011-65465369 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 31
OIL FILTRATION MACHINE Oil filter machine is made up of optimum quality material that is procured from reliable vendors of the market. Their transformer oil filter machine is manufactured by employing the most advanced technology and thus it comes with various advanced features. For details contact: Liasotech 11 C H Area, North, Road No: 5 Jamshedpur, Jharkhand 831 001 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 32
ROLL COOLANT FILTRATION SYSTEM Sharp Engg Associates offers roll coolant filtration system. This product is highly reliable and meets the international quality standards using superior components. It is widely used in several industries and appreciated by the clients.
LIQUID FILTRATION In fluid filtration, Mahle Filter Systems India Ltd offer filter materials with outstanding characteristics, pioneering processes, and a modular filter and equipment range to ensure optimum prevention from pollution of hydraulic systems and lubricating liquids.
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Mahle Filter Systems India Ltd 38 th Milestone, National Highway No: 8, Behrampur Road, Khandsa, Gurgaon, Haryana 122 001 Tel: 0124-4501221
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Aquashakti Water Solution offers wide variety of nano-filtration plants that offers critical solutions for treating drinking water and industrial process water. These plants are equipped with capability for effective removal of sulphate, chloride, and fluoride from water and partially softening without use of regeneration chemicals of potable water. Nano-filtration is a membrane technology. These technologically advanced plants are developed with permeable membranes to separate different fluids and ions from water. Further, this nano-filtration is similar to reverse osmosis in its operation and structure. Reverse osmosis is typically used for demineralization of water, nano-filtration is applied to reduce unwanted components in full or in part. Unlike reverse osmosis, nano-filtration applies a lower pressure, typically under seven bar, resulting in lower energy consumption compared with a reverse osmosis plant with the same productivity.
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For details contact: Aquashakti Water Solution 70-71 Panchratna Estate, B/h Zaveri Estate, Singarva Kathwada Road, Kathwada Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382 430 Tel: 079-32504022 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 35
OIL WATER SEPARATOR Presently all available technology for oil skimming and oil water separator does not work efficiently and at the end it either costs more to owner, etc. Yamini Services offers WyunaSep oil water separator. For details contact: Yamini Services Lal Darvaja, Bhadra, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380 001 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 36
NANO-FILTRATION SYSTEM Varun Water Engg Pvt Ltd offers broad range of nano-filtration system. This system is a relatively recent membrane filtration process used most often. It is an inexpensive method compared to conventional treatment system. This system is made using high grade raw materials and cutting edge technology to ensure optimum performance. For details contact: Varun Water Engg Pvt Ltd 270 Brahman Alley, B/h Sai Prasad Kirana Stores, Apurva Society, Bhiwandi, Rajasthan 421 302 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 37
MEMBRANE FILTRATION SYSTEM BDS Hydro Treat Consultants Pvt Ltd offers membrane filtration systems. Products offered are used to separate smaller and miniscule particles from within a flow stream. Owing to the quality of these filtration systems, these are widely demanded in process industries. For details contact: BDS Hydro Treat Consultants Pvt Ltd G-42 Dilshad Colony, Delhi 110 095 Tel: 011-47072472, Fax: 91-011-22355449 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 38
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FILTRATION & DEWATERING SYSTEM Methods of filtration vary depending on the location of the targeted material, ie, whether it is dissolved in the fluid phase or suspended as a solid. Two main types of filter media are employed - surface filter, a solid sieve which traps the solid particles, with or without the aid of filter paper (eg, belt filter, rotary vacuum-drum filter, cross-flow filters, screen filter), and a depth filter, a bed of granular material which retains the solid particles as it passes (eg, sand filter). The first type allows the solid particles, ie, the residue to be collected intact; the second type does not permit this. However, the second type is less prone to clogging due to the greater surface area where the particles can be trapped. Also, when the solid particles are very fine, it is often cheaper and easier to discard the contaminated granules than to clean the solid sieve. Filter media can be cleaned by rinsing with solvents or detergents. Alternatively, in engineering applications, such as swimming pool water treatment plants, they may be cleaned by backwashing. Self-cleaning screen filters utilize point-of-suction backwashing to clean the screen without interrupting system flow. De-watering is an important process in mineral processing. The purpose of dewatering is to remove water contained in particles. This is done for a number of reasons, specifically, to enable ore handling and concentrates to be transported easily, allow further processing to occur and to dispose of the gangue. For details contact: Star Trace Pvt Ltd 7 Jeevanandham Street, Red Hills, Chennai 600 052 Tel: 044-26418456, 26419439 E-mail: startraceindia@gmail.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 39
AIR/OIL SEPARATOR Hi-Tech Services offers range of air oil separators that are widely appreciated in the domestic markets and find application in various industry circles. These are designed on impingement principle and its basic function is to separate bulk quantity of bigger oil and moisture droplets from compressed air. Further, the separated oil and moisture also gets collected in sump and further drained out effectively by providing suitable drain at bottom. For details contact: Hi-Tech Services 31/370, 5 th ‘A’ Cross, Subbanna Garden, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 040 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 40
FAST OIL SEPARATION SYSTEM Madhusha Industries offers quality approved fast oil separation system that offers fast filtration with high efficient oil-water separation. The offered separation system is manufactured using high grade components and progressive technology. Their separation system is highly acclaimed owing to its fast and accurate performance while consuming less time and energy. For details contact: Madhusha Industries Plot No: 15/4, Bhilarewadi, Opp: Bharat Petrol Pump,Pune, Maharashtra 411 046 Tel: 020-32542541, 24211729 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 41
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Allegro Pharmachem Equipments offers V-blender in SS-316 and available with integrated vacuum loading as option. Intensifier bar can be provided for special applications. Particle size reduction and attrition are minimised due to the absence of any moving blades. Hence, it can be used for fragile materials. The bin charging system can also be incorporated in it, which provides complete dust-free closed environment for charging and discharging. It has minimal attrition when blending fragile granules, large capacity and easy loading and unloading. The shape of blender body results in a near complete discharge of product material, clearly an added advantage over horizontal blenders. The absence of shaft projection eliminates product contamination. V-blenders are easy to clean. Internal attachments like lump breakers and liquid dispensers widen the applications of this blender.
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For details contact: Allegro Pharmachem Equipments Unit No: 113, 1 st Floor, Diamond Indl Estate No: 2, Ketki Pada Nr Dahisar Toll Naka, Dahisar (E), Mumbai 400 068 Tel: 022-40146872, Fax: 91-022-40146874 E-mail: allegro@allegroindia.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 42
OCTAGONAL BLENDER Brilliant Process Machinery Pvt Ltd offers octagonal blender in capacity from 25 to 2,000 litres. Baffles provided for ease of mixing/blending. Manhole with gasket is provided to fix baffles and for ease of cleaning the main pan. Charging and discharging is through a butterfly valve. A conical adaptor can be provided for fixing charging drum after butterfly valve. Unit can be provided with bin charging arrangement. All moving parts are enclosed in guards. A safety railing with a limit switch is provided for operator safety. Manual inching arrangement can be provided. Flame-proof motors with flame-proof pushbutton stations can be provided as optional. For details contact: Brilliant Process Machinery Pvt Ltd Unit No: 1, 2 & 14, Modern Indl Estate, Opp: IPOL, Waliv Phata, Vasai (E) Dist: Palghar, Maharashtra 401 208 Tel: 0250-3293636, 2454015, Fax: 91-0250-2454015 E-mail: brilliantpharma@rediffmail.con / sales@brilliantpharmaa.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 43
ADVANCED LABORATORY SPRAY DRYER Hemraj Enterprises offers compact advanced laboratory spray dryer in capacity 2-3 kg/hr water evaporation and constructed in high purity design SS-316L. It is ideal for low volume laboratories and kilo labs. Sanitary type ports are standard. Solvent and aqueous feeds; HEPA filters for gas streams, pressure and two fluid nozzle systems; co-current spray are some of its features. For details contact: Hemraj Enterprises 2/227 New Sonal Link Indl Estate, Link Road, Malad (W), Mumbai 400 064 Tel: 022-66995104, 28898942 E-mail: sales@hemrajindia.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 44
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PRESSURE TRANSMITTER The M5100 Series from Measurement Specialties sets the price/performance standard for transducers used in demanding environments. The M5100 exceeds the latest heavy industrial CE requirements including surge protection and is over-voltage protected to 16 V DC in both positive and reverse polarity. The pressure port is machined from a solid place of 17-4PH stainless steel (316L optional). There are no O-rings, organic or weld exposed to the pressure media. This allows for a leak-proof, all metal sealed pressure system, which withstands more than 10 million pressure cycles without failure. It finds application in advanced HVAC controllers, refrigeration systems, automotive test stands, gas compressors, industrial process control, pumps and compressors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, agriculture equipment, energy and water management industries: engine and vehicle, general industry, medical, etc. For details contact: Jupiter Electronics A-401 & G-414-416 Kailash Indl Complex, B/h Godrej Colony, Parksite, Vijhroli (W), Mumbai 400 079 Tel: 022-67551606, 25185474, Fax: 91-022-25170867 E-mail: sales@jupit erelectronics.co.in or Circle Readers’ Service Card 45
CONTA BIN BLENDER
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES IEWI sanitary pressure relief valve is spring loaded self-setting/ self-actuating design that is preset and actuated directly by upstream static line pressure. The valve combines quick and easy cleaning, can be dismantled and assembled easily.
These bin blenders are appreciated by clients due to its quality and durability. These products are available on the market at most economical rates. Conta bin blenders are used for mixing, lubricating and blending in pharma, nutraceutical, food, chemical, cosmetics, food industries, ceramics, pesticide, plastics and other allied industries of dry powder. For details contact:
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Shefa Industries Gala No: 1, U K Quari Compound, Gandhi Nagar, Vikhroli (W) Mumbai 400 083 Tel: 022-25942473 E-mail: shefaindustries@yahoo.co.in
Industrial Equip Wash Inc 8-B Surat Singh Indl Estate S V Road, Jogeshwari (W), Mumbai 400 102 Tel: 022-26797941, Fax: 91-022-26798066 E-mail: iewi@mtnl.net.in / iewi@vsnl.net
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O-RINGS APPL offers wide range of O-rings as per customers’ standard and requirements. O-rings ensure accurate dimensions, glossy finish and invisible flash lines, absolutely defect-free articles. These O-rings are available in size ranging from 2.0 mm ID to your requirements. Their O-rings are suitable for vacuum, high temperature applications, for various pharma and other industries. Available in Viton, Silicone, Nitrile, Neoprene, EPDM, Hypalon, etc. For details contact: Ami Polymer Pvt Ltd 303 Mahesh Indl Estate, Opp: Silver Park, Mira-Bhayandar Road, Mira Road (E), Mumbai 401 104 Tel: 022-28555107, Fax: 91-022-28555378 E-mail: amipolymer@vsnl.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 48
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SILICONE ENDLESS GASKET (AUTOCLAVE)
Pompetravini’s experience in manufacturing of liquid ring vacuum pumps acquired over the years has led to the creation of new improved liquid ring pumps that offer optimum performance and reliability They offer minimal water consumption and an innovative impeller design that assure extremely quite operation and extending its life even under harsh condition. Pompetravaini has the most advanced manufacturing process with the objective to reduce manufacturing and delivery time. Toshniwal leader in vacuum engineering now provide further solution to your vacuum needs.
Shree Gaurav offers wide range of silicone autoclave gasket in various shapes. They also offer soft silicone/ sponge gaskets and solid endless gaskets. These gaskets are made from food grade silicone rubber. It withstands a temperature range of -80 o C to 240 o C. These gaskets are available in square cross-section like 20mm x 20-mm, 19-mm x 19-mm, 12.7-mm x 12.7-mm. These gaskets are mainly available in red and white colour or any colour as per customers requirements.
For details contact: Toshniwal Instruments (Madras) Pvt Ltd 267 Kilpauk Garden Road, Chennai 600 010 Tel: 044-26448983, 26448558, Fax: 91-044-26441820 E-mail: sales@toshniwal.net
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For details contact: Shree Gaurav Rubber Products 112/B Marudhar Indl Estate Opp: Old Syndicate Bank, Goddev Road Bhayandar (E), Dist: Thane, Maharashtra 401 105 Telefax: 91-022-28197355 E-mail: sari@mtnl.net.in / Gaurav_rubber@rediffmail.com
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PRESSURE JET OIL/GAS/DUAL FUEL BURNERS Fully automatic pressure jet oil/gas/dual fuel burners are available in capacity from 10 to 500 litres/ hr, with matchless performance for steam boilers, thermic fluid heaters, hot water boilers, air heaters, asphalt tanks and aggregate hot mix and recycle road making machinery plants. These burners also serve incineration plants. For details contact: Vacunair Engg Co Pvt Ltd Nr Gujarat Bottling, Rakhial, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380 023 Tel: 079-22910771, Fax: 91-079-22910770 E-mail: info@vacunair.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 51
MIXPROOF VALVES Cipriani Harrison’s mixproof valves are made from forged/bar stock AISI 316L and 304L. Double seat valves are used in automated multiple routing systems with absolute confidence. Modern production processes demand simultaneous operation of product and cleaning cycles in order to maximise productivity and optimise operations. The construction of the valve guarantees that all products and cleaning liquids in complex routing systems, remain separated, even in the event of seal failures. Available sizes ranges from 1” to 4”. Electronic control caps are available for communication/automation. For details contact: Cipriani Harrison Valves Pvt Ltd 1901 GIDC, Phase IV, Vithal Udyognagar, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat 388 121 Tel: 02692-235092, 235182, Fax: 91-02692-236385 E-mail: info@harrisonengineers.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 52
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OMNI GENERAL LABORATORY HOMOGENISER
JIB CRANES
The Omni GLH, general laboratory homogeniser is a versatile and durable homogeniser that can handle virtually any processing application. Its high power motor can handle even the toughest tissue samples, and emulsions and dispersions are quickly and easily completed. It can be hand held.
Indelmech jib cranes from Precision Industrial Corpn are designed up to 5.0 tonne capacity load. These are either 180 o or 360 o rotation. The 180 o jib crane is mounted on the existtng factory column whereas 360 o jib crane has independent column, The column is bolted with foundation bolts, grouted in the floor. The column is fabricated from pipe or rolled steel fabricated structure. The movable floor crane of 1.0 tonne capacity can also be supplied.
For details contact: Inkarp Instruments Pvt Ltd 1-2-45/1, Street No: 2, Kakateeya Nagar Colony Habsiguda, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500 007 Tel: 040-27172293, 27175088, Fax: 91-040-27154686 E-mail: info@inkarp.co.in / sales@inkarp.co.in
For details contact: Precision Industrial Corpn 2/52B Vrindavan Society, Thane (W), Maharashtra 400 601 Tel: 022-25409654 E-mail: precision.india@gmail.com
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SEALS The seal can accommodate up to +/- 2 mm (+/- 0.080”) axial movement. The seals spring is all located in the seals stationary housing. The fluid supply to the seal cools, cleans and lubricates all components. The CS18D seal is suitable for abrasive and effluent liquids. The most typical applications are cooking, evaporation and carestizing plants in pump mills. In addition to process pumps, the seal can be used for other process equipment such as agitators, etc. For details contact: Chem Seals Engg Pvt Ltd 10 Sidhapura Industrial Estate, Gaiwadi Lane, Off S V Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai 400 062 Tel: 022-28712765, 28772286, Fax: 91-022-28785876 E-mail: chemseals@chemseals.com / mktg@chemseals.com / sales@chemseals.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 55
DUAL-SPEED DISSOLUTION TESTING INSTRUMENT The PTWS D610 is fully USP 711/724 and EP 2.9.3/4 compliant. It offers the possibility of performing two sets of six tests each with either the same or variable stirrer speed settings or even with different tool sets. A 2-in-1 dissolution tester for the same footprint. Identical speed setting is possible as well. This bath design offers the same physical conditions for all 12 samples inside the dissolution vessels: the same tool speed, same temperature and the same immunity to both internal and external potential vibration sources. The testing positions are arranged in two rows (6+6) and offer staggered start capability. The vessels are covered by individual lids. Each lid features opening for sample withdrawal, temperature or pH measurements. For manual sampling Pharma Test Instruments India offer the PT-MDS manual sampling device. For details contact: Pharma Test Instruments India Pvt Ltd No: 2 Sree Datri Niwas, Nagwara Circle, Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 045 E-mail: c.neelam@pharma-test.de or Circle Readers’ Service Card 56
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CORRUGATED TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER The annular space version AS Series is a tube-in-tube-in-tube heat exchanger. The innermost tube and outer tube carries the service media while the process media passes through the annulus
Swam Pneumatics Pvt Ltd offers liquid ring vacuum pumps in capacity up to 36,000 m 3/hr to 90% vacuum and pressure up to 1.1-bar g in single stage. It is suitable for positive and negative conveying and boosting.
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Swam Pneumatics Pvt Ltd C-2 Sector 3, Gautam Budh Nagar Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201 301 Tel: 0120-4696222, Fax: 91-0120-2445 E-mail: sales@swamatics.com / swamatic@airtelmail.in
HRS Process Systems Ltd 201/202 Karan Selene 851 Bhandarkar Institute Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411 004 Tel: 020-25663581, 66047894, Fax: 91-020-25663583 E-mail: cthe@hrsasia.co.in
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DUST MONITORING The Forbes Marshall Codel Cross duct non-contact type dust monitors are designed to suit all kinds of processes and application that are susceptible to dust generation. They include automatic zero and span verification check, automatic lens contamination check and compensation and automatic misalignment checks. To suit different needs, readouts are presented in the form of percentage of opacity, mg/m 3 or mg/Nm 3. For details contact: Forbes Marshall Mumbai-Pune Road, Kasarwadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411 034 Tel: 020-27145505, Fax: 91-020-27147413 E-mail: corpcomm@forbesmarshall.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 59
BOOSTERS FOR OPTIMAL WATER PRESSURE AT HOME The Grundfos Home Booster is a compact and cost-effective solution for water pressure boosting in homes. These self-contained water booster sets, have been specifically designed for domestic services where the existing overhead storage tank is insufficient to meet the demand requirements of pressurized water supply systems. The Home Booster is suitable for most domestic applications that run simultaneously, such as standard showers, taps, washbasins and other normal household appliances in the same pressure. Another important benefit is that the installation is straight forward – it just requires a connection of the water supply, discharge pipe, overflow pipe and electrical connections. These sets are typically installed near to the overhead storage tank. For larger properties, there are a range of alternatives that could be considered including the Grundfos Twin Booster systems. For details contact: Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd (Grundfos India) 118 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, Chennai 600 097 Tel: 044-45966800, Fax: 91-044-45966060 E-mail: sales@grundfos.com / mahathi@grundfos.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 60
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METERING, DOSING AND TRANSFER PUMP SOLUTIONS Neptune’s Series MP7000 mechanically actuated diaphragm metering pumps eliminates the use of contour plates on the liquid side of the diaphragm while the simple, straight-through valve and head design allows for improved flow characteristics. The MP7000 is self-priming and has a max capacity range up to 275 gph (1,135 L/h) at 235 psi. Neptune’s PZ Series electronic diaphragm pumps is ideal for applications at flow rates from 0.01 to 20 gph. PZ pumps operate on a manual control that produces speed ranging from 15 to 300 strokes per minute with a variety of liquid-end materials are available. The Series 500 hydraulically actuated metering pumps feature EZE-CLEAN valve cartridges that can be removed for cleaning without disturbing the piping to the pump. Series 500 pumps have capabilities to 100 gph (302 L/h) simplex and 200 gph (605 L/h) duplex. Series 500 pumps are offered with pressure capabilities up to 3,000 psi (210 KG/cm). Neptune‘s industry-proven line of Abaque peristaltic (hose) pumps is available in 9 different models/ sizes, from the AB10 to the AB100, with flow rates ranging from 0.07 to 211 gpm (0.015-48 m 3/hr). Ductile-iron and steel construction enables the pump to offer maximum discharge pressures as high as 217 psi (15 bar). In addition Neptune offers multiple products used in the water and wastewater market, including portable mixers, chemical feed systems and related accessories such as injection quills, corporation stops, back pressure valves and relief valves. Neptune also has the expertise to design and build custom chemical feed systems to exact specifications. Additionally, Neptune also designs and builds control panels in its UL 508A certified control panel shop. For details contact: Dover India Pvt Ltd – PSG 40 Poonamallee By-pass, Senneerkuppam, Chennai 600 056 Tel: 044-26271020, 25271023 E-mail: sales.psgindia@psgdover.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 61
CLEAN ROOM HIGH-SPEED DOORS Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd offers clean room high-speed doors - Prime Clean. A clean room is an environment typically used in manufacturing and scientific research with a low level of environmental pollutants such as dust, airborne microbes, aerosol particles and chemical vapours. Simply put a cleanroom has a less or no level of contamination. It finds use in the pharma industry, which require the environment to be free from microbial and particulate contamination and protected from moisturecontrolled environment. Clean room high-speed doors are high in demand in industries such as pharma and chemical, which require quick open and close applications at the entry and exit points as controlled environment needs to be maintained. These industries make high demands with respect to hygiene, sealing, operating reliability, fitting and a trouble-free aftersales service. Clean room high-speed doors are designed for inside applications and protects your environment against draughts, humidity, dust and dirt. Operating speed and superior sealing properties improve traffic flows and provide environmental control and savings on energy costs. Concept of low air permeability in pressurized rooms with positive and negative air pressure. High leak tightness is due to curtain being tightly integrated in special SS-316 satin finish side guides. Bottom safety edges and photocells combine to ensure operator safety at all times. For details contact: Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd 2 nd Floor, Chawda Commercial Centre, Link Road, Malad (W), Mumbai 400 064 Tel: 022-66720200, 66720300, Fax: 91-022-66720201 E-mail :sales@geapl.co.in or Circle Readers’ Service Card 62
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Diaphragm vacuum pumps/compressors are completely oil less with continuously rated built-in meter. These are preferred due to their minimal maintenance and compact size as compared to sliding vane type vacuum pumps and reciprocating piston type air compressors. In reciprocating motion, with a short stroke, the diaphragm at the top of the connecting rod flexes up and down in a closed chamber, creating pressure or vacuum. Even at maximum duty, output air is cool and oil-free. As ambient air enters and leaves the head, it never goes near the motor to pick up heat and foreign matter. Cooler temperatures add to overall efficiency and service life. The connecting rod is bonded to its bearing, not clamped as in light duty pumps, ensuring greater strength and durability where work loads are greatest.
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For details contact: Shree Siddhi Vinayak Industries Plot No: 19 Kashimira Indl Estate, Post Mira, Mira Road, Dist: Thane, Maharashtra 401 104 Telefax: 91-022-28458372, 28457073 E-mail: response@minivacpumps.com / response@vacuumcleanerindia.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 63
MICRO CENTRIFUGE Micro centrifuge is microprocessor-controlled with last run memory feature. It has a large backlit LCD display that shows multiple parameters at a time; brushless DC motor delivers better power to weight ratio and fit for extended runs; imbalance detection with auto cutoff; better airflow design ensures lesser heat generation and less noise; lid lock safety – lid opens automatically on run completion; intuitive simple interface for quick and convenient setting; 1 to 999 minutes countdown timer with min sec display; one touch short - spin operation; extremely compact saves valuable bench space - suitable for use in fume hoods or cold rooms; unique airflow design ensures lesser heat generation and less noise; rotor, inner centrifuge lid and lid latch are made of metal for maximum operational safety; settable RPM/RCF; etc. For details contact: Remi Sales & Engg Ltd Remi House, 11 Cama Indl Estate, Walbhat Road, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400 063 Tel: 022-40580999, 26851998, Fax: 91-022-40589890 E-mail: sales@remilabworld.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 64
FOUR-POINT SUSPENDED CENTRIFUGE Four-point suspended centrifuge with trolley mounteing are available from 12” to 36” dia giving a cake load of 170/200 kg per batch maximum. Manual dome opening available up to 24” dia. The machine can be easily taken from one place to another. Safety features includes nitrogen blanketing system; zero speed interlock; vibration tripper; and FLP lid and dome sensor. For details contact: Ace Industries (India) Pvt ltd 113 Alpine Indl Estate, Marol Military Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 059 Tel: 022-42258000, 29201763, Fax: 91-022-29204939 E-mail: ace_centrifuges@yahoo.co.in or Circle Readers’ Service Card 65
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MAGNETICALLY ENCODED ABSOLUTE POSITION & ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS The BML series from Balluff offers rugged, precise and quick absolute position and angle measurement systems, which are ideal for installation or direct integration into drive and positioning systems. The new, magnetically encoded absolute position and angle measurement systems with Permagnet nonius technology close a gap in the segment of compact, integrative, absolute measurement systems with IP 67 housing for external installation. As an open kit for full integration, they now have the option of being used in rotary applications as well. Using these systems, the formats, strokes and end positions of axes can be adjusted automatically, quickly and reliably.The new absolute encoder disk can be integrated easily into motors and actuators as a highly precise, absolute feedback solution. Because of this, it is an efficient alternative to conventional magnetic or optical solutions for accurate control of motors and drives. The low space requirement for the solution for rotary applications provides another eye-catching quality; it is just 12 - 20 mm in length and 30 mm in diameter depending on the design. A fully integrated, single-chip solution is the core of the magnetic scanning and signal generation process. The position data is generated in real time and made available in absolute form using interfaces typical in drive engineering, SSI or bidirectional BiSS C. Incremental SIN/COS analog signals and ABZ signals are also on hand for use. The evaluation kit from Balluff is also brand new to the portfolio. It includes a perpendicularly magnetized Permagnet absolute angle measurement system with high system accuracy. Just like the encoder kit, it offers a variety of serial (absolute) and incremental interfaces for connection to many different closedloop systems. It is easy to use. Once adapted to the drive, the user can run required system tests to derive a customized, optimized solution using the BiSS-USB adapter and provided evaluation software. For details contact: BALLUFF GmbH Schurwaldstrasse 9, 73765 Neuhausen a.d.F., Germany Tel: +49 7158 173 0, Fax: +49 7158 173 50 10 E-mail: detlef.zienert@balluff.de or Circle Readers’ Service Card 66
SS SEAMLESS PIPES, TUBES & “U” TUBES Suraj Ltd, an ISO-9001, 14000, BS OHS 18001 certified company offers stainless steel seamless pipes (up to 12 metre long, all austenitic, ferritic, duplex and super duplex stainless steel), tubes up to 30 metre long and “U” tubes in various sizes (6.0 mm OD to 323.9 mm OD), specifications (as per ASTM, ASME, EN, NFA, JIS Standards), thickness (0.8 mm to 25 mm), grades and also as per customer’s requirements. Suraj has strong presence in the global market. It finds application in refinery, petrochemical, food, pharma, fertilizer, oil and gas, breweries,sugar, ship building, etc. The company specialises in heat exchangers, heating elements, surface condensers, evaporators digestors, instrumentation tubing and fluid piping. Suraj also holds various certificates for quality in accordance with AD2000 MERKBLATT W0 and Pressure Equipment Directives [PED] 97/23/EC from TUV, NORD and supply their above products under all National and International Third Party Inspecation authorities. Suraj also have their own Testing Laboratories to undertake various tests such as Hydro, Eddy Current, PMI, IGC, UT, RT, Spectro analysis, Mechanical properties and many others as per customers and specification requirements. For details contact: Suraj Ltd Suraj House, Opp: Usmanpura Garden, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380 014 Tel: 079-27540720, 27540721, Fax: 91-079-27540722 E-mail: suraj@surajgroup.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 67
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Mellcon offers an internal heat regenerated type dryer. The internal heater type dryer provides most efficient, economical and easy to maintain method of drying compressed air and gasses. The drying medium (molecular sieves or activated alumina) is contained in two carbon steel pressure vessels. While chamber one is under drying a small amount of dry air is passed through an electrical heater embedded in chamber number two and carries out the disorbed moisture. Each column remains in line for drying for about 6 hours. For regeneration, the desiccant is heated for about 3 hours and then cooled for another 3 hours before changeover. The operation is fully automatic. After every 6 hours the towers change over automatically, and tower alternate undergoes drying and regeneration. Digital indications are provided to monitor the proper regeneration. An outlet dew point indicator is also supplied to visualize the dryness of gas/air. The dryer is offered for dew point up to -80 oC.
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For details contact: Mellcon Engineers Pvt Ltd B-297 Okhla Indl Area, Phase 1, New Delhi 110 020 Tel. 011-26811727, 26816103, Fax. 91-011-26816573 E-mail: mellcon@Mellcon.Com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 68
SOLAR POWERED PUMPS KSB Pumps Ltd offers KSBSol which is a submersible pumpset with high energy efficiency and suitable to run using solar power. KSBSol pumpsets are centrifugal pumps in radial and mixed flow type construction coupled with AC motors and are specially designed and matched to the requirements of solar pumping applications like drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, water supply, etc. Pumpsets are capable to work under low sun intensity. Motors are suitable to work with VFD/MPPT controller. These pumpsets are suitable for borewells of sizes 100 mm and above. These pumpsets are designed using the proven German technology and manufactured at Sinnar, near Nashik. These KSBSol pumpsets in the first phase are available up to 5-HP motors which can deliver heads up to 65-m and flow up to 1,26,000 liters per day. Other customized models are also offered from KSB’s wide range up to 150 HP. For details contact: KSB Pumps Ltd Mumbai-Pune Road, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra 411 018 Tel: 020-27101000 E-mail: Rameshwar.sonawane@ksb.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 69
HORIZONTAL EXTERNAL BEARING STEM JACKETED PUMPS Roto Pumps Ltd offers horizontal external bearing stem jacketed pumps in standard cast steel construction with renewable liner and in-line suction and delivery, capable of handling non-lubricating fluid. The bearings are separated from main pump housing and separately lubricated. These pumps can be supplied with in-built safety relief valve for 100 per cent bypass. Shaft sealing is by gland packing/ mechanical seal. The pumps are standard with steam jacketing, bearing cooling and gearbox cooling. Electrical or steam tracing sections is feasible. For details contact: Roto Pumps Ltd Roto House, 13 Noida Special Economic Zone, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201 305 Tel: 0120-3043901, Fax: 91-0120-3043928 E-mail: contact@rotopumps.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 70
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ENERGY EFFICIENT & INTELLIGENT PUMPING SOLUTIONS With its energy and water efficient pumps along with remote management systems, Grundfos’ solutions can also provide the solution for monitoring these networks. Grundfos’ Demand Driven Distribution is a solution aimed at addressing the water pressure issues, directly at the consumer’s end. This solution is based on multi-pump operation at proportional pressure, where the system is designed to supply precisely the flow needed at the pressure required, with a number of pumps running at best efficiency point, instead of one big pump. Along with a good system for water supply, Grundfos’ sewage pumps are efficiently designed for applications such as transfer of unscreened raw sewage and raw water, pumping of water containing sludge and industrial effluents. Grundfos has identified and understood the role of internet technology for smart cities and has already implemented technological intelligence in its pumping solutions across the world, through Grundfos Remote Management. This Remote Management tool is a secure, internet-based system for monitoring and managing pump installations in commercial buildings, water supply networks, wastewater plants, etc. Considering Grundfos’ focus on sustainability, the company’s pumps are designed to provide optimal energy efficiency throughout its lifecycle. With the problem of increase in demand and limited resources to fulfill the demand becoming a reality, Grundfos pumps provide the right solution by ensuring minimum utilization of energy and water while delivering peak results. Grundfos also has an impressive range of solar pumps which help overcome the dependence on grid power for water supply. For details contact: Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd (Grundfos India) 118 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, Chennai 600 097 Tel: 044-45966800, Fax: 91-044-45966060 E-mail: sales@grundfos.com / mahathi@grundfos.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 71
DIAPHRAGM VALVES Custom valve types may be welded tandem valve assemblies, machined from solid block types or manifolds that incorporate both technologies. Tandem valves (sterile access valves) are designed to optimise drainability and meet process design requirements for minimum dead legs. A main valve is ported and a second access valve is welded to the main valve to create a tandem cluster. The machined tandem is a variation of the serial weir family. The machined form solid tandem valve type offers several adventages over the welded tandem. Configuration of optimum process fabrication presents system designers with an ongoing challenge. Minimum space envelope, reduced hold-up areas, reduced cost and facilitating ease of installation are all key considerations. For details contact: Crane Process Flow Technologies (India) Ltd Solitaire, 5 th & 6 th Floor, S No: 131/1+2, ITI Road, Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra 411 007 Tel: 020-30567800, Fax: 91-020-30567812 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 72
ROTOCONE VACUUM DRYERS Rotocone vacuum dryers are available from 50 to 10,000 litres in stainless steel, carbon steel, Hastelloy, Halar-coated and as per customers’ requirements. Features cGMP/Standard Models in suitable size condensers and receivers for solvent collection. For details contact: Shiv Shakti Process Equipment Pvt Ltd 407 Shivam Chambers, Next to Sahara, S V Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai 400 104 Tel: 022-26788480, 26798554, Fax: 91-022-26798284 E-mail: sales@shivshaktiequipments.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 73
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Global Energy Demand to Increase by 35 per cent by 2040
KSBSol - KSB Introduces New Range of Solar Powered Pumps
New Delhi, India: ExxonMobil Lubricants Private Limited shared a perspective on effective lubrication practices and the need for guidelines on industrial lubrication in India’. Every year ExxonMobil produces an 'Outlook for Energy' report - ‘The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040’, which provides a window to the future of the world's energy needs. The Outlook for Energy is used to guide strategies and investments at ExxonMobil. One of the key findings of this report is the essential role that energy efficiency will play in the future to help solve energy challenges.
Pune, India: Pune-based KSB Pumps Ltd has launched a new product called KSBSol which is a submersible pumpset with high energy efficiency and reliability suitable to run using solar power. KSBSol pumpsets are centrifugal pumps in radial and mixed flow type construction coupled with AC motors and are specially designed and matched to the requirements of solar pumping applications like drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, water supply etc. Pumpsets are capable to work under low sun intensity. Motors are suitable to work with VFD/MPPT controller.
Companies in the industrial sector are increasingly looking at new technologies to reduce their energy usage. One opportunity for energy conservation that is often overlooked in industrial facilities is the technology behind the lubricant used. Lubricants are often considered as a negligible contributor towards the annual profitability of the plant. This is because of lack of appropriate awareness and quantification methods that capture benefits associated with the proper usage of a lubricant. ExxonMobil defines Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) as an effective way to consolidate key benefits. The concept attempts to cover the complete set of cost components from ‘Purchase to Disposal’. TCO comprises capital expenses incurred in acquiring and installing the equipment as well as operating expenses including operating cost, maintenance and repair, downtime cost, energy cost, environment cost, etc. Find the complete press release on cewindia.com
These pumpsets are suitable for borewells of sizes 100 mm and above. These pumpsets are designed using the proven German technology and are manufactured in its ultramodern plant located at Sinnar, near Nashik in Maharashtra State. These KSBSol pumpsets in the first phase are available up to 5 HP motors which can deliver heads up to 65 metres and flow up to 1,26,000 litres per day. Other customised models are also offered from KSB’s wide range up to 150 HP.
LANXESS’ employees Contribute to PM’s Relief Fund Mumbai, India: LANXESS in an initiative to bring succour to those affected in the recent earthquake in Nepal, contributed a sum of over ` 12 lakh to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. The employees of LANXESS India have come together for the cause and contributed a day’s salary each, in their endeavour to support the victims. The contribution from LANXESS India is therefore, a sum of all its employees’ contributions. Talking about the contribution, Surabhi Mittal, Head – Human Resources and Administration, LANXESS India, said, “We are happy and proud to be able to make a difference to the lives of those in need. Our employees too, have always come forward with a helping hand even in the past, whenever the community at large has been in distress."
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Draft Notification for Emission Standards for Bio-diesel Fuelled Vehicles New Delhi, India: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has formulated a Draft Notification for Mass Emission Standards for Bio-diesel (B100) fuelled vehicles. These standards have been long awaited by the industry especially those manufacturing bio-diesel and will provide alternate source of income to the farmers and the forest dwellers. The Ministry has also included the standards for test requirements for type approval and extension for fourwheeled and three-wheeled vehicles using both B100 and diesel as fuel, or either of the two. The standards also include the conformity of the production tests and the deterioration factor. Further, the technical specification of the reference fuel B100 has also been formulated. This Draft is for wider consultation with all the stakeholders so that vehicles fuelled on bio-diesel (B100) or in all similar blends of bio-diesel with diesel can be manufactured and used in the country. Large areas of degraded land in the country have a vast potential of producing bio-diesel which can be utilised as a source of fuel for transportation in the country. In addition, the Ministry of Shipping is also working on a scheme to promote bio-diesel powered engines in the ports and inland waterways. All this will provide huge impetus to bio-diesel farming in the country.
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Surya Esa Perkasa Starts Construction of Ammonia Factory
Dow Completes Divestment of AgroFresh
Jakarta, Indonesia: PT Panca Amara Utama (PT Surya Esa Perkasa Tbk’s subsidiary) ammonia factory in Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi is a local business initiative to lead the development of one of Indonesia’s largest industrial projects in the last decade. On 2 August 2015, the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi), inaugurated the groundbreaking of PT Panca Amara Utama’s (PAU) ammonia facility in Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi.
Michigan, USA: The Dow Chemical Company has completed the sale of AgroFresh, its post-harvest specialty chemical business, to Boulevard Acquisition Corp, a public investment vehicle, formed by Avenue Capital Group, for more than USD 900 million. In addition to cash and stock at closing, Dow expects to receive significant ongoing cash payments related to service and other agreements with AgroFresh and a USD 50 million cash earn out if AgroFresh achieves certain targets – putting the total value of the transaction over USD 1 billion. With this transaction and the upcoming completion of the Dow Chlorine Products merger with Olin, Dow has significantly exceeded its prior stated goal of realising USD 7 billion to USD 8.5 billion of divestments, with the total now approaching more than USD 12 billion in pre-tax proceeds. Following the close of the transaction, AgroFresh has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boulevard and Boulevard has been renamed AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. Dow continues to retain a non-consolidated minority ownership position in the new entity. AgroFresh is positioned to grow through its existing innovative processes and future investments and acquisitions. Since 2013, Dow has completed transactions for the sale of its Polypropylene Licensing and Catalysts business, ANGUS Chemical Company, Sodium Borohydride business, and other portfolio management actions. Additionally, Dow remains on track with milestones to finalise the transaction to separate its US Gulf Coast Chlor-Alkali and Vinyl, Global Chlorinated Organics and Global Epoxy businesses, and then merge these businesses with Olin Corporation in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction in 2015.
PAU was established by PT Surya Esa Perkasa Tbk (SEP). The factory to be constructed on a landbank of 192 hectares and an investment of USD 830 million, underlines PAU’s commitment in supporting the government’s directive of significant value addition to Indonesia’s natural resources, particularly the usage of natural gas as a raw material in the production of ammonia. PAU President Director Garibaldi Thohir said that the President’s groundbreaking of its ammonia factory proves that the facility stands to play an important role in boosting the growth and development of the national manufacturing industry. Garibaldi explained that the factory will produce ammonia, a chemical compound used to manufacture fertilisers, explosives, acids and other petrochemical products. The facility features an annual production capacity of 700,000 tons, with 55 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of natural gas to be supplied from the Senoro – Toili Block, operated by JOBPMTS.
Yara Expands Value Added Production Capacity Oslo, Norway: Yara is investing USD 263 million in Sluiskil, Netherlands to increase granulation capacity enabling increased production of granular urea with sulphur, and nitrates. In 2011, Yara completed the construction of a new world scale urea solution plant in Sluiskil which partly feeds an old prilling unit producing 4,00,000 tons of urea annually. With this investment, the prilling unit will be replaced by a new urea granulator also designed for production of urea with sulphur, a product that is sold with a premium to regular urea. The new granulator will have an annual capacity of 6,60,000 tons of urea with sulphur. In parallel with increasing urea production, Sluiskil will reduce UAN production by around 2,30,000 tons per annum, freeing up nitric acid capacity enabling 1,30,000 tons per annum of additional CAN production. The new plant will be based on technology developed by Yara. Construction will start in 2015, with completion expected in second half 2017.
ICIG Completes the Acquisition of VYNOVA Group Frankfurt, Germany: International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) has completed its acquisition of assets being divested certain ChlorVinyls by INOVYN, the PVC joint venture between INEOS and Solvay. The newly acquired businesses form a new ‘ChlorVinyls’ platform within ICIG named VYNOVA Group with total sales in excess of Euro 850 million, complementing ICIG's Fine Chemicals and Custom Manufacturing Platform WeylChem Group (Euro 670 million in sales), the Pharmaceuticals Platform CordenPharma Group (Euro 330 million in sales) and ICIG Enterprises Work (CarboTech, ENKA and Rutgers Organics; Euro 110 million in sales). With the addition of VYNOVA, ICIG becomes a leading European player in the both suspension polyvinyl chloride (S-PVC) and the potassium hydroxide (KOH) business, resulting in sales in excess of ICIG aggregated Euro 2 billion and 6,000 employees in Europe and approximately the US.
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CF Industries and OCI to Create Global Nitrogen Leader
Berlin, Germany: BASF subsidiary Wintershall intends to participate in expanding the capacities of the Nord Stream pipeline, which delivers Russian natural gas to European customers via the Baltic Sea. A Memorandum of Understanding to this effect was signed today. This expansion of the Nord Stream pipeline will consist of two additional pipelines that could transport up to 55 billion additional cubic metres of Russian natural gas directly to Germany.
Illinois, USA: CF Industries Holdings, Inc, and OCI NV have entered into a definitive agreement under which CF will combine with OCI’s European, North American and Global Distribution businesses in a transaction valued at approximately USD 8 billion, based on CF’s current share price, including the assumption of approximately USD 2 billion in net debt.
“BASF and Gazprom have been cooperating for more than 20 years on the construction of pipelines to ensure secure supplies of Russian gas to Europe. We want to bring our expertise in this field to the expansion of Nord Stream and look forward to working with Gazprom and further European partners on this important infrastructure project,” said Hans-Ulrich Engel, member of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE. The existing pipelines already make a vital contribution to strengthening supply security and meeting long-term demand for natural gas import in Germany and Europe. The EU’s import requirements are expected to rise further, since the gap between the production and consumption of natural gas continues to grow. The IEA forecasts that European gas production will fall by about 2 per cent a year, while consumption will rise by 0.6 per cent per year.
Mitsubishi to Construct Large-Scale Fertiliser Plant in Uzbekistan Tokyo, Japan: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd, (MHI) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) will build a large scale ammonia and urea fertiliser production plant for Navoiyazat Joint Stock Company (Navoiyazat JSC), a chemical production company of the Uzkimyosanoat Joint Stock Company (Uzkimyosanoat JSC) that manages chemical enterprises in Uzbekistan. An EPCC (engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning) contract with Navoiyazat JSC will soon take effects. The fertiliser plant will be built in Navoiy, a city in the central region of the country. Utilising Uzbekistan's abundant natural gas resources as feedstock, the plant will have the capacity to produce 2,000 mtpd (metric tons per day) of ammonia and 1,750 mtpd of urea supergranules using the state-of-the art technologies and licenses from world leading companies. MHI will be responsible for fertiliser plant design, manufacture and procurement of equipment, on-site construction work and commissioning. MC, jointly with Mitsubishi Corporation Machinery, Inc, will handle transportation of plant equipment.
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BASF & Gazprom Sign MoU to Expand Nord Stream Pipeline
The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, will create the world’s largest publicly traded nitrogen company. The transaction includes OCI’s nitrogen production facilities in Geleen, Netherlands, and Wever, Iowa, and the company’s interest in an ammonia and methanol complex in Beaumont, Texas, along with its global distribution business based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The combined entity will also purchase a 45 per cent interest plus an option to acquire the remaining interest in OCI’s Natgasoline project in Texas, which upon completion in 2017 will be one of the world’s largest methanol facilities. On a combined basis the company will have production capacity of approximately 12 million nitrogen-equivalent nutrient tons by mid-year 2016.
Quaker Acquires Verkol, SA Conshohocken, USA: Quaker Chemical Corporation has acquired Verkol, SA, a leading specialty grease and lubricants manufacturer and marketer based in Northern Spain, for approximately USD 40.1 million, including net cash of USD 10.5 million. Verkol sells products into industrial end markets with a particular strength serving the steel industry. In 2014, Verkol recorded revenues of approximately USD 33.0 million and estimated adjusted EBITDA of USD 4.3 million. This transaction is consistent with Quaker's strategy to increase shareholder value through acquisitions and to expand its entry into specialty grease. Michael F Barry, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, commented, "Verkol is a market leader in specialty grease and lubricants for the Spanish market with worldclass grease manufacturing capabilities and state-of-theart R&D facilities. This acquisition helps us expand our specialty grease platform by providing Quaker local grease manufacturing in Europe as well as giving us additional grease product technology and talent. Verkol also brings unique technology in continuous casting products that will provide us with opportunities to cross sell to our global steel customer base."
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Lonza Has Acquired Zelam Basel, Switzerland: Lonza has acquired Zelam, a researchfocused chemical company based in New Zealand (NZ), which develops and manufactures products for crop protection, specialising in fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, foliar nutrients and additives. Zelam also develops and manufactures products for wood protection. Zelam has facilities based in New Plymouth (NZ) with field research and timber facilities nearby in New Zealand, as well as in Australia and the United States. “We see this acquisition as an excellent opportunity to further our growth strategy for Agro Ingredients by providing entry into new strategic markets and products that are complementary to our existing Meta business. It also allows Lonza to leverage Zelam’s existing agrochemical business for registration and sales into other global regions, particularly the United States, EU and South America. Zelam’s unique formulated products and patented delivery systems will benefit both the Agro Ingredients and Wood Protection markets,” said Sven Abend, Chief Strategic Officer, Lonza.
African Potash Signs Landmark Trade Deal with COMESA London, UK: African Potash, the AIM listed exploration company focused on sub-Saharan potash assets, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a trading agreement (the Trading MOU) with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Mask Africa Crowd Farm Fund Limited (MACFF), with a view to creating a vertical platform for the mining, production and distribution of fertiliser, focussed on the Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA States) region and beyond. This represents a significant step in the development of the company's corporate strategy to transform into a vertically integrated African fertiliser business. This is the first agreement of this nature entered into by COMESA, the signing of which represents a significant milestone in the African fertiliser industry and provides the company with first-mover advantage. African Potash enters into three year fertiliser trading agreement with COMESA to supply and deliver at least 500,000 metric tonnes (MT) of fertilisers on an annual basis during an initial three year period to off-takers identified and introduced by COMESA. Trading agreement complements the company's Lac Dinga Potash Project in the Republic of Congo, which continues to advance.
Zeljko Pockaj is Romaco Innojet’s New MD Steinen, Germany: Zeljko Pockaj has taken over as Managing Director of Romaco Innojet on August 1, 2015. Dr h c Herbert Hüttlin, founder and long-time head of the company, will continue to support Romaco Innojet in an advisory capacity. He was appointed by the Romaco Group’s Board of Management and Advisory Board. The Romaco Group is a portfolio company of Deutsche Beteiligungs AG. “Zeljko Pockaj is a proven industry expert with international management experience that will stand him in good stead as Romaco Innojet’s new Managing Director”, explained Paulo Alexandre, CEO, Romaco Group. Pockaj gained a degree in Business Administration and Business Engineering and spent many years working for Roche Vitamine and Roche Pharma, where he held various executive positions in national and international sales as well as in commercial functions. At DSM Nutritional Products, he was in charge of Mergers and Acquisitions amongst other things. Prior to joining Romaco Innojet, he was Vice President Food and Beverage Ingredients at DKSH Holding Ltd, in Switzerland, where he also oversaw Asian business.
Sun Chemical Acquires Kingfisher Colours New Jersy, USA: Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC, have acquired Kingfisher Colours Limited, a privatelyowned decorative cosmetics colour manufacturer based in Reading, United Kingdom. With the acquisition, Sun Chemical will expand its leading global position in the decorative colour cosmetics marketplace. Together with Kingfisher’s complementary colour portfolio, Sun Chemical can provide cosmetics formulators new, innovative styling looks while further expanding colour space capabilities. Additionally, Kingfisher’s European-based production sites will enhance Sun Chemical’s global cosmetics colours manufacturing capabilities and will allow for further penetration into developing markets. “The addition of Kingfisher’s diverse, high quality product lines and specialised tailor-made products will further expand Sun Chemical’s cosmetics and personal care product offerings globally,” said Myron Petruch, President, Sun Chemical Performance Pigments. James Ward, Supply Chain Director, Sun Chemical Performance Pigments, will manage Kingfisher Colours and its integration into Sun Chemical’s existing global cosmetics business led by Bart Vanderbiest, Global Director Cosmetics.
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Technology News Natural Fertiliser to Replace Chemical Fertiliser
Engineered E.coli Makes Industrial Chemical
Bangalore, India: Camson BioTechnologies Limited, India’s first integrated IPR driven agricultural biotechnology company has filed patents for its discovery of natural fertiliser, a product which is derived from microbial extracts. This is a breakthrough step wherein natural fertiliser has the capacity to replace synthetic fertiliser throughout the world. Being a clean technology it also addresses the concerns about the toxicity, safety and the environment issues facing the world. This natural fertiliser is water soluble and can easily be supplied through drip irrigation. Furthermore, it does not harm the soil topography and is completely safe for perpetual use by the farmers. This product will encourage healthy farming practise on a global level. Eventually, on a macro level, this product/technology can help the Indian government save a significant amount spent on subsidy for import and sale of chemical fertilisers.
Seoul, South Korea: Researchers in South Korea have engineered a strain of the Escherichia coli bacterium to produce 1,3-diaminopropane, an important industrial chemical, through the fermentation of biomass. 1,3-diaminopropane is used in the production of epoxy resin and polyamides for medical materials, adhesives, and engineering plastics, and as a precursor in various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and organic chemicals. It is usually obtained from petrochemical sources but there is increasing interest in making such chemicals from renewable sources. The team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), was led by chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Sang Yup Lee.
“This revolutionary fertiliser will be extremely helpful to the agri-input industry which is overly dependent on imported synthetic water soluble fertiliser (NPK). We have the capacity to make any combination of NPK depending upon soil type. This is also very cost competitive in the market and hence, would have potential to get rapid farmers’ acceptance,” said Santosh Nair, Chief Executive Officer, Camson.
While E.coli cannot naturally make 1,3-diaminopropane, there are metabolic pathways within nature that can. The researchers used computer modelling to insert the genes for various metabolic pathways for the chemical into virtual bacterial cells, allowing them to select the most effective pathway for that organism. The selected genes were then inserted into the genetic code of a real strain of E.coli and fermented with sugars. The bacteria produced 13 g/l of 1,3-diaminopropane. The researchers believe their work could be used as a starting point to develop bacteria which can produce other important chemicals usually produced from petroleum.
Photoredox Catalyst Unlocks New Pathways For Nickel Chemistry
IICT Scientists Get CRSI Award
New Jersey, USA: Using a light-activated catalyst, researchers have unlocked a new pathway in nickel chemistry to construct carbon-oxygen (C-O) bonds that would be highly valuable to pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. "It was extraordinary to see the reaction go from zero to 91 per cent yield just by adding a photocatalyst and switching on a light," said David MacMillan, the James S McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry and principal investigator of the work published on August 12 in the journal Nature. The article reported the first general C-O crosscoupling reaction, which connects ring-shaped molecules, called aromatics, to alcohol-containing molecules, using a dual nickel-photoredox catalyst system. Extending nickel's reach to C-O coupling reactions has great potential given the tremendous impact nickel chemistry has had on analogous C-C coupling reactions. Read more on www.princeton.edu
Hyderabad, India: Dr B Mahipal Reddy, Chief Scientist and Head, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Division, at CSIRIndian Institute of Chemical Technology, has been selected for the CRSI Bronze medal for his significant contributions in chemical sciences. CRSI has been Dr B Mahipal Reddy founded by Bharat Ratna Prof C N R Rao and is the largest chemical society in our country. Prof Dr Benjaram Mahipal Reddy has obtained Ph D degree from CSIRIndian Institute of Chemical Technology/Osmania University, Hyderabad, India in 1986. He finished his Bachelors (1979) and Masters Degrees (1981) from Osmania University and Kakatiya University, respectively, with distinction. He joined in CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad as Scientist B in 1984.
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Project Update
New Contracts/Expansions/Revamps The following list is a brief insight into the latest new projects by various companies in India. CHEMICALS Bohra Industries is implementing an expansion of its chemical and fertilizer manufacturing unit at Umarda, district: Udaipur, Rajasthan on 14,500 sq m of existing land. The project will entail expansion of single super phosphate capacity from 400-TPD to 600-TPD, granulated super phosphate from 200-TPD to 300-TPD and addition of new products namely 150-TPD triple super phosphate, 550 -TPD synthetic gypsum, 30-TPD di-calcium phosphate, 160-TPD phosphoric acid, 0.3-TPD potassium fluoride, 150-TPD H 2SO 4 and 0.3TPD Sodium Tri Polyphosphate (STPP). Machinery has been ordered from China. Civil work is in progress. The project is scheduled for completion in 2018. Ami Lifesciences proposes expansion of its synthetic organic chemicals manufacturing unit (viz, pharmaceutical bulk drugs and drug intermediates) from 65.70-TPM to 131.60-TPM in Padra, district: Vadodara, Gujarat. The estimated cost of the project is ` 87.046-million. Environmental Consultant to this project is Envisafe Environment Consultants. According to MoEF sources, total plot area is 23,760-sq m (existing 10,270-sq m and 13,490-sq m for expansion). The unit currently manufactures 2-TPM 1-Acetyl Naphthalene, 1-TPM 2-Acetyl Naphthalene, 6-TPM itopide HCl, 1.20-TPM loxapine succinate, 0.30-TPM amoxapine, 6-TPM venlafaxine, 6-TPM progunil HCl, 6-TPM CB-2-L-Valine, 0.60-TPM nateglinide, 0.60-TPM quetiapine, 24-TPM carbomazepin and 12TPM oxacarbomazepin. The expansion will involve addition of new products. Water requirement from ground water source will be increased from 34.53-cu m/day to 181-cu m/day after expansion. Effluent generation will be increased from 9.35-cu m/day to 79.5cu m/day after expansion. Highly concentrated effluent will be sent to captive incinerator for incineration. Remaining effluent (70-m 3/day) will be treated in the ETP comprising primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. Treated effluent will be sent to CETP for further treatment. ETP sludge, inorganic residue and incineration ash will be sent to TSDF. Spent carbon, organic residue will be sent to incinerator. Astrica Laboratories is implementing a 240-TPA synthetic organic chemicals manufacturing project at a cost of ` 78.8-million in village: Ananthsagar, district: Medak, Telangana. Team Labs & Consultants are the environmental consultants. The project will come up on 6.97-acre of land. According to MoEF sources, it is proposed to treat all HTDS effluent in stripper followed by MEE and ATFD. All LTDS effluent including domestic effluent shall be treated in biological treatment followed by RO system. RO rejects sent to MEE and permeate is used for cooling towers as make up. Solid wastes are generated from the process, solvent distillation, collection/ neutralization tank, waste oil from DG sets, used batteries from DG
sets. The ash from boiler is sold to brick manufacturers. The solid wastes; evaporation salts, wastes from the process in inorganic form, ie, process salts and filtration aids shall be disposed to the TSDF, while the hazardous wastes of organic nature, ie, distillation residues shall be disposed to authorized cement units and other wastes like used oil and used batteries shall be sent to authorized recyclers. The sludge from treatment plant shall be sent to TSDF. The basic technology involved in the manufacturing of bulk drugs is the process kettles, heat exchangers, centrifuges and storage tanks. To support the process, equipment boilers, chilling plants, cooling towers, etc, are required. All the above equipment can be sourced indigenously. 80 per cent of civil work has been completed and remaining 20 per cent is in progress. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2015. Adi Finechem is planning a 40-TPA specialty products manufacturing project on a 2-acre land at an estimated cost of ` 400-million in village: Chekhala, district: Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The project is waiting for environmental clearance. Lakhani Dyestuffs is implementing a 100-TPM reactive dyes manufacturing project in MIDC, Ambernath (W), district: Thane, Maharashtra. Environmental clearance has been received for the project. Land has been acquired and civil work is in progress. The project is scheduled for completion in H2 2015. RSPL is planning a 1,500-TPD soda ash plant and 40-MW captive power project in village: Kuranga, district: Jamnagar, Gujarat. Land acquisition is in progress. 85 per cent of land has been acquired. The project is waiting for environmental clearance. The entire project is planned for completion in 5 years from zero date. Superhouse is planning an expansion of its chemical mixmanufacturing project from 200-kg/day to 500-kg/day in UPSIDC Industrial Area, district: Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. The product will be used in leather tanneries. The project will involve installation of containers. The project is in planning stage. Stellar Chemical Laboratories is planning an expansion of its organic chemical manufacturing project from 7.1-TPM to 84.1-TPM in village: Derol, district: Panchmahals, Gujarat. Machinery is yet to be ordered. Work on the project is expected to commence after receipt of environmental clearances and the completion date is yet to be finalized. MINING NTPC is planning the Kudanali-Luburi coal mining project in district: Angul, Odisha. The company has signed an agreement on June 15, 2015 with Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development
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Bharat Coking Coal is planning the Pootkee Balihari coal mining project in district: Bokaro, Jharkhand. Tenders have been floated for development of Pootkee Balihari project and extraction of coal from Pootkee Balihari project, Pootkee Balihari area by mass production technology package for a minimum guaranteed production of 8.1 -million tonne of coal during 9 APP subject to maximum 1.04-million tonne of coal in any one year (APP) on turnkey basis. Work includes additional exploration (if desired so by the contractor); preparation of mining plan, detailed Project Report and obtaining approvals from concerned authorities. The last date for submission of bids is 21 st September, 2015. DSP Associates is planning a 15,17,600-TPA sand (minor mineral) mining project in the mines of Tikola-1 Sand Unit at village: Tikola, district: Gurgaon, Haryana. Mining lease area is 42.50-hectare. The estimated cost of the project is ` 55-million. The project is waiting for environmental clearance. Mining work is expected to commence in December 2015. According to MoEF sources, out of the total area, 31.50-hectare area falls in the river bed and 11-hectare area falls in agricultural land (outside river bed). Method of mining will be opencast semi-mechanized without drilling and blasting. The mine will be excavated out in layers up to a depth of 3-m in riverbed and 9-m in agricultural field. Letter of Intent (LOI) for mining contract has been granted for a period of 9 years. Barmer Lignite Mining Company, a JV between Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals & Raj West Power, a subsidiary of JSW Energy is planning an expansion of the Kapurdi Open Cast Lignite Mining project from 3.75-MTPA to 7-MTPA in Kapurdi, district: Barmer, Rajasthan at an estimated cost of ` 18,000-million inclusive of a new lignite mining project at Jalipa mines. The project is waiting for environmental clearance. NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY Hubli Electricity Supply Company is planning solar RTPV grid connected power plants in district: Belagavi, Karnataka. E-tenders have been floated to design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of solar RTPV grid connected power plants on the roof-tops of 31 of HESCOM office buildings in Belagavi Zone Jurisdiction for total load of 136-KWp including operation and maintenance for a period of five years. The approximate amount put to tender is ` 18.62-million. Kranthi Edifice is implementing a 20-MW solar photovoltaic power project in village: Tadoor, district: Mahabubnagar, Telangana. The estimated cost of the project is ` 1.2-billion. The project is being set up on 100-acre of land. Equipment supplier is under negotiation. Civil work is done in-house. Power generated will be
sold to Telangana State Transmission Corporation (TSTRANSCO). The project is scheduled for completion in September 2015. Karnataka Renewable Energy Development is planning a 10-MW solar power project at an estimated cost of ` 600-million (approximately) in village: Tingloor, taluka: Madhugiri, district: Tumkur, Karnataka. Surana Telecom And Power has received Letter of Award (LoA) for development of the project.
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Corporation (JKSPDCL) for promoting a joint venture company with 67:33 equity participation for undertaking exploration, development and operation of jointly allocated Kudanali-Luburi Coal Block at Odisha by the Ministry of Coal.
Maharashtra State Power Generation Company is planning a 50-MWp solar photo voltaic power project in Gangakhed, district: Parbhani, Maharashtra. The company is scouting for land. Other details are yet to be finalized. Azure Power India is implementing a 10-MW solar photovoltaic power project in taluka: Hiriyur, district: Chitradurga, Karnataka. PPA has been signed with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM). Civil work and panel installation work is in progress. Government of Odisha is planning a 20-MW solar power plant in Manmunda, district: Boudh, Odisha. Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha is the nodal agency. According to reports, the nodal agency has identified about 120-acre of land at Manmunda for establishment of the project. The land has been allotted to the agency from the industrial park area earmarked by Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO).The EPC tender is for development of the power plant and maintenance for a period of 10 years. Apart from the Boudh project, the agency is in the lookout for additional land in Koraput, Kantamal and Bolangir areas for installing about 200-MW solar energy capacity. ACME Solar Energy is planning a 30-MW solar photovoltaic independent power project at a cost of ` 2.4-billion in Chhattisgarh. The company is a JV between ACME Cleantech Solutions, EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN) and EREN, Luxembourg. PPA is yet to be signed with Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company (CSPDCL). The project is in planning stage. The project is planned for completion in 1-year from zero date. THERMAL POWER Rain Cements is planning a 7-MW waste heat recovery-based power plant in village: Boincheruvupalli, Peapully Mandal, district: Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The estimated cost of the project is ` 700-million. The project will come up in the existing cement plant premises. The project will generate up to 7-MW of gross electrical energy from the waste heat and the flue gases evolved during the cement manufacturing process. The project that will be financed by a combination of internal accruals and bank loans is expected to be completed in about 14 months. The Board of Directors of the company had approved of the project at its meeting held on 27 th February, 2015. Chemical Products Finder | August 2015 | 57
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Dates: 6-8 October 2015 Venue: Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Pune Event: This event showcases products like factory automation systems, industrial automation, machines, sensors and measuring equipment, advanced camera t e c h n o l o g y, a s s e m b l y a n d h a n d l i n g , machine vision, hydraulics and pneumatics, laser technology, motion drives, servo drives, actuator drives, assembly lines, industrial image processing, services for factory automation, etc, in the industrial products industry.
Dates: 7-8 April 2016 Venue: Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Mumbai Event: This event showcases products like biotechnology products and accessories, colours and dyes, crop protection products and equipment, agrochemicals, contract and toll manufacturing services, cosmetics, healthcare products and accessories, etc, in the chemicals and dyes, business services, manufacturing, fabrication, repair and maintenance industries.
For details contact: IBK Media 224, B-Wing, Pranik Chambers Saki Vihar Road, Saki Naka, Mumbai 400 072
Analytica Anacon India Dates: 8-10 October 2015 Venue: HITEX International Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad Event: This event showcases products like science and product information, news, facts and backgrounds on techniques, products, disciplines, companies, chemicals and other topics regarding chemistry and analytics, laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology, etc, in the business services industry For details contact: Messe Munchen Gmbh Messegelaende, Germany
Indian Machine Tools And Automation Expo Dates: 9-11 October 2015 Venue: Ganesh Kala Kreeda Manch, Pune Event: This event showcases products like manufacturers/suppliers of machine tools and automation products/services providers to showcase their products before fraternities of the machine tool, automation, cutting tool and end user industries, etc, in the industrial products, hand, machine and garden tools, plant, machinery and equipment industries. For details contact: Paramount Exhibitors C-84, Indl Area-VII, Mohali, Chandigarh
INTERNATIONAL
PPMA Show Dates: 29 September-2 October 2015 Ve n u e : N a t i o n a l E x h i b i t i o n C e n t r e , Birmingham, U.K. Event: Being organized by Reed Exhibitions UK at National Exhibition Centre, UK, PPMA Show is characterized as one of the leading show for processing and packaging machinery. It will become a hub of leading suppliers.
For details contact: Quartz Business Media Ltd Quartz House, 20 Clarendon Road, Surrey Redhill, U.K.
For details contact: Reed Exhibitions Ltd Gateway House, 28 The Quadrant Richmond,Surrey TW9 1DN, U.K. Tel: +44 (0)20 8271 2134 Fax: +44 (0)20 8334 0740
ChemTECH Chennai 2015
Plastics Recycling Show 2015
Dates: 10-12 December 2015 Venue: TNTPO, Exhibition Ground, Chennai Event: World meet of chemicals, petrochemicals, pharma and process industry in India encompassing exhibition and conferences.
Dates: 25-26 November 2015 Venue:The Tour & Taxis Venue, Brussels, Belgium Event: PRS will feature a pan European exhibition and multiple conference streams designed specifically for the plastics recycling industry. The event will bring together key players from the plastics and recycling sectors in order to learn, network and capitalise on the business opportunities plastic recycling offers.
ChemTECH Gujarat 2016 Dates: 10-12 February 2016 Venue: Gujarat University Exhibition Hall, Ahmedabad Event: The ChemTECH World Expo is a fair that is dedicated to the chemical industry and stands apart by the presence of laboratory chemicals, specialty chemicals, organic and inorganic chemicals, agrochemicals, chemical products and compounds, polymers, chemical processes and equipment, chemical manufacturing and all services associated with it. The fair aims to revolutionize the chemical industry and includes all that is connected with biotechnology, environment and pharmacy. It is considered as the second largest global event for the chemical processing industry, etc, in the chemicals and dyes industry. For details contact: Jasubhai Media Pvt Ltd Taj Bldg, 3 rd Floor, 210 Dr D N Road Fort, Mumbai 400 001 Tel: 022-40373636, Fax: 91-022-40373635 E-mail: sales@jasubhai.com / conferences@jasubhai.com
For details contact: Plastics Recyclers Europe Avenue de Cortenbergh 71 1000 Brussels, Belgium Tel: +32 2 742 96 82 Fax: +32 2 732 63 12
Chem Show Dates: 8-10 December, 2015 Venue: Jacob K Javits Convention Center, NY, USA Event: The Chem Show, North America’s latest process equipment and technology exposition gives you direct access to equipment, systems and services by the CPI’s most innovative suppliers companies who can help you improve product quality, lower operating costs and increase efficiency. For details contact: International Exposition Co 15, Franklin, Westport, U.S.A.
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PRINCIPLES OF FILTRATION
About the book: This book covers filtration in various modes of operation for both solid/gas and solid/liquid suspensions. It provides the necessary knowledge and background information to prepare and equip persons who are interested in serious filtration work. It is a useful reference/text for students and practicing engineers. It can also be adopted as an advanced text book for various engineering courses in chemical, environmental, mechanical and metallurgical engineering.
SOLID-LIQUID FILTRATION Authors: Trevor Sparks Price: ` 4,976.95 No of pages: 224 pages (Hardcover) Publisher: Elsevier About the book: This title explores the success factors that combine to deliver this performance. You can find ways to get more from your processes, with examples, case studies and scenarios. Solid-Liquid Filtration is a crucial step in the production of virtually everything in our daily lives, from metals, plastics and pigments through to foods (and crockery) and medicines. Using a practical and applied approach, Trevor Sparks has created a guide that chemical and process engineers can use to help them: understand how filtration processes affect production processes, production costs, product quality, environmental impact and productivity; optimize process development and project execution, with real examples and supporting software forms and tools; and, develop reporting tools to monitor processes, and find ways to get more from processes. This book’s focus is helping process engineers understand their filtration processes better. Its accessible approach and style make it a valuable resource for anyone working in this sector, regardless of prior knowledge or experience. Several examples and scenarios are provided throughout the book in order to help engineers understand the importance of filtration and the effect that it has on the bottom-line. It covers methods for optimizing processes and include process variable, plus laboratory testing, modeling and process troubleshooting. It is accompanied by optimization software that enables readers to model and plan optimal filtration processes and set ups for their particular circumstance.
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Author: Chi Tien Price: ` 6,432.00 No of pages: 360 pages (Hardcover) Publisher: Elsevier (1 st Edition)
INDUSTRIAL MEMBRANE SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY Authors: K Scott and R Hughes Price: ` 26,548.21 No of pages: 305 pages (Paperback) Publisher: Springer About the book: Membrane science and technology is an expanding field and has become a prominent part of many activities within the process industries. It is relatively easy to identify the success stories of membranes such as desali¬nation and microfiltration and to refer to others as developing areas. This, however, does not do justice to the wide field of separations in which membranes are used. No other ‘single’ process offers the same potential and versatility as that of membranes. The word separation classically conjures up a model of removing one component or species from a second component, eg, a mass transfer process such as distillation. In the field of synthetic membranes, the terminology ‘separation’ is used in a wider context. A range of separations of the chemical/mass transfer type have developed around the use of membranes including distillation, extraction, absorption, adsorption and stripping, as well as separations of the physical type such as filtration. Synthetic membranes are an integral part of devices for analysis, energy generation and reactors (cells) in the electrochemical industry.
MEMBRANE FILTRATION Author: Greg Foley Price: ` 6,207.13 No of pages: 346 pages (Hardcover) Publisher: Cambridge University Press (1 st Edition) About the book: It formulates problems as systems of equations solved with MATLAB, encouraging active learning through worked examples and endof-chapter problems. The detailed treatments of dead-end filtration include novel approaches to constant rate filtration and filtration with a centrifugal pump. The discussion of crossflow microfiltration includes the use of kinetic and force balance models. Comprehensive coverage of ultrafiltration and diafiltration processes employs both limiting flux and osmotic pressure models. The effect of fluid viscosity on the mass transfer coefficient is explored in detail, the effects of incomplete rejection on the design and analysis of ultrafiltration and diafiltration are analysed, and quantitative treatments of reverse osmosis and nanofiltration process analysis and design are explored. Includes a chapter dedicated to the modelling of membrane fouling.
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Product ProductIndex Index
Product Index A
F
Advanced Laboratory Spray Dryer
41
Fast Oil Separation System
40
Advanced Liquid Ring Pumps
43
Filtration & Dewatering System
40
Agitated Pressure Nutsche Filter Cum Dryer
31
Filtration And Separation Systems
31
Air And Oil Separator
37
Filtration Equipment
30
Air/oil Separator
40
Filtration Equipment
34
Filtration System
38
Filtration System
35
Filtration Units
34
Four-point Suspended Centrifuge
47
B Boosters for Optimal Water Pressure at Home
45
C Centrifuge Screen Basket
34
Clean Room High-speed Doors
46
Compressed Air Filter Elements
31
Conta Bin Blender
42
Corrugated Tube Heat Exchanger
45
Cross-flow Filtration
37
D
H Horizontal External Bearing Stem Jacketed Pumps
I Industrial Filtration System
33
Industrial Filtration Systems
35
Industrial Liquid Separators
34
Industrial Moisture Separator
31
Industrial Oil Filtration System
30
Internally Heat Reactivated Type Air Dryer
49
Diaphragm Vacuum Pumps & Compressors
47
Diaphragm Valves
50
Dual-speed Dissolution Testing Instrument
44
J
Dust Monitoring
45
Jib Cranes
E
49
44
L
Electrostatic Filter Module
37
Liquid Filtration
38
Energy Efficient & Intelligent Pumping Solutions
50
Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps
45
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Magnetically Encoded Absolute Position & Angle
Roll Coolant Filtration System
38
Rotocone Vacuum Dryers
50
Measurement Systems
48
Membrane Filtration System
39
Metering, Dosing And Transfer Pump Solutions
46
S
Micro Centrifuge
47
Seals
44
Mixproof Valves
43
Separation & Filtration System
33
Moisture Separators
35
Silicone Endless Gasket (Autoclave)
43
Solar Powered Pumps
49
SS Seamless Pipes, Tubes & ‘U’ Tubes
48
Syringe Filters
33
N Nano-filtration Plant
30
Nano-filtration Plant
39
Nano-filtration Plants
30
U
Nano-filtration System
32
UF Filtration Systems
32
Nano-filtration System
39
Ultra Water Filtration System
30
Ultra-filtration Machines
32
Ultra-filtration Plant
36
O Octagonal Blender
41
Ultra-filtration Plant
36
Oil Filtration Machine
38
Ultra-filtration System
32
Oil Water Dirt Separators
34
Oil Water Separator
39
Omni General Laboratory Homogeniser
44
O-rings
42
ProductIndex Index Product
M
V V Blender
41
P Pressure Jet Oil/Gas/Dual Fuel Burners
43
Pressure Relief Valves
42
Pressure Transmitter
42
Pre-treatment Filtration Baskets
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Emjay Engineers
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Filter Concept Pvt Ltd Hi-tech Applicator Liberty Shoes Ltd
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