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Engineering, Procurement & Construction FEATURES Integration of HSE Aspects in Engineering Design - Raj Narkhede, Senior General Manager – Risk Assessment, Aker Solutions.
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Building a Proactive Safety Culture - Avinash Harde, Assistant Vice President – IMS, Hindustan Construction Company Limited
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Process Optimisation by Applying Modern Drying Technology - Andreas Weber, R&D Manager, EkatoSystems
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What Necessary Risks are You Taking? - S M Kanakaraj, Technical Consultant, Mark TechPro & Consultants Pvt Ltd
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Integration of HSE Aspects In Engineering Design Design engineers are in a unique position to reduce the risks in the life cycle of a plant and thus have a key role to play. The design process evolves from initial concepts to a detailed specification, and involves different teams and people at various stages. At each stage, engineers from all disciplines can make a significant contribution by identifying and eliminating hazards, and in some cases where elimination is not an option, reduce the likely risks. Design evolves as a part of an iterative process and design engineers should consider the life cycle of a project from concept/feasibility to detailed design, constructability, maintenance and refurbishment/demolition. This thought process should not suppress innovative design; instead design engineers must take advantage of this opportunity to stretch the boundaries of the industry to create practical, pragmatic design solutions. HSE in Engineering is a good business solution when it is a part of the design process, in the life cycle of a project. It can help to eliminate or reduce the potential hazards and risks through design.
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t takes an average of 3 to 4 years to build a process plant, right from concept to commissioning. All critical features of the plant are decided during the early stages of the project. Subsequently, during operation and maintenance, very few design changes are possible. Design choices for safety systems help to minimise risks but they vary in terms of factors such as cost, reliability and maintenance. Design engineers should manage these design choices in order to follow consistent risk tolerability levels, to understand how a specific facility or process fits into their overall business plan and to know what the cost limitations are for the safety component of a process. When deciding among the hierarchy of mitigation options, design engineers should avoid the pitfall of ‘project mentality’ which is focusing only on minimising capital cost. As the following Figure 1 suggests, inherently safer approaches may have a higher investment initially. However, the cost of maintaining an active system, to obtain an equivalent level of risk reduction can be significant. Therefore, following the correct approach is necessary while considering the life cycle cost of the design options.
Raj Narkhede Senior General Manager–Risk Assessment Aker Solutions Email: raj.Narkhede@akersolutions.com
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Design Options Inherently safer design eliminates or mitigates the identified hazard by using
materials and process conditions that are less hazardous. For example, faced with the hazard posed by a flammable solvent, the engineers might seek to substitute the same with water. When large inventories of hazardous intermediates increase risk levels, there may be a way to reduce or eliminate these inventories. Passive designs offer a high level of reliability by operating without any devices that sense and/or actively respond to a process variable. Examples of passive design solutions include incompatible hose couplings for incompatible substances and process components, equipment designed to withstand internal deflagration and other very high-pressure hazards and dikes that contain hazardous inventories, with a bottom sloping to a remote holding area. Active design employs devices that monitor process variables and activate to mitigate a hazardous situation. Active solutions, sometimes called engineering controls, are often less reliable than passive or inherently safer design solutions because they require more maintenance and more operating procedures. The following are characteristics of active design solutions: • A pressure safety valve or rupture disk that prevents vessel overpressure. • A high-level sensing device interlocked
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with a vessel inlet valve and pump motor to prevent overfilling. • Check valves and regulators. Procedural design, also known as administrative controls, avoids hazards by being controlled manually. These actions might include reacting to an alarm, an instrument reading, a leak, a strange noise, or a sampling result. The involvement of a person in safety solutions mean incorporating human factors in the analysis. These human factors lead to inappropriate division of tasks between a machine and a person and results in an unsupportive safety culture. Thus, these
factors contribute to making procedural solutions generally less reliable than other design solutions. Selection of Design Options Design engineers have a responsibility to select the most reliable approach. Inherently safer and passive solutions offer high reliability and low operating costs, but involve an initial cost. Active and procedural designs cost less initially but typically involve higher operating costs and are less reliable. The following examples will help in clarification:
While designing one of our process plants, a flammable substance with a highly hazardous reaction was involved. There were previous incidents with the substance and two options were available for reducing the risk. The first option was an inherently safer approach which involved designing a vessel to withstand a maximum pressure level of 800 psi. However, the cost of design was very high. The second option was to activate an emergency pressure relief system. This required a reactor vessel with a lower pressure rating. While this approach was less expensive, it required the facility to
Table 1: Strengths and weaknesses of approaches
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Performance-based Approach
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(Focus on Objectives)
•Very efficient for conventional cases
•More flexible to cope with project specificities
•Well-known and well controlled
•Explicit definition of objectives and associated performance criteria
•Straightforward application
•Compliance is ‘easy’ to demonstrate for the •Optimisation of mitigation measures (cost reduction, reduced designer, to endorse (owner) and to accept MTO, less time on construction site for implementation) (authority, classification society) Weaknesses • Implicit objectives •Special cases not covered
•Acceptance criteria may be more difficult to define (by owner or authorities) or acceptance may be more difficult to grant.
•Long process for acceptance of any deviation to • More resources (skills) needed for each step of the detailed the codes and regulations design process •Time consuming during engineering phase (demonstration that the system satisfies the performance criteria) •Safety Management System required during the entire lifecycle of the facility to account for potential design modifications which can change scenarios
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implementation of innovative solutions and optimisation of the design. The performance-based approach applies in realistic hazard scenarios (eg, fire, explosion or cryogenic release events), which could even be deterministic (eg, worst case approach) or probabilistic (risk-based). The strengths and weaknesses of both the approaches are summarised in the Table1. Conclusion
Figure 2 Cost Effective Risk Reductions
deal with a hazardous release into the atmosphere and to address the reliability of the release system. This option was found to provide a tolerable risk level and a lower cost of implementation. In another case, water-cooled heat exchangers were used in a process that included a material that reacts vigorously with water, producing corrosive and toxic by-products. The design engineers considered various combinations of passive solutions such as heat exchangers that use nonpressurized water, active solutions such as advanced leak-detecting sensors, and procedural solutions such as enhanced testing, inspection, and maintenance. All of the alternatives reduced risk levels. The choice of an alternate design that substituted a compatible heat transfer fluid for water. required a higher initial investment for equipment replacement but eliminated maintenance and administrative expenses during life cycle of the plant. Cost-Effective Design Option Safety studies such as HAZID / HAZOP / QRA / RAM during design is sometimes viewed as an expensive way to achieve greater risk reduction. However, when risk assessment is left out of the design 10 | July 2015 | Chemical Products Finder
process, the plant may be overdesigned, with safety protection costing more than it should, or the plant may be unprotected from significant, unidentified risks. Systematic, risk-based design helps in the identification of significant risks, ranks them, and prioritises steps to address them. The result is that capital expenditures, operating expenses, staffing, and other resources are better allocated. Following figure explains cost-effective risk reduction principles. Comparison of Prescriptive versus Performance-Based Approaches The prescriptive approach consists of applying local regulations, industry codes and standards and good engineering practices. The safety objectives are implicitly defined and the design process focuses primarily on the means to reach them. The performance-based approach relies on the explicit definition of the safety objectives and functional requirements (eg, performance standards). The design process focuses primarily on the objectives, and the design is developed to fulfil these objectives in a more flexible manner as compared to the prescriptive approach. This allows the
This article is focused on the integration of HSE aspects in engineering design. The multidisciplinary approach is based on the verification method for all design disciplines, in order to fulfil overall safety objectives of the plant. Focusing on interfaces and integrating HSE aspects can be achieved by: 1) Specialist HSE engineers who provide accurate, quantitative inputs allowing all disciplines to work in parallel, using experience gained from previous similar projects. 2) Design engineers who need to know the impact of HSE aspects and design rules of their discipline. Finally, the experience and anticipation of HSE aspects during the engineering phase of the project can prevent overand under-design, leading to an impact on cost and schedule and thereby ensuring the required level of safety â—˜ in design. References 1)Guidelines for Engineering Design for Process Safety, AICHE, CCPS. 2012 2)Risk-Based Process Safety Design An iMosaic Corporation White Paper 3)Managing Process Safety in Facilities Design, by G. Unnikrishnan at International Petroleum Technology Conference Beijing, China 2013. 4)Challenges in a Multi-disciplinary Approach for Explosion Design of FLNG, by Laurent Paris and Marc Cahay, Technip at Offshore Technology conference 2014.
The first aspect that is compromised during challenging economic times is investments in workplace safety. This is a critical aspect more so in the case of construction companies. This article details the various aspects involved in ensuring workplace safety viz, proactive steps to be taken, proactive safety index, proactive safety observation programme among other issues.
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ompanies invest significantly to ensure workplace safety, especially in the construction industry. In this industry, which operates on low margins, it may be tempting to scale down the investment on safety during challenging economic times. Doing so can cost far more than you save. The average work-related injury results in direct costs, including worker’s compensation, ambulance fees, medical expenses, etc, which is much smaller than the exponentially higher indirect costs such as equipment downtime, lost productivity, legal actions, etc. They are estimated to range between 4 to 10 times the direct costs. It may help if you think of safety as a profit centre, rather than an expense. Following are just a few potential profit areas: a) Insurance premiums: If worker’s compensation and other insurance claims are under control, thus lowering the experience modification rating (EMR), insurance companies will perceive this company as a lower risk. Consequently, you may be eligible for reduced premium rates. b) Higher calibre workforce: A welltrained workforce with proper safety training is an invaluable resource for any company. Not only will employees be more productive, they will be able to help identify unsafe conditions and/or operating practices, as well as situations where jobs might be done more safely and effectively.
Avinash Harde Assistant Vice President – IMS Hindustan Construction Company Limited Email: Avinash.Harde@hccindia.com
c) Company safety culture: Promoting a safe work environment improves employee morale, a much-needed commodity in tough financial times. If employees believe the company cares
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about their well-being, they in turn will care about the well-being of the company. The result can be greater productivity and employee loyalty. If safety is considered as just another expense, it will be reflected in the EMR and bottom line. But if you see it as a means to save both lives and money, the ROI will follow quickly. Proactive steps A proactive safety culture helps to save lives, retain workers, reduce claims and delays, and enhance productivity and profitability while strengthening the company’s reputation. If you look at accident pyramid, a proactive safety culture can be developed by improving and increasing the reporting of a) Near miss b) Unsafe conditions c) Unsafe acts A Near miss reporting programme can be defined as an administrative tool to help reduce accidents and injuries at the workplace/sites. A near miss is an event, circumstance, condition or behaviour with the potential to cause injury, illness, accidental release or property/ productivity loss, but did not actualise due to chance, corrective action and/or timely intervention. A wide variety of occurrences can be near miss: unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviour, minor accidents/injuries with potential to be more serious, events where injury could have occurred but did not, events with property damage, events where safety barriers crossed, etc. Unsafe conditions within the working environment of the employee increases Chemical Products Finder | July 2015 | 11
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his/her chances of having an accident. For example, improper scaffolding, no hard barricading for deep excavation as well as for working at heights, inadequate rock support, insufficient ventilation, inadequate lighting, etc. Unsafe act is any act on the part of the employee, which increases his/her chances of being injured. For example, improper lifting, handling or moving of objects, incorrect use of tools and equipment, improper placing and stacking of objects, annoyance in the workplace, ignoring to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), removing safety guards from the equipment, adoption of wrong work methods, etc. Proactive safety index Effectiveness of the proactive safety culture can be identified on the basis of calculating the Proactive Safety Index (PSI). Proactive safety index (PSI) = Total Number of Near Miss, Unsafe condition and Unsafe Act multiplied by 1 million and divided by total man hours. When a construction company succeeds in building a strong culture of safety, it becomes a core value for every employee.
A strong safety culture burnishes the company’s reputation, which is one of the most valuable assets for any business, and plays an essential role in its long-term success. The construction industry is always adopting new methods, new equipment and new machinery. Safety has to continually adapt to the new ways that workers perform their jobs. At the end of the day, every company wants every worker to go home safe at night. The ultimate goal should be zero injuries. Indian construction scenario Indian construction industry is of significant economic importance as it accounts for about 11 per cent of gross domestic product and employs approximately 33 million people, making it the second largest industry after agriculture. It is an essential contributor to infrastructural developments like: roads, dams, irrigation projects, power plants, hospitals, schools, etc. The amount of money invested and jobs provided by construction industry are larger than any other industry in India. The workforce in Indian construction industry comprises of 55 per cent
unskilled labour, 27 per cent skilled labours and rest are technicians and supporting staff. About 16 per cent of the nation’s working population depends on constructional work for its livelihood. Proactive Safety Programme (PSOP)
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The Proactive Safety Observation Programme is a dedicated and predetermined observation round conducted by the cross-functional senior management team at any project site. This is not a part of regular safety inspection round or audit. Even a project manager who is incharge of the project has to conduct mandatory PSOP rounds on a regular basis. The main aim of the PSOP round is to identify unsafe conditions and unsafe acts adopted at site. Minimum ten observations per round are a must for effectiveness of this initiative. The unsafe acts are corrected on the spot and these observations are reported to the HSE incharge of the site. The HSE incharge documents these observations and assign responsibility for corrective action and close the loop with respective section incharge. These PSOP observations are discussed in weekly and monthly safety committee meetings. The project manager reviews the observations and gives direction to the concerned or responsible person for corrective actions and its 100 per cent compliance. PSOP - Severity Index (SI)
Figure: Accident pyramid
The PSOP observations for any round comprises of unsafe conditions like unsafe practice, not following methodology/drawing/procedure, unsafe equipment, poor housekeeping and unsafe acts. All unsafe conditions or unsafe acts will be categorised as per its potential severity in the scale of 1 to 5. The potential severity will be useful for evaluating the extent of risk and hazards for assessing the impact of activities in the projects. The severity index for each round will be calculated by using the
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Could have potential to convert into fatality
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Could have potential to convert into major injury
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Could have potential to convert into medical treatment case
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PSOP - Severity Index (SI)
severity of each observation with the help of below formula.
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Sum of Severity factor of all PSOP observations Total number of PSOP observations
Subcontractor’s performance plays an important role on severity index of the entire project as they are involved in various activities throughout the lifespan
of the project. The PSOP observation based on SI is highlighted in figure. The SI for subcontractors varies in the range of 2.5 to 4.5. This evaluation helps management to appreciate the managers and subcontractors based on their performance as well helps to identify the shortfalls and improvement areas. Implementation of PSOP at HCC At HCC, the proactive safety culture is developed over years through a proper induction programme to the workforce, a regular tool box talks that are conducted every day before starting
the work and a detailed calendar of training imparted to workers on various initiatives and new techniques adopted while implementing the project work. The training programme include vehicle incidents and traffic managements, behaviour based safety awareness, proactive safety observations, near miss reporting, occupational health and hygiene, drilling and blasting techniques and safety precautions, defensive driving, heavy lifting, safe electrical handlings,
took around one year to mature in its form and started showing the desired results.
scaffolding simulations at working place, etc. Safety posters are displayed at important locations and at the assembly points. Implementation of PSOP added a new dimension and discipline to the entire programme.
The overall objective of this programme was to reduce accident and improve productivity. This was very well achieved by implementing the PSOP. This programme gathered diverse data that helped in identifying the safety deficiency areas at work places and/ or a lacuna by a sub-contractor so that corrective actions are taken to improve the overall situation.
The PSOP was launched in mid of financial year 2012-2013. Average number of reportable accidents in three financial years ie, 2010-11, 2011-12 and 201213 was around 73. After launch of PSOP there was drastic reduction of around 48 per cent in the reportable accident in financial year 2013-14. The programme
The real success of this programme was evident in the financial year 2014-15 where the reportable accident number was reduced by around 78 per cent as compared to the average of previous three financial years. There was drastic improvement in FSI from 1.02 in FY201011 to 0.2 in FY2014-15. There was also improvement in the value of Frequency Rate (FR) from 0.86 to 0.22.
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Process Optimisation by Applying Modern Drying Technology The whole branch of industrial production is permanently subjected to process optimisation, which serves to increase the quantity and quality of the manufactured goods while saving valuable resources. The combination of several process operations within one unit is an elemental approach to reach this sophisticated aim.
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rying and mixing of solids are fundamental process steps for a wide range of production processes. Frequently a thermal separation is carried out after a mechanical liquid solid division (eg, by centrifuge, filtration or via decanter). Since the thermal separation is usually performed at the end of the production chain, it has a massive impact on the quality of the final product. Besides compartment heaters, mostly applied for low quantities, three systems are established for gentle vacuum contact heating of moist solids – horizontal, tumbling and vertical driers. Traditionally, horizontal driers are the most commonly used units. In order to raise the heat transfer, the product is mixed via agitator that is mounted between two abutting faces. Due to the double-sided bearing the system is especially suitable for pasty and sticky material, which usually undergoes a distinctive transition phase during the drying process. This transition phase is characterised by high torque values around the shaft. The application of horizontal drying systems regularly presents problems during the processing of fine chemicals, pharmaceutical products or food. Those problems mainly occur at the bearings that are in contact with the product. This causes additional maintenance and quality control for the operator. Also the additional bearing and sealing require higher investment costs.
Andreas Weber R&D Manager Ekato Systems Email: india@ekato.com
Due to the unfavourable geometry of the horizontal apparatus the complete discharging often causes trouble resulting from high amounts
of residues. Especially for valuable products like active pharmaceutical ingredients or fine chemicals every gram of discharged product counts. Still widely used is the tumbling drier also called double cone drier. In those systems the circulation of the product is realised by gravity. As this system has no agitator installed, the product side heat transfer coefficients are normally much lower than those compared to drying systems equipped with an agitator. This disadvantage is due to the fact that the tumbling drier needs a longer time to renew the product on the heated surfaces. Therefore, tumbling driers require a longer time to reach the desired moisture level, in comparison to competitive systems, fitted with an agitator. Those agitated systems commonly have small wall clearances of only a few millimetres in order to avoid a further resistance for the heat transfer by generated product layers. Pasty products in particular cannot be manufactured efficiently in tumbling driers, as the product layers generated at the wall during the beginning of the process, would limit the heat transfer to the product core. Systems with vertical design reveal clear advantages compared to the presented conventional drying units. Vertical drying systems enable far lower residues due to the conical bottom whereby the discharge yield is pretty much dependent on product properties. Beyond that, vertical systems operate with only one bearing, which is not in contact with the product. These units are especially suitable for high-value
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Although the mechanical separation is usually preferred, from an energy point of view, it is sometimes necessary to pass a complete thermal separation eg, due to the solubility of some components contained in the solvent. Many times the solvent which contains the solved components is sprayed on the particle surface. Figure 1: Pilot plant drier VPT50 / VST100 with the Ekato solids PARAVISC in the Ekato Systems laboratory
products where high discharge yields, avoidance of product contamination (eg, by contact with leaking liquids or residues from former batches) and flawless quality of the finally dry product are essential. Despite all the mentioned advantages of vertical systems, the use of horizontal drying units is still widespread, due to their ability of providing an adequate mixing performance during the transition phase. Vertically designed systems often reveal problems during this stage of the drying process where the product tends to rotate at the same speed as the agitator (generating a vortex). Due to the lacking axial flow pattern at this stage, an effective heat transfer is not achieved. To eliminate this problem Ekato Systems developed the Solidmix VPT technology. The ISOPAS agitator in combination with the baffle is capable of handling the moist product during the difficult transition phase, ensuring an efficient heat transfer during the whole length of the drying process. The baffle, which additionally allows the implementation of a temperature measurement directly in the product, avoids a vortex being generated. As a result the pasty product is transported from the wall to the shaft, whereby a flow profile is created that includes the whole vessel volume (see figure 2). The capability of mixing pasty products homogeneously
In the next process operation the solvent is separated thermally. Examples therefore concern the manufacturing of catalysts or additives for synthetic material where special product properties are generated by specific components that are adsorbed on the particle surface. Those processes can be achieved efficiently by applying the Ekato Systems VPT technology and therefore in one single process unit. In this system the solvent is sprayed upon the particle surface while the ISOPAS agitator permanently renews the product surface in order to ensure a homogeneous distribution of the solved component. After completion of the spraying step, the solvent is evaporated via vacuum contact heating. During the drying process the product continuously changes from one consistency to another. As a rule, the moist product is pasty at the beginning, before it starts to become friable
Figure 2: Flow pattern in the Ekato Systems VPT apparatus with ISOPAS agitator
after the transition phase. Finally, the product more and more becomes free flowing. A lot of products tend to generate unwanted agglomerates in the transition from the friable to the free flowing consistency. Therefore, sieving may be required after completion of the drying process. To eliminate the need for sieving, it is possible to supply the Ekato Solidmix VPT unit with a chopper. Bigger agglomerates, however, tend to rise to the height of the filling level because of their higher porosity. The chopper is located exactly at this position, so as to break up those agglomerates. A reduction in the drying time is very often associated with the comminution of the particles (more surface for heat and mass transfer) and the additional power input of the chopper.
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also facilitates the system to dry slurries efficiently.
Thus the Ekato Solidmix VPT technology enables the operator to realise various process steps in one multifunctional system in order to save valuable resources and ensuring high process efficiency at the same time. For such process optimisation Ekato Systems provides the opportunity to perform drying and mixing trials with the original product in the pilot plant scale. Not only laboratory trials with the Ekato Systems VPT technology can be performed, but trials with the solids PARAVISC are also possible. These units are part of the Ekato Solidmix VST technology and are primarily being used to dry and blend moderate till good free flowing products. Both types of units have a GMP proven design in common and offer the facility for taking samples without process interruption. Long-term proven routines enable the scale up of the obtained results to the production size. A concept, in coordination with the customer, is developed and set to achieve the target, which provides optimum process technology, production quality, ecology and cost efficiency. â—˜ Chemical Products Finder | July 2015 | 15
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What Unnecessary Risks are You Taking? What would you think if you saw someone using a shopping trolley as a car jack? Or a newspaper and sunglasses as an improvised welding mask? You would probably ask yourself why anyone would put themselves in that kind of danger. Here, the author explains why companies should never take any chances, especially where testing and analysis are concerned.
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he Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) of 2002 and the Explosive Atmosphere Directive (ATEX 137) set the minimum requirements for protection against risks from fire, explosions and similar events arising from dangerous substances used or present in the workplace. The legislation introduced more rigorous testing for operators, including regular and representative analysis of thermal fluids. Respecting The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) guidelines helps companies identify early warnings regarding process problems, helps maintain a safe and efficient working environment and save costs. Preventative maintenance and frequent testing can also help extend the life of thermal fluid. More importantly, a timely reaction to early warnings can help you avoid replacement of costly equipment and even save lives. In environments where the risks are so high, no expense should be spared to ensure legislation is respected and thorough efforts are made to keep employees and premises safe. What Risk?
Andy Burns Technical Business Manager Global Heat Transfer Email: carolinel@globalgroup.org
In a nutshell, the dangers caused by the lack of preventative maintenance are rooted in the degradation of thermal fluid. Over time, heat transfer fluid breaks down through a process called ‘thermal cracking’. The fluid’s molecules are broken down into smaller particles and several types of fractions are released from this chemical reaction. The first side products of thermal cracking are light ends that have a low boiling point and are very volatile. The second category of thermal cracking decomposition products are heavy
ends, which recombine to form heavy polyaromatic molecules that usually cause fouling of the heat transfer system. As a result, carbon molecules will stick to the system internals and reduce process efficiency, unless cleaned and flushed in time. It is crucial to remember that thermal fluid does not go from being fit for use to needing replacement overnight. There is a grey area where fluids can be managed against what specialists call ‘the degradation curve’. Degradation is steady if a system is operated properly. Only as the fluid approaches the end of its practical working life, there is a gradual curve which eventually drops off very sharply. This sudden change in the quality of thermal fluids is one of the reasons why regular and preventative maintenance is so important. Diluting the thermal fluid by topping up is a cost effective and durable option only while the fluid is in the early part of the degradation curve. After the condition of the fluid has significantly deteriorated, dilution is no longer a viable alternative. It would have the same effect as putting a new torch battery into a two battery torch alongside a battery that has already been used for some time. It would not be a long term solution and would result in the system not operating at optimum capacity. That being said, the best thing to do when the thermal fluid reaches the end of its lifespan is to flush and clean the system, prior to refilling it with a fresh charge of heat transfer fluid. Hot, Closed and Circulating Despite the clarity of existing legislation and the dangers of neglecting thermal fluid analysis, companies often fail to
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health and safety. GHT encourages its clients to perform the eleven point test at least twice a year, every three months ideally, and even more frequently than that in some applications.
Sample methodology is crucial – incorrect sampling give inaccurate flash point results, which can have very dangerous consequences. Unless the fluid samples are collected when the oil is hot and circulating, they will reveal artificially high flash point values. This incorrect sampling will lead to the conclusion that the system is safe, when in reality it might not be. Inaccurate samples can have negative consequences, including decreased energy efficiency, unmanageable flash points and a dangerous working environment with risks of explosions.
Finally, testing in an accredited lab, in the correct conditions is the key to getting accurate results. As with general maintenance, identifying a problem early helps avoid complications without excessive cost or efforts.
The sample also needs to be ‘closed’ so that no potential atmospheric particles can contaminate it or distort the results. An open sample would also allow light ends to flash off to the atmosphere, instead of remaining in the sample, which produces unreliable readings. Test Often and Well Frequent sampling is crucial. DSEAR says manufacturers must show they are taking appropriate measures to mitigate
Best Practice Sampling After the samples have been taken correctly, the interpretation of data is essential and this is where Global Heat Transfer’s experience and eleven-point test takes the best-practice cake. As opposed to most companies, that only provide a seven point test, GHT looks in detail at key data to ensure the results completely reflect reality. The three main checks that Global Heat Transfer focuses on are carbon level and amount of insoluble particles, a closed flash point test and the acidity level (TAN). (RCR) test is a method of calculating the carbon residue in a fluid. If the carbon level (heavy ends) is too high, buildups can occur, which will reduce the
It is crucial to remember that thermal fluid does not go from being fit for use to needing replacement overnight
efficiency of the system, make pumps work harder and result in higher running costs for the company. Global Heat Transfer performs both types of flash point measurement: open and closed cup. The Pensky-Martens closed flash test involves the heating of test specimens in a covered brass cup at regular intervals until a flash point that spreads throughout the inside of the cup is identified. The temperature at which this spread takes place is the sample’s flash point. Because closed cup tests give lower flash point values (between five and ten degrees Celsius difference), they are a better approximation to the temperature at which the vapour pressure reaches the lower flammable limit. To ensure final result accuracy, a Seta open cup flash test is also performed on the fluid sample.
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perform the sampling DSEAR requires and carry out irrelevant tests, including ‘lube oil tests’. These are sometimes non-applicable and do not always provide the necessary information.
An acidity level test identifies the amount of additive depletion, oxidation or acidic contamination, in a thermal fluid sample. The acid number is determined by the amount of Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) base required to neutralise the acid in one gram of an oil sample. These three main areas of testing are complemented by additional checks, including appearance, viscosity, water and ferrous content, particulate quantities and fire point testing. The data from the eleven tests forms the basis of a holistic analysis based on trend data, which results in an accurate thermal fluid evaluation. Parameters for action, caution and satisfactory levels are the key factors when conducting the result analysis. The complexity of thermal fluid testing might seem intimidating, but the importance of the process cannot be stressed enough. Respecting legal regulations, performing preventative maintenance and frequent testing are the best ways to ensure your company is not taking any unnecessary risks. Otherwise, you might as well be using newspaper and sunglasses instead of personal protective equipment. ◘ Chemical Products Finder | July 2015 | 17
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VARIABLE INLET VANE DAMPER Variable inlet vane damper from Vacunair Engg Co Pvt Ltd has fans utilizing variable inlet vanes. Variable inlet vane dampers are used for capacity modulation. They give accurate modulation and power saving over other styles of dampers of reduced air flow. When an inlet vane is partially closed, each blade directs the air into the wheel in the direction of rotation and so the air is prespun. This brings about a reduction in the capacity determined by the type of system and type of fan-vane combination. For every inlet vane position there is different capacity v/s static pressure curve and capacity v/s brake HP curve generated by the fan. Variable inlet vane dampers are designed with mechanical principle of adjustment. Inlet guide vanes are synchronously adjustable in the same angular position by a connecting element. Adjustment can be made either automatically via an adjusting element from pulse generator or by hand. 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 1
LIFTING BAG TYPE CENTRIFUGE WITH DOME OPEN The latest trend in solid/liquid separation is to go in for greater ease in cake handling. Filter cloth is available in the desired strength and micron size. The fabric with poly-propylene, woven/nonwoven polyester; nylon, cotton, etc, with strengthening strips and hook up arrangement are easily available. The ACE lifting bag system supports such filter bags. Quick and easy fixing arrangement helps in the centrifuging. The time factor for the various operations is studied and this is passed on to the user at the time of installation and commissioning. The filter bag setting is precisely done so that the entire assembly is as fool-proof as the simple top discharge centrifuge. Hence 100 per cent solid liquid separation without loss of a single solid particle in filtrate is achieved by the instant cake lifting type centrifuge.
LABORATORY SPIRAL JET MILL Laboratory spiral jet mill is ideal for the ultrafine size reduction on a laboratory scale of dry materials up to Mohs’ hardness 3 and powder fineness of 5 um to 40 um. It is suitable for high grade pharma and fine grade chemicals. It is also suitable for mini batches from 3 to 100 g (50 AS). . The lack of electric components means that this inexpensive laboratory mill can be sterilised in an autoclave. Laboratory spiral jet mill is compact, smooth monobloc design, crack- and crevice-free with no dead spaces, no welding seams is ideal for setup in a laboratory fume hood. The standard design requires only compressor air and no electric power. Different nozzle and grinding chamber geometries possible. Completely preassembled gas distributor with separate pressure regulation valves. The AS can be dismantled and cleaned quickly and easily without tools. The individual components can be sterilized in an autoclave.
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Hosokawa Micron India Pvt Ltd 2112, 13 th Main Road, Anna Nagar Chennai 600 040 Tel: 044-26211257, 26211286 E-mail: mail@hmindia.hosokawa.com
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One of the reasons for the reproducibility of the Lab 1 Glass Laboratory spray dryer is the durable and precise nozzle technology. The nozzle comes with a deblocker needle which can be pushed through the nozzle in case of clogging. The deblocker frequency is user-selectable. Optional nozzle cooling is available. The nozzle can be cooled with regular tap water, spraying of heat sensitive product is possible. The touch panel PLC operating system allows the user to control all the system parameters with the touch of a finger. The blower, air heater and feed liquid pump are operated from this panel. The system parameters such as inlet hot air temperature, outlet exhaust air temperature, feed and blower frequency are set by touching the corresponding displayed value and entering the new value in the set screen that appears.
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GLASS LABORATORY SPRAY DRYER
A data trend screen shows a record of the air temp, heater output and feed liquid pump output during the experiment. The user can visually see the temperature record and quickly understand it. For data analysis, a daily report screen and experiment data can be viewed with option to save to an USB flash drive for use in a PC computer. Access to only two sides of the spray dryer is required for normal operation. The touch panel and product collection pot are located so that all operations are performed from one operating point. 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 4
SHUT-OFF & DIVERT VALVES
FEP ENCAPSULATED O-RINGS
Cipriani Harrison’s pneumatic valves are made from forged SS-316L/SS304L, are highly polished and come standard with PTFE and FDA EPDM seals. These valves have self-draining machined bodies with a round shape that shows for a minimum resistance to flow. The valve body, yoke and actuator are assembled with clamps enabling quick and easy assembly and disassembly. Available in sizes 1”-4” with sanitary clamp and butt-weld and connections as standard. Multiple body styles and electrical control tops are available for varying applications. These are 2A authorised and user-friendly. Electronic control caps are available for communication/ automation.
APPLs silicone, Viton and EPDM encapsulated O-rings with FEP encapsulation are designed to address the growing problem of sealing in the most hostile chemical and temperature environments. It combines the best qualities of FEP material on the outside with its chemical inertness and an elastomer on the inside for resilience. This unique combination forms a highly effective, long lasting seal for the most demanding applications.
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Ami Polymer Pvt Ltd 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
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These O-rings are comprised of FEP over silicone, Viton or EPDM and can be used in temperatures from -60 to +205 oC depending upon the choice of elastomer core.
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TAIL LIFTS Tail lifts are equipped with safety systems compliant with the 89/392 EEC Standard. Electric motor with a thermal safety device blocks the tail-lift in case of overheating. Flow control valves integrated in the cylinders to limit the lowering speed in case of a pipe and/or valve burst. Tilt cylinders locked during the lowering phase until the platform reaches the ground. Automatic tilting of the platform at ground level. Back-lit remote and radio controls for night use. EEC type approved tail lifts including anti-underrun bumper. For details contact: Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd Chawda Commercial Centre, Link Road, Malad (W), Mumbai 400 064 Tel: 022-66720200, 66720300, Fax: 91-022-77820201 E-mail: sales@geapl.co.in or Circle Readers’ Service Card 7
CENTRIFUGAL CHEMICAL PROCESS PUMP Pumps are as per ANSI B73.1-2001. The design is of back pull out type. Large variety of models is available to operate at 1,450 RPM and 2,900 RPM at 50 Hz and 1,750 RPM and 3,500 RPM at 60 Hz. ANSI Series chemical process pump is a horizontal single stage centrifugal pump. It finds application in acid transfer, beverage processing, brine, chemical processing, chloroalkali, corrosive services, organic chemicals, polymers, sea water, solvents, paper, food, synthetic fibres, slurry, etc. For details contact: Jay Ambe Engg Co 1 Shree Jay Laxmi Indl Estate, CMC Compound, GIDC, Odhav, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382 415 Tel: 079-22894562, 22874508 E-mail: sales@jecwoodland.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 8
CHEMICAL PROCESS PUMPS The ECC Series range of ANSI B73.1 pumps now augments and compliments CRI pumps existing and extensive water pump ranges. The newly designed pumps are based on proven technology and the range covers 21 different sizes, which can be customised to suit your specific application. The ECCV Series is their vertical cantilever version of the same pump and is custom-designed for tank or sump mounting. CRI Pumps has ensured that its new ECC and ECCV range of ANSI B73.1 chemical/process pumps can cater to a wide and diverse set of industries and applications such as oil, gas and chemical, paper, pulp and process, effluent and general industrial applications. For details contact: CRI Pumps Pvt Ltd SF No: 17/1A1 Sri Jaganathan Indl Estate, Athipalayam Road, Chinnavedampatti Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 059 Tel: 0422-3007901, 080-42279199 E-mail: lalatendu@cripumps.com / rajeshmagar.v@cripumps.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 9
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Minivac rotary vane vacuum pumps and compressors are divided into oil lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps and compressor (4.5 m 3/hr – 120 m 3/hr) and dry running rotary vane vacuum pumps and compressors (2.9 m 3/hr – 80 m 3/hr). Minivac oil lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps are air cooled versions. An oil water cooler is available for high ambient temperatures or for heat recovery. The exhaust air is cleaned in a built-in mist filter with a very high separation efficiency ensuring oil-free operation in all working conditions. Use of specially treated vanes has the advantage of low friction thus increasing pump life. These pumps have vacuum feed lubrication which ensures feed lubrication to all rotating and frictional contact parts.
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ROTARY VANE VACUUM PUMPS & COMPRESSORS
Dry running rotary vane pumps offer the ideal solution for a wide range of application from paper handling and electronics to environmental technology. These offer all three functions – vacuum, compressed air or the combination of both – in one compact unit. These rotary vane pumps are environmentally friendly, highly efficient, vibration-free and extremely reliable. For details contact: Shree Siddhi Vinayak Industries Plot No: 19, Kashimira Indl Estate, Off Western Express Highway, Mira Road Dist: Thane, Maharashtra 401 104 Telefax: 91-022-28458372, 28457073 E-mail: minivac@rediffmail.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 10
OMNI MIXER HOMOGENISERS Omni mixer and omni macro homogenizers offer the perfect mix of dependability, versatility and power. Aerosol-safety sealed containers are available in a variety of materials (SS, glass, plastic). Interchangeable blades and rotor-stator generators process a wide range of samples within the same container. 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, Fax: 91-040-27154686 E-mail: info@inkarp.co.in / sales@inkarp.co.in or Circle Readers’ Service Card 11
FLUSH BOTTOM VALVES Flush bottom valves are precision made of SS-316 specifically designed for corrosion-resistant highly sanitary applications. Solid construction ensures maximum reliability and failure-free performance under the most extreme conditions. Clean-up and maintenance costs are substantially reduced due to a unique simple design that allows extremely fast dismantling without many tools. Features complete steam tracing of all possible product contamination areas; full ports allow unobstructed product flow; positive shut-off eliminates excess overruns; and in-line adjustment to compensate for seal wear. For details contact: Industrial Equip Wash Inc 9-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 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 12
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MULTISTAGE VERTICAL IN-LINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMPS KSB has further enhanced range of materials for its existing range of pump Series – Movitec B. Multistage, vertical in-line high pressure pumps, Movitec B; are now available in complete SS materials in addition to the existing version of Cast Iron (VCF). These versions will be known as VF and VSF having SS-304 and SS-316 grades respectively. Movitec pumps are capable of handling variety of applications like RO plants, irrigation systems, pressure boosting, washing plants, chemical applications, HVAC system, etc. Pumps are available in 2, 4, 6, 10, 15 sizes. Higher sizes can also be made available on request. These pumps can generate a flow up to 22 cu metres per hr with the head up to 250 metres. And can handle liquid having temperature between -20 and +140 degree Celsius with a pressure of 25 bar. For details contact: KSB Pumps Ltd Mumbai-Pune Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411 018 Tel: 020-27101000, 2710 1233, Fax: 91-020-27426000 E-mail: bipin.kode@ksb.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 13
AUTO COATER All the product contact parts are made from SS-316. The pan speed is variable and can be changed from the control panel via variable frequency AC drive. Perforated pan with more than 55 per cent opening for better quality finish. The coating pan along with the drive system, hot air plenum, exhaust plenum, pan washing sink, washing pipe line, etc, are housed in a SS cabinet. 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.com / sales@brilliantpharmaa.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 14
SILICONE TRANSPARENT TUBING Shree Gaurav’s transparent silicone tubing is made from medical/food grade transparent silicone rubber, which complies with USP Class VI requirement and FDA21 CFR 177.2600. Silicone can be obtained in a range of qualities resistant to temperature from -116 oC to +315 oC from 0.5 to 50 mm ID. It is unaffected by most water soluble materials. Outstanding physiological properties are better than that obtainable with any other elastomers. It is highly resistant to UV, heat, cold, ozone and radiation. Excellent flexibility can be both stretched or compressed. Sterisable by dry heat, steam, ethylene oxide and gamma radiation. Does not support bacterial growth, non-reactive to body tissues and fluid and non-adherence to tissues. 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: Gaurav_rubber@rediffmail.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 15
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NAUTA/CONICAL VACUUM DRYERS
The Zerostatic Tee valve combines a single weir with a tee pattern body. This design eliminates the dead leg present when a 2-way valve is welded or clamped to a tee fitting and has become a BioPharm Standard. Essential for the elimination of dead legs in recirculating loops and designed to ease installation and validation, Saunders Zerostatic Tee Valve enhances the integrity of critical systems. One of the most sensitive applications in a WFI loop is the use point valve. These valves represent the barrier between the safety of the re-circulating loop and the potential hazards of the environment and function as the take off point for consumption of WFI. Valves for this application need the highest level of design security, integrity, and cleanliness. Saunders point-of-use valves are engineered to minimize dead areas and fully drain all associated tubing.
Nauta/Conical vacuum dryer is ideal for temperature sensitive materials. Ideal drying systems for hazardous/toxic material. Clean internal conical design provides complete discharge and reduces cross-batch contamination. Drive system and material feeding on top, and product discharge through bottom helps in ease of process and material handling. Vapour condensation unit along with a receiver for solvent recovery. Integrated vacuum pump system provided to match custom requirements. Clean-in-place systems can be provided. PLCbased automation of process batch control, with printable option. Full validation services available including DQ, IQ/OQ, FAT/SAT protocols. Kilolab Model to production models available.
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For details contact: For details contact: Crane Process Flow Technologies (India) Ltd Solitaire, 5 th & 6 th Floors, S No: 131/1+2 ITI Road, Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra 411 007 Tel: 020-30567800, Fax: 91-020-30567812
Shiv Shakti Process Equipment Pvt Ltd Shiv Shakti, 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
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INDUSTRIAL PC B&R’s Automation PC 910 has been awarded DNV GL Certification for maritime applications. The industrial PC has been certified in accordance with GL 2010, IACS UR E10. Additionally, DNV GL confirms its compliance with IEC 60945, including the specified Compass Safe Distance. The Automation PC 910 is now available for use in many maritime and offshore applications. The rugged construction of B&R’s industrial PCs has clear advantages when installed on vessels and in harsh maritime environments. The Automation PC has no internal cable connections and does not require shock absorbers or any other auxiliary installation equipment. Typical applications include highly integrated bridge systems, electronic chart display and information systems, vessel information systems and voyage data recorders. It is also used in distributed vessel control systems, offshore monitoring and control applications, and dynamic positioning systems, as well as to provide condition monitoring for power transmission and power distribution systems or serve as the master or SCADA station in integrated automation systems. The Automation PC 910 guarantees exceptional longterm availability. With a selection of processors ranging from Celeron to Core i7, the performance can be scaled to any application. The flexible interface options range from Gigabit Ethernet to USB 3.0, as well as POWERLINK, CAN and RS232/422/485 for use with real-time operating systems. For details contact: B&R Industrial Automation Pvt Ltd 8 Tara Heights, Mumbai-Pune Road, Wakdewadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411 003 Tel: 020-414 78947, Fax: 91-020-41478998 Email: ninad.deshpande@br-automation.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 18
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HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CALIBRATOR
The Omni Prep96 is a fully automated sample prep homogeniser workstation designed to eliminate bottlenecks and increase throughput in your lab. It eliminate risk of crosscontamination and increase throughput. The small footprint of the Prep96 saves valuable bench top space and will also fit into most standard bio-safety cabinets and fume hoods. The user interface makes it easy for you to program, save, recall or make changes to existing protocols. The latter ability allows for repeatable results while minimising the element of human error.
HygroGen has become the benchmark for transportable RH and temperature calibrators.
Unlike standard noisy homogenisers, Omni’s Prep96 whisper drive technology features ultra-quiet operation. Its brushless motors are virtually maintenance-free, delivering maximum sample processing power.
The second generation HygroGen builds on the excellence of the first series with higher specifications, additional features and improved design. Using a state-ofthe-art embedded controller with touch screen user-interface has been developed to provide the user with simplified setup and configuration tools. This includes a programmer function so that multiple set-point changes can be user-defined. The embedded platform also provides additional features such as an integrated nine port USB hub, external DVI monitor connection, integrated data acquisition and calibration adjustment software. The design objective was to create the perfect balance of form and function - precise generation of stable conditions, whilst being easy to use and maintain.
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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
Jupiter Electronics A-401 & G 414-416 Kailash Indl Complex B/h Godrej Colony, Parksite, Vikhroli (W), Mumbai 400 079 Tel: 022-67551606, 25185474, Fax: 91-022-25170867 E-mail: sales@jupiterelectornics.co.in
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PLANETARY GEARBOXES These design innovations are beneficial for applications in the mining, sugar processing and marine sectors. Bonfiglioli´s 300 Series is perfectly suited for harsh applications where shock loadings and impacts are more the rule than the exception. The new FDK and FZP versions feature an output hollow shaft that will make the series more effective and suitable for shaft mount assembly. The hollow shaft with the two keys at 120° will allow full rated torque and max torque transmissions. The axial locking ring with threaded holes completes the solution for an easier and more reliable shaft mounting. The keyed hollow shaft is available in smaller sizes, ranging from 300 to 310 and will be included in the designation of the series with the acronym FDK; when the FZP version is available it will come in larger sizes from 311 to 325. The new 300 Series is the splined hollow shaft, which meets the DIN 5480 standard and offers the same strong bearings available in the current FP version. It provides double centering for an aligned assembling of the solid shaft of the machine. Like the keyed hollow shaft, the splined hollow shaft also includes an axial locking key with threaded holes for easier mounting and grants full rated and max torque transmissions. The 399 Series has a torque range of 1,000-1,287000 Nm and gear ratios of 3.4-5,234. For details contact: Bonfiglioli Riduttori Spa Via Giovanni XXIII 7/a, 40012 Lippo di Calderara di Reno, Bologna, Italy Tel: +39 051 647 3932, E-mail: deborah.brandoli@bonfiglioli.com / ameet.rele@bonfiglioli.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 21
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Meypack’s VP 453 case packer is designed to endpackage folding boxes containing pouches of milk powder into trays with or without lids as well as wrap-around cases. The machine can process eight different formats, although the addition of further formats is possible at a later date. The folding boxes, which enter the machine lying down, are erected by a single track paddle chain. The paddles in the paddle chain can be adjusted in such a way that folding boxes of varying thicknesses can be processed in a gentle manner. Bearings, chains and linear bearings are lifetime lubricated, while the cable management, including pneumatics, is in accordance to current high industrial standards. The integrated Nordson hotmelt ProBlue Liberty tank less technology provides long storage possibilities for the adhesive. For quality control, the machine is equipped with the newest generation of the Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 control system as well as an expanded machine analysis available through the new SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panel TP1500. In addition, the machine dynamic is heightened through the integrated, energy-saving SEW Moviaxis-Servosystem. For details contact: Meypack Verpackungssystemtechnik GmbH Industriestr 3, 48301 Nottuln, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 2509 94240, Fax: +49 (0) 2509 948240 E-mail: julia.pauls@meypack.de or Circle Readers’ Service Card 22
TRANSFER FINNED TYPE HEAT EXCHANGERS The Swam transfer fin type heat exchangers are available in various sizes and parameters. The details of which would be given on request. Fin type heat exchangers are an ideal solution where low density, low heat transfer fluids are exchanged with high heat capacity streams. For details contact: Swam Pneumatics Pvt Ltd C-2, Sector 3, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, UP 201 301 Tel: 0120-4696222, Fax: 91-0120-2443283 E-mail: sales@swamatics.com / swamatic@airtelmail.in or Circle Readers’ Service Card 24
FLUID BED DRYER Fluid bed dryers are most suitable for drying granular crystalline, coarse or similar material to pharma, fine chemicals, dyes, food and allied products. Fluid bed dryer is designed to introduce the hot air stream at the base of the product container, which is filled with the material. Fluidization produces full agitation of solid particles and since each particle gets surrounded by hot air, heat transfer is extremely high and uniform.
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The product is dried without appreciable loss of heat. Filter bags prevent particles escaping from the dryer. Fluid bed dryer occupy lesser floor space compared to conventional dryer and are very easy to operate and can dry material in least time as compared to tray dryer. In fluid bed dryer, temperature distribution throughout the product is uniform and the heat transfer rate is very high. High production rates are achieved due to reduced drying time. Due to the continuous movement of product during drying lump formation, case hardening, etc, are minimised. For details contact: Allegro Pharmachem Equipments Unit No: 113, 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@allegroinida.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 23
NEW AEROSOL CAN SteeloCare is a world first. As a specialist in aerosol cans, Lanico has developed the first tin plate aerosol can in a mono bloc design, working in a technology partnership with ThyssenKrupp Rasselstein and the press manufacturer Schuler. SteeloCare features a completely monobloc look with excellent printing quality and surface feel as well as a seamless printed image. A technique developed by Lanico permits inner seaming of the can for the first time. SteeloCare is also very stable, attaining 18 bar classification and with burst pressures of more than 25 bar. The tin plate can is 100 per cent recyclable. For details contact: Lanico Maschinenbau Otto Niemsch GmbH Broitzemer Straße 25-28, 38118 Braunschweig, Germany Tel: 0049 53 18 090 614 E-mail: kaufmann@lanico.de or Circle Readers’ Service Card 25
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AUTOMATIC LIQUID ORAL/SYRUP PLANT The plant is designed to be operated by one operator and one helper, thus saving on manpower. Sugar syrup and manufacturing vessels are provided with jacket for heating and cooling, designed for internal vacuum to facilitate transfer of sugar directly from stores to sugar syrup vessel. Sugar syrup is transferred to manufacturing vessel through online sugar syrup profilter by vacuum. Entry of all propeller agitators are from bottom through a specially designed cartridge mechanical seal with TC/TC seal face. The advantage of the bottom propeller agitator over the conventional agitator is that there are no vibrations of shaft, no couplings in the drive assembly, leading to lower maintenance cost. Pipes, pipefittings and valves are of SS-316, seamless, internally electropolished with TC unions and silicon gaskets. Manhole of all the vessels is equipped with davit fitting and the cover of the manhole slides instead of being lifted. . 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.com / sales@brilliantpharmaa.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 26
LASER MARKING LNA has been appointed as a Fanuc Robotics Authorized Integrator to provide customers with automated, high-speed Laser Marking solutions. The compact, six axis robot has the approximate size and reach of a human arm. An unlimited number of routines can be taught and saved to efficiently perform multiple tasks. Regardless if the project is laser marking, welding or cutting. As standard, the system includes an interlocked enclosure which is rated as Class 1. It is fully laser safe for operators and engineers. This laser etching machine can be integrated into an existing production line, even with a conveyor feed. Almost all items manufactured today need to be marked for traceability or branding, and the process is used across a range of industries: medical device, automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, semiconductor, industrial tools, firearms, secure ID such as drivers’ licenses and passports, and jewelery. For details contact: LNA Laser Technology 136 Newell Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Tel: 401-724-0076 E-mail: info@lnalaser.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 27
ACOUSTIC ENCLOSURES & SILENCERS Acoustic enclosure comprises of modular structural frames made out of steal plates and sheets and prefabricated sections for high performance acoustic panels. The enclosure is designed acoustically and mechanically to the desired noise level specified by the customer. The thickness of the panel is based on the design requirement. For details contact: Swam Pneumatics Pvt Ltd C-2, Sector-3, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201 301 Tel: 0120-4696222, Fax: 91-0120-2443283 E-mail: sales@swamatics.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 28
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Mellcon offers various types of dryers for removal of moistures from compressed air and gases. For various industrial applications a dew point of the order of +4 oC at line pressure is sufficient for the smooth operation and production. In such case, Mellcon offer refrigerated type dryer, which is a reliable and economical way of eliminating the moisture. In this system the air is cooled down to +2 oC. and then moisture contents are separated out from it. The cooled air then cools the incoming air to the dryer through a heat exchanger and gets heated in return. Thus the air leaving the refrigerated air dryer will have a dew point of +2 oC to +4 oC at line pressure, which is equivalent to –18 o to –22 oC at atmospheric pressure.
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REFRIGERATED TYPE AIR DRYER
For details contact: Mellcon Engineers Pvt Ltd B-297 Okhla Industrial Area, Phase I, New Delhi 110 020 Tel: 011-26816103, 26811727, Fax: 91- 011-26816573 E-mail: mellcon@vsnl.net / mellcon@mellcon.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 29
8-STATION DISSOLUTION TESTING INSTRUMENT The PTWS 610 is fully compliant to the valid USP 611/724 and EP 2.9.3/4 Pharmacopoeias. The six vessels in line design eases the manual sampling and media refilling procedure, as the dissolution vessels are lined up directly in front of the user. The two extra vessels in the back row may be used to contain a placebo, blank or reference standard media. The PTWS 610 is capable of staggered stirrer start. The vessels are covered by individual lids. Each lid features openings for sample withdrawal, temperature or pH measurements. For manual sampling the company offers 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, Opp: Manyata Softech Park,Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 045 E-mail: c.neelam@pharma-test.de or Circle Readers’ Service Card 30
MINI CENTRIFUGES Powerful and easy to use RM 02 Plus mini centrifuges are small enough so that each workstation can be equipped with a personal centrifuge. It has a brushless DC (BLOC) motor. Unique closed rotor reduces friction to ensure better airflow, low heat generation and whisper quiet operation. Max speed of 6,000 RPM – 2,000 x g – can process up to 8 microtubes of 1.5/2 ml at a time. It has an electronic brake for immediate stop on lid opening for user safety and saves time by doing quick runs by simple opening and closing of the lid. It is microprocessor controlled for greater efficiency with digital display. Carbon isolation feature (dust does not enter rotor chamber). Extremely compact footprint saves valuable bench space for use in fume hoods or cold rooms. Settable speed up to 6,000 RPM and time up to 99 minutes. For details contact: Remi Sales & Engg Ltd Remi House, 11 Cama Indl Estate, Walbhat Road, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400 063 Tel: 022-40589888, 26851998, Fax: 91-022-40589890 E-mail: sales@remilabworld.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 31
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12-STATION DISSOLUTION TESTING INSTRUMENT The fully USP 711/724 and EP 2.9.3/4 compliant PTWS 1210 offers a massive 12 sample throughput for busy labs and those wishing to complete Q1 and Q2 result levels in one test. 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 openings for sample withdrawal, temperature or pH measurements. For manual sampling the company offers 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, Opp: Manyata Softech Park Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 045 E-mail: c.neelam@pharma-test.de or Circle Readers’ Service Card 32
BOILER FEED PUMP SEAL These are designed for smaller pumps and lower pressure applications. All these seals are usually supplied as a cartridge and engineered specifically for each applicaton. It finds application in boiler feed water pump, booster pump, etc. For details contact: Chem Seals Engg 10 Sidhapura Indl Estate, Gaiwadi Lane, Off S V Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai 400 062 Tel: 022-28712765, Fax: 91-022-28785876 E-mail: chemseals@chemseals.com / mktg@chemseals.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 33
INNOJET VARIOSCALE The Romaco Innojet VARIOSCALE is designed for coating particles from 2 to 30 mm in dia and processes bulk materials weighing anything from 5 to 500 kg. Its modular architecture, with up to twelve product containers installed in-line, allows exceptionally variable batch sizes. The system modules can be flexibly combined, so that the VARIOSCALE is equally suited for pilot and production scale coating applications. The spray and motion geometry is always identical regardless of the batch size. The starter materials are coated with various films using the innovative air flow bed technology. The flow conditions created as a result of this unique method enable extremely gentle distribution of the product. Two counter-rotating air flow beds circulate the product in a spiral, orbital movement. A linear spraying gap ensures a homogeneous coating is applied to the particles in a vertically upward direction. Uniform application of the spray liquid is a crucial advantage, especially when coating products with a hollow structure or complex geometries. Multilayer coatings can be achieved in a seamless sequence of individual spraying steps. For details contact: Romaco Group Am Heegwald 11, 76227 Karlsruhe,Germany Tel: +49 (0)721 4804 0, Fax: +49 (0)721 4804 225 E-mail: susanne.silva@romaco.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 34
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INDELMECH elevating trucks are available in 2 types. One is manually operated which has 500 kg carrying capacity and the other is hydraulically operated and available in 2,500 kg capacity. Both trucks are light in weight and easy to operate. They are provided with nylon wheels which ensures excellent manoeuverability. These wheels are designed in such a manner that they maintain their own level of uneven ground and can thus smoothly glide.
Standard cast iron construction with integral liner and in-line suction and delivery are meant for clean and lubricating fluid. The bearings and timing gears are lubricated by the pumping liquid itself. These pumps can be supplied with in-built safety relief valve for 100 per cent bypass. Shaft sealing is by gland packing/mechanical seal. Sump heating options are available.
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For details contact: For details contact: Precision Industrial Corporation 2/52B, Vrindavan Society, Thane (W), Maharashtra 400 601 Tel: 022-25409654 E-mail: precision.india@gmail.com
Roto Pumps Ltd Roto House, 13 Noida Special Economic Zone Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201 305 Tel: 0120-3043901, Fax: 91-0120-3043928 E-mail: cont act@rotopumps.com
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ULTRASONIC FLOW METERING SENSOR Morgan Advanced Materials offers 2 MHz water coupled transducer for ultrasonic flow metering; offering greatly improved sensitivity and shortened ring-up time. Customisable for any liquid measurement application from water metering to fuel flow, Morgan’s 2 MHz flow sensor provides a high receive signal over a very small area, and at only 20 mm in dia offers space and material savings while maintaining superior performance. The sensor is capable of operating with a wide bandwidth and high sensitivity, and resists pressures of up to 50 Bar. For details contact: Morgan Advanced Materials, Technical Ceramics – India Region 1505 Titanium Pbel City, Peeramcheru, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500 091 Tel: 040-67385264 E-mail: nitin.jain@morganplc.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 37
GREASE TRANSFER PUMP These types of pumps are specially manufactured for use of grease transfer and they can be used in various industries like mining, automobiles, various industrial applications where greasing is essential. These pumps are available in simplex, duplex or multiple heads for handling various grades of grease. For details contact: Unique Dosing Systems F-1/3, MIDC, Ambad, Nashik, Maharashtra 422 010 Tel: 0253-6695621, 6695341, Fax: 91-0253-6695341 E-mail: info@uniquedosing.com / sales@uniquedosing.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 38
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SEAL-LESS MAG-DRIVE SLIDING VANE PUMPS Blackmer’s SMVP Series Seal-Less Mag-Drive Sliding Vane Pumps feature a design that enables them to meet the need for zero leakage when handling expensive, hazardous and hard-to-seal fluids. SMVP pumps combine Blackmer’s proven sliding vane pump technology with a seal-less magnetic coupling. The result is leak-free operation that minimizes product waste and dramatically improves product yield. Constructed of corrosion-resistant SS, SMVP pumps feature a magnetic coupling consisting of samarium-cobalt magnets and a unique bearing and head design that allows a small quantity of the pumpage to circulate through the containment can and onto the bearing surfaces. This positive flow of fluid minimizes temperature rise during operation, which helps maximize bearing life. Additionally, SMVP pumps feature carbon-graphite sleeve bearings that help ensure no metal-tometal contact during operation. Replaceable SS-316 end discs allow easy rebuilding of the pumping chamber to like-new condition without having to remove the pump from the piping. Other design benefits of SMVP pumps include volumetric consistency, self-priming and limited dry-run capability, drain plugs that allow easy draining and easy replacement of vanes. 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 39
pH METER The HI2202 edgeblu pH meter uses Hanna’s HALO pH electrodes with Bluetooth Smart technology (Bluetooth 4.0) that connect wirelessly to edgeblu or a compatible iPad running the Hanna Lab App. The edgeblu has a 5.5” LCD and a sensitive capacitive touch keypad. edgeblu is simple to configure, calibrate, measure, log, and transfer data to a computer or a USB drive. The edgeblu includes Hanna’s exclusive CAL Check feature to warn if the HALO pH electrode being used is not clean or if the calibration buffers are contaminated. A probe condition indicator is displayed after calibration showing the overall state of the pH electrode. Each edgeblu is supplied with the HI11102 HALO Bluetooth pH electrode. The HALO allows the probe to operate on a single CR2032 battery for approx 500 hours. The HI11102 HALO pH electrode is a double junction, gel filled, glass body pH electrode with a built-in thermistor temperature sensor, allowing readings to be automatically compensated for temp variations. The HALO pH electrode transmits measurement data up to 10 meters. Each HALO pH electrode is automatically detected, the edgeblu or an iPad running the Hanna Lab App, transferring pH sensor type, serial number, and calibration data. The Hanna Lab App is a free application that turns the iPad into a full-featured pH meter when used with a Hanna HALO pH electrode. Functions include calibration, measurement, continuous data logging, graphing, and data sharing. Measurement and logging of pH and temperature at one-second intervals start as soon as the probe is connected. Measurements can be displayed with tabulated data or as a graph. The graph can be panned and zoomed with the iPad’s pinch-to-zoom technology for enhanced viewing. For details contact: Hanna Equipments (India) Pvt Ltd 3/4/5/6, Aum Sai Bldg, Plot No: 23 C, Sector 7, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210 Tel: 022-27746554, 27746555, Fax. 91-022-27746557 E mail: sales@hanna-india.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 40
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A new high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) column designed for reversed-phased chromatography separation of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and their fragments. The Thermo Scientific MAbPac RP column is designed for analytical chemists requiring high-resolution accurate mass determination of mAb variants, antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and proteins, as well as those conducting high-resolution separation of mAbs and mAb fragments (including LC, HC, Fc, Fab, scFc, and F(ab’)2). With mAbs already representing more than a third of all biopharma in development, reliable and rapid characterization of these compounds is becoming increasingly vital for many labs. The MAbPac RP column has been optimized for mAb LC/MS and LC/UV separations: its thermal and pH stability yields consistent separations, while the polymeric resin has a pore size that is optimal for mAbs.
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This column has been developed specifically with the biomolecules being separated in mind: the polymer, pore size and surface chemistry have all been optimized to give results that are highly accurate and reproducible. The new MAbPac column complements the existing Thermo Scientific MAbPac family of columns, including the MAbPac SEC-1, MAbPac HIC family of columns, MAbPac SCX-10, and MAbPac Protein A, as well as the BioRS UltiMate 3000 system. For details contact: Thermo Fisher Scientific 81 Wyman Street, Waltham, Mass 02451, U/S.A or Circle Readers’ Service Card 41
TROUGH TYPE DISTRIBUTOR/ REDISTRIBUTOR WITH SUMP
TORSIONALLY FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS
Achieving adequate sealing is critical because of the large number of joints at the sump to trough connection. All joints are gasketed for adequate sealing. This distribuor rests on a ledge/support ring. The redistributor includes riser caps and a wall wiper.
KTR Couplings (India) Pvt Ltd offers a new standard material for their spiders. This improved polyurethane material, T-PUR is resistant to considerably higher temperatures and has a significantly longer service life than the previous polyurethane. From a visual point of view the company has characterised T-PUR by the colours orange (92 Shore-A), purple (98 Shore-A) and pale green (64 Shore-D). Of course, the previous polyurethane spiders in the colours yellow, red and natural white with green tooth marking continue to be available. Up to size ROTEX 90 inclusive single-parted spiders are used. For ROTEX couplings from size 100 to 180 the spider consists of the tooth segments DZ as a standard. Optionally the single parted spider continues to be available in these sizes, too.
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Kevin Enterprises Pvt Ltd Plot No: 11, Street No: 10, MIDC Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 093 Tel: 022-61478000, Fax: 91-022-61478001 E-mail: contact@kevincpp.com
KTR Couplings (India) Pvt Ltd T-36, 37, 38 MIDC, Bhosari Pune, Maharashtra 411 026 Tel: 020-27127324, Fx: 91-020-27127323 E-mail: india.sales@ktr.com
Trough type distributor/ redistributor with sump (Model DTS506/RTS507) is similar to Model DTP505 except for the parting box, which is replaced by a sump. Feed enters the sump, which divides it proportionately to the troughs. Orifice for liquid can be located either on the base or on the wall of the troughs. Distribution points are also located at the centreline of the distributor by providing tubes in the centre of the sump.
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CONTA BIN BLENDER
CORRUGATED TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS
These bin blenders are appreciated by large number of clients due to high quality and durability. Conta Bin Blender are used for mixing, lubricating and blending in pharma, nutraceutical, chemical, cosmetics, ceramics, pesticide, plastic and other allied industries of dry powder.
The K Series corrugated tube heat exchanger is a fixed tube sheet shell and tube heat exchanger using corrugated tubes specially designed for various industrial applications. Standard unit lengths between 1.5 and 6 meters afe available in a range of shell.
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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: shefaindustires@yahoo.co.in
HRS Process Systems Ltd 201/202 Karan Selene, 851 Bhandarkar Institute Road Pune, Maharashtra 411 004 Tel: 020-25663581, Fax: 91-020-25663583 E-mail: cthe@hrsasia.co.in
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HIGH-PRESSURE HEATER BYPASS VALVES The Forbes Marshall high-pressure heater bypass valves or Group Bypass valves bypass the high pressure heater in case of damage in the pipes of the heater causing a sudden rise in the level of medium in the heater. These valves are operated through a pilot valve and ensure a constant supply of feedwater to the boiler, even in the event of any failure in the high pressure heater. For details contact: Forbes Marshall Mumbai-Pune Road, Kasarwadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411 034 Tel: 020-27145595, Fax: 91-020-27147413 E-mail: corpcomm@forbesmarshall.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 46
ROTARY PEN ASSEMBLY MACHINE Bosch Packaging Technology offers its latest version of the rotary pen assembly machine MRA. Developed by the Bosch subsidiary Moeller & Devicon, the machine is designed to assemble medical devices such as standard four-piece disposable pens or single-shot auto-injectors. These are used, for diabetes care, the treatment of auto-immune diseases, hormone replacement therapies or emergency medicine. Together with primary and secondary packaging solutions, the new MRA can be combined to complete lines. The fully-automated machine handles four pens at the same time and achieves an output of up to 70 pens per minute. Incorrectly assembled products are automatically detected and rejected. The automatic transportation and control stations between the different assembly steps reduce operator intervention and manual handling to a minimum. A Human Machine Interface (HMI) enables operators to monitor all process functions precisely. The compact design and small footprint fully comply with GMP and GAMP5. As an option, the MRA platform can be combined with additional upstream and downstream equipment. For details contact: Bosch Packaging Technology Poststraße 48, D-69115 Heidelberg, Germany Tel: +49 6221 58609-18, Fax: +49 6221 58609-11 E-mail: bosch@commha.de or Circle Readers’ Service Card 47
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Blackmer offers the NG and NGS Series reciprocating gas compressors designed to optimize operational capabilities in a number of critical oilfield production and storage applications, including wellhead annulus gashead pressure reduction, wellhead vapour control, pressure boosting, tank-battery vapour control and recovery, gas gathering, gas evacuation, gas blanketing, flare elimination, and enhanced oil and gas recovery. The NG Series compressors, which are available in eight models—NG162, NG172, NG362, NG372, NG602, NG612, NG642 and NG942—are highly efficient and available in heavy-duty single- and two-stage configurations. Their advanced design technology and materials, which includes a standard double seal with single distance piece located between two sets of seals on each piston rod, provide maximum performance with minimum maintenance. This includes leakage control that prevents oil contamination of the compressed gas stream.
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RECIPROCATING GASCOMPRESSORS
The NGS Series compressors have been designed for the handling of sour gas that may contain up to 8% dry hydrogen sulphide (H 2S) and are also available in eight models—NGS162, NGS172, NGS362, NGS372, NGS602, NGS612, NGS642 and NGS942—and in single- or two-stage configurations with standard double seal. To enhance their compatibility with sour gas, the NGS compressors also feature select parts (that follow NACE guidelines) in all gas-containment areas and steel wrist pins that ride on steel needle bearings for extra life under severe operating conditions. Both the NG and NGS Series compressors offer a ductile-iron head and cylinders, pressure-lubricated crankcases, air-cooled cylinders and O-ring gaskets throughout, that provide positive sealing under all operating conditions. The NG and NGS compressors can achieve flow rates from 10 to 600 MSCFD at maximum allowable working pressures to 615 psia (42.4 bara). 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 48
IMPROVED SEALING CAPABILITY WITH ePTFE GASKETS In the chemical industry, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has several advantages. Nonetheless, PTFE has one disadvantage: it is mechanically week. To address this disadvantage, a unique process was developed with a combination of heat and rapid expansion, PTFE could be stretched to form a strong, porous material: expanded PTFE (ePTFE). In addition to the almost universal chemical resistance properties of PTFE, ePTFE has indeed enhanced strength and creep (cold flow) resistance under high loads and temperature, making it an ideal material for industrial flanges. GORE® Gasket Tape Series 500 is available on a spool and the user may customize a gasket on the flange in minutes. The tape form can eliminate unnecessary downtime while waiting for customproduced gaskets to be applied offsite. The adhesive backing holds the gasket in place securely resulting in a quicker and safer installation. The microstructure of gasket tapes such as GORE Gasket Tape Series 500 results in greater reliability. For details contact: W L Gore & Associates (Pacific) Pte Ltd 802, A-Wing, 215 ATRIUM Andheri-Kurla Road, Chakala, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 059 Tel: +91 22 67687000 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 49
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LIQUID CO2 STORAGE TANKS Mellcon offers skid-mounted pre-engineered tankage for liquid CO 2 storage tanks ranging from 3,000 to 50,000 lg of liquid carbon dioxide duly approved by Chief Controller of Explosives as per SMPV rules. These are designed as per the recommendations in ASME Sec-Vlll DlV-1 Codes and the MoC are SA-516/SS-304 or as per the specific requirement of the customer meeting all the requirements. Mellcon also offers these tanks under any third party inspection according to customers specific requirement. These storage tanks are equipped with all standard instruments and controls like safety valves, pressure gauges, pump, valves, piping, drains, pressure regulators, control panel and optional accessories like refrigerated vapour recovery systems, vaporizers, pressure reducing station, etc. Optionally, a digital weighing scale can also be supplied as an integral part. For details contact: Mellcon Engineers Pvt Ltd B-297 Okhla Indl Area, Phase I, New Delhi 110 020 Tel: 011-26811727, 26816103, Fax: 91-011-26816573 E-mail: mellcon@mellcon.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 50
GASKET TAPE
SIDE CHANNEL VACUUM PUMP De Dietrich Process Systems has endorsed and will provide support for GORE ® Gasket Tape Series 1000, a new sealant product from W L Gore & Associates.
GORE Gasket Tape Series 1000 was developed to meet the sealing challenges of glass-lined steel equipment utilizing aggressive media under demanding process conditions such as high temperatures, alternating system pressures, limited gasket loads and deviation of sealing surfaces. The new Gore product incorporates a unique barrier core, which enables it to maintain an extra-tight seal across the full width of the flange even at low loads, and even in the presence of highly-permeating media. Manufactured in the form of a highly-conformable spooled tape, Series 1000 is optimized for use in large (DN 600/ASME 24”) or non-standard flanges typically found in columns, mixer vessels, reactors, storage and receiver tanks. With Series 1000, gaskets can be customized on-site, as needed. This eliminates the need for offsite fabrication of large gaskets, and the associated long lead times and complicated logistics for shipping, handling and installation. With Series 1000, gasket inventories can be streamlined, and inventory costs reduced. For details contact: De Dietrich Process Systems Pvt Ltd B-Wing, 807 Sagartech Plaza, Andheri Kurla Road Nr Saki Naka Junction, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 072 Tel: 022-67424272 E-mail: sales@dedietrich.co.in or Circle Readers’ Service Card 51
Minivac side channel vacuum pumps and compressors with their highest degree of reliability, superior design and precise manufacturing techniques prove their effectiveness in various industries like plastics, printing, packing, pharma, etc. MoC is cast aluminium and therefore highly resistance to corrosion. There is only one rotating part, the impeller, which rotates without any contact inside the casing thus eliminates abrasion and wear. As a result no lubrication is necessary inside the compression chamber and 100 per cent oil-free compression is guaranteed. Suction and discharge parts have built-in silencers that reduce noise level to minimum. The impeller is directly mounted on the motor. Some side channels can be delivered as bare shaft units which enable them to be driven by an external rotary source. These are available in various combinations of flow, vacuum and pressure. These are also available in variable voltages from 220-480 V and frequency up to 60 Hz. Flame- and explosion-proof versions are available on request. Additional accessories such as air filters, traps, starts, vacuum and pressure relief valves are available on request. For details contact: Shree Siddhi Vinayak Industries Plot No: 19, Kashimira Indl Estate Off Western Express Highway, Mira, Dist: Thane Maharashtra 401 104 Telefax: 91-022-28458372, 28457073 E-mail: minivac@rediffmail.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 52
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EPDM from LANXESS under the brand name Keltan plays an important role in meeting the requirements of automotive weatherstrips. Weatherstrips made of LANXESS Keltan Elastomers has superior water resistance, outdoor weather resistance, ozone resistance and noise sealing properties which are critical to the performance and comfort in a car. Another important requirement in cars are the radiator coolant hoses which are essential parts of the total cooling system of the car. They help to keep the car cool by carrying coolant between the engine, radiator and heater. If the hose leaks due to cracks, cuts, stiffness, bulges, excessive softness or abrasions then, the coolant doesn’t work sufficiently. This leads to heat buildup in the engine disrupting the normal functioning of the car.
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With its superior coolant resistant properties and ability to withstand high temperature up to 150°C, Keltan EPDM elastomers form the right material for such hoses, enhancing the durability while strengthening it functionally. New grades of EPDM have also been introduced by LANXESS, which are used in challenging dynamic conditions. EPDM provides an answer for demanding under hood applications posed by small cars. LANXESS recognizes these high pressured performance requirements and offers products suitable for the growing market for small cars in India. LANXESS Keltan grades are also widely used in several non-automotive applications like wire and cable, household appliances, tyre and tube, roofing membranes and other miscellaneous rubber articles. For details contact: LANXESS India Pvt Ltd Plot No: A-162, A-163, A-164 Road No: 27, Opp: ITI College MIDC, S G Brave, Road No: 16 Wagle Indl Estate, Thane (W), Maharashtra 400 604 Tel: 022 25871000 E-mail: rhituparna.mitra@lanxess.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 53
SENSORS THAT LEARN Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) is a digital platform for analytical sensors that increases process reliability, simplifies sensor handling, and reduces maintenance. At its core, ISM features a series of advanced algorithms that continuously monitor a sensor’s health and provide diagnostic tools that predict when maintenance will be required and when a sensor will reach the end of its reliable lifetime. New ISM algorithms allow pH sensors to actually learn from the conditions in a process. Sensors That Learn delivers more accurate sensor health diagnostics, quicker than previous versions, and enhances the consistency of sensor lifetime information. iSense software is a support and maintenance tool for ISM sensors. When an ISM sensor is connected to a PC running the software, all relevant data is displayed on the software’s iMonitor screen using simple colour coding, allowing at-a-glance evaluation of the probe. Should the diagnostics recommend that the sensor needs servicing, iSense guides operators step-by-step using simple animations to a successful end result. A newly released version of iSense offers features such as transferring learned data on applications between sensors to provide the highest assurance of sensor performance from first installation. For the pharmaceutical industry, a version of iSense is available that is compliant with 21 CFR Part 11, which enhances the security of eDocumentation. For details contact: Mettler-Toledo AG Process Analytics, Im Hackacker 15, CH-8902 Urdorf, Switzerland Tel: +41-44-729 62 11, Fax: +41-44-729 66 36 E-mail: process.affiliate@mt.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 54
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PERISTALTIC (HOSE) PUMPS Mouvex offers new models of its Abaque Series peristaltic (hose) pumps. incorporate a stronger and durable rotor design and innovative hose holding system while featuring a fresh, new look of orange and black. Abaque pumps meet the challenging requirements of the chemicals industry, thanks in part to its seal-free design that eliminates leaks and product contamination. These self-priming pumps can run in forward or reverse and offer suction-lift capabilities to 25.5 feet (9 meters), as well as the ability to run dry without adversely affecting performance, pressure and accuracy (no slip). Abaque pumps are available in ductile iron and SS construction, allowing higher discharge pressure up to 217 psi (15 bar). The Abaque Series’ pumping action is achieved by compression of a circular loop of elastomeric hose with two diametrically opposed rotating shoes. This rotational motion forces the fluid in the hose to move ahead of each shoe. When each shoe reaches the end of the loop, the reinforced hose immediately returns to its original shape, ensuring suction and priming, creating a strong vacuum pulling more fluid inside. This results in a pump that features higher performance, increased reliability and the ability to handle the toughest pumping challenges, including extremely abrasive and aggressive fluids. The hoses are available in natural rubber (highly resilient with excellent abrasion resistance and strength), Buna-N (highly wear resistant to oily products), EPDM (high chemical resistance when handling concentrated acids, alcohols and ketones) and Hypalon (resistant to chemicals, temperature extremes and ultraviolet light). Abaque pumps are available in 13 different sizes, with flow rates ranging from 15 to 77,000 litres/hr (.07 to 339 gpm). 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 55
MIXPROOF VALVES Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof Valves provide maximum flexibility in hygienic flow processing by making it possible to handle two different fluids at the same time, with no risk of cross-contamination. Using two independent plugs and seals means a single mixproof valve can often replace two or more valves of other types. Alfa Laval supplies several different designs of mixproof valves, all with leakage detection, that help boost reliability and safety levels. They enable you to design versatile set-ups that are both costeffective and easy to maintain, as well as providing you with important new processing opportunities. The Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof Valves give you a modular solution that is easily tailored to your specific requirements. This also means you only pay for the exact features and capabilities you really need. As part of the range, the company offer the Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof Large Particle Valve with features ideal for handling fluids with high viscosity or large particles such as lotions, soups and yoghurts. This valve is specially designed with large openings handling particles up to 45 mm in diameter to minimize pressure loss and securing product integrity by eliminating the risk of product damage or blockage. For details contact: Alfa Laval Kolding AS 31, Albuen - DK-6000 Kolding Tel: +45 79 32 22 00 , Fax: +45 79 32 25 80 E-mail: kolding.reception@alfalaval.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 56
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Raytek and Ircon offers their comprehensive pyrometer program for the metal working industry. By detecting infrared radiation from a distance to determine an object’s temperature, pyrometers reliably monitor products and processes with temperatures up to 3,000°C. Raynger 3i Plus handheld infrared thermometers are designed for highly demanding hot environments, measuring temperatures up to 3,000°C. A high optical resolution allows for accurate temperature readings from longer distances. A heat-resistant Red Nose warning detector ensures operator safety and efficiency. Dual laser and scope sighting, visible even against red-hot backgrounds, make this infrared thermometer a perfect choice for primary and secondary metals processes.
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A wide range of spot pyrometers for fixed installation includes one and two-colour (ratio) pyrometers as well as fiber-optic models suitable for extreme industrial environments. Installation in remote or hard to reach places is not a problem since the accompanying software allows for PC-based sensor configuration. Integrated automatic self-diagnosis functions ensure consistent accuracy. Through-thelens, laser, and/or video sighting facilitate orientation. Motorized focus control enables remote sensor re-focusing. Cooling accessories open up applications in ambient temperatures up to +315°C. The Raytek MI3 line includes the world´s smallest stand-alone pyrometer, 28 mm long and 14 mm wide. MI3 sensors are capable of withstanding ambient temperatures up to +180°C without cooling. Two shortwave models accurately measure reflective surfaces and are therefore better suited for metal sheet processing than longwave infrared sensors. MI3 sensors are also available with ATEX and IECEx certificates for use in potentially hazardous areas. Raytek and Ircon line scanning systems generate thermal images of live processes for continuous or batch production as well as for discrete manufacturing. The systems have a wide 90° field of view. Featuring built-in laser sighting, water-cooling, and an air purge housing, they withstand even the most demanding conditions. With a max optical resolution of 200:1, a scan speed of up to 150 lines per second, and up to 1,024 measurement points per line, they are among the most precise and fastest thermal imaging systems in the market. Even minimal temperature anomalies and hot spots are detected and displayed in real time. For details contact: Raytek GmbH Blankenburger Str 135, 13127 Berlin, Germany Tel: +49 30 478 008, Fax: +49 30 471 0251 E-mail: jschwelm@raytek.de or Circle Readers’ Service Card 57
STARCH PASTE PREPARATION KETTLE The paste kettle is designed for preparing paste/starch/binder solution for making granules for tableting formulation and granulation. It has a universal application resulting in uniform melting. The kettle has a small cylindrical top shell with a spout for pouring out binder mass. It is provided with Anchor type beater for paste mixing with dual speed option. It is available in capacity from 50 to 300 litres in cGMP. All contact parts are of SS-316 and non-contact parts SS-304, tilting unit for unloading and product bowl with jacketing and insulation for heating. 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@allegroinida.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 58
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UNIFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY BOOSTS ASSET UPTIME Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) offers Uniformance Asset Sentinel, which continuously monitors equipment and process health, assisting industrial facilities to predict and prevent asset failures and poor operational performance. The new offering expands HPS’ Uniformance software suite and supports the emergence of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in the process industry, enabling companies to collect, organize and analyze data for a specific asset or “thing.” These analytics can transform work processes from reactive to proactive, helping industrial plant operators avoid unplanned downtime and improve plant performance and safety. The technology works by continuously accessing data from a variety of sources, including process parameters, vibration data and alarms. Using a real-time complex event processing engine, Uniformance Asset Sentinel continuously performs performance, health, efficiency and safetyrelated calculations and compares those results of the current actual performance to an expected performance model. Predicted or detected deviations from these models are used to generate notifications to facilitate investigation and intervention to minimize the cost and frequency of an event. Uniformance Asset Sentinel’s pre-defined best practice templates for more than 100 equipment types, such as pumps, compressors, exchangers, valves and turbines combined with its seamless interface to its process design simulation software (UniSim Design) helps customers rapidly deploy equipment or process monitoring on any plant asset, eliminating the need for complex model development. Several major refining and chemical facilities are now implementing Uniformance Asset Sentinel to help them overcome the challenge of accessing data from multiple sources and turning it into actionable information. In addition to the positive impact on safety, this capability can translate into higher operational efficiency, agility and, ultimately, higher margins. For details contact: Honeywell Automation India Ltd 56 & 57 Hadapsar Indl Estate, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra 411 013 Tel: 020-66039400, Fax: 91-020-66039800 or Circle Readers’ Service Card 59
WATERPROOF HANDHELD METERS The new Thermo Scientific Eutech 150 and 450 Series include seven waterproof handheld meters designed to deliver benchtop functionality with the versatility of a portable instrument. Features such as an optional power supply, convenient benchtop stand and a lightweight but rugged housing allow for high performance in the lab or in the field. The Eutech 150 and 450 meter series allow users to move to wherever readings are needed, regardless of whether they are under a hood, on the production floor, in the next room, at the bench or in the field. The meters incorporate the new Thermo Scientific Grip-Clip electrode holder, an innovative device for securing one or more sensors during measurement, or directly to the meter when not in use. The Grip-Clip electrode holder allows for single-handed measurement and secures to most beakers and sample containers without the need for a cumbersome and immobile electrode stand. For details contact: Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific 81 Wyman Street, Waltham, Mass 02451, U.S.A. or Circle Readers’ Service Card 60
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Mouvex offers a complete portfolio of seal-less eccentric disc pump models that have been designed to provide premium performance and the ultimate in containment and safety in chemical-processing applications. Mechanically sealed pumps are commonly used for these transfer activities, but seal-less pump technologies can often be the more effective choice when full containment of dangerous and valuable chemicals is an absolute must. Mouvex seal-less eccentric disc pumps, including its Micro C Series, SLC Series and C Series, feature no mechanical seals, packing, couplings or magnets, with the shaft sealed instead by a unique double SS bellows. This unique design ensures durability, safety and product containment while delivering very high suction and discharge pressures. Mouvex pumps also offer self-priming, dry-run and low-shear operation, the ability to pump both low- and high-viscosity liquids and clean-in-place/ sanitize-in-place (CIP/SIP) capability. Mouvex seal-less pumps are also ATEX and TA Luft certified.
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In addition, Mouvex seal-less pump models feature a unique eccentric disc operating principle that allows them to pump air, thereby enabling them to achieve product-recovery rates of up to 90% or more on the suction side and 60% to 80% on the discharge side of transfer lines. 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
AUDIO / VIDEO CODEC WITH GPS RECEIVER AND INCREMENTAL ENCODER Sensoray announces that its Model 2253P A/V Codec with GPS Receiver and Incremental Encoder Interfaces brings incredible performance in the compact design necessary for pipeline inspection, mining, robotics and more. In addition, all operating power is supplied by a single USB port, giving the device the necessary flexibility for these applications. The device can simultaneously encode, decode and preview A/V content and is housed in a rugged, compact exterior. With the Sensoray Model 2253P device, multiple, independent video processors allow for two different video streams to be produced simultaneously from a single composite input. One of the streams can remain uncompressed so as to be useful for real time previewing, or both streams may be compressed. In addition, image transformations such as resolution, rotation and mirroring are independently configurable for each stream, as are compression type and bit rate. Each of the two multifunction ports included in the device can operate as an incremental quadrature encoder interface or as dual general purpose digital inputs (GPIO). Encoder counts, GPS data, and GPIO states can be monitored over the device’s USB connection, and real-time encoder counts and GPS data can be overlaid onto any video stream. Additionally, the Model 2253 is available as the Model 2253S, which features a sturdy metal enclosure with video, audio, USB and GPIO connectors, but does not include the GPS receiver or incremental encoder. For details contact: Sensoray Embedded Electronics 7313 SW Tech Center Dr., Tigard, OR 97223 Tel: 617 367 0100 Extn: 148 E-mail: anne@sensoray.com / support@sensoray.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 62
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CONDUCTIVITY METER AND SAMPLE INDEPENDENT SMART PROBES ILIUM Technology offers its Model 2100 ultra-low, ultra-wide range conductivity meter and sample independent smart probes. The Model is capable of measuring the conductivity of liquids from 10-3 S/ cm, such as low concentration salt solutions in water, down to 10-15 S/cm, approaching hexane and other highly non-polar solvents. Chemists, material scientists, process engineers, laboratory technicians, and laboratory managers will find the 2100 meter to be ideal for a wide range of applications including: chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, petroleum, semiconductors, electronic displays, etc. There is no need to recalibrate the probe every time a sample with a significantly different conductivity or dielectric constant is measured. The NIST traceable factory calibration of ILIUM’s smart probes covers the full range of use for each probe. This ensures high accuracy over the full range of the probe and eliminates the need to field calibrate the probe over difficult to calibrate ranges. The Model 2100 Conductivity Meter and fully immersible 1020 Smart Dip Probe, covering the range from 2.5 μS/cm down to 25 fS/cm, are available now. The 1021 Smart Flow-through Probe, covering this same range, is planned for release later. The 1010 Smart Dip Probe will cover the range from 1 mS/ cm to 5 pS/cm and is scheduled for release this year end. The probe covering the range from 0.5 μS/cm down to 1 fS/cm will complete the product suite, and is expected to be available next year. For details contact: ILIUM Technology Inc 242 E Border Road Medford, MA 02155-1106, U.S.A. Tel: 781-333-4000 E-mail: rich@iliuminc.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 63
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Bry-Air (Asia), offers adsorption chiller in the range of 35 to 1,180 kW under license from Power Partners, Inc, USA. The Bry-Air adsorption chiller provides energy smart cooling using waste heat. It is a first ever product being launched in India to tap the abundant low grade waste heat available in process industries and use it for process cooling or air-conditioning (HVAC). A lot of low grade process heat (50°C – 100°C) generally goes waste, which now can be used for cooling. This eco-friendly solution also cuts down CO 2 emission and reduces energy expenses. It is ideal for process industries like power plants, food and beverages, chemical manufacturer, etc.
Understanding the need for a solution to all outdoor and car cleaning needs, Eureka Forbes offers Euroclean Powerclean, which is an extremely effective and effortless high pressure cleaner. This cleaning marvel uses an advanced technology that jets out water at 25 times the pressure of a conventional hose pipe, giving you the highest quality of cleaning. The powerful jet cleaning function not only eradicates the toughest dirt stains but also manages to reach out to hard-to-reach cleaning areas, keeping your outdoors shiny and sparkling at all times.
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GF Piping Systems adds the new diaphragm valve Type 604/605 with integrated pneumatic actuator to its product range. The valve´s compact design fits standard installation lengths. The valve is flexible in its operating modes and offers fail safe to close (FC), fail safe to open (FO) and double acting (DA) options. The connection with the valve body is full plastic without any metal parts. Therefore all materials have the same temperature expansion coefficients which prevents leakages and avoids re-torqueing of screws. Thanks to the optimized linear flow characteristics the kv value is up to 30 per cent higher than with comparable valves. The valve is available in DN15 with the pressure rating of PN6.
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The valves are available in PVC-U, CPVC, PP-H and PVDF. Diaphragms in EPDM, FPM, PTFE/EPDM and PTFE/FPM enable the handling of aggressive media as well as neutral fluids. Valve Type 604 can be mounted into your system with true union connection matching all standard GF unions and inserts and solvent cementing. Type 605 has a spigot for welding resp cementing. The valves meet the standards ISO, BS, ASTM and JIS. The new diaphragm valve will communicate with you as well. A unique QR code on the product leads to installation manuals, online training videos and certifications. For details contact: Georg Fischer Piping Systems Pvt Ltd Plot No 9-B, 1 st Floor Kopri Village, Powai, Mumbai 400 076 Tel: 022-40072000, Fax: 91-022-40072020 E-mail: branchoffice@georgfischer.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 66
MOISTURE ANALYSIS Servomex has updated its DF-700 ultra-trace moisture analyzer range with new firmware and an improved user interface. Optimized for semiconductor, LED and specialty gas applications that depend on exceptional ultra high purity (UHP) gas quality, Servomex DF-700 moisture analyzers offer exceptional accurate and repeatable performance. The DF-700 Series utilizes Servomex’s Hummingbird Tunable Laser Diode (TDL) sensing technology, which delivers robust reliability and industry-leading sensitivity when analyzing moisture at ultra-trace levels. The ultra-sensitive measurement is enabled by the direct measurement of moisture in the infrared spectrum. This exceptional measurement is further improved by brand new firmware that ensures exceptional low-end stability. Specially designed to eliminate the spurious effects of background noise at very low ppb levels, the resultant performance produces a stable measurement that meets the most demanding requirements of semiconductor manufacturers. In addition, a new graphical menu interface has been designed. Seven different models are available: the DF-730 (measuring moisture in HCl), DF-740 (moisture in ammonia) DF-745 (high sensitivity electronic gases) and DF-745 SGMax (specialty gas trace moisture), DF-749 (ultra-high purity electronic gases) and DF-750 (ultra-trace quality control for semiconductor fabs). The DF-760E combines the DF-750 and the recently upgraded DF-560E analyzer into the same 19” package for the unique combination of oxygen and moisture measurement from a single product; the new firmware not only improve trace moisture analysis performance but delivers an unprecedented trace oxygen measurement of 45ppt LDL. For details contact: Spectris Technologies Pvt Ltd Servomex - India Business, Systems Engg and Service Centre Plot No: A-168 MIDC TTC Indl Area, Thane-Belapur Road Khairane, Navi Mumbai 400 709 Tel: 022-39342700, Fax: 91-022-39342701 E-mail: MEI_sales@servomex.com or Circle Readers’ Service Card 67
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Industry News Rohit Aggarwal is the New VP and MD of Huntsman India
S K Sathyanarayanan Appointed Head, Industrial Adhesives at Henkel India
Mumbai, India: Huntsman International Pvt Ltd has appointed Rohit Aggarwal as the Vice President and Managing Director of Huntsman India subcontinent with effect from July 1, 2015. Rohit will be succeeding Steve Stilliard who will be returning to Singapore. Aggarwal will Rohit Aggarwal VP and MD rejoin Huntsman after 2 years with Louis Huntsman India Dreyfus Commodities BV where he was Chief Executive Officer for the Asia Region. Mr Aggarwal will continue Steve’s leadership in helping grow the business, drive strategic partnerships and third party investment in India and the subcontinent. Speaking on the appointment, Paul Hulme, Huntsman Senior Corporate Officer, India Subcontinent said, “Rohit’s appointment recognises our focus in accelerating our growth in a market that is exciting and filled with opportunities. He brings over 20 years of experience in the chemical industry, having led businesses across multiple chemical specialties, including additives, coatings, advanced materials and textiles. Rohit’s experience in Huntsman from 2003 to 2012 augments a deep understanding of Huntsman’s business and culture and will augur strategic growth in India.”
Mumbai, India: Henkel Adhesive Technologies announces the appointment of S Sunil Kumar, as the Head of its Industrial Adhesives business unit in India, in the capacity of Director. In this role, Sunil will be spearheading Henkel India’s Industrial Adhesives S Sunil Kumar Head – Industrial business unit, which comprises Adhesives, Henkel India Flexible Packaging, Packaging and Labelling, Paper, Tissue, Hygienics, Construction and Shoe steering units.
Rohit Aggarwal started as Strategic Marketing Director in the Advanced Materials Division of Huntsman before moving to Textile Effects where he progressed from Vice President and business unit Head to Vice President Strategic Marketing and Planning. Rohit holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from MS University, and an MBA in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi. A native of India, Aggarwal worked out of Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland before moving to Singapore with his family in 2009.
RCF Signs Deal for Importing Urea from Turkmenistan New Delhi, India: Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) has signed an agreement with Turkmenhimiya, Turkmenistan for importing urea till 2018. The company would also be open to opportunities of supplying muriate, potash and other chemicals products in the future. A separate agreement will be signed between the two companies on the quantity and rate at which Turkmenhimiya will supply urea. The agreement was inked when Prime Minister recently visited the CIS nations.
Jeremy Hunter, President, Henkel India, said, “We are delighted to have Sunil on board. He brings with him strong values and leadership culture. Moreover, his experience of leading country teams across functions such as sales, business development and segment marketing to success, will help drive our industrial adhesives business. We wish him success in his role. ” Sunil Kumar holds a B Tech degree in Chemical Engineering from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. He has also completed an Executive Certificate Program in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata. In a career spanning well over 25 years, Sunil Kumar has had rich industrial B2B experience in both Sales and Marketing functions in organisations such as BP and Carborundum Universal Ltd.
India’s Urea Import from Iran Increased 9-Fold New Delhi, India: The import of urea from Iran increased 9-fold to reach 5.72 Lakh Tonnes (LT) in just the first quarter of 2015-16 as a result of the diplomatic deal on the country’s disputed nuclear program. During the same period last year, India imported about 0.61 LT of urea from Iran. Pricing also played a part here. Urea was imported from Iran through two tenders by India this year. 3.37 LT of urea was imported in May for USD 267 per tonne and about 2.35 LT in June at USD 299 per tonne. Spurred by the landmark nuclear agreement, urea imports from Iran are likely to reach about 10 LT this year. The entire inward shipments into India were 6.52 LT which was less than 10 per cent of the total imports of urea which were 87.49 LT in 2014-15.
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GSFC to Set-up New Projects Investing ` 10,000 Crore
New Delhi, India: An official in the government stated that the country should look at coal gasification as feedstock for producing chemicals and petrochemicals so that there is an increase in the domestic production of these energy products. While speaking Surjit Chaudhary Secretary, Ministry Of at a conference Surjit Chaudhary said Chemicals & Fertilisers that there has been a substantial increase in the demand for petrochemicals in the past decade which has led to a rise in the imports because the domestic production is not sufficient due to limitation in the feedstock availability of gas and oil.
Vadodara, India: Sudeep Kumar Nanda, Chairman and Managing Director, Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd, said that the company would be spending ` 10,000 crore on 4 new projects. He added that these green field projects are for ammonia, urea, caprolactam (raw Sudeep Kumar Nanda, material for manufacturing of nylon) Chairman and MD, GSFC Ltd and MMA. It would be set up on a 300 hectors of land that GSFC has already acquired. The company would be making an investment of ` 10,000 crore. GSFC has four plants as of now at Fetilisernagar and Nandesari, Vadodara; Kosamba, Surat; Sikka, Jamnagar. The work for the nylon plant with a capacity of 15,000 tonne per annum is complete and it is likely to be commissioned by latter half of July. The cost of set-up came up to ` 125 crore.
He adds further that China supplies these chemicals to India as it has taken advantage of the coal gasification technology. Since India has rich coal reserves that are high in ash content, better technology and modern exploration and production methods must be used for coal gasification. He expressed that coal, guar-gum and neem could be used for production of petrochemicals and as an alternative to crude oil. The substantial increase in the imports has resulted in a big capital outflow; therefore it is necessary to improve the domestic output.
Fertiliser Sector Growth Could be Slow in FY16 Mumbai, India: ICRA Research has indicated that the pace of volume growth of the fertiliser sector could slow-down in the current financial year because of a weak monsoon but the regulatory changes announced by the government could have a positive impact on the industry. The report stated that in spite of the actual rainfall and monsoon precipitation being better than expected earlier by the Indian Meteorological Department, the growth outlook for the fertiliser sector is slower in FY16. The report also added that the growth would majorly depend on the regional distribution of rainfall over and above the overall magnitude. The sales of urea will not be affected greatly, there would be a growth of just 1-2 per cent. But the phosphorous and potassium (P&K) segments would be impacted more this monsoon and this will further be deepened by the economic forces such as rupee fluctuation, price of necessary raw materials among other things.
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Coal Gasification Can be Alternative Feedstock
GSFC has melamine production capacity of 15,000 MTA at Fertilisernagar and it would add a capacity of 40,000 MTPA at the cost of ` 1,000 crore. The company has also expanded its footprint beyond India by forming a joint venture (JV) named Tunisian Indian Fertilisers Ltd. It also acquired a stake of 19.98 per cent in Karnalyte Resources Inc, which is based in Canada.
Evonik to Initiate Switch to Coal Fired Hot Air Unit Mumbai, India: Evonik Industries has started basic engineering for switch from diesel to coal fired hot air unit at Insilco Ltd, Gajraula for precipitated silica. The estimated investment for the project is expected in the low single-digit million Euro range. The completion is scheduled for late 2016. Between 2010 and 2014, Evonik increased its global capacity for precipitated silica by around 30 per cent. Catering to a rising demand, Insilco wants to continue offering its customers high quality silica combined with customised service and high supply reliability. Insilco Ltd. manufactures conventional as well as highly dispersible silica. Lately, the demand for highly dispersible silica is growing in India, specifically influenced by change in demographics and higher sales growth for tires with reducing rolling resistance. By using a silica-silane combination, manufacturers are able to produce tires that allow for fuel savings of up to eight per cent, thanks to a significantly reduced rolling assistance (compared to conventional passenger car tires). Low rolling resistance tires thus make a contribution to climate protection.
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BASF Completes Textile Chemicals Business Divestment to Archroma
LFM Software Introduces GroundBreaking New Technology
Singapore: BASF has closed the previously announced transaction to divest its global textile chemicals business to Archroma, a supplier of specialty chemicals to the textile, paper and emulsions industries. BASF will continue to manufacture and supply textile chemical products to Archroma. Included in the transaction is the legal entity BASF Pakistan (Private) Ltd, Karachi.
Manchester, UK: LFM Software is launching major enhancements to its laser scan technology portfolio with new releases of LFM NetView and LFM Server. The introduction of new 3D mark-up functionality to both products allows users to add, access and share asset intelligence in the form of tag identifiers, attributes and comments as well as links to associated documents and information. Alongside these new capabilities also comes vastly improved access to massive laser scan projects, supported by cloud and tablet enablement. These deliver the as-operated asset conditions to the desktops and mobile devices of all asset stakeholders allowing for secure global collaboration across multiple project teams and partner companies.
The closing of this divestiture is expected by August 2015. All remaining businesses of BASF in Pakistan, which are conducted by BASF Chemicals and Polymers Pakistan (Private) Limited, are not in the scope of the transaction.
Sadara Joint Venture Now 94% Complete Michigan, USA: Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) is progressing on-budget and on-schedule in alignment with Dow’s strategy to enable cost-advantaged growth in fast-growing regions such as Sadara Plant Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern and Central Europe. Sadara is a joint venture developed by The Dow Chemical Company and Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). Significant progress has been made in starting up key infrastructure and utility systems. Overall construction of the manufacturing facility is now approximately 94 per cent complete with 47,000 personnel on site in Jubail Industrial City II, Saudi Arabia. The commissioning and start-up of key utilities infrastructure is underway and the process for first production units will begin in the second half of the year with initial polyethylene production beginning near the end of 2015. Full site operations remains on track for the end of 2016. Sadara’s 26 manufacturing assets are scheduled for a sequenced start-up process, beginning with the polyolefins envelope to maximise timing in the ethylene cycle, followed by ethylene oxide/propylene oxide and their derivatives, with the polyurethanes portfolio in the final phase. Customer excitement is increasing as Dow businesses actively prepare to market and sell the majority of products produced by Sadara Chemical Company via agreements with the joint venture, to support growth in key markets such as packaging, construction, electronics, furniture and bedding, automotive and transportation.
LFM NetView 4.0 provides secure, on-demand access to laser scan data via company networks or the internet. The simple, intuitive BubbleView interface has been designed using the latest web technology allowing in browser, ‘plug-in free’ global access to visualise on-site conditions and quickly add or extract reliable intelligence. Tablet enablement and the facility to take data ‘offline’ and synchronise later enables remote use for inspection tasks and on-site reviews. LFM Server 4.3 provides the data backbone for LFM NetView 4.0 by providing a live link to a master dataset ensuring all data is up-to-date and accurate.
Orica to Cut Down Ammonium Nitrate Production Melbourne, Australia: In response to challenging market conditions, Orica is adjusting its operating model at the Yarwun site in Gladstone. Dave Buick, General Manager – Yarwun, said, “While we remain confident in the long term outlook for ammonium nitrate, there is a near term oversupply in the market. As a result, we have made a preliminary decision to adjust the capacity requirements at Yarwun. This decision follows extensive analysis of the market and was previously flagged in our interim financial results market briefing in May 2015. Today, we have begun consulting with our employees to understand and address any impacts on the workforce. We expect there will be some impact on staffing levels from this decision. However, the fact remains that Orica is operating in a highly competitive market in which supply of ammonium nitrate is higher than demand levels, and we need to pursue strategies that secure the long-term viability of the business.”
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Solvay Opens Asia’s Largest Alkoxylation Plant
Frankfurt, Germany: To help plant operators increase productivity and transparency as well as improve competitiveness across the entire life cycle, Frankenthalbased pump manufacturer KSB has developed an app for smartphones and tablets that can determine the efficiency of fixed-speed pumps in just 20 seconds. The KSB Sonolyzer app is based on an algorithm that has been integrated in PumpMeter units for five years now, of which well over 30,000 have already been sold.
Singapore: Solvay inaugurated its new large-scale alkoxylation plant in Singapore, the largest plant of its kind in Asia, as part of its global strategy to expand the growth of its specialty surfactants in the region. The nearly USD 50 million ‘on-pipe’ investment will help meet that demand, complementing existing India and China facilities and joining Solvay Novecare’s seven other alkoxylation plants in Europe and North America. Located in the world-class integrated petrochemical hub of Jurong Island, the plant receives a key raw material, ethylene oxide via a dedicated pipeline, and fatty oleochemicals from nearby countries, providing a safe and sustainable source of supply for the near and long term.
The smartphone-based application does not require knowledge of the individual characteristic curve or any additional technical data of the pump set to be measured, however, and can also be used with pumps from other manufacturers. Users can utilise the app to determine the load at which each centrifugal pump driven by a fixed-speed asynchronous motor is being operated. The following data must be entered for this purpose: the motor rating, the rated motor speed, the head and the flow rate of the pump. This information can be read from the name plate affixed to every pump. The KSB Sonolyzer app is available for the iOS and Android operating systems and can even be used in potentially explosive atmospheres if the smartphone or tablet PC has appropriate protection. The average life cycle of plants used in the chemical industry exceeds 30 years, which is why the pumps installed have only seldomly been connected directly with the Internet of Things. In many cases, users are not even aware of a pump's current load condition.
Ferro Completes Acquisition of Nubiola Cleveland, USA: Ferro Corporation has completed the acquisition of Nubiola Pigmentos on a cash-free and debtfree basis for Euro 149 million (approximately USD 165 million), subject to customary working capital and other purchase price adjustments. The acquisition was previously announced on April 29, 2015. Nubiola is a worldwide producer of specialty inorganic pigments and the world’s largest producer of Ultramarine Blue, a pigment for the plastics and construction industries, highly valued for its durability, unique colour attributes and whitening capability. Nubiola has production facilities in Spain, Colombia, Romania, and India and a joint venture in China. “We are excited about the Nubiola acquisition and the opportunities it provides to drive shareholder value, enhance our current position in inorganic pigments, and accelerate our strategy to become a leading global functional coatings and colour solutions company,” said Peter Thomas, Ferro Chairman, President and CEO.
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The unit produces specialty alkoxylate formulations for the agrochemicals, coatings, home and personal care, industrial and oil & gas markets in Asia, especially for those in key South East Asia countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. The plant bolsters Solvay’s competitive position in the region, ensuring the development of alkoxylate solutions for customers who will be supported by strong technical teams from the R&I center located near the plant.
Hanna Instruments Introduces edge blu pH Metre Rhode Island, USA: Hanna Instruments has released edge blu, the world’s first pH metre that uses pH electrodes with Bluetooth Smart technology. Free yourself from wires when taking pH measurements. The HI2202 edge blu pH meter uses Hanna’s HALO pH electrodes with Bluetooth Smart technology (Bluetooth 4.0) that connect wirelessly to edge blu or a compatible iPad running the Hanna Lab App. The edge blu is thin and lightweight, measuring just 0.5” thick and weighing less than 9 ounces. edgeblu has a 5.5” LCD with an incredibly wide viewing angle and a sensitive capacitive touch keypad. It is simple to configure, calibrate, measure, log, and transfer data to a computer or a USB drive. The edge blu includes Hanna’s exclusive CAL CheckTM feature to warn if the HALO pH electrode being used is not clean or if the calibration buffers are contaminated. Each edge blu is supplied with the HI11102 HALO Bluetooth pH electrode. The HALO uses Bluetooth Smart Technology (Bluetooth 4.0), which is energy efficient and allows the probe to operate on a single CR2032 battery for approximately 500 hours. The HI11102 HALO pH electrode is a double junction, gel filled, glass body pH electrode with a built-in thermistor temperature sensor, allowing readings to be automatically compensated for temperature variations. The HI11102 HALO pH electrode transmits measurement data up to 10 meters.
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KBL Launches Revolutionary ROMAK Pump
Albemarle Commissions New Lithium Production Carbonate Plant
Frankfurt, Germany: Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) announced the launch of technologically advanced ROMAK Pump at ACHEMA, world's most-followed event for the chemical process industry held in Frankfurt, Germany. The ROMAK (RMK) pumps are process pumps used for handling various types of clear/clean chemical liquids without any suspended particles by various process industries.
Louisiana, USA: Albemarle Corporation announced the commencement of commissioning activities associated with its new, state-of-the-art lithium carbonate production plant. The 20,000 MT plant, located at Albemarle's La Negra site, near the port of Antofagasta in northern Chile, will enable the company to meet the accelerating demand for lithium, especially high purity lithium compounds required for the production of large format lithium ion batteries. The plant is on schedule to produce commercial quantities of lithium carbonate during the third quarter of 2015. Albemarle expects to increase production from the new capacity beginning early in 2016. Initial production will be sold into technical applications while more lengthy battery grade qualifications take place. The commissioning and planned start-up of this new plant further demonstrates Albemarle's commitment to meeting the demands of its customers, offering a reliable and reputable supply of high quality products and maintaining its position as a global leader in lithium production. Visiting Chile last week, President and CEO Luke Kissam said, "The company invested roughly USD 200 million to ensure we have a reliable source of supply for our customers as their demand for lithium, especially high purity lithium compounds, increases.”
RMK pump is magnetic drive pump comprising permanent magnets. With a size ranging between 32mm to 100mm, the pump has a discharge capacity of up to 300 m3/hr. The pump can handle temperatures from -50°C up to +180°C. The design aids interchangeability of components among different pump sizes. The sealless pump has liquid protected magnets for longer performance. The design will have a total of 22 models. KBL also launched the technologically advanced GK-P Pump at ACHEMA. GK-P is a process pump used for handling various types of chemical liquids from various process industries. It is an End Suction centrifugal process pump having discharge capacity upto 500 m3/hr at 1450 rpm. With a size ranging between 25mm to 150mm, the pump can handle temperatures in the range of -50°C upto +350°C. The wide range of smooth hydraulics will meet the customers’ requirements and promote better efficiency of the product. The back pullout design will help in easy and quicker maintenance
Foster Wheeler Awarded Feasibility Study for Malaysian Refinery London, United Kingdom: Amec Foster Wheeler announced the award of a contract by SKS Corporation Sdn Bhd, together with Petromin Corporation of Saudi Arabia, and another Asian partner, to supply consultancy services for a proposed new refinery and petrochemical complex in Kedah state, Malaysia. The value of the consultancy contract, which will be delivered during 2015 by an Amec Foster Wheeler team in Reading and Kuala Lumpur, has not been announced. Under the contract, Amec Foster Wheeler will undertake a detailed feasibility study to define the configuration of the complex, develop the infrastructure requirements, establish a project implementation plan and produce a cost estimate to help optimise the project and establish a clear plan to take the project forward. The proposed development supports SKS’s aim to boost investment into the Malaysian economy and develop the region as a world class supplier of refinery and petrochemical products to South East Asia.
New Possibilities for NZ Urea Production Tauranga, New Zealand: Tenders have been called for a possible redevelopment of Ballance Agri-Nutrients’ ammoniaurea plant at Kapuni in Taranaki. The only plant of its kind in New Zealand, Ballance CEO Mark Wynne says the call follows a year-long feasibility study including discussions with international specialists in converting gas to fertiliser. Under the Companies Act, shareholders need to approve any investment requiring more than half the total value of company assets. The Kapuni plant, owned by Ballance for more than 20 years, makes about 260,000 tonnes of agricultural urea each year – around one third of New Zealand’s total needs. It is estimated that local production saves around NZ dollar 150 million in foreign exchange annually in importation costs. “The plant is well maintained, runs efficiently and is achieving higher production following a USD 21 million investment in late 2013. Nitrogen fertiliser plays a key role in New Zealand food production, and we need to take a long-term view on providing a reliable and sustainable supply which is globally competitive. Technology has also advanced and we need to consider the benefits of a new state-of-the art plant versus the cost of maintaining the current one,” said Mr Wynne.
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Technology News Genomatica Advances Commercial Readiness of Biomass Feedstocks
An Elusive Molecule, Finally Revealed
San Diego, USA: Genomatica announced significant progress in harnessing cellulosic biomass for commercial production of high-quality chemicals rather than just fuels. Genomatica’s work sets the stage to increase the range of feedstock choices for making chemicals using biotechnology. Through advances in strain engineering and process design, Genomatica has developed clear guidance for biomass pretreatment technology developers to enable their technologies to work better with commercial bioprocesses for chemicals. An extended series of trials by Genomatica confirmed major improvements in process performance and the qualification of multiple types of biomass sugars as suitable feedstock. The results advance the prospects for economical production of polymer-grade chemicals from biomass as pretreatment technologies mature toward reaching their cost targets. As part of the current work, Genomatica developed a ‘sugar specification’ for biomass pretreatment technologies to produce sugars compatible with commercially-proven GENO processes; assessed ten technologies against that standard; and demonstrated that at least four can currently produce sugars suitable for commercial production of chemicals from a quality standpoint. Integrated approach to bioprocess development enabled rapid progress with biomass.
Arizona, USA: A long-standing chemistry puzzle has been solved, with potential implications ranging from industrial processes to atmospheric chemistry. Scientists at the University of Arizona have discovered a mysterious molecule with a structure simple enough to make it into high school textbooks, yet so elusive that chemists have argued for more than a century over whether it even exists. Andrei Sanov, a professor in the UA's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and two of his students report the first definitive observation and spectroscopic characterisation of ethylenedione, or ‘OCCO,’ representing two carbon monoxide molecules chemically bound together. According to the researchers, the interest in this deceptively ‘simple’ compound is fuelled by many reasons: from its assumed role as a fleeting intermediate in a flurry of chemical reactions to its alleged properties as a wonder drug. The results confirm the existence of the elusive species and reveal its important fundamental properties, with implications not only for the basic understanding of so-called radical molecular species, but also industrial processes and potentially even atmospheric chemistry and climate modelling. Read more about the research at http://uanews.org/story
Aluminum Clusters Shut Down Molecular Fuel Factory Washington, USA: Despite decades of industrial use, the exact chemical transformations occurring within zeolites, a common material used in the conversion of oil to gasoline, remain poorly understood. Now scientists have found a way to locate - with atomic precision - spots within the material where chemical reactions take place, and how these spots shut down. Called active sites, the spots help rip apart and rearrange molecules as they pass through nanometre-sized channels, like an assembly line in a factory. A process called steaming causes these active sites to cluster, effectively shutting down the factory, the scientists reported in Nature Communications. This knowledge could help devise how to keep the factory running longer, so to speak, and improve catalysts that help produce fuel, biofuel and other chemicals. The team included scientists from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, UOP LLC and Utrecht University. To make this discovery, they reconstructed the first 3-D atomic map of an industrially relevant zeolite material to track down its key element, aluminium.
New Design Could Boost Efficiency of Low-cost Solar Panels Menlo Park, USA: A new material design tested in experiments at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory could make low-cost solar panels far more efficient by greatly enhancing their ability to collect the sun’s energy and release it as electricity. A team of University of California, Los Angeles, scientists found that by assembling the components of the panels to more closely resemble the natural systems plants use to tap the sun's energy, it may be possible to separate positive and negative charges in a stable way for up to several weeks compared to just millionths of a second – the current standard for many modern solar panels. The team's X-ray studies at SLAC's Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a DOE Office of Science User Facility, enabled them to see, at a microscopic level, which material design has the most ideal structure at the nanoscale for promoting this charge separation. Read more on https://www6.slac.stanford.edu/
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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 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.
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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 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. 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.
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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.
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. Seven Star Steels is planning an expansion of its thermal (coalbased) captive power project from initial 8-MW to 12-MW at a cost of ` 600-million in village: Kalendamal, district: Jharsuguda, Odisha. The project will come up along with an expansion of its sponge iron plant from 60,000-TPA to 180,000-TPA and ingot plant from 39,200-TPA to 80,000-TPA. Machinery will be partially procured locally and partially imported; orders are yet to be placed. The project is waiting for industrial clearance. Work on the project will commence soon. Raichur Power Corporation, a JV between Karnataka Power Corporation and Bharat Heavy Electricals plans a 800-MW coal-based super-critical power project at an estimated cost of ` 88,062.3-million in village: Edlapur, district: Raichur, Karnataka. This is an expansion of the Raichur TPP by addition of 800-MW and would generate 5,957-MU of energy annually. According to MoEF sources, 382-million tonnes of coal to KPCL has been allocated in Deocha-Pachami Coal Block in West Bengal, which has a total reserve of 2,012- million tonnes. The blended coal 2.92-MTPA (indigenous coal of 2.044-MTPA (70 per cent) and imported coal is 0.876-MTPA (30 per cent)) will be used for the proposed TPP. Edlapur TPS is proposed to be commissioned in 51 months from zero date. Imported coal would be utilized. Coal would be transported by rail for the entire route from mines to power plant site. Clearances for the project are received from Airports Authority of India and Archaeological Survey of India, Health & Family Welfare Department and Fisheries Department, GoK. The project is waiting for environmental clearance. Work will commence after receipt of clearances from MoEF. Chemical Products Finder | July 2015 | 53
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REVITALISING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PROCUREMENT Author: Motiar Rahman Price: $103.00 No of pages: 336 pages (Paperback) Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing About the book: This book emphasises on the softer skills in demonstrating that relationships among contracting parties are crucial to effective management of construction projects. Successful project delivery and management of unforeseen events need collaborative efforts of integrated project teams. Team members need to be selected and conditioned using appropriate relational protocols, so that they can mobilise their collective efforts towards common project objectives. Contracting parties will then be able to jointly identify and plan for the potential areas of concerns and their solutions; and share relevant burdens and benefits. Suitable cliental initiatives will force potential project partners to adopt such practice, which will gradually lead to overall industry development. These are demonstrated through a series of questionnaire surveys, case study and interviews of industry experts, which led to a relational framework for project delivery and industry development. Research students, academics and practitioners will find this book useful.
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Acoustic Enclosures & Silencers
26
Elevating Pallet Truck
31
Adsorption Chillers
44
EPDM Elastomers
39
43
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Auto Coater
22
FEP Encapsulated O-rings
19
Automated Homogeniser Workstation
24
Fluid Bed Dryer
25
Automatic Liquid Oral/Syrup Plant
26
Flush Bottom Valves
21
Audio/Video Codec with GPS Receiver and Incremental Encoder Interfaces
B Boiler Feed Pump Seal
G 30
C Centrifugal Chemical Process Pump
20
Chemical Process Pumps
20
Gasket Tape
36
Glass Laboratory Spray Dryer
19
Grease Transfer Pump
31
H
Conductivity Meter and Sample Independent Smart Probes 44
High-pressure Cleaner
44
Conta Bin Blender
34
High-pressure Heater Bypass Valves
34
Corrugated Tube Heat Exchangers
34
Horizontal Internal Bearing Pumps
21
Humidity and Temperature Calibrator
24
D Diaphragm Valve
45
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Diaphragm Valve
23
Improved Sealing Capability with ePTFE Gaskets
35
Dissolution Testing Instrument, 12-Station
30
Industrial PC
23
Dissolution Testing Instrument, 8-Station
29
Innojet VARIOSCALE
30
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Laboratory Spiral Jet Mill
18
Laser Marking
26
Lifting Bag Type Centrifuge With Dome Open
18
Liquid CO 2 Storage Tanks
36
M Mini Centrifuges
29
Mixproof Valves
40
Moisture Analysis
45
Multistage Vertical In-Line High Pressure Pumps
22
N
34
Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump & Compressors
21
Rugged HPLC Column
33
S Seal-less Eccentric Disc Pumps
43
Seal-less Mag-drive Sliding Vane Pumps
32
Sensors That Learn
39
Shut-off & Divert Valves
19
Side Channel Vacuum Pump
36
Silicone Transparent Tubing
22
Starch Paste Preparation Kettle
41
T
Nauta/Conical Vacuum Dryers
23
New Aerosol Can
25
Non-contact Temperature Measurement
41
O Omni Mixer Homogenisers
Rotary Pen Assembly Machine
ProductIndex Index Product
L
Tail Lifts
20
Torsionally Flexible Couplings
33
Transfer Finned Type Heat Exchangers
25
Tray/Lid Packaging Machine
25
Trough Type Distributor/Redistributor with Sump
33
21
U
P Peristaltic (Hose) Pumps
40
pH Meter
32
Planetary Gearboxes
24
Ultrasonic Flow Metering Sensor
31
Uniformance Technology Boosts Asset Uptime
42
V Variable Inlet Vane Damper
R
18
Reciprocating Gas Compressors
35
W
Refrigerated Type Air Dryer
29
Waterproof Handheld Meters
42
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KSB Pumps
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Oriental Nicco Project Pvt Ltd
7
3
PolyPlast Chemie Plants (I) Pvt Ltd
5
4
R K Dutt Concerns
9
5
UNP Polyvalves (India) Pvt Ltd
3
6
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