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ANSYS, Inc. announces acquisition of EVEN - Evolutionary Engineering AG

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Acquisition of Composites Leader Further Broadens Capabilities of Simulation Innovator

NSYS, Inc. (Nasdaq:ANSS), a global innovator of simulation, and EVEN Evolutionary Engineering AG (“EVEN”), a leading provider of composite analysis and optimization technology relying on cloud computing, announced that ANSYS has acquired EVEN, which will become ANSYS Switzerland, a wholly owned subsidiary of ANSYS, Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Zurich, EVEN has 12 employees and has been a partner of ANSYS, offering EVEN’s composite technologies through a product called ANSYS® Composite PrepPost™. This product is tightly integrated with ANSYS Mechanical™ in ANSYS Workbench™ and with ANSYS Mechanical APDL. EVEN also provides best-in-class engineering services in composites applications and in other areas in its �ields of expertise.

Composites blend two or more materials that possess very different properties.

Because they combine light weight, high strength and outstanding �lexibility, composites have become standard materials for manufacturing in a range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, marine, motorsports and leisure.

As a result, the use of composites has grown dramatically in the last decade. This popularity has fostered the need for new design, analysis and optimization technology. Since EVEN is a leader in composite simulation,

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this acquisition emphasizes the high priority ANSYS is giving to this emerging technology. Composites pose many challenges for R&D teams that need to identify the appropriate formulation for a required use.

To successfully produce layered composites, engineers must de�ine the optimal material formula which depends on the number of layers involved along with the thickness and relative orientation of each layer.

ANSYS Composite PrepPostis a pre- and post-processing solution for layered composite materials integrated into the ANSYS software portfolio. The solution empowers users to ef�iciently model the most complex composite structures and, at the same time, fully understand the potential failure of product models.

Users can subject product designs to simple physical stresses and compute progressive damage, delamination and cracking. The technology’s postprocessing capabilities enable users to conduct in-depth investigations of ultimate product integrity and behavior. Users can view global results or conduct detailed analysis at the level of individual layers.

“We are very pleased that our long-standing partner relationship with the EVEN team has resulted in EVEN becoming part of the ANSYS family,” said Jim Cashman, president and CEO of ANSYS. “Composites simulation is a fast growing market with application across multiple industries, broadening our industry knowledge and competencies in this area. The tight coupling of the EVEN

products within our platform is highly bene�icial, so we look forward to working with the EVEN employees and customers.”

About ANSYS, Inc.

ANSYS brings clarity and insight to customers’ most complex design challenges through fast, accurate and reliable engineering simulation. Our technology enables organizations no matter their industry to predict with con�idence that their products will thrive in the real world. Customers trust our software to help ensure product integrity and drive business success through innovation. Founded in 1970, ANSYS employs more than 2,400 professionals, many of them experts in engineering �ields such as �inite element analysis, computational �luid dynamics, electronics and electromagnetics, and design optimization. Headquartered south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., ANSYS has more than 70 strategic sales locations throughout the world with a network of channel partners in 40+ countries.

About EVEN — Evolutionary Engineering AG

EVEN Evolutionary Engineering AG is a leader in composite analysis and optimization technology relying on cloud computing. EVEN also provides best-in-class engineering services in composites applications and in other areas in its �ields of expertise. EVEN is a wholly owned subsidiary of ANSYS, Inc. headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Web: www.ansys.com www.even-ag.ch

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Bosch Packaging Technology accelerates pace of growth Sales planned to reach 1.5 billion euros by 2015 ● Presence expanded worldwide, especially in Asia and Africa ● Growth in sales outpaces the packaging machine industry as a whole ● Networked services enhance customer bene�it

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Mr. Friedbert Klefenz, President Packaging Technology division BOSCH

osch Packaging Technology posted stronger growth in �iscal 2012 than the packaging machine market as a whole. In the years ahead, the company intends to maintain its high growth rate and has set its sights on achieving 1.5 billion euros in sales by the end of 2015. Last year, this division of Bosch racked up sales of 914 million euros, up 123 million euros or 16 percent over 2011. In the same period, the number of associates rose to 5,000 or by six percent. In �iscal 2013, Bosch Packaging Technology is expecting to grow its sales by a high single-digit percentage �igure.

“We want to leverage our packaging solutions and related services to strengthen our leading position in the international market,” said Friedbert Klefenz, president of the Packaging Technology division, during the annual press conference at the company’s headquarters in Waiblingen near Stuttgart.

Pharmaceuticals and food markets continue to gain impetus

Dr. Stefan König, Incharge of technology at the Packaging Technology division & a member of its executive management. BOSCH

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The international market for packaging machinery in which the company operates grew by six percent last year. “This shows how much less dependent our business is on the general economic climate than other areas of the mechanical and industrial engineering sector,” explained Klefenz. Customers, he said, had longer planning horizons

because the structure of the sales markets was generally more stable than, for example, in the automobile industry. This was why the pharmaceuticals market, in which Bosch Packaging Technology posts just under half of its sales, is set to continue growing strongly in the coming years, reaching a market volume of 1.1 trillion euros by 2015.

Two years ago, the corresponding �igure was just 850 billion euros.

Sales of machinery to the food industry account for 50 percent of Bosch’s packaging technology sales, and demand is on the rise here, too, as more and more countries begin to realize that suitable packaging can lengthen the shelf-life of food.

“Packaging is one way of securing the food supplies of millions of people worldwide,” said Klefenz.

Bigger market shares

“Sales growth of 16 percent helped us to expand our market shares in 2012,” Klefenz went on to say.

He said that Bosch Packaging Technology would be able to turn the consolidation process of recent years to its advantage. In the long term, only those companies would prosper that offered comprehensive solutions from a single source. One of the reasons for this was the ever more demanding expectations and requirements of consumers, legislators and international competitors vis-à-vis manufacturers www.engrreview.com

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in the pharmaceuticals and food industries worldwide.

In 2012, Bosch Packaging Technology continued to enhance its international presence. A global strategy is fundamental to the division because it generates more than 90 percent of its sales outside of Germany. Already, around half of the Bosch Packaging Technology associates are employed abroad. All in all, the company is represented at over 30 locations in more than 15 countries, with Asia occupying a prominent place in the network.

Bosch Packaging Technology already earns one-quarter of its revenues in Asia, and expects to achieve doubledigit growth rates there over the next �ive years.

A new factory at Verna, in the Indian state of Goa, came on stream in 2012 with a workforce of 130.

Business in India is currently growing at an average annual rate of over 30 percent. “We expect this dynamic growth on the Indian subcontinent to continue in the coming years as well,” said Klefenz.

established a further distribution and service center in Egypt, and the company plans to continue building up its African business in the coming years, especially south of the Sahara.

Bosch Packaging Technology’s sales in North America grew moderately in 2012, while its performance in Europe and Latin America was satisfactory.

“In Eastern Europe, and particularly in Russia, we discern substantial market potential, and are keen to make the most of it in the years ahead,” said Klefenz. He also stressed that expansion abroad would not come at the expense of the locations in Germany. A total of 13 million euros was invested in the Crailsheim location in BadenWürttemberg in 2012. After a new assembly hall covering 6,600 m² went on stream there, another new building with 2,200 m² of of�ice space is due for completion in mid-2013.

That will create a further 70 new jobs in the Schwäbisch Hall region, most of them in assembly and development. All in all, some 900 associates will then be working for the Bosch Packaging Technology division in Crailsheim.

Within the packaging industry, Bosch has assumed a pioneering role on the African continent. “Africa is becoming a market that merits a lot of attention. With our assembly site in Midrand, South Africa, we are already among the biggest packaging machinery manufacturers on the continent,” stresses Klefenz. Last year, the division generated six percent of its total sales in Africa, and the goal is to raise that to eight percent this year. That is one reason that Bosch

Last year, Bosch Packaging Technology extended its inspections expertise through the acquisition of Eisai Machinery, the machinery arm of the Eisai Co., Ltd., Japan, and its 120strong workforce. “Our inspection solutions help make our customers’ �illing and packaging processes safer.

At the same time, we can enhance our own expertise for complete systems,” explains Dr. Stefan König, in charge of technology at the Packaging

An even stronger global player

Pioneer in Africa

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Diverse acquisitions enhance portfolio mix

Technology division and a member of its executive management.

In late 2012, the division completed its acquisition of Ampack GmbH in Königsbrunn, Germany, which has a workforce of 250. The company’s portfolio comprises cup and bottle �illing machines as well as dosing systems and peripheral machinery, which are deployed to �ill and package highly sensitive food such as milk products, cereals, and food for babies and hospital patients.

It also comprises services such as the maintenance and general overhaul of used machinery, the supply of spare parts, the validation of �illing lines, and training programs for machine operators.

Networked services enhance customer benefit

The wishes and requirements of its customers are at the heart of everything Bosch Packaging Technology does. Even in the development phase of new machinery, we place great emphasis on ensuring that later tool and product changes can be carried out quickly. The division offers its customers a onestop approach to procurement: our components are matched in such a way that customers can get tailored solutions from Bosch in one easy step.

Service, too, continues to gain in importance. If customers require replacement or spare parts, they can order them quickly online, helping keep production downtimes to a minimum. Another example of networked services is the mobile conferencing system Mavus. Mavus guarantees the greatest possible freedom of movement, and comprises a headset with a fully integrated www.engrreview.com

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camera, display, headphone and microphone. Thanks to Mavus, local technicians can make audiovisual contact with remote Bosch experts via the internet. That makes long journeys to the customer for machine maintenance and repairs a thing of the past.

HARTING is expanding worldwide New subsidiary in South Africa

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ARTING is continuing its global expansion

drive. The Technology Group founded a

subsidiary in South Africa at the beginning of the month. “The South African market has

experienced signi�icant growth in recent years, especially

in automation and robotics,”emphasized Philip Harting, Senior Vice President Connectivity and Networks.

The subsidiary will be managed by 35-year-old

Errol Mann who, as an electrical engineer and electronics

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specialist, possesses the necessary knowledge of the n Waiblingen, the headquarters of Bosch Packaging

Technology is located. From here, the divisional

board steers the whole division worldwide. Also functions like Business Development, Controlling,

Human Resources, IT, Marketing and Communications

South African electrical and electronics industry. Errol

Mann has worked in South Africa since 2002 as a sales

manager for a company in the sector with responsibility for the development of new markets and services.

as well as Sales Coordination are coordinated from Waiblingen.

The business unit Liquid Food also has its

headquarters here. Among others, it concentrates on the

development of aseptic �illing and packaging machines for the coffee and dairy industry.

Furthermore, associates of the business unit Pharma

develop and manufacture process and packaging solutions such as capsule �illing machines for solid pharmaceutics.

For more information Web: www.bosch.com and

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For more information HARTING KGaA Web: www.HARTING.com

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Contents

ENGINEERING

REVIEW Monthly Magazine On Engineering & Allied Industry

Gandhi Automations : Success through innovation

Managing Editors Shilpa Kadam Shirish Dongre CEO Shekhar Dongre Editor Rajeev lyer Advisory Board (Editorial) Mr. G.Y. Banodkar Ex. Sr. Associate Director, Toyo Engg. Ltd., Mr. A. K. Ghosh Ex. Sr. Gen. Manager, Blue Star Ltd.,

Mr. Samir Gandhi - Director, Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd.

71-72 Konecranes presents the world’s first hybrid reach stacker

New calibrated 3D machine vision inspection from Cognex

L&T: Smart App for smart selection

54 Red Lion brings versatility to Industrial Networks with the Modular N-Tron NT24k Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch Series

60 CST Sensors India inaugurated its first workshop unit in Bangalore

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C&S Solar Division completed 40 KWp Roof Top PV Solar System Installation & synchronization at IIESR

TECHNOLOGY UPDATES Green Dot : Variable Transformer innovation

Wind Turbine Manufacturing : A case for consolidation

Design today… build tomorrow…

Mr. R K Dhawan, Managing Director Green Dot Electric Limited

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102 FLIR thermal imaging cameras help prevent power failures at utilities

igus : Squaring the circle successfully

EDITORIAL SECTION 145 WAREHOUSING & LOGISTIC

Dr. Wilfried Aulbur

Cabling solutions for transport equipment industry

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Mr. Gautam Kulkarni CEO, Hafi Elektra Pvt. Ltd Mr. T. P. Singh Director-S&M, FLIR Systems India Pvt Limited Marketing Team : Ladoji Pendurkar, Bhavin Shah, Bharat Shah, A.Purohit, Vinod Surve, Kavita Chaudhari Designer & Layout Arun P. Shinde, Pradeep M. Pillalamarri Rahul B. Ramgude, Dinesh Gawade

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Mr. Vijay Pimparkar GM, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

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92 OSWAL Pumps & Motors

153 POWER INDUSTRY

PRODUCT SHOWCASE .......... 191

PROJECT UPDATE .......... 209

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New calibrated 3D machine vision inspection from Cognex

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ognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the world’s leading supplier of machine vision systems, has announced the release of the new DS1000 3D laser pro�iling system.

The system calibrates real-world units of measurement for inspections too dif�icult to perform with traditional two-dimensional machine vision.

The new DS1000 3D sensor:

● Reads embossed or raised characters such as those on automobile tires ● Veri�ies the presence of low-contrast items in boxes or packages ● Identi�ies surface defects and chips with low or no contrast ● Measures heights and tilts of components to determine misalignment ● Calculates volumes and dimensions for food portioning.

“The DS1000 3D sensor is factorycalibrated to provide real units of measurement with micron-level accuracy, making 3D applications easier to understand and deploy,” says Joerg Kuechen, Business Unit Manager for Cognex Vision Software.

Kuechen adds, “Unlike other laser pro�ilers, the DS1000 system is integrated with VisionPro® software, the most robust 3D vision tool set in the industry. With VisionPro, users can also add GigE cameras for 2D inspection tasks.”

DS1000 is an integrated system; a Cognex proprietary high speed

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sensor and laser are both enclosed in an IP65-rated industrial housing.

DS1000 is available now. Watch a demo video and learn more at www. cognex.com/DS1000.

About Cognex

Cognex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and markets machine vision and industrial ID systems, or devices that can “see.”

Cognex vision and ID systems are used around the world for a wide range of inspection, identi�ication and guidance applications throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.

Cognex is the world’s leader in the machine vision and industrial ID industries, having shipped more than 850,000 systems, representing over $3 billion in cumulative revenue, since the company’s founding in 1981.

Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, USA, Cognex has regional of�ices and distributors located throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Japan and Latin America.

For more information Web: www.cognex.com

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Delta along with Innovative Telecom & Softwares Pvt Ltd enables surveillance monitoring of Surat Safe City Project

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elta, a pioneer in providing video wall solutions, has commissioned its stateof-the-art DLP Video wall powered with Next Gen LEDs to the �irst ever Safe City Project in India.

Delta collaborated with Surat City Police department, Surat Traf�ic Education Trust and Innovative Telecom & Software Pvt. Ltd. for the Surat Safe City project.

The 280 sq ft video wall in the diamond city has been installed at the command & control room of Surat Police Headquarters. With the help of Delta’s Video Wall Solution, Surat Police will now be able to monitor the entire city with the blink-of-an-eye. From the entry and exit points of the city to the crowded areas of textile and diamond markets, hundreds of CCTV Cameras have been installed for this project. The Video surveillance system will help in proactively addressing any terror threat, effective traf�ic management and to improve safety of the city.

“There is a need to enhance the safety and security of Surat City based on its large population and concentration of key industries, such as diamond, textile, engineering, and oil and gas,” says Mr. Rakesh Asthana, Police Commissioner, Surat City. The Surat Safe City Project is an

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investment designed to help ensure the safety of our people and bring a greater awareness of security amongst our citizens. This project of the government of Gujarat has been executed successfully as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) by the Surat City Police Commissionerate along with Traf�ic Education Trust Surat. “For the �irst ever Safe city project in India, we had to choose the best in the industry. Delta having huge expertise in Display Solutions came out as a clear winner. With bright and crystal clear images, Delta LED Video City Police will be able to monitor from State of art control room. Skilled police of�icials as operators in the Control room can respond to emergencies, more appropriately and swiftly,” said Mr. Moin Shaikh, Director, Innovative Telecom & Softwares Pvt. Ltd. Delta deployed its futuristic environment friendly LED Video wall to help Surat Police monitor the entire city of Surat, Gujarat. The video wall is driven by Delta’s Icon Pro controller & wall management software which will display the coverage of the CCTV cameras installed across the city. The display solution can handle data coming from various sources including display of city map when required.

City surveillance projects are becoming a necessity in large cities as there is a need to ensure safety of the public by monitoring each part of the city. It is crucial to have a central control room equipped with High-end Large Video wall solutions

to monitor minute details with convenience. With the success of Surat City Surveillance project, more cities are expected to come up with video surveillance systems.

The project was inaugurated by the tech savvy CM of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi on 18th January 2013.

In his address, the CM praised the initiative taken by Surat City Police and highlighted the bene�its of the technology for betterment of peoples live. He also emphasized the use of such technology & solution in other areas of public administration for improvement of services & quality of life.

About Delta

Delta Displays, a division of the USD 7.08 billion Delta Group, is a pioneer in developing professional display for control room solutions for surveillance, security, traf�ic, command & control, utilities, process control, telecom and broadcast applications. Delta offers a wide array of display technologies including: rear projection DLP video walls with Gen2012 LED technology, super thin-bezel LCD video walls, and high-resolution indoor/outdoor LED displays with various options of Wall management suite

For more information Web: www.deltadisplays.com

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DNV KEMA’s new Multiphase Flow Lab to enhance oil & gas quality assurance

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International guests MPFL

nergy consulting and testing & certi�ication company DNV KEMA is of�icially opening a new Multiphase Flow Laboratory (MPFL) in Groningen, the Netherlands. The facility will allow equipment manufactures and oil & gas companies to test, validate and calibrate multiphase technologies – e.g. separators and �low meters – for respectively the production of oil and gas, and the measurement and trading of gas. As the MPFL is operating in a unique true-to-life environ-

Overview of new MPFL

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ment, the facility will help increasing the accuracy of future multiphase �low meters, as well as the ef�iciency of future multiphase separators. As a result, it is expected that the economical and operational risks of oil and gas �ields can be better managed.

With the MPFL, DNV KEMA responds to the increasing global demand for and supply of gas.

One of the continuous challenges of the upstream market is to reduce costs in order to optimise the production of gas and oil �ields.

Technology development is one of the key drivers in optimising and enabling growth of the upstream markets.

On the supply side, the production of gases in deep waters, oil sands or shale formations is complex and needs proven hightech equipment. As oil and gas wells typically output a �luid mixture

composed of oil, natural gas, (salt) water and even sand, plant operators need to know the actual �low rates of these �luids to ensure that the gas and oil quality meet the contractual requirements.

Multiphase technologies help to determine these �lows these �lows. By improving multiphase technologies the technical and �inancial reliability of oil and gas production will increase. As a result, the downtime of production plants can be limited, the integrity and safety of the local oil & gas infrastructures improved, and the life-time of an oil and gas �ield extended.

On the demand side, there is a growing need for gas – in particular Lique�ied Natural Gas (LNG) – for the generation of power and the fuelling of growing economies. This will lead to higher intercontinental gas trading and transmission volumes. As small deviations of large measured volumes cause �inancial risks, the accuracy of gas meters is crucial. The MPFL is capable of validating and calibrating multiphase �low meters to ensure the quality of the measurements. DNV KEMA’s Multiphase Flow Laboratory Manager, Ronald ten Cate, is distinct about the value of this facility: “A number of techniques exist for making these “multiphase �low measurements”, but the technology is still immature and equipment needs to be developed further. Customer feedback told us this development was being held back by a lack of suitable facilities for testing new products. A number of customers have already been contracted or have www.engrreview.com

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ISO 9001:2008 Certificate felicitated to Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd. Company The only company in the Entrance Automations industry receives the ISO certification

Muliphase Flow Facility scheme_lowres shown their interest in our new laboratory. In this respect we have a strong ambition to develop new products and services for the medium and long term globally.”

DNV KEMA has invested in the upgrade of the existing “wet gas” closed loop facility to a full Multiphase �low test lab. It will be capable of recreating the kind of conditions equipment would face in the �ield. This includes a full range of multiphase �luid compositions at realistic temperatures, pressures and �low rates. It will also accelerate industry efforts to develop standards for equipment and testing protocols.

About DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability

DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, with more than 2,300 experts in over 30 countries around the world, is committed to driving the global transition toward a safe, reliable, ef�icient, and clean energy future. With a heritage of nearly 150 years, we specialize in providing world-class, innovative solutions in the �ields of business & technical consultancy, testing, inspections & certi�ication, risk management, and veri�ication. As an objective and impartial knowledge-based company, we advise and support organizations along the energy value chain: producers, suppliers & end-users of energy, equipment manufacturers, as well as government bodies, corporations and non-governmental organizations. DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability is part of DNV, a global provider of services for managing risk with more than 10,000 employees in over 100 countries.

For more information Web: www.dnvkema.com

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andhi Automations Pvt. Ltd. is the only Indian company in Entrance Automations to receive the ISO 9001:2008 certi�ication in accordance with TUV NORD CERT procedures. The company chose the respective certi�ication body keeping in mind the reliable auditing procedures that the body practices.

It is a matter of pride for India’s No.1 Entrance Automations and Loading Bay Equipment Company to be receiving this certi�icate from the reputable body.

The certi�ication is applicable to manufacturing, installing and servicing of Gates, Doors & Rolling Shutters, Dock Levelers, Dock Shelters, Boom Barriers, Rolling Shutters, Fire Shutters, Doors and Gates and Access Control Systems.

It was in the year 1996-97, when Mr. Samir Gandhi and Mr. Kartik Gandhi, Company Directors, established ‘Gandhi Automations’ in India. In the span of 16 years, the company rose from scratch to being No. 1 Entrance Automations and Loading Bay Equipment Company.

Today, the company has direct presence in 23 cities of the country employing dedicated personnel. Gandhi Automations dream big and its personnel actualize those dreams through sheer hard-work and dedication.

Known for its superior products and extraordinary after sales service, Gandhi Automations is growing in leaps and bounds by each passing year. The Company has added one more feather on its cap by acquiring a 100,000 square feet of land at Bhiwandi where the work of factory building is in process. Growth is the only thing that is consistent in the company.

Gandhi Automations will now adhere to ISO standards, thereby ensuring its clients about the safety and reliability of the products and services offered to them. No other company in the Entrance Automation sector complies with such high safety standards. Gandhi Automations has always believed in improving the ef�iciency in its operations, and therefore, implementing the ISO standards was the right step in that direction.

For more information Web : www.geapl.co.in

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Eaton sponsored ‘Garnishing Talent’ completes second successful year

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Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2012 sales of $16.3 billion, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety.

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iversi�ied industrial manufacturer Eaton announced the successful completion of the second batch of “Garnishing Talent” at the program’s valedictory function hosted at Cummins College of Engineering for Women. Launched by Eaton and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Garnishing Talent is a twomonth program aimed at enhancing employability of women engineering students.

During the last two years, Garnishing Talent has been providing a solid platform to women engineering students from vernacular, semivernacular and rural backgrounds to acquire appropriate soft and social skills that are critical to achieve individual and professional success. This year, 75 students from various disciplines, namely mechanical, instrumentation, information technology and electronics & telecommunications were identi�ied through a de�ined assessment process and were inducted into the program.

Commenting on the successful completion of a yet another season of Garnishing Talent, Nitin Chalke – managing director, India, Eaton said, “Garnishing Talent has been a unique opportunity for us to contribute our time, resources and skills. This is a cause that Eaton believes in because it is so signi�icant to building a diverse, con�ident, industry-ready talent pool. It is encouraging to see the program maturing into what we had envisioned.”

In addition to sponsoring the program for the second consecutive year, Eaton also extended signi�icant volunteering time towards designing the training curriculum. Besides, 20 experienced Eaton employees over the period of last two months volunteered for conducting training sessions as part of the program.

Eaton is a diversi�ied power management company providing energy-ef�icient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. With 2012 sales of $16.3 billion, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety.

Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in 2012. Eaton has approximately 103,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

For more information, Web: www.eaton.com

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Elecon Engineering bags two prestigious orders ~Rs. 183 Crores from NCC and Rs.14.42 Crores from Monnet Ispat & Energy~

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lecon Engineering Company Limited, one of the India’s largest Material Handling Equipments and Transmission Products manufactures, announced that their MHE Division has procured two prestigious orders one of Rs. 183 crores from M/s. NCC LIMITED (formerly Nagarjuna Construction Company Limited) for design, supply, transportation, erection, testing & commissioning of complete External Coal Handling Pipe Conveyor System Package of 4000TPH including Mandatory spares for 2x660MV NCCPPL super critical TPP and second of Rs. 14.42 crores from Monnet Ispat & Energy Limited for design, engineering, manufacture, shop testing, inspection, painting, packing & forwarding and also for Receipt of Equipment / Material, unloading, Storing, Transporting / Shifting from Stores to Erection Site, Pre- assrembly, Erection, Startup, Trail Operation, Testing, Commissioning and performance Guarantee Test of Supply of Stacker Reclaimers for Coal & Iron Ore and Pellet respectively.

Information of order received:

Name of Client: M/s. NCC LIMITED (formerly Nagarjuna Construction Company Limited)

Type of Order:

Design, supply, transportation, erection, testing & commissioning of complete External Coal Handling Pipe Conveyor System Package of

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4000TPH including Mandatory spares for 2x660MV NCCPPL super critical TPP at Ananthapuram village, Muthukur Mandal Nellore District, Andhar Pradesh

Total Value of Order: Rs. 183 crores Name of Client:

Monnet Ispat & Energy Limited Type of Order: design, engineering, manufacture, shop testing, inspection, painting, packing & forwarding and also for Receipt of Equipment / Material, unloading, Storing, Transporting / Shifting from Stores to Erection Site, Preassembly, Erection, Start-up, Trail Operation, Testing, Commissioning and performance Guarantee Test of Supply of Stacker Reclaimers for Coal & Iron Ore and Pellet respectively at Raigarh (Chhattisgarh)

Total Value of Order: Rs. 14.42 crores

Mr. Prayasvin Patel, Chairman and Managing Director, Elecon Engineering said, “We are pleased to have procured prestigious orders worth Rs. 183 crores & Rs. 14.42 crores from NCC LIMITED & MONNET ISPAT & ENERGY LIMITED. Due to a combination of factors like buoyant economy, high technology products backed by ef�icient service and aggressive marketing efforts of our entire team Elecon have now procured these orders.”

About Elecon Engineering Company Ltd.: Established in 1951, Elecon Engineering Company Ltd of Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India, pioneered the manufacture of material handling equipment. During these six decades, Elecon has designed and implemented several landmark projects in India as well as abroad. From a modest start of design and manufacture of Elevators and Conveyors from which incidentally, the company derives its corporate identity. viz.

“Elecon”. It has grown over the years to be known as a pioneer of the concept of mechanized way of Bulk Material Handling Equipment in India. During the span of more than 6 decades, Elecon has encompassed all the major core sectors through its supplies of highly sophisticated equipment bearing ample testimony of the symbolic mark of Elecon’s unbeatable technology.

Elecon has thus, made its presence felt through consistent and satisfactory performance of its equipment in such core sectors as fertilizer, cement, coal/power generation, chemical, steel plant and port mechanization etc., across the country.

For more information Web: www.elecon.com

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Everest Group inhouse R&D facility recieved recognition from Department of Scientific & Industrial Research

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verest Group is proud to announce that the In-house Research & Development facility at its Bahadurgarh unit has received recognition from the Department of Scienti�ic And Industrial Research, Ministry of Science And Technology, Government Of India. Everest is the �irst and only blower & vacuum systems manufacturer in the country to have received this recognition.

Everest Group has strongly realized and felt the shift of the industry towards energy ef�icient solutions. The Group stands today as one of the upcoming names in the vacuum industry, a fully integrated and diversi�ied company involved in the Engineering, Evaluation, Designing, Manufacturing, Testing, Execution, Post Sales & Service of Pressure & Vacuum Systems. We aim to build the most cost-effective development �irm, through the blending of our world-class ‘best practices’ with local experience and knowledge. We cater to the needs of local emerging economies.

Everest is the largest producer of Roots Blowers in South East Asia having effective presence in STP & ETP (Waste water treatment) industry, Pneumatic Conveying

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systems, Aeration systems, Aquaculture etc, to name a few. The Group had diversi�ied into design & installation of innovative systems for chemical & pharmaceutical industry based on technologies which have low impact on the environment, are energy ef�icient and have low operation & maintenance costs. The demand for such systems is growing exponentially due to increasing environmental awareness and corporate responsibility.

Everest Group has a lot of experience in sustainability chemistry or green chemistry, cleaner production, clean technologies, ecoef�iciency, energy saving, resource saving, environment friendly techniques, etc., like: ● Design & manufacture of solvent recovery systems to curb pollution. These systems not only play an important role by making the process eco-friendly but also recover precious solvents for reuse.

Most of the pharmaceutical processes have low boiler solvents which are undesirable if expelled into atmosphere. On installation of solvent recovery system, most of the solvent can be recovered back. The demand of such systems is growing exponentially due to increasing environmental awareness and corporate responsibility. ● Design & manufacture of CPCB approved vacuum systems for waste oil re-re�ining. ● Design & manufacture of mechanical vacuum boosters for replacement of steam jet ejectors. ● Design & manufacture of SUPERVAC vacuum systems using me-

chanical vacuum boosters and dry screw vacuum pumps – Dry Pumping Technology. ● Design & manufacture of extended shaft Roots Blowers con�iguration for applications requiring 100% Oil Free Air like aeration in aquaculture farms, plating lines, STPs, etc. ● Design & manufacture of Low Temperature Thermal Desalination systems for producing potable water ……… and many more.

Everest’s core competency lies in custom manufacturing special air blowers and boosters by alloying and cross linking diverse designs to suit speci�ic requirements and import substitutes. It has built an expert technical team that has years of application associated experience and has developed capability to help serve the customers with effective solutions. As the company ably serves the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s), it has gained in-depth knowledge of the critical requirements of OEM applications, in terms of power, space, noise, air �low, vibration, cost and more.

With reference to standard models of air blowers and vacuum pumps, the company, through its unique design and engineering expertise, can develop a completely new model, or modify the existing design. The outcome is a custom air blower or vacuum pump that meets the exact requirements of OEM application at the lowest possible cost. Over the period of two decades, application engineering has been the cornerstone of Everest’s success. Its www.engrreview.com

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strength has been to work on new application areas and modify existing ones so as to reduce energy consumption, optimize performance and increase process ef�iciency. On account of many such new developments and applications, the company has carved a niche for itself in the equipment industry, offering customized solutions.

Some of the developments include:

● 100% Oil Free aqua series blowers for �ish and prawn culture. Modi�ications have been made to ensure 100% oil free air supply even under worst condition of oil seal failure.

● Development of mechanical vacuum boosters with PTFE seals for nitrobenzene and ortho-nitro benzene vapor handling in solvent recovery application. The use of modi�ied boosters has resulted in process time reduction by almost 50%.

Having identi�ied a niche, our technical team designs and develops products to suit the requirements. For example, our vacuum boosters have found a niche in vacuum distillation processes in menthol industry where it has provided huge improvements in processing ef�iciency.

At Everest we believe in diversifying our application engineering and earning out of satis�ied customers rather than diversifying the product mix itself. Excellence in application engineering has been a key component in the company’s growth and pro�itability. A �ixed percentage of revenue is dedicated for Research & Development and new product development. We provide customized quality products, maintaining highest level of design and manufacturing standards, sized appropriately to give the most competitive prices and high levels of energy saving to our customer.

● Development of Dry vane pumps for low capacity, medium pressure applications, which were a long time demand of the small ETP plants. ● Development of SS blowers with special sealing for mechanical vapor recompression for heat recovery resulting in substantial energy saving.

● Engine driven blower package units developed to meet the demand of Indian Railways, which are used for thermit welding of railway tracks. ● Menthol distillation process improved by installation of vacuum booster resulting in higher yield and product purity. The modi�ication received an impressive response and today practically all menthol distillation units have Everest Boosters as an integral part of the plant.

● Use of Everest boosters for waste oil recovery using an environmentally safe technology duly approved by Central Pollution Control Board.

Design & Development is one thing which never stops at Everest. It is a continual process. Everest has been in an industrial segment with wide application areas.

Our marketing team constantly works on identifying areas where our products can revolutionize process.

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FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D makes its movie debut in “Platinum Data”

ARO Japan, Inc. (Head of�ice: Aichi Prefecture) has announced the use of FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D in the movie “Platinum Data,” which was released on 16 March 2013 (Saturday). In the movie, the FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D was used at a crime scene, presented as stateof-the-art forensic equipment. This blockbuster movie was adapted for the big screen by director Keishi Otomo, based on a novel written by Keigo Higashino.

The movie is about Japan in the near future. Society is at the dawn of an era where there is 100% accuracy in criminal arrests, made possible by the latest DNA forensics that employs “Platinum Data” to identify the perpetrator. Ryuhei Kagura, who is an exceptional scientist working at the National Police Agency’s Special Analysis Research Institute, is assigned to the murder investigation of several people connected to the newly developed DNA forensics. Yet, when a faint trace of evidence left at the scene was analyzed through the DNA forensic system, it identi�ied him as the offender. With absolutely no recollection of the incident, he decided to �lee turning him from ‘the pursuer’ to ‘the pursued’. What is the truth hidden behind the DNA forensic system? The “Platinum Data” holds the key to all the answers.

Throughout the investigation, the FARO Focus3D is featured as the main device used to capture crime scenes in 3D. The FARO Focus3D is a 3D laser scanner that takes instant scans of buildings, geographical spaces, and large objects, and records the information as 3D data. In recent

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years, it has attracted much attention for its use at accident sites and in criminal investigations. It helps investigators preserve records of the situation at the scene as it originally was, and facilitates accurate evaluation and analysis even after time has elapsed.

Equipped with a touchscreen, the FARO Focus3D operates much like a digital camera and is extremely user-friendly.

About the Movie “Platinum Data”

Director: Keishi Otomo Based on the Novel by Keigo Higashino, published by Gentosha Inc. Distributor: Toho Co., Ltd. Copyright: ©2013 “Platina Data” Production Committee Release: 16 March 2013 (Saturday), roadshow at all Toho cinemas nationwide in Japan Cast: Kazunari Ninomiya, Etsushi Toyokawa, Honami Suzuki, Katsuhisa Namase, Anne, Kiko Mizuhara, Kaname Endo, Sohkoh Wada, Ikuji Nakamura, Masato Hagiwara Of�icial website: http://www.platinadata.jp/

About FARO

FARO is a global technology company that develops and markets computeraided coordinate measurement devices and software. Portable equipment from FARO permits high-precision 3D measurement and comparison of parts and compound structures within production and quality assurance processes. The devices are used for inspecting components and assemblies, production planning, inventory documentation, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident

sites or crime scenes. They are also employed to generate digital scans of historic sites.

With FARO, 3D measurement and documentation needs can be ful�illed con�idently. As a pioneer and market leader in portable computeraided measurement, FARO consistently applies the latest advances in technology to make its industry-leading product offerings more accurate, reliable, and easy to use. The focus is on simplifying work�low with tools that empower customers, thereby dramatically reducing the on-site measuring time and lowering overall costs.

Worldwide, approximately 15,000 customers are operating more than 30,000 installations of FARO’s systems. The company’s global headquarters are located in Lake Mary, Florida, with its European head of�ice in Stuttgart, Germany and its Asia-Paci�ic head of�ice in Singapore.

FARO has branch locations in Japan, China, India, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, and The Netherlands.

For more information: Web: www.faroasia.com

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HP enables partners to accelerate cloud services delivery New offerings help partners expand opportunities in the cloud, grow customer base

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P announced two new HP Cloud Builder programs that enable partners to leverageHP Cloud Services, the company’s public cloud, to expand their cloud practices and generate new revenue opportunities.

HP also introduced three new “as a service” offerings from HP Cloud Servicesthat providecustomers with faster time to value and simpli�iedcloud deployment.

As part of HP’s Converged Cloud strategy, the new additions to the HP Cloud Builder programenableglobal system integrators (GSIs) and value-added resellers (VARs) to offer their customers a hybrid delivery model across private, managed and public cloud environments.

HP partners arelooking for new and innovativeways to assist their customers’ move to the cloud. Byadopting these programs, partnersgain access to specialized personnel and training that enables them to respond faster, and drive greater pro�itability and innovationfor their customers.

The two new HP Cloud Builder programs, unveiled at the 2013 HP Global Partner Conference, expand opportunities in the cloud for GSIs and VARs.HP’s public cloud partner program for GSIsenablesthemtoleverage tools and capabilities to simplify the cloud transition forcustomers. In addition, HP announced the general availability of itspublic cloud partner program for VARs,which provides reward incentives to partnersreferring customers to HP Cloud Services.

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HP public cloud partnerprogram for global system integrators

HP public cloud partner program for value-added resellers

HP’s public cloud program for GSIsenables partners to provide consulting services, build applications or resell services leveraging HP Cloud Services. It provides partners withthe toolstorapidly and reliably transition customers to the cloud.

Program members have access to designated cloud testing environments; collaborative go-to-market opportunities; and sales, technical and support resources that expand their public cloud practices.

Deloitte Consulting LLP, a global �inancial services�irm, and Infosys, a technology consulting and outsourcing provider, are working with HP Cloud Services andthe HP partnerprogram for GSIs to help meet the high demand among enterprise customers to leverage thepublic cloud. As a result, Deloitte and Infosys have the means to help their customerssolve complex business problems, foster innovation and drive growth.

“HP’s public cloud partner program for GSIs provides global system integrators with access to HP Cloud Services to grow their public cloud practice,” said Chris Weitz, Deloitte Consulting director and leader of Deloitte’s cloud computing practice.

“Deloitte has joined HP’s public cloud partner program for GSIs to help meet the high demand among enterprises to de�ine a cloud strategy, move to the cloud and remain competitive.”

HP’s public cloud program for VARsrewardspartners forreferringcustomers to HP Cloud Services and maintaining long-term relationships with annuity-based commissions. The program helpsVARs and channel partners capture new markets and attract customersthrough HP training, cobranding opportunities and marketing tools.

Starting summer 2013, HP will expand the program to provide �inancial incentives forchannel partners reselling HP Cloud Services.

“By engaging with HP’s public cloud partner program for VARs, we are able to meet the needs of our customers by offering solutions that help them innovate and scale with their business,” said Al Chien, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Dasher Technologies.

New HP Cloud Servicesofferings

HP has expanded its HP Cloud Servicesportfolio with new private beta“asaservice” offeringsthat support a reliable application infrastructure and enable customers to achieverapid business results: ● HP Cloud Monitoringhelps users identify potential issues before they impact production withinfrastructure metrics, alerts and noti�ication tools. ● HP Cloud Load Balanceroptimizes application response times and reduces IT management costs by distributing web traf�ic across www.engrreview.com

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multiple servers. ● HP Cloud DNS saves developers’ time andprovidesquick and easy access to a faster, reliable global DNS service by translating domain names to IP addresses using a global network of servers.

“Partners and organizations alike are strapped for resources, making it dif�icult to invest in the newest technologies for their customers,” says V. Ramachandran, country head, Converged Infrastructure Solution, HP India. “HP’s partner programsand service additions demonstrate our ongoing commitment to engage partners and clients in innovative technology capabilities, helping them to reach new markets, grow their customer base and, ultimately, ensure their pro�itability.”

Availability

All HP Cloud Servicesofferings announced today are initially available in private beta. Additional information is available at HP Cloud Matters.

Additional information about HP Cloud Services is available at hpcloud.com and the HP Cloud Mattersblog. Additional information an HP Converged Cloud is available online. Up-to-the-minute information is available on Twitter at@HPCloud and @HP News.

Additional informationabout partnership opportunities for HP Cloud Services is available at https:// www.hpcloud.com/partners.

HP’s premier Americas client event, HP Discover, takes place June 11-13 in Las Vegas.

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technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions.

All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning expected development, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products and services; any statements regarding anticipated operational and �inancial results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; the competitive pressures faced by HP’s businesses; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its customers,

suppliers and partners; the protection of HP’s intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; the hiring and retention of key employees; assumptions related to pension and other post-retirement costs and retirement programs; the execution, timing and results of restructuring plans, including estimates and assumptions related to the cost and the anticipated bene�its of implementing those plans; the resolution of pending investigations, claims and disputes; and other risks that are described in HP’s �ilings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the �iscal year ended October 31, 2012. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forwardlooking statements. © 2013 Hewlett-Packard Asia Paci�ic Pte Ltd. Registration No.: 198703164G. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained here in.

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CMD, NTPC inaugurates commencement of commercial operation of 5 mw solar power plant at NTPC Dadri

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hri Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD, NTPC Limited inaugurated the commencement of Commercial operation of 5MW Solar Power Plant at NTPC Dadri on March 30, 2013. This is the �irst Solar power plant of NTPC, a new beginning in renewal energy sector.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Choudhury said that NTPC plans to set up the Solar Power Plants in line with 2% clean energy policy of Govt. of India. Shri Choudhury further said that NTPC plans to add 300MW Solar capacityin 12th Five Year Plan.

Shri N.N. Misra, Director (Operations), Shri A.K. Jha, Director (Technical), Shri A.N. Dave, RED (NC&CA), Shri MKV Rama Rao, ED(Commercial), Shri D.K. Sood, GM (I/C) and senior of�icials of NTPC were present on the occasion.

Shri Sood briefed about the salient features and operation of the solar power plant.

The solar plant, built-up at a cost of Rs. 48.59 crore. is spread over in 27 acres of area. The solar plant is estimated to generate 7.26 million units of power annually. The electricity generated by this solar plant will be supplied to Odisha based public sector power purchasing company GRIDCO under the PPA.

NTPC-PMI helps SJVN in new business venture

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TPC-PMI (Power Management Institute) organized seven days training program on “Concept, Design and Development of Thermal Power Plant” for senior executives of SJVN ( Satluj Jal Vidut Nigam). SJVN has recently ventured into the area of thermal power generation. The program covered all aspects of setting up and running 660 MW super critical thermal station including project clearances and linkages. Twenty two executives from SJVN attended the program.

The program was inaugurated by Shri R P Singh, CMD, SJVN in presence of Shri N L Sharma, Director (Personnel) SJVN , Shri R K Agarwal, ED, SJVN, Shri A C Chaturvedi, ED (NTPC-PMI) , Shri A K Sharma, ED (NTPCConsultancy Wing).

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Ingersoll Rand launches energy efficient AROTM peristaltic hose pumps in India

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ngersoll Rand, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and ef�icient environments, announced the launch of a full range of Peristaltic Hose pumps in India. The new product line expands Ingersoll Rand’s existing AROTM positive displacement pump portfolio that includes air-operated diaphragm and piston pumps enabling high levels of reliability, ef�iciency and productivity.

Ingersoll Rand caters to various verticals including chemical process, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, textile, ceramics, printing, mining industries with these pumps.

ARO’s Peristaltic Hose pumps minimize total cost of ownership by delivering reliable, energy ef�icient and safe �luid transfer. The pumps feature an engineered reinforced hose, dry running and self-priming capabilitiesthat are ideal for transferring shear sensitive viscous, corrosive and abrasive liquids in a broad range of critical process

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applications.The complete product line-up includes a full range of high pressure and low pressure peristaltic pumps with �low rates up to 88 m3/ hr.

Speaking at the launch, Amar Kaul, Vice-President and General Manager, Ingersoll Rand (India) limited said, “We continue to move towards advancements in �luid dispensing technology and introduce innovations to the industry through this new line of products.

The new ARO Peristaltic pump is well designed to ensure the greatest level of reliability, ef�iciency and productivity. With the use of superior technologies, the new product offers competitive and compelling advantages such as lower maintenance as well as reduced running cost for its users.”

For over eighty years, the ARO �luid products business of Ingersoll Rand has developed partnerships with original equipment manufacturers and distributors, enabling the companyto better focus on the unique pumping needs of many industries. It is a strategic merger of application

expertise, along with the company’s decades old legacy of designing and building outstanding positive displacement pumps.

About Ingersoll Rand in India

Ingersoll Rand is committed to India and is implementing strategies for product innovation and design for Industrial Technologies; Security; Food Safety; Energy Ef�iciency and Sustainability. The company is based out of 18 locations in the country.Ingersoll Rand believes that Innovation for emerging economies is critical for products to succeed in these markets.

The company has three world class manufacturing facilities at Naroda, Sahibabad and Chennai; and two Engineering and Technology Centers at Bangalore and Chennai.

Ingersoll–Rand (India) Limited is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.

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KBL’s subsidiary SPP pumps recognized as “Manufacturer of the Year”

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PP Pumps, a subsidiary of Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a leading global �luid management company has been awarded ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the recent Pump Industry Awards. SPP was also given this prestigious award back in 2008, and this year achieved a double win as Company Director Owen Shevlin was given ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award.

SPP Pumps, a leading provider of centrifugal pumps and systems, boasts a manufacturing centre in Coleford (Gloucestershire), which recently celebrated Silver Jubilee in the presence of Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne. The company is growing year on year and providing new, more exciting solutions for customers around the world. Throughout its 130 year history, SPP Pumps has been committed to delivering engineering excellence and high performance pumping solutions to its customers, using its knowledge, expertise and people to really add value to customers’ business. Mr. Alok Kirloskar, Managing Director, SPP Pumps, commented, “For us, success is about three key things. We make quality products and solutions, we have a dedicated team of experts who go out of their way to exceed expectations, and we never let our

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customers down. And so we are absolutely delighted to have been recognised once again as Manufacturer of the Year. We are proud to be able to say that our peers see us as a quality manufacturer.”

Mr. Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman & Managing Director, Kirloskar Brothers Limited said on the occasion, “We are proud of our association with SPP Pumps. The ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award is recognition of SPP Pumps dedication and testament to its resilience and pioneering approach and forms the solid foundation for the world pump specialist that SPP continues to be.”

Mr. Owen Shevlin, Director, SPP Pumps, is perfect examples of the people within the business who make things happen. Winning the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award is a real recognition of his commitment to the industry for the past 43 years. Shevlin commented: “What a surprise it was to receive this award. I’ve worked at SPP since 1987 when I started as managing director, and it has been a pleasure to watch the company grow into a real player within the world of pump systems.

About Kirloskar Brothers Limited:

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) is the �lagship company of the $ 2.1 billion Kirloskar group. KBL is a global �luid management solutions provider and the largest

manufacturer and exporter of centrifugal pumps and valves from India. The core businesses of KBL are large infrastructure projects (Water Supply, Power Plants, and Irrigation), Project and Engineered Pumps, Industrial Pumps, Agriculture and Domestic Pumps, Valves, Motors and Hydro turbines.

About SPP Pumps

SPP pumps and systems are installed across all continents providing valuable high integrity services for diverse industries such as oil and gas production, water and waste water treatment, power generation, construction, mines and for large industrial plants. All operations are ISO 9001 accredited, and SPP Pumps commits to the ISO 9001-2000 goals of continual improvement for customer satisfaction. SPP Pumps is a subsidiary of Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, a global �luid management solutions provider and India’s largest manufacturer and exporter of centrifugal pumps and valves.

About Pump Industry Awards

Established a decade ago, the PI Awards serve as a platform to acknowledge excellence in the industry and is hosted in association with the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA).

The ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award is presented annually to the �irm that has achieved recognition from contractors and customers for their success in areas such as technical expertise, tailor-made services, clear documentation, on-time delivery and a thorough after-sales service.

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REC signs MOU with MOP – sets higher performance standards for FY 2013-14

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Uma Shankar, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India and Rajeev Sharma, Chairman

&

Electri�ication

Managing

Corporation

Director,

Limited

Rural

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Limited) signed MoU, on 25/03/2013 for the �inancial year 2013-14 in the presence of B. N. Sharma, Joint

Secretary and other senior of�icials of Ministry of Power. REC performance was rated as ‘Excellent ‘ by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) for the 19th year

in succession for 2011-12 since it signed its �irst MoU in the year 1993-94.

The highlights of the MOU signed between REC and

Ministry of Power include the raising of the Sanction and

Disbursement targets to Rs.66,000 Cr and Rs.31,500 Cr for the �inancial year 2013-14. These targets have shown

an increase of 15.3 per cent in case of disbursements and 20.8 percent in case of sanctions as compared to the �inancial year 2012-13.

REC awarded DSIJ PSU award 2012

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EC was conferred with DSIJ PSU Award

2012 in the “Fastest Growing Operational Metrics”

Non-Manufacturing

Navaratna

category. The award was received by Shri.

Rajeev Sharma, CMD, REC from Shri Ajit Singh, Hon’ble

Union Minister of Civil Aviation. The award is presented

to PSUs in recognition of the excellence of performance and their contribution to the Indian economy. The award function was organized by DSIJ Group and KPMG was the knowledge partner for the same. The event was graced by

a number of number of CMDs, Directors and top of�icials of leading PSU’s.

REC, a Government of India Navaratna Enterprise,

is providing �inancial assistance for Rural Electri�ication / System Improvement / Augmentation and all types of

power generation, transmission and distribution projects which inter-alia includes term loan, debt re�inancing, etc.

Further, REC is the Nodal agency of Government of India for Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) and National Electricity Fund (NEF).

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Konecranes presents the world’s first hybrid reach stacker

Konecranes Hybrid Reach Stacker SMV 4531 TB5 HLT. © Konecranes

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onecranes is proud to announced the introduction of the world’s �irst hybrid reach stacker - the SMV 4531 TB5 HLT for container handling, with a lifting capacity of 45 tons. It features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, electri�ied hydraulic lifting system, and a super capacitor based energy storage. This innovative lift truck will cut fuel consumption and emissions with at least 30% while offering improved performance, acceleration and response to driver’s commands.

“Konecranes is a pioneer and leader in lifting technology

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and service. Our new hybrid reach stacker is an exciting step forward for our industry and further proofs that Konecranes is committed to offering its customers eco-ef�icient products and services,” says Lars Fredin, VicePresident and Head of Business Unit Lift Trucks, Konecranes.

Significantly reduced diesel fuel consumption

The new Konecranes hybrid reach stacker will offer customers substantial cost and environmental bene�its. Estimated fuel consumption at normal handling of fully loaded containers will be at least 30% lower than for equivalent diesel powered reach stackers. This is achieved by electrifying all �lows of energy across the driveline, the hydraulic lifting system and the energy storage system.

“Propulsion and lifting are powered by dedicated electric motors that all

can operate in regenerative modes.

The energy generated from braking and load lowering is recovered and stored for later re-use. This results in a substantial reduction in diesel fuel consumption and environmental impact. Meanwhile, productivity is increased in terms of quicker response and higher acceleration,” says Anders Nilsson, Technical Director, Konecranes Lift Trucks.

“Potentially, the diesel engine of the hybrid reach stacker could be replaced by another source of electrical energy, as technology and price allow. Such examples may be fuel cells or an energy storage that can be recharged via a connection to the power grid,” Mr. Nilsson continues.

Electrification of the driveline

In a conventional reach stacker, the driveline is a diesel/mechanical system consisting of a diesel engine, torque converter and transmission.

The diesel engine produces the energy for propulsion. The �low of energy is mechanical and a quite complex mechanical gearbox is required. The energy generated by braking is converted into heat that is dissipated to the ambient and wasted.

In the new Konecranes hybrid reach stacker, the driveline is a serial con�igured diesel/electric system consisting of a diesel engine, an electrical generator and an electrical traction motor. The diesel engine runs at constant RPM for optimum fuel ef�iciency and powers the generator.

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Konecranes Hybrid Reach Stacker SMV 4531 TB5 HLT.© Konecranes motor that is an integral part of the drive axle. This motor also generates electrical energy when braking, minimizing the need for mechanical braking and saving energy.

Electrification of the hydraulic lifting system

In a conventional reach stacker, the diesel engine mechanically drives variable displacement piston pumps that provide the hydraulic energy for lifting and steering. The energy that is generated in lowering is dissipated to the ambient and wasted.

In the new Konecranes hybrid reach stacker, the hydraulic pumps are electrically driven and electronically controlled. Dedicated electric motors drive the pumps that provide the hydraulic energy

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for lifting and steering. The speed of these pumps can be controlled independently of diesel engine speed. More importantly, the return �low from the hydraulic cylinders is not converted into heat, but fed backwards through the pumps which now act as hydraulic motors, thus regenerating electrical energy.

Electrical energy storage

A traditional reach stacker has conventional batteries for starting the engine and powering the electrical systems including lights.

The new Konecranes hybrid reach stacker has a super capacitor system for energy storage that is connected to the truck’s electrics.

This system stores electrical energy that has been recovered for later re-

use, and boosts the diesel powered electrical generator at times of peak power demand.

Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™ offering lifting equipment and services that improve productivity in a wide variety of industries. The company is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd (symbol: KCR1V). With over 12,000 employees at more than 600 locations in almost 50 countries we have the resources, technology and determination to deliver on the promise of Lifting Businesses™.

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L&T: Smart App for smart selection L&T introduces mobile app for the first time in India

Fig 1: Screenshot of ProductWhiz App on Smart Phone

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ere is a mobile app that is going to rede�ine the way switchgear selection is madein electrical distribution systems. Available for the �irst time in India and developed by a group of innovative engineers at L&T Electrical & Automation, the app makes it simple, quick and convenient for users to select right products for reliable motor protection.

The apphelps user in the selection of motor protection equipment for Type-2 coordination as de�ined

by IEC:60947-4-1 and IS/IEC:609474-1. Itreplaces the conventional, manufacturer-published Type-2 selection charts that were circulated to customers, sales and service personnel in a catalogue format.

For correct selection ofswitchgear products for a motor with a particular KW/HP rating, the user had to glean through a large amount of datafor arriving

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at his requirement. The process was tedious, time consuming and prone to human errors resulting in users sometimes making incorrect selection or overlooking some data in a hurry. Further,many users did not have access to the latest data and often missed out critical changes that had taken place in chartsdue to the unavailability of updated catalogues.

Called ProductWhiz, the new app is market and customercentric. The mobile application has been devised to create an ef�icient, accurate, portable and user friendly tool that would serve the dual purpose of making an accurate product selectionand becoming popular in the community of electrical engineers. Creating such a mobile app for switchgear industry has become a viable proposition with anincrease in the use of smart phones and Android operating systems. Smart phones and speci�ically Android systems have gained popularity because they offer peopleapps for every requirement.

The app will soon be extended to users of Blackberry and Apple phones.

ProductWhiz comes absolutely free.For downloading the app, one needs to havean internet connection on the mobile phone. Downloading

Fig 2: Screenshots of ProductWhiz that simplify Type-2 selection for motor protection.

is hassle free and can be done from anywhere.

Salientfeatures of the appinclude:

● Modern & User Friendly Interface:Its software interface has been designed keeping in mind a large user base.One can get used to it in just a few clicks.

It enables making quick selections and also reduces possibility of errors. Its ‘Selection on the Go’ feature enables users to make smart and quick selection at the click of a button. The app is truly intuitive. ● Intelligent adaptive logic based selection: Based on the selection in the previous level the next level choices get modi�ied which makes the software fast, accurate and narrows down the user’s search. ● Integrated e-mail & SMS options: Switchgear selections can instantlybe shared with anyone at anytime - a boon for the sales team who get constant enquiries for selection. ● Dynamic inbuilt update feature: Software updation along with incorporation of all the new modi�ications is extremely useful particularly since new products are continually added to the basket.

This ensures that user has access to correct and accurate information at all times despite Type-2 charts undergoing frequent modi�ications.

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DUROSHOX receives award for Special Contribution – Highest Exporter for the Year 2011- 12’ from EEPC

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uroshox Pvt. Ltd. , a manufacturing company based out of Pune, has received the award for Special Contribution – Highest Exporter of Thrust Products to Thrust Markets (Medium Enterprise) for the Year 2011- 12 from Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.

The award was presented at the hands of Mr. Sumanta Chaudhury, Joint Secretary, Dept of Commerce, Govt. of India, also present was Mr. Martin Kuba, Minister for Trade and Industry, The Czech Republic amongst other dignitaries to grace the occasion.

Duroshox has been involved in manufacturing products and services for the engineering and automobile industry for the last 25 years.

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The company focusses on niche engineering applications and works in the supply chain of global OEMs like John Deere, JCB, Caterpillar, Freightliner, Bobcat, Siemens, Toyota Industrial, Mahindra, Johnson Controls amongst other national and international clients.

Mr, Anshul Goel, Managing Director, Duroshox Private Limited, expressed his gratitude on winning this prestigious award saying, “We are very pleased with this recognition from the apex Engineering Export Promotion Council. The market for automotive components has been growing exponentially and consequently the surge in demand for our world class products is evident nationally and internationally.

We follow stringent quality policies. Our products are thoroughly tested to ensure that they meet

international standards for precision manufacturing and that’s what makes our products world class.

We will continue to focus on niche engineering applications and expand its share of business in the global markets.

We will continue to invest in expanding our manufacturing operations and focus on cutting edge engineering solutions for our national & global customers.”

Duroshox Pvt. Ltd a Pune based company with two state of the art manufacturing facilities in Sanaswadi, Pune. Duroshox focuses on development of assemblies and sub modules that are used in suspensions, and specialized seating related applications.

The company is the largest exporter of seating suspensions from India and has been continuously expanding its markets for such products. ts key markets include USA, Germany, Italy, UK, China.

The company’s product portfolios includes seating suspensions, seating frames, seat adjustors/slides, Two & Three Wheeler Shock Absorbers, Mini Car and other shock absorbers.

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Nippon Steel & Sumikin Engineering Co., Ltd plans to further its foot-prints in India

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ippon Steel & Sumikin Engineering Co., Ltd (NSENGI), a subsidiary of Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NSSMC) a global leader and major Steel Producer of Japan with an annual sales turnover of USD 29.28 billion, announced its plans to enhance its footprint in India and bringing about revolutionary changes in the Indian Steel Industry with their knowledge base in Energy Saving & Environment Technology.

The Company has a long and rich experience and is targeting a full�ledged entry into the Indian market by bringing out its proven technology with a competitive edge, equipments and a lot of value addition services.

To name a few, NSENGI will introduce to the Indian market the following:

● Big size furnaces that save space but can do high volumes of

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production ● Coke Dry Quenching (CDQ) technology that enjoy the bene�it of better power generation and are environment friendly ● Rotary Hearth Furnaces (RHFs) that contribute in Zero emission in the steel manufacturing dust and various steel processing lines in which the knowledge of NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN ENGINEERING GROUP has been acknowledged as the best, globally ● In addition to the above-mentioned differentiating technology, NSENGI will continue to build trust from customers by demonstrating various project management techniques and know-how accumulated over the years.

In India’s current scenario of economic development and urban development, a lot of investment is being planned in the steel manufacturing related equipments,

like expansion of already existing plants and in the new integrated steelworks in order to meet with the increasing demands of steel.

The standardization and use of CDQ equipment in Cokes furnace is increasing rapidly in countries like Japan and China so that the environment regulations and self supporting power needs can be met.

NSENGI is keen to contribute to India’s development in a big way by providing the high technology equipments that meet the environment standards of Japanese Steel Manufacturing industry. These equipments result in the protection of environment , reduction of CO2 emission, energy conservation, high production ef�iciency leading to pro�itability and in the development of steel manufacturing industry of India.

NSENGI have so far been able to establish a pioneering position in India in the �ield of CDQ as the Company has received very encouraging response from Indian manufacturers like Tata, JSW and two continuous orders from Bhushan Steel.

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Targets of capacity addition exceeded in Power Sector

The private sector has achieved 125% of the set target of 7250 MW by commissioning 9103 MW as on 17 March, 2013. This record capacity addition has been possible with the commissioning of the Tata Group’s four Mundra UMPP units of 800 MW units (Gujarat) each commissioned during the year. With this, Tatas now hold record of 3,200 MW, the maximum capacity addition ever during a year by any Utility with NTPC closely following at 3,160 MW. Furthermore, the first 660 MW unit of the second Ultra Mega project at Sasan (MP) has already been synchronized and is also likely to be commissioned in the next 10 days.

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he targets �ixed for Capacity addition for Thermal and Hydro Power for the year 2012-13 are well exceeded. The target of 15956 MW �ixed for non-nuclear capacity addition through conventional sources – thermal and hydro for the year 2012-13 has been well achieved and exceeded with the capacity addition of 16,407 MW. The achievement of 16,407 MW comprises 4397 MW from the central sector, 2907 MW from the state sector and 9103 MW in the private sector.

Under the central sector, 100% target has been achieved in the thermal sector by the commissioning of 4023 MW of central sector projects – 5 projects of NTPC totaling 2660 MW – Mauda Unit 1, (Maharasthra), 500 MW, Rihand III, Unit 5. (UP), 500 MW, Sipat Unit 3, (Chhattisgarh) – Super critical Unit, 660 MW, Vindhyachal IV Unit 11, UP, 500 MW and Indra Gandhi Unit 3 in Haryana (500 MW). Except for Chattishgarh, all these have turbines and generator made by BHEL. Two other projects with main plant equipment by BHEL namely Vallur, in joint sector between NTPC and TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu State Government Corporation) 500 MW in Tamil Nadu and Tripura Gas Module 1 (363 MW) set up by ONGC have also been commissioned. DVC also in the central sector has been also able to achieve its target of 500 MW with the commissioning of the 500 MW Koderma project in Jharkhand.

As regards hydro sector, 60% of the target of 645 MW in the central sector was achieved by NHPC in February, 2013 and the balance

projects will be commissioned in the next 10 days. NHPC is thereby set to achieve 100% of the hydro target also in the central sector. Important hydro projects which have already been commissioned include Chamera (210 MW) in J&K, 3 units of Teesta Low Dam III totaling 99 MW in West Bengal. Other important projects which will be commissioned include Uri II, 240 MW in J&K and 1 unit Parbati III (130 MW) in Himachal Pradesh.

The private sector has achieved 125% of the set target of 7250 MW by commissioning 9103 MW as on 17 March, 2013. This record capacity addition has been possible with the commissioning of the Tata Group’s four Mundra UMPP units of 800 MW units (Gujarat) each commissioned during the year. With this, Tatas now hold record of 3,200 MW, the maximum capacity addition ever during a year by any Utility with NTPC closely following at 3,160 MW. Furthermore, the �irst 660 MW unit of the second Ultra Mega project at Sasan (MP) has already been synchronized and is also likely to be commissioned in the next 10 days.

BHEL has achieved commissioning of 6,027 MW of projects and about 1,540 MW are already under advance stages of commissioning following their synchronization whereby, BHEL is likely to achieve its 2012-13 target of 7948 MW. More than 4000 MW of projects have been synchronized and are in advanced stages of commissioning.

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Red Lion brings versatility to Industrial Networks with the Modular N-Tron NT24k Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch Series Delivers Ultimate Flexibility with up to 24 Gigabit Ports and a Wide Range of Connectivity Options

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ed Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, announced the modular NTron NT24k managed Gigabit Ethernet industrial switch series.

With up to 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and a �lexible modular format for different con�iguration options, the NT24k switches are designed to handle the most challenging industrial environments with high reliability and wire-speed performance.

Available in rackmount and DIN rail models, the NT24k switches provide versatility to customers through Gigabit and 100Base connectivity options in both copper and �iber. With all Gigabit capability and a versatile array of connectivity options, the NT24k switches deliver con�iguration �lexibility that meets industrial networking requirements across industries such as factory automation, utilities, video surveillance, security, transportation and alternative energy.

“The NT24k is built with maximum �lexibility in mind, giving customers many choices for media type, form factor and module combinations,” said Diane Davis, director of Ethernet networking at Red Lion Controls. “This versatility means that customers in several different industries can customize a solution to �it their particular environment, while taking advantage of Gigabit speeds, high port densities

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and a full range of management features that bring network-based communications to some of the most rugged scenarios imaginable.”

The NT24k includes expanded shock and vibration tolerances and an extreme operating temperature range. It also offers redundant power input options, con�iguration backup and an onboard temperature sensor to ensure maximum reliability. Its full set of management features include Web browser management, SNMP, Jumbo Frame support, port trunking, port mirroring, DHCP client, 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1p QoS and other features.

In addition, N-Ring advanced ring technology restores network communication within ~30ms of fault detection. Robust remote monitoring capabilities make management easy.

About Red Lion Controls

As the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, Red Lion has been delivering innovative solutions for over forty years. Our award-winning technology enables companies worldwide to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity.

Product brands include Red Lion, N-Tron and Sixnet. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the company has of�ices across the Americas, Asia-Paci�ic and Europe.

For more information, Web: www.redlion.net

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Worldwide success for new rotary axis calibrator

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enishaw’s XR20-W rotary axis calibrator has proven to be a hit with customers since its launch in November 2011. Recognising the change in user requirements since the original RX10 was designed almost 20 years ago the new product promised easier set-up and use in a smaller and more compact package.

The combination of these features has resulted in many users �inding that the XR20-W enables them to test a wider range of machines and to do so more quickly.

Now, applications �lexibility has been further extended by the addition of Renishaw’s new ‘Off axis rotary software’. This allows the XR20-W to be used even when it cannot be positioned directly on the rotary axis under test. Users can now test more and different machine tools than was previously possible; giving a better return on investment and offering a more attractive service to their customers. This is already proven to be bene�icial for service and maintenance provider Morley Machine Alignment Inc, USA, as explained by their President Tony Morley: “The new Renishaw XR20-W rotary axis calibrator has transformed the way we calibrate rotary axes on machine tools. Before XR20-W, our technicians relied on a combination of two devices; the old Renishaw RX10 and our in-house designed “Morleyometer” for applications where the calibrator could not be mounted on the centre of rotation.

While these devices got the job done, they were heavy, cumbersome and slow. Set-up could be challenging, and the associated cables and �ixturing meant that great care had to be taken

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to ensure that the test proceeded smoothly. The new wireless XR20-W has changed all that. Set-up is now quick and easy and the new RotaryXL software is a pleasure to use.”

He continues, “XR20-W can even be used in “off centre” applications such as trunnions and head type 5-axis machines. Thanks to a new methodology developed by Renishaw and their optional off axis rotary software, mechanical set-ups can be done quickly with just a simple generic mounting �ixture, allowing the fully automatic test routine to proceed without delay.”

Mr Morley concludes, “XR20-W has been one of the tools that has enabled us to offer our customers (typically high end aerospace component manufactures) an exceptionally high standard of service and helped our company grow from just 4 employees a few years ago to the 20 strong team we have today.”

The XR20-W is a totally wireless accessory for use with Renishaw’s XL-80 and ML10 laser measurement systems. Together, they enable the automatic measurement of rotary axis positioning performance, with traceable ± 1arc second accuracy.

Users across the world have been happy to endorse the new system:

“XR20-W rotary axis calibrator with Bluetooth® wireless technology has improved our productivity and working safety. Simpli�ied alignment methods and user friendly software has increased the �lexibility” Satheesh Jayanna, Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance, Starrag India Private Limited, India (machine tool manufacturer). “This particular XR20-W is used in the calibration of

all rotary axes, as per international standards. The machine calibration accuracy and the con�idence level within our team have both increased immensely following the introduction of the XR20-W and it saves signi�icant time (compared to alternative methods). I believe this is an essential quality tool for all machine tools” - Mr C S Venkatesh, DGM – Machine Building, Quality and Service, Machining Solutions Group, Kennametal India Limited, India (machine tool manufacturer) “With the features of the XR20-W (easy and �lexible set-up due to its size and weight, wireless operation and user-friendly software), we have reduced our test setup time by 40% and test run time by 20%. An added bene�it is that Bluetooth® wireless technology has allowed safer testing making supervision a non issue. As a result we do not disrupt shop �loor activity, a great attraction to our operations and quality procedures” - Mr Luke Wang, Assistant General Manager of Quality Control Department, Hurco, Taiwan (machine tool manufacturer) “XR20-W rotary calibrator is very compact and easy to align.

It allows us to calibrate any angle with accuracy and reduced our calibration time by 50%” V Saravanan. Manager, Quality Assurance – Machine tool Division, Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd, India (machine tool manufacturer)

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Gandhi Automations : Success through innovation in India because we do have a global network too. Just for your record, we export our products overseas as well.

We at Gandhi Automations are clear on valuing the time and need of each and every customer that we do business with. Therefore, we have a dynamic base of personnel in our customer care department who willingly help our new and existing customers. We also have a 24X7 toll free number operating for assistance.

Q. What are the market opportunities for your company’s products in India? How do you plan to position these products?

Mr. Samir Gandhi - Director, Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd. Q. Please brief us about company’s global reach & latest initiatives?

Which are your focus areas?

We are a No. 1 Entrance Automations and Loading Bay EquipmentCompany in India. Some of our product designs have been patented as they are incredibly unique in their features and utility. 20 years from now we manufactured manual rolling shutters. However; I felt the need to import automations from overseas to manufacture automated rolling shutters. Along with Mr. Kartik Gandhi, Executive Director of Gandhi Automations, I visited to many European nations to study the Automation industry there.

From then onwards, we gradually

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enlarged our portfolio – automated gates and barriers. In the year 2000, we introduced products which are primarily used in logistics and warehouse operations like Dock Levelers and Sectional Overhead Doors. One thing led to another and this is how we grew. There was no looking back thereafter.

Gandhi Automations has always been innovative. Innovation and Expansion go hand in hand.

To support this ambition, we have already set up a new 1, 20,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at Bhiwandi along with the already existing equally spacious warehouse.

We represent nearly 25 European and American renowned companies in India. Gandhi Automations has always had business associations with the best of the best players in the industry. One would be wrong in assuming that we do business only

The market opportunities are ample for our company’s products in India. Automation plays a vital role in today’s times. Products such as Dock Levelers, Dock Shelters, Scissor Lifts, Tail Lifts, Sectional Overhead Doors, Cold Storage Doors, and Motorized Rolling Shutters are used in warehouses. The Manufacturing companies would inevitably need automation products to suf�ice the gap and meet the requirements.

All our products rely on European and American technology that con�irm to high safety standards. We are into the designing, manufacturing, supplying, installing and maintaining industrial doors and loading bay equipment.

We deal in various types of doors such as Aircraft Hangar Doors, Shipyard Doors, Heavy Industrial Doors, High Speed Flexible Doors, Hermetic Doors, Fire Doors, PVC Strip Doors, Flap Doors, and Automatic Sliding and Swing Doors, GaENGINEERING REVIEW | APRIL 2013 |

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rage Doors, Telescopic Doors and Automatic Gates. We cater to almost all sectors such as Pharma, Automobiles, Electronics, Engineering and Industrial. Gandhi Automations is certi�ied for compliance to ISO 90012008 Quality Management System.

Q. What is your marketing strategy for India?

India is a huge market and we keep ourselves well informed about the market. Our fundamental policy is to provide technologically advanced products. We understand our client’s demands and then accordingly offer customized products. We offer unbiased consultancy to our customers. We have plans to become an export oriented company and our marketing goals are directed towards this plan. We aim for a 50 per cent turnover from exports by 2018.

Q. What is the role of R&D activity in your company?

A company’s lifeline is its product and service. We at Gandhi Automations constantly focus on improving the standards of our products. We design our products keeping in mind its safety and energy ef�iciency. Our team of R&D engineers work day in day out to maintain the product standards laid down by the company.

They are trained overseas to produce the desired outcomes for the company in a desired time frame.

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Q. Brief us about the quality policy for your business?

The Company takes its quality policy very seriously. We go all our way to ensure that our customers are satis�ied with our products and services. All our products adhere to ISO standards. We never compromise on the quality of the materials that we deliver. We do the packaging of materials quite professionally and systematically in order to mitigate transit damage.

Q. Could you brief us on Indian & Global perspective of your industry?

Our Industry is still in its budding stage here in India. People in India have been using manual and primary methods of material handling equipment whereas the use of material handling equipment is very common overseas. However, India is the most likely destination for manufacturing and therefore, the demand for material handling equipment and entrance automation is likely to increase in the coming future. India is already heading towards the process of mechanization after witnessing a dramatic rise of multinational companies in India.

Q. According to you what are the factors affecting your business?

Setting up a manufacturing unit here in India is no walk in the park.

We had to strive hard for relatively insigni�icant tasks when we were in the process of establishing our manufacturing unit at Bhiwandi.

Bureaucracy is one such issue that we and our fellow industry members have to face on a regular basis. It is a subject which requires immediate attention otherwise we are likely to suffer at our own peril.

Gandhi Automations Staff Since the in�lation rates are booming in the country, it is unlikely to see the cut in the interest rate which would affect our exports. The RBI and government need to work together to revive con�idence in the economy by working on the interest rates.

Q. What are the key technological trends that the industry?

The technological trends are ever changing in this industry. With the objective of keeping up with the latest technological trends of our industry, our products are researched and developed to suit the current needs of our customers. There were times when the supply chain solutions were not up to the mark in many companies unlike now. Many companies have started rolling in ERP systems to manage their logistics.

Q. What is your vision for your company?

When Gandhi Automations began its initial operations, we had the vision to be a known company all over India. We have already achieved that vision. Through dedication and hard work; we are now expanding and introducing native line of products which will be bene�icial to the Indian market along with global markets.

In a nutshell, we carry a vision to become a leader in innovation by providing and maintaining safe, secure and environmentally- friendly products in India and overseas. www.engrreview.com

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Schneider Electric IT business launches SmartUPS VT with hot swappable batteries features High performance product aimed at small data centers and server rooms

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chneider Electric IT Business India Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of the 3-Phase Smart-UPS VT with hot swappable batteries for small and medium businesses in India. The Smart-UPS VT features a 3-Phase Power Protection unit and is designed keeping in mind Indian usage conditions speci�ically, with features like hot swappable batteries and pull out and swappable power modules.

Conventional Battery solution is generally identi�ied as the single largest reason for UPS failures.

The Hot swappable battery modules aim to replace this through monitoring and design improvements. The product is aimed at the small data centers, server rooms and network closets in India with a focus on retail, BFSI, IT/ITES, and Media Small and medium businesses are often plagued by poor server room installations due to lack of specialized IT resources within the company resulting in frequent system downtimes due to technical glitches, low ef�iciency and poor run time of server room infrastructure. There are also frequent power cuts. The hot swappable batteries can be easily substituted without interrupting the load, thus allowing smooth working conditions. The swappable power module comes with a unique slide in/out concept that makes it easy to replace the entire module. The UPS also ensures highest ef�iciency of 96% at a 100% load and reduces www.engrreview.com

Total Cost of Ownership by 40% over a range of 5 years. With a battery life of 3 to 5 years it is ideal for small and medium businesses According to Bhagwati Prasad, Head Business Development - 3 Phase Power and Racks, APJ, Schneider Electric IT Business “The Smart-UPS VT is our unique offering for the SMB sector which requires highly ef�icient, premium, best-in-class performance of IT applications. It provides users with remote management options by being connected directly to the network and enabling IT and Facility Managers to meet service level objectives. It also allows energy cost saving up to 40-45%, allowing IT managers to optimize performance and reduce operating cost. The SmartUPS VT will give us the opportunity to capture the market for 3 Phase unit within the SMB space” The Smart-UPS VT is Reliable with Double Conversion On-Line Topology - For zero transfer time and perfect regulation, �lexible, allowing customers to scale up the capacity of the UPS as needed; agile, fully pre-assembled and tested, hence speeding up deployment time; and adaptable, additional internal hot swappable battery capacity for longer runtimes. The Hot swappable Battery modules are individually monitored to increase the life of the batteries.

Besides these, it also has features like:

● Compact size with sleek design

well integrated in IT environment

● Maintenance bypass switch that is accessible from front as well for ease of service ● Dual inputs/outputs allowing connection to two separate power inputs for increased availability ● Soft generator walk-in that allows use of a smaller generator (1.5 x UPS kVA rating), 10sec walk-in

● Optional and auxiliary bene�its like wall-mount bypass panel, external battery enclosure, conduit box to ensure easy and safe connection of input cables ● Consistent user interface across all APC UPS, Cooling and environmental monitoring products for ease of use

● LCD display with backlight for high visibility that show all status and control information ● Status light for instant overview that indicates current system status, warnings and alarms independent of LCD display

The Smart-UPS VT also provides service level commitments such as: factory trained technician to be at their doorstep in a minimum of 4 hrs and maximum of next business day in case of any performance issue. It also comes with a 1 year warranty and is ENGINEERING REVIEW | APRIL 2013 |

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available with our leading dealers across all outlets.

About Schneider Electric IT Business

Schneider Electric IT Business, a global leader in critical power and cooling services, provides industry leading hardware, software, and services designed to ensure availability and higher energy ef�iciency across the residential, business network, data center, and manufacturing environments.

Backed by the strength, experience, and wide network of Schneider Electric’s Critical Power & Cooling Services, Schneider Electric IT Business delivers well planned, �lawlessly installed and maintained solutions throughout their lifecycle. Through its unparalleled commitment to innovation, the company delivers energy ef�icient solutions for critical technology and industrial applications

About Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructure, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Non-residential Building, Data Centres & Networks and in Residential.

Focused on making energy safe, reliable, ef�icient, productive and green, the Group’s 140,000 plus employees achieved sales of 24 billion euros in 2012, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy

For more information Web: www.schneider electric.com

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REFUsol now part of Advanced Energy

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ffective immediately, REFUsol, a technological leader in providing photovoltaic inverters, is now part of the American technology company Advanced Energy. The two companies have closed an agreement to this effect.

Both �irms have complementary product portfolios.

For instance, REFUsol’s primary focus is on threephase string inverters, whereas Advanced Energy has focused on larger central inverters. The companies also complement each other extremely well in terms of their global presence.

“By joining up with Advanced Energy, we now rank among the world’s leading manufacturers of photovoltaic inverters,” says Dr. Michael Seehuber, CTO of REFUsol GmbH. “Besides our proven REFUsol products, our customers around the world will also bene�it from the complementary nature of our product portfolios and broader scale access to the market in the future.”

About REFUsol GmbH

REFUsol is a technological leader in the manufacture of photovoltaic inverters. With almost 50 years of experience in power electronics, REFUsol is one of the top providers of photovoltaic inverters in Europe and one of the strongest growing manufacturers of the branch. Our goal is to maximize the yield of photovoltaic systems for our customers with our very economical, oft distinguished inverters– from the small roof installation to large solar power plants.

REFUsol is a globally established company with its headquarters in Metzingen/Germany, additional branches in Europe, Korea, China, India and the USA, as well as sales and service partners in other important photovoltaic markets.

For more information Web: www.refusol.com

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Siemens marks 10th year in Sri Lanka with renewed focus on meeting the nation’s power, infrastructure, industry and healthcare needs ● Solutions available for Sri Lanka span across Energy, Industry, Infra-structure & Cities and Healthcare. ● World-class, innovative technology solutions backed up by extensive network of trained engineers for after-sales service and maintenance. Siemens is leveraging its worldwide network of innovators and R&D experts.

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iemens, the global electronics and electrical engineering powerhouse, announced that it has expanded its portfolio of high-technology power, infrastructure and healthcare solutions for the Sri Lankan market.The solutions include steam turbines and transformers for energy-ef�icient power generation, gas-insulated switchgear substations ideal for power distribution in urban areas, mobility solutions for mass transportation, energy-ef�icient industrial motors and drives, and affordable health-care solutions such as X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging systems.

Siemens set up its of�ice in Sri Lanka in September 2004. In its tenth year of opera-tions, the company is focusing on providing technologies to support the island na-tion’s high rate of economic growth. In the past ten year, Siemens Ltd. together with its parent Siemens AG has implemented numerous pioneering projects in Sri Lanka. A few of these are the country’s �irst distribution management system for Colombo city, �irst linear accelerator used for cancer treatment, �irst-of-its-kind energy optimi-zation solution in Sri Lanka using state-of-the-art drive solutions (SINAMICS) for the national water supply and drainage board, �irst biomass-powered steam turbine of 10 MW for the country’s leading cement supplier and integrated building management solution for

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high rise government and private buildings.

The solutions currently available for the Sri Lankan market are targeted at a range of verticals – aviation, power distribution, building, infrastructure, healthcare, material handling, manufacturing and industrial applications. They integrate the best of tech-nological innovation from Siemens’ global team of researchers, quality assurance and product features customized for the Sri Lankan market.

Dr. Armin Bruck, Chief Executive Of�icer, Siemens South Asia Cluster, said, “We listen to our customers and based on feedback we have further increased our focus on customer satisfaction. In addition, we have trusted and capable partners such as DIMO (Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC) who have further strengthened the sales and service support of Siemens in Sri Lanka over many decades. Siemens is keen to make a crucial contribution to the power and infrastructure requirements of the fast-growing Sri Lankan economy.

We have been working closely with key stake-holders such as the government, local industry and business partners in order to deliver the bene�its of the latest technologies to the citizens of the progressive, modern nation of Sri Lanka.”

Ranjith Pandithage, Chairman and Managing Director, DIMO, said, “DIMO assures our customers that

the quality of products and service meets their requirements. We are committed to delivering the best quality while ensuring an optimum balance of cost and features. The power and infrastructure solutions from Siemens are exactly what the Sri Lanka requires at the moment.”

Siemens has a partnership with DIMO for sales and service support stretching back over 50 years.

Commenting on the solutions available for the Sri Lanka market, Dr. Bruck said, “There is an optimum balance between quality, features and cost. These products are high in performance and are costcompetitive, have a very high utility value and are available at price points that a vast majority of customers in India can afford.”

Siemens is leveraging its global team of innovators and R&D experts to deliver world-class solutions in Sri Lanka. Siemens has 29,500 employees worldwide in R&D, including 17,000 software engineers and 190 R&D locations in 30 countries. It has been granted 57,300 patents so far, of which 20,000 are ‘green’ patents that form a part of the company’s environmental portfolio.

For more information Web: www.siemens.co.in

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One of the aims envisaged by the collaboration is for both companies to work jointly on a system that will allow the capture, exchange and further utilization of data and information spanning the entire plant lifecycle, from engineering through to plant operations across all disciplines.

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users, based on the global standard ISO 15926 and iRING,” explained Andreas Geiss, Vice President of Comos Industry Solutions, Siemens.

“This will bene�it both plant engineering and operation.”

Comos provides unique industryspeci�ic solution concepts spanning the entire plant lifecycle on a standardized, object-oriented data platform. Consistent and reliable data exchange is guaranteed from the engineering stage through to maintenance, with plant documentation that is always up to date.

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The interoperability between Comos and OpenPlant extends the scope of these bene�its to now span plant design, engineering, procurement, and construction.

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Siemens Industry Automation Division to unify product and production lifecycles for discrete manufacturers announced last year, it’s both rewarding and stimulating for us at Bentley to work with Siemens in the process manufacturing sector. For instance, in leveraging technologies such as Siemens’ SIMATIC environment, we can together further enable the ultimate in industrial information mobility – from plant design through real-time automation.”

Monica Schnitger, principal analyst at Schnitger Corporation, said, “We’ve long believed that much of the value created in the design and engineering process is lost in the handover to operations. By using the ISO 15926-compliant i-model to connect OpenPlant and Comos, Bentley and Siemens are coupling 2D and 3D, the conceptual design of a process through to the controlling instrumentation of an operating plant. This project, an extension of a collaboration announced last year for the discrete manufacturing industries, promises to deliver signi�icant bene�it to EPCs and plant operators in the process industries.

It’s an exciting development and we’ll be watching with interest to see industry adoption.”

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Symphony targets 55% share of Indian branded air cooler market this summer

Highlights : ● Recently launched ‘i-range’ air coolers to offer intelligent air cooling experience with least manual operation. ● Demand of branded air coolers is expected to increase this summer. ● Company focuses on creating awareness of bene�its of air coolers through Rs. 20 crore ‘India ko Rakhe Cooler’ pan India campaign. ● Diverse demography and varied lifestyle will be covered through wide range of Symphony air coolers.

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n order to expand the branded air cooler category, Symphony Limited, the world leader in air cooler manufacturing, has recently launched ‘India Ko Rakhe Cooler’ - a pan India campaign.

Through this campaign the company targets 55% share of the Indian air cooler market this summer.

The campaign focuses on creating awareness about bene�its of using air coolers and company’s wide range of products that are designed to �it every diverse socio-economical Indian needs.

India is a vastly under cooled country with penetration of cooling appliances including air coolers being very low. This 360 degree advertising and marketing campaign aims at propelling the demand of branded air coolers with the 90 second long TVC which delineates various bene�its of using air coolers.

Targeting to expand customer reach the campaign will run across media including print, TV, radio, cinema, digital, on ground, outdoor and social networking platforms.

Highly energy ef�icient in nature, company’s new ‘i-range’ air

coolers come with a slew of intelligent features like Dura-Pump technology, which ensures extremely long life of the pump, Empty water tank alarm, Memory Restore Function, Full Function Remote Control with On/ Off timer, etc.

India being a power starved nation, air coolers are the best bet as they consume only fraction of electricity compared to an air conditioner. Sharing his views Mr. Achal Bakeri, CMD of symphony said, “Symphony being the category leader, the onus is on us to make the consumers aware about the bene�its of using an air cooler. Through this years’ campaign, we aim to expand the market of branded air coolers, which has tremendous potential in India.”

Symphony has earmarked Rs. 20 crore for this entire three month long campaign to convey their message across India. The TVC is made in Hindi as well as in Regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali and Odiya. The campaign will focus on propagating the bene�its such as operating cost of one or two bulbs only for Symphony www.engrreview.com

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Rutronik : Stainless steel power resistors with high power capability from Vishay

coolers, power ef�iciency as Symphony air coolers can also run on an inverter, deliver fresh and healthy air and can be used both indoors as well as outdoor .

Currently, the market size of air coolers is estimated to be around Rs. 1000 crore. The unorganized air cooler market has a share of around 50%. The current penetration of air coolers is very low and there’s an enormous opportunity waiting to be tapped.

About Symphony Limited:

A world leader in evaporative air coolers, Symphony focuses on innovative design to create better and ecofriendly products for domestic and industrial customers in 60 countries across the globe. At Symphony, designdriven innovation and green engineering is a sustainable competitive advantage. Company delivers market-leading products with engineering and design innovation, improved energy conservation, distinctive styling and customer-centric design.

Established in 1988, Symphony leverages a unique and successful asset-light business model for its residential coolers in India and in-house lean manufacturing for its industrial coolers in Mexico to achieve sustainable and pro�itable growth.

Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Symphony is a global company committed to develop sustainable and responsible products. This means leading the air-cooling industry’s efforts to develop breakthrough green technologies to combat climate change. A publicly traded company in India with a manufacturing base in North America offering products in over 60 countries, Symphony continuously delivers value to its stakeholders in a pro�itable and predictable way.

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ishay Intertechnology presents the new VSGR series for applications in extreme environments.

The new stainless steel power resistors come with high power capability up to 20kW at 40°C and a high operating temperature range of -25°C to +250°C. The series is available at distributor Rutronik as of now.

The new, robust Vishay Draloric VSGR provides protection IP00 to IP23 and will be used as a converter and brake resistor in windmill, solar, diesel generator, turbine, and railway applications. It is available with a power rating from 5kW to 20kW and a resistance range from 0.1Ω to 75Ω. Its resistance tolerance amounts to ±5% and ±10%, the temperature coef�icient (TCR) is 250ppm/K. The RoHS-compliant resistor offers an easy-to-mount design and complies with Vishay Green Standards.

About Rutronik

Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is one of the leading broadline distributors for semiconductors, passive and electromechanical components in addition to storage, displays & boards and wireless products. The markets that the company primarily targets include automotive, medical, industrial, home appliance, energy and lighting.

Rutronik also offers photovoltaic and lighting solutions from its subsidiary company Rusol.

Wide-ranging services, competent support in the areas of product development and design, as well as individual logistics and supply chain management solutions round off its customer and future-orientated range of goods and services. The company, established

by Helmut Rudel in Ispringen/Germany in 1973, employs about 1,200 staff worldwide and achieved sales of EUR 793 million in �iscal year 2011.

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ZICOM’S inTouch : The new ‘push video alarm system’ for home/shop security

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Catch a thief before he does the job--there and then!

ndia’s leading electronic security provider Zicom has launched inTouch, a Push Technology camera which is a breakthrough innovation in Video and Intrusion Alarm System (VAS).

Targeted for the safety of working couples with kids, senior citizens at home and for monitoring remotely, inTouch also �inds its application in retail stores as a business intelligence tool coupled with safety and security features.

Zicom’s inTouch, the new Push Video Alarm System is a step beyond the traditional CCTVs as it pushes a live video feed into a portable mobile whenever an event occurs. Simply put, a client receives a push noti�ication. The Push Video Technology is the result of developing a network camera that offers a vastly improved, a much clearer video quality, broader view angles, and taking forward existing functions, thus giving physical security a much needed dimension. That means whenever an incident takes place, users get instant accurate noti�ication of an event helping them reduce the damage, if any, and salvage a situation.

Push Video IP cameras are vastly different from the traditional CCTVs as they apply push technology into video surveillance systems making it possible to send out instant noti�ications and provide real-time playback. Which means following an incident, e.g., a break-in into your house or store, you will get an instant

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play of that through Push Video on your mobile device within 5 seconds.

By viewing playback video, you can then decide as to what prompt action has to be taken.

Zicom’s new Push Video Alarm system has a built-in PIR sensor for human detection which is a more reliable form of motion detection rather than using the motion detected in the camera picture, which can cause false alarms. Prealarm recording allows you to see the entire course of an event rather than searching for footage in a vast storage of data.

Push Video lets you move freely and do your normal, daily activities instead constantly worrying about the security of your near and dear ones, your home and your stores.

Now it’s up to you to take a call as to which events need to be covered by the system! Push Video is the solution of today.

Ideal for:

● A store around 1,000 sq ft ● Up-market locality ● Stores selling high value products such as jewellery, expensive watches, mobile phones, designer boutiques, high end salons etc ● Stores located in crime sensitive areas ● Owner-managed stores ● Owners of retail chain ● Those who have acute requirement for Alarm System/Video alarm rather than Surveillance

● Those who require improvement in customer service and employee productivity ● Stores that may need remote managed services for alarm management.

People who currently own an Alarm System Experience false alarms due to the conventional alarm system, but prefer not to spend more on it, but would prefer using the Video Alarm System

Product USP for Retail Small format Stores

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customer service and productivity ● Easy installation ● No need to spend on expensive CCTV system when the need is that of basic security ● When connected to Zicom Command Centre (ZCC) , you get 24X7 monitoring services facility

Home Owners USP

● Get the combined bene�its of Video and intrusion in one single unit ● Watch your loved ones children, parents, anytime, anywhere, at will and at your own convenience. Record all the home activities ● Record all the home activities

Zicom USP

● Pioneer in electronic security business ● Most Admired Security Brand ● Push Video Technology is �irst of its kind offering, and thus there is �irst mover advantage in Push Video Technology ● Experts in Multiple Security Solution ● 24X7 Service through Zicom Command Centre ● 24X7 Toll Free Online Support ● Easy access to purchase ● Retail Presence ● Pan-India presence in over 400 cities ● Over 1 million customers

Zicom Command Centre (ZCC):

● All Incident Management with Video Veri�ication ● Response Management based on SLAs signed with the customer ● Incident based Video Hosting on Zicom Server.

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Stay connected Make your presence felt when you are away In touch with dear ones from your of�ice You own an Electronic Security Guard Be home away from home Increase productivity by letting your staff know that you are not only seeing them but also hearing them.

In God We Trust, or else there is Zicom!

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National Instruments releases king-sized products to address big data challenges

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ational Instruments announced the release of giant versions of their existing test and measurement products, specially designed to handle big data. At 10 to 500 times the size of the original options, they have plenty of storage room for even your largest data sets.

“Lately, all I’ve been hearing is ‘big data this’ and ‘big data that’,” said Dr. Tom Bradicich, NI R&D Fellow and resident Big Data Guru at National Instruments. “Here at NI, we pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of technology and innovation, so we’ve decided to get ahead of the curve and release huge versions of our products to handle this data.” “Are we thought leaders or what?”

Bradicich added.

For example, one new NI PXI product offers an unprecedented 100-slot, �ive-deck chassis that allows you to use all 500 modules in the PXI catalog simultaneously.

It weighs four tons and measures an impressive 12 feet by 7 feet.

“Over the past 36 years, we’ve seen technology shrink,” said Bradicich. “But, like fashion, technology is cyclical. We think it’s time for big, bulky machines to make a comeback. Remember how great it was when a computer �illed up an entire room? Couldn’t lose one if you tried.”

Later in 2013, customers can also expect wheeled versions of products as NI capitalizes on this “mobile” thing that everyone’s talking about.

About National Instruments

Since 1976, National Instruments (www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI’s graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any systems needing measurement and control. The company’s long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

For more information Web: www.ni.com

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CST Sensors India inaugurated its first workshop unit in Bangalore

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ST Sensors India Private Limited, Bangalore – Karnataka, the specialist in sensing, control and motion products. Through its brands, BEI Kimco, BEI Sensors, BEI PSSC, Crouzet, Crydom, Kavlico, Newall and Systron Donner Inertial, inaugurated its �irst Workshop unit on 5th April 2013 , Bangalore to support India’s growing demand for Switches, ENC and SSR Accessories in Aerospace & Defense, Transportation, Energy & Infrastructures, Commercial & Industrial OEMs, Medical, Food and Beverage and Building Equipment markets.

Which was inaugurated by our dignitaries Mr. CaludeMaison – Global Operational Head, Mr.SebastienNobiron – VP, International Division Mr. Jean Marc Theolier- VP, Control and Relay Division and Mr. Sridhar Nalluri – India Country Head.

The Workshop inauguration marks the culmination of the company’s goal of making the Switches, ENC and SSR accessories to India`s growing customer demands .

The Workshop area capacity is about 2200 Sqft, to begin with. Further expansion road map drawn toprovided greater support Indian Customers..

For more information CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd www.cstsensors.com

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C&S Solar Division completed 40 KWp Roof Top PV Solar System Installation & synchronization at IIESR

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he C&S Solar EPC division has completed solar PV roof top system installation & synchronization at Indian Institute of science and Education Research (IIESR), Mohali. This is a 40KWp capacity solar PV Power roof top system on the 6th �loor, which has been designed to world class standards and has high end crystalline PV modules incorporating BOSCH Cells.

The Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) Mohali was established in 2007 by the Government of India, through the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), to carry out research in frontier areas of science and to provide quality science education at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The project is completed ahead of committed timeline and is producing.more than 200 units of clean power on any sunny day.

Other notable features of the Solar PV Power Roof Top Plant are its robust and aesthetics module mounting structures, its innovative layout and above all its spectacular energy ef�iciency.

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Green Dot : Variable Transformer innovation

Mr. R K Dhawan, Managing Director Green Dot Electric Limited

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nnovation of a Variable Transformer to Electrical Industry is like a Wheel to the Automobile Industry. More & more versatility has been introduced to extend its use & convenience.

The use of Inbuilt Micro Controller Based Metering has greatly helped to convert Full Lab into one Portable Instrument incorporating Voltage, Current, Watts, Power Factor & Frequency on a back lit 4 line LCD Display here are some more details.

A Variable transformer in a general form – is a Toroidally wound transformer – which is mounted �lat on a plate & at right angle to the plate – a shaft moves carrying a Carbon Brush - Spring loaded wipes around the Flat surface made bare free from FACE INSULATION. Since the brush spans more than one turn, the change

in voltage is practically continuous.

The brush is so designed that excessive heating can not occur in the turns that it spans. The Varying Output Voltage collected from Brush Arm is DISTORTION LESS & exact replica of Input Wave form This – thus provides a honest varying output voltage that is essential required for all purpose testing. It is produced in varying current capacities upto 2000 Amps. Other advantages of this device are Control of A.C. voltage in testing and development work. / Over voltage and under voltage tests. / Voltage control of aging racks for lamps, vacuum tubes, dry disk recti�iers, etc. / Voltage control in power supplies -as for Servotype, Automatic Voltage Stabilizers, constant current supplies etc. / Voltage control for meter calibration,

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phase-angle control in the calibration of wattmeters and power-factor meters. / Motor speed control. / Control of electric heaters and ovens in laboratory, pilot plant, and production line. / Lighting control in theater, auditoriums, photographic studio and dark rooms. / Testing of Fans, Motors, Tubes, Bulbs, Pumps etc. / Source of Controlled Input Voltage for testing & Calibration of all electrical equipment. Etc etc.

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enishaw Additive manufacturing technologies encompass laser melting, vacuum casting and injection moulding technologies. Renishaw’s laser melting process is an emerging manufacturing technology with a presence in the medical (orthopedics) industry as well as the aerospace and high technology engineering and electronics sectors.

Laser melting is a digitally driven additive manufacturing process that uses focused laser energy to fuse metallic powders in to 3D objects.

Vacuum casting is primarily used to produce high quality prototypes in a range of polyurethane (PU) resins that mimic the performance of engineering polymers. It is also possible to cast nylon and create wax masters for the lost wax investment casting process.

Injection moulding machines from Renishaw are suited to either short series production using resin tooling or volume production of small shot components under 12 grams depending on the model chosen.

Renishaw also sells a range of materials and consumables to support our vacuum casting, laser melting and low-volume production technologies.

Renishaw’s laser melting

Renishaw’s laser melting is an additive manufacturing technology that uses a high powered ytterbium �iber laser to fuse �ine metallic powders together to form functional 3-dimensional parts. The process is digitally driven, direct from sliced 3D CAD data, in layer thicknesses ranging from 20 to 100 microns that form a 2D cross section.

The process then builds the part by distributing an even layer of metallic powder using a recoater, then fusing each layer in turn under a tightly controlled inert atmosphere. Once complete, the part is removed from the powder bed and undergoes heat treatment and �inishing depending on the application.

Typical applications for laser melting technology:

● Functional testing of production quality prototypes ● Manufacturing of organic or highly complex geometries ● Low volume manufacturing of complex metal parts in specialist materials

Medical applications

● Early adopters of laser melting in

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the medical orthopaedics sector saw bene�its from the technology’s ability to manufacture complex geometries and structures in high grade materials such as titanium. From patient speci�ic hip implants to series volume production of orthopaedic implants featuring hybrid structures, laser melting has an established following in these sectors.

Industrial applications

● From tooling inserts featuring conformal cooling channels through to lightweight structures for aerospace and high technology applications, laser melting signi�icantly reduces the constraints on designers. This design freedom results in optimised structures and shapes that would otherwise be constrained by conventional processes or the tooling requirements of large volume production. Laser melting helps to reduce lead times, reduce tooling costs and permits the creation of designs not previously possible.

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TaeguTec -TD810 PCD grade for aluminum & Non-ferrous materials introduced

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here are several primary tooling concerns when machining aluminum, all of which have been answered with the introduction of TaeguTec’s new high productivity PCD grade, the TD810.

The polycrystalline diamond grade TD810 provides optimal machining performance on aluminum and non-ferrous materials due to its hybrid mixture of �ine and coarse diamonds.

Concerns that have been addressed by the TD810 are common in the industry such as minimizing the tendency of aluminum to stick to the tool’s cutting edges, ensuring there is good chip evacuation from the cutting edge and ensuring the core strength of the tool is suf�icient to withstand the cutting forces without breaking.

The TD810 grade’s combination of excellent wear resistance and toughness means a quality surface �inish during high speed machining applications and is stable during continuous and interrupted cutting applications on aluminum, brass, plastic and wood as well as other non-ferrous materials.

Further more, TaeguTec’s newest PCD grade combines the power of higher productivity and economical solutions while eliminating the build-up of edges during rough as well as �inishing jobs.

During a cutting test on an AC9B-aluminum (HB 140-160) work piece, TaeguTec found that tool life was increased by 32 percent when using the TD810 PCD grade. For this test, TaeguTec used a CNMA 120408 LN-10 insert with cutting conditions that involved speeds of 500 m/min, a feed rate of 0.1 mm/rev and a depth of cut of 0.5 mm.

With this new PCD grade that works together in harmony with the material and geometries of the inserts, TaeguTec expands on an important element in tool design and minimizes concerns from companies machining aluminum at high speeds.

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Wind Turbine Manufacturing : A case for consolidation A global study by Roland Berger Strategy consultants on the game changing trends that impact the wind energy industry today reveals that further cost-out and reshaping of the industry can be anticipated say Dr. Wilfried Aulbur (Wilfried.Aulbur@ rolandberger.com), the Managing Partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants India and Pratik Kadakia (Pratik.Kadakia@ rolandberger.com), Principal - Energy, Utilities & Chemicals.

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study of the key trends impacting the wind energy industry today augurs for an increased focus on systematic cost-out programs and a next wave of consolidation especially in Europe as it responds to challengers from the emerging markets. Let us examine these game changing trends in more detail to appreciate this better.

1. Uncertain growth perspective:

Regulatory uncertainties in key markets such as the extension of the PTC scheme in the US, the critical state of public �inances in Europe, etc. and the emergence of cheap alternative sources of energy, e.g., shale gas, have dampened the growth perspective for these markets. Focus has shifted to emerging markets, in particular, China. While China is likely to see dynamic growth turning the country into the largest market globally, India, the UK and France may continue to have untapped potential.

2. Emergence of Chinese competitors:

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An overview of the share of Chinese players over the past �ive years shows the emergence of competitive local players such as Dongfang, Sinovel, Goldwin, etc., who have pushed out the Western players from the Chinese market and now control

over a third of the global share from a negligible presence �ive years ago.

Exceptionally low turbine prices in China are the drivers for this market share expansion and have driven overall global price down as shown in Figure 1.

Facing immense competition and pressure in their home markets, the Chinese players were lured by the stable conditions in Europe where they could even afford to undercut prices by 20%. A break down of the landed price in Europe of ex-China turbine is depicted in Figure 2.

3. Race for grid parity:

While grid parity for wind energy is aspired and is within reach, the targeted cost of energy at EUR cents 4-5/kWh will require a further cost reduction of 25-40%. The case of Germany is highlighted in Figure 3.

Targeted cost-out measures still hold a signi�icant potential and are being systematically implemented by all major OEMs. In the past, a costout of one third could be achieved by wind OEMs every 10 years. A further cost reduction potential of the same order of magnitude is needed in the next 3-5 years. This cost-out has driven innovations, new technical solutions like Direct Drive, and enhanced reliability.

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best practice costing and collaborative approaches are likely to yield the largest cost-outs to the extent of 1015%. Another 3-6% improvement can be realized from cost-out from product optimization thru benchmarking the design standards versus requirements. A further 2-4% is possible thru value stream mapping and process improvements in R&D and production. An overview of the Design-to-Cost potential for wind turbines and the activities undertaken by major OEMs is represented in Figure 4.

4. Changing global supply chain patterns: Figure 2

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As the number of countries with annual installations in excess of 500 MW increases from 13 in 2010 to a likely 19 in 2015 and expected to reach 24 in 2020. In particular, emerging markets will drive changes in the global supply chains. Business models of OEMs will adapt to remain competitive both globally and locally with the requisite degree of localization in their global operations.

In the case of blades, structurally they should be procured regionally.

In the future, technological advances towards “connectible blade” will be offset by concurrent build-up of local industries thus keeping the business regional instead of a global play, as shown in Figure 5.

However in the case of castings, eight of the top ten global castings suppliers today are from Asia, including the likes of Seforge and Patel Alloy from India, which points towards the inevitable geographic shift and realignment of supply chains in castings to secure capacities from Asia.

Companies such as Siemens balance their global and local supply

in a “Hub & Spoke” con�iguration to achieve cost ef�iciency, quality and secured supply thru an optimal mix of clusters of excellence for global/ regional supply and local sourcing.

The global clusters - besides serving as centers of excellence for competence, technology and quality - also add economies of scale from pooling volumes while local sourcing provides �lexibility, advantage for certain sizes/weight, local content and serves as a natural hedge in many instances.

5. Offshore wind taking off :

While growth of offshore wind is expected to accelerate with Europe being the key driver, doubling the installations, from the current 1 GW/year, every 4-6 years, it will become critical for players to prove their “offshore wind capabilities” by delivering projects along agreed timeframes, cost targets with promised quality and performance.

Creating a track record will be essential to emerge as winners in this market. Chinese players are quickly moving up the technology curve and can be expected to gain a signi�icant share too with disruptive innovations thru partnerships across the value chain.

These trends highlight increased focus on cost-outs, realigning of supply chains, alliances and consolidation across the value chain in coming times. Those who can execute with a well thought out strategy will emerge successful. Tomorrow’s winners may well be different from the leaders today and an opportunity exists for companies to maximize on the opportunity that wind energy offers globally.

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igus : Squaring the circle successfully

igus, Cologne The energy tubes of the R4.1-Light family provide top chip protection and outstanding stability coupled with low weight.

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ith the R4.1-Light product family, igus is presenting energy tubes developed especially for tooling machines which intelligently combine the most important requirements such as stability, air-tightness and speed of assembly that is also light weight. In addition, the R4.1-L family has an interior that protects cables and is available at a favourable price.

Closed energy tubes were �irst used in tooling machines. Accordingly, they have had a decisive in�luence on the development of various igus energy tube families over the past 25 years. With the new R4.1-L product family, igus has developed a solution which scores on the basis of its special air-tightness despite outstanding stability/weight ratio. In combination with the low weight and favourable price, the R4.1-L family is moving in a direction that is also described by the Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken, VDW (Association of German Toolmaking Factories): Users of toolmaking machines all over the world face the challenge of having to organise their production under enormous cost pressure and high ef�iciency requirements.

Simply smooth: extremely cablefriendly interior

igus, Cologne The new tube of the R4.1-Light family can be mounted easily, since it can be pivoted open on both sides.

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The energy tubes of the R4.1-Light family provide top chip protection and stability despite weighing 25 per cent less than comparable types.

The �irst version to hit the market is the R4.38L with an inside height of 38 mm; further sizes, with 31

mm and 48 mm inside height, are to follow shortly. Across all sizes, the favourable R4.1-Light energy chains offer one of the smoothest interiors energy tubes have ever had.

The matching interior division systems protect the cables even better from abrasion and wear. The round outer contour of the new cover ensures small gap dimensions and thus a more airtight chain. The overall package guarantees successful cable protection – even after millions of cycles.

The best of two worlds

The new R4 Light family is based on the design principles of the E4.1 Light modular system. Accordingly, the new tube also incorporates the many advantages of the E4.1 Light, such as being able to be pivoted open on both sides for easier cable assembly, extremely high stability – up to 26 kg �illing per metre – thanks to an interlocking rear grip for torsion strength, as well as a double stop system with large stop areas for optimum load distribution.

Design of the innovative cover was inspired by the successful and design award-winning RX-tube which has adequately proved its airtightness: 2.7 g chips after 251,900 cycles and IP40, TÜV Saarland.

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FLIR thermal imaging cameras help prevent power failures at utilities ‘Detecting maintenance issues before failures occur is crucial to E.ON Bayern’ In Western Europe electricity is usually taken for granted. Due to thorough maintenance programs power surges are a thing of the past in most European countries. To ensure continuous power supply regular inspections of the network’s components are really a must. FLIR thermal imaging cameras can play an important role in determining the state of operation of these components, so utility companies can more accurately maintain and repair their network.

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ne of the �irst European utility companies that realized the potential of thermal imaging technology for the maintenance of their electricity network was E.ON Bayern. “In our maintenance program thermal imaging plays a pivotal role in ensuring that components are replaced in time, before any failuresoccur”, explains Ronald Hintzsche, head of the measurement department of E.ON Bayern.

E.ON is a power and gas utility company of German origin.

It is the main power supplier in central Europe and combined

with its subsidiaries it is also one of the world’s largest investorowned power suppliers. One of E.ON’s subsidiaries is E.ON Bayern, headquartered near Regensburg, Bavaria.

With a network area stretching over 41,000 km² E.ON Bayern is one of the largest regional energy service providers in Germany.

Generally speaking all electronic equipment and components heat up before they break down.

“Detecting this rise in temperature in an early stage allows us to plan our maintenance accordingly and to prevent costly failures”, continues Hintzsche. “The thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems play a crucial part

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in our preventive maintenance program.”

All components are checked periodically

The predictive maintenance program contains an exact planning of when each part of the systems needs to be inspected, depending on the importance of that part for the operation of the entire system and on how prone its components are to failure. “Each component of the network is checked at least once in every 12 years”, explains Hintzsche. “But crucial parts will be inspected in cycles of 4 to 5 years and some installations near busy traf�ic intersections or in dif�icult industrial environments where the components can be affected by pollution, such as salt, dust, smoke or soot, are inspected once a year.”

In addition, the thermography team keeps a 24/7 stand-by service which jumps in when impending failure is suspected. “An inspector or technician might hear a strange sound in the transformer of a substation, for instance”, explains Otto Heigl, one of the thermographic inspectors that use the thermal imaging cameras.

“In such a case we have to �ind out whether there is a problem and if there is a problem we have to �ind out very quickly what is causing it.

Our FLIR thermal imaging cameras help us to do that.”

Excellent thermal image quality

The cameras used by E.ON Bayern’s inspectors are one FLIR P65 thermal imaging camera and three FLIR P60 thermal imaging cameras, purchased in 2004. Both of these models incorporate an uncooled microbolometer detector

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that produces thermal images at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and a thermal T820176 {EN_uk}_A sensitivity of below 80 mK. “One of the reasons why we chose these models, apart from the excellent image quality and accurate temperature readings, was the visual imaging camera”, Heigl explains.

“It helps us to exactly locate which component is showing up as being hot on the thermal image.”

interchangeable lenses

Another advantage is the fact that these thermal imaging cameras from FLIR have interchangable optics. “We use a 45° wide angle lens for close up inspections of transformer stations or substations and for long distance observations of power lines or high voltage transformation substations we change the lens to the 7° telephoto lens. This �lexibility is very important for us.”

Word compatible software speeds up reporting

To enable better maintenance predictions the thermal data gathered in the �ield is combined into a report, using FLIR Reporter software. “Because the software is fully compatible with Microsoft Of�ice we can easily and swiftly compile reports with the most commonly used text editor: Word”. “Everybody can immediately start using the software, since most people know Word already.”

The models currently being used at E.ON Bayern – the FLIR P60 and P65 – that were bought in 2004 are not currently marketed

by FLIR Systems. In the current product range these models have been replaced with the FLIR P660

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Otto Heigl, thermographic inspector at E.ON Bayern, demonstrates the use of the FLIR thermal imaging camera.

thermal imaging camera. It mostly has the same important features, such as a visual imaging camera and exchangeable lenses, but its uncooled microbolometer detector produces better thermal images with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and a thermal sensitivity of below 30 mK. The older FLIR models used by E.ON Bayern still function perfectly, however. “And if there is a problem with one of our cameras the service we get from FLIR is very good”, adds Hintzsche. “The camera is repaired and sent back very swiftly.”

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FLIR : A reliable long term partner

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“FLIR simply delivers the best combination of thermal imaging camera quality, interesting extra camera features, very good repair service, excellent customer support and top of the line training options,” continues Hintzsche. “And as the global market leader FLIR has also proven to be a reliable long term partner, so why change our thermal

This wait switch requires further inspection and might have to be replaced. imaging camera supplier? When buying a new thermal imaging camera becomes an option again our choice is clear: it will be a FLIR.” For more information about thermal imaging cameras or about this application, please contact: FLIR Systems India Pvt.Ltd. 1111, D-Mall, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi - 110034, India.

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Cabling solutions for transport equipment industry transport equipment industry has reached its maximum ef�iciency level.

It will continue to operate optimally if the industry continues to be backed by a stable regulatory structure, sustainable project revenues and good corporate governance, as these are the factors which de�ine and shape the success of the transport equipment sector.

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Transport Equipment Industry- An Overview The transport sector of a country plays a major role in the economy as it has a direct impact on the development of the population. The reason is, when the transport system is effective, it backs the social and economic opportunities by offering bene�its like better accessibility, employment etc. As per industry reports, this industry have emerged as the one of the top reasons behind the escalating growth of the transport sector in India.

The transport equipment sector is a critical manufacturing sector comprised of two main subsectors, namely motor vehicles, parts & accessories and other

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transport equipment. Transport equipment manufacturing also includes the manufacture of aircraft and other aerospace equipment, railroad equipment, motor vehicles and auto parts, motorcycles and bicycles, as well as the building, repairing and breaking of ships.

This sector has managed to provide a signi�icant boost to the Indian economy by providing phased global integration which has increased the volume and scale of local production, thereby expanding exports, and modernizing and upgrading the industry.

Globalization has also played a pivotal role in revamping this industry. It has opened doors for new markets and production locations. It has also implemented technology to make better and faster transportation equipments. In spite of the credit crunch due to the economic slump in the recent times, the industry has managed to rise above it branching out into several other sectors like recycling. By looking at the statistics, it can be safely concluded that the

The main objective of the spare part manufacturing industry is to build parts for the machines in case of a failure in the machines which will eventually work towards reducing operational downtime for its customers. Cable requirements of this industry vary based on the type of spare parts the company is manufacturing. Some can be ordered right off the catalogue while others have to be custom made for the client.

However, some of the common characteristics are listed below.

● The cables should be oil resistant.

Oil has a tendency to get absorbed into the cable resulting in swelling and softening and eventually degrades the tensile property of the cable. ● Cables must also be able to sustain vibrations. One should also ensure that the vibrations in the machine do not cause loose connections in the circuitry. The connecting glands must be unaffected by the oil as well. ● Crimping of cables must be www.engrreview.com

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avoided. ● The connectors must be ingress protected. IP is a European rating standard for measuring the degree of protection offered by mechanical and electrical equipments against solid and liquid particles. ● The cables should be dust resistant ● The cables must be protected against temporary/ continuous immersion in liquids. ● HFFR (halogen free and �lame resistant) cables are mandatory accounting for the safety of the staff and surrounding equipments. ● The cables must comprise of abrasion resistant insulation. ● Although this primarily depends on the application, it is advisable to use cables which are high temperature resistant (the maximum temperature is to be dictated by the application). ● Constantly halting operations to replace cables in the machines will lead to unavoidable �inancial losses for the company. Hence, cables which require low maintenance and guarantee long life are ideal. ● Most industrial machines consist of at least one moving part. In this context, the cable is required to be suf�iciently �lexible to cope with the to-and-fro or up-and-down motion. ● The industry demands cables that

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be free from oxidation. ● Joint free cables are ideally preferred as they lower the losses and prevent excessive heating up of the cables. ● The cables should also adhere to the space constraints of the machines.

Applications of Cables for High Movement conditions

A Crane System is a typical example of a high movement condition - It is mandatory that the cables be highly �lexible and durable. Cables are �lat and are highly �lexible and durable, making them ideal for high movement applications. These cables maintain high safety standards as they are �lame retardant and can withstand high temperature.

For the trolley systems, Lapp ÖLFLEX® CRANE F and ÖLFLEX® CRANE CF cables. These �lat cables are ideal for locations with space constraints. They are highly �lexible and are also capable of withstanding harsh environmental and operational conditions. They are made up of strands of bare or tinned-copper wires with rubber based core insulation. The cables also have individual core screening consisting of tin-plated copper braiding and plastic foil wrapping. The copper braiding screens the cable against

electromagnetic interference.

Heat Resistant Cables for Long Term Failure-Free Operation

Lapp also supplies silicon cables ÖLFLEX® HEAT 180 SiHF cable is ideal for locations which have high ambient temperatures and where insulating and sheath materials of conventional cables will become brittle after a short while. The cables comprise of �ine wires with tinned copper conductor. They have silicon based core insulation with a twisted and layered core.

The cables also possess a silicon based outer sheath. They are halogen-free and �lame-retardant and are resistant to oils, alcohols, vegetable and animal fats, and chemical substances.

Lapp also provides SILVYN conduits to offer additional protection to cables used in the drag chain. These conduits are dimensionally stable.

They offer high resistance to oil, petrol, acid and grease. The conduits are air tight and impermeable. They are halogen and cadmium-free.

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Gas analysis for combustion optimization air (ex.air=1) is in the center of the diagram; to the right the excess air value increases; air de�iciency (ex. air<1) exists to the left. Air de�iciency also means de�iciency of oxygen.

The combustion diagram provides the following information: Left area with ex air< 1 (deficiency of air)

● CO exists because there is not enough oxygen available to oxidize all CO to CO2.

Note: CO may be dangerous to people when it escapes through leaks.

Fig. 1: Combustion Diagram Major contributions to combustion optimization are made by

● Composition of fuel and combustion air ● Ignition procedure and combustion temperature ● Details of burner and combustion chamber design ● The fuel/air ratio

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For a given plant and a given fuel the optimum fuel/combustion air ratio (ex.air value) can be determined from gas analysis results using the combustion diagram, see �ig. 1. In this diagram the concentration of the gas components CO, CO2 and O2 are displayed in function of the excess air value.

The line representing ideal combustion without any excess

● With increasing oxygen content the CO concentration decreases through oxidation to CO2; CO2 concentration increases accordingly. This reaction will be stopped at or slightly above ex.air=1, CO will be zero and CO2 reach its maximum value.

● Oxygen is not or almost not present in this area because all oxygen supplied to the system is consumed immediately to oxidize CO to CO2.

Right area with ex air> 1 (excess of air)

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Air value λ

Excess air [%]

Oxygen content [%] ( dry �lue gas)

0.9

Air de�iciency

Oxygen de�iciency

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1.3 1.4

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10 %

30 % 40 %

0

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Table 2: Air value, excess air and oxygen content for the combustion process of hard coal inhomogeneous distribution of air (oxygen) in the combustion chamber.

Furthermore the fuel particle size in�luences combustion: the smaller the particles, the more contact between fuel and oxygen will be and the less excess air (oxygen) will be required. ● CO2 will decrease again relatively to the maximum value at ex.air=1 because of the dilution effect caused by the increasing volume of combustion air which itself carries almost no CO2.

Conclusion:

Optimum combustion is achieved if

● Excess air and thus oxygen volume is high enough to burn all CO completely and at the same time ● The excess air volume is limited in order to minimize the energy loss through the hot �lue gas emission to the atmosphere

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The optimum range of excess air for a particular combustion plant can be determined from the concentration values of CO2 and CO (CO2 alone is not de�inite due to the curve maximum). Currently the O2-method is more often used. Sampling point locations may differ from plant to

plant depending on the plant design and plant operator.

The functions shown in the combustion diagram are substantiated for the combustion of hard coal in table 2: Economic relevance:

Optimization of a combustion process through plant operation at the most effective excess air level has, besides reduction of emission levels, the objective of saving fuel costs. Based on experience and documented in the literature is the fact, that reduction of oxygen excess of 1%-point, e.g. from 4.5% to 3.5%, will improve the ef�iciency of the combustion plant by 1%. Such savings are possible if short time deviations from optimum operation conditions are recognized and eliminated early by using gas analysis continuously.

Taking a typical example:

A medium sized paper manufacturing industry uses 3,500 litres of furnace oil per day in the boiler. It is about Rs. 40,000/- per kL of fuel oil which means an expenditure of 1.4 lacs plus per day on fuel only. This amounts to a yearly fuel bill of about 365 x 1.4 lac = 5.11 crores. Now assuming that periodic checking of oxygen levels helps the boiler team to maintain optimum air/fuel ratio, a saving of 2 % on the fuel cost is very much achievable.

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How to choose the best electrical CAD software for your needs Choosing the right electrical CAD software is crucial, but making a qualified decision can be tough for the firsttime user. Below we take a look at what you can gain, and what you should demand, from your new electrical CAD software

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oday, even in larger companies, you can experience that the electrical documentation only exists as traditional paper drawings. Changes in the production line is probably added by hand - that is if the electrical engineer could �ind room for it on the paper, when the changes were made.

The rest of the electrical documentation is in his head, and most likely this has functioned quite well for several years. But the problem is what happens when he is no longer in the company. Maybe he retires, maybe he gets another job - who knows?

When this happens both the employer and the new electrical engineer have a problem.

Tough start for new employees

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documentation, which might consist of meter after meter of bookshelves stuffed with paper drawings of wiring diagrams and other electrical schematics: ● Which changes have been made ● since the documentation was originally created? ● Which „specialities“ should be taken into consideration? ● Are all of the schematic references and all of the bills-of-materials uptodate? ● ... etc. Loads of valuable information will be lost for good, and lots of manhours will be spent regaining lost knowledge.

Increased security with electrical CAD

In the scenario above, it is far more accessible for a new employee to get a survey of an electronic documentation, which can be updated and printed continuously, and where comments can be attached to the electrical documentation without making a mess.

Along with this increased security and quality, there are huge amounts of time to save by using a good electrical CAD software, which for instance can update all electrical schematic references, update all kinds of lists, and �ill out ordering requisitions automatically.

Difficult to get an overview?

One of the reasons why much electrical documentation only exists on paper, is that it can be dif�icult to get an overview of what to demand of a good electrical CAD software for electrical

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documentation. Furthermore it is dif�icult to see exactly which needs you have for the moment, and to foresee what you will be needing in the future. The aim with this text is to make it easier to make a quali�ied decision about which electrical CAD software is the right for you in your situation. Therefore we try to give some basic guidelines for what you could reasonably demand of a good electrical CAD software.

When is the right time to get started with electrical CAD?

Basically it is not a good idea to rush out and buy an electrical CAD software, just to keep paste with the rapid modern development. Such a decision matures over a period

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of perhaps a year, and all involved parties must be able to realise that the investment actually pays of for the company.

Is the electrical CAD software too expensive?

A reason for not buying an electrical CAD, is that people �ind it too expensive. Most people imagine that they neither have the money nor the resources for creating proper electrical documentation in a CAD program.

But the expenses by not doing so, instead occurs as a more troublesome error �inding, longer stops in the production, poorer maintenance of the electrical documentation, spending too many man-hours

creating the documentation - and a much longer starting period for new electrical professionals.

However, there will naturally be a transition period while getting used to the new software. In this period you will not have the full bene�it of the increased production rate.

Reasonable demands for electrical CAD softwares

When you choose your coming electrical CAD, it is important to stick to the point that it is you and your needs that speci�ies the demands for what the new system should be able to do. Having said this, it is a good idea to have an open mind, and be open to the new working methods and possibilities some of the programs offer. www.engrreview.com

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A good electrical CAD software should set the user free to concentrate on the professional aspects, and at the same time utilise what the computer is good at - namely the time-consuming trivial tasks. This gives the electrical professionals a better survey, and liberates them from spending valuable time on for instance �illing out components lists and bills of materials.

Automatic updating of lists

The trivial tasks that the program should handle mainly falls in two categories: Filling out lists and automatic support of drawing functions. A major advantage is achieved if component manufacturer databases with electrical symbols have been created for the program.

This makes it possible to draw the electrical schematics by use of the symbols from the databases, and then let the program �ill out parts lists, components lists, cable lists, terminal lists and PLC lists automatically.

Beyond the huge amount of time saved by not having to type in this information yourself, you also get the security that you know that you have not entered incorrect component information. You are also sure that you order the correct amount of components each time.

Automatic support of electrical drawing functions

The other major area is about automatic support of drawing functions and about references, which makes it possible to keep the survey of the documentation, and ful�il the current documentation regulations . Here you can for instance get help by automatic naming of symbols and

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their connection points, automatic wire numbering, support of mounting correct drawing, automatic line-drawing, design check, reference designations, automatic replacement of symbols in the entire project, and on-line update of references between symbols in the documentation - and many other features for electrical CAD. To check these automatic functions you should get a demo version of the different programs on the market, and try for yourself how easy - or dif�icult - it is to use them when creating documentation.

In some of the programs you will �ind that they function logically and clearly, following common Windows standards, and that you only need a few mouse clicks to activate the commands.

In others you might have to specify lots of complex settings in more than one menu, or even have to type in commands yourself. This is specially important, because we are talking about routines you maybe have to repeat hundred times a day.

In this connection you should also check if you can de�ine your own single key short-cuts easily.

Does the program follow the general technical development?

Furthermore it is important that the development of the program continuously follows the general technical development.

This general technical development covers a wide range of areas, such as making proper use of the facilities in the newest releases of Windows, enhanced integration with other programs, support of the electrical design drawing standards, and improving of the drawing and

structuring facilities in the program.

As a general rule you can say that the electrical CAD software must have a comprehensive update once a year to follow the technical development.

It is therefore also an important economical parameter whether you can get upgrades of the program for a reasonable price.

However, this does not mean that you can not create electrical documentation with a two-year old documentation program. You will always be able to edit and print out the created documentation, have lists updated automatically etc.

Even though you do not update your program, you will still be able to create proper documentation.

But if the program you choose is not updated regularly, this means that you will not be able to work as quickly and effectively as your competitors on the market.

Electrical CAD features in the next version Many software producers will promise you that the next version of their software will be available tomorrow, and that it will contain all the hundred extra facilities you have always dreamt of. In the real world, software products can be years behind schedule. In stead of focusing on what the producer claims will come, you can therefore focus on which extra facilities have already been added to the program in its last two versions.

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between the upgrades also tells you when you could probably expect the next version of the program.

Therefore ask the reselling agent of the program for information about of which functions have been added in the last two versions, and when these two versions were released. This gives you concrete information about the general development of the electrical CAD software - and not just wishful thinking of what might happen in the next version of the program.

However, if the reselling agent does not have this information, you could check whether you could �ind it on the homepage of the company producing the program, or by contacting the company directly.

Supporting IEC/EN standards

These years there are a lot of focus on supporting the international standards in electrical documentation. In most European countries - and especially in the European Union - lots of electrical standards are being updated and effectuated for the moment. It is therefore important that the electrical design software supports these EU electrical drawing standards, and that it is �lexible enough also to support you in following other standards.

In order to do so, the company developing the program must have detailed knowledge of the existing standards. If you are not sure this is the case, you could do one of three things: Ask the reselling agent about material on standards, visit the website of the developing company for information, or send an email directly to the developing company and request for information about standards. www.engrreview.com

If the developing company does not take your request seriously and mail back information, you might be better of buying your software elsewhere.

Integration with other programs, Viewer and PDF

A part of the program development will be increased integration with other programs. This is because it is very important how the program interacts with the other programs in your company. Here you can save even more time if the software for instance can:

● Export data to the applied storage ● management program ● Exchange �iles with the plc programming ● tool ● Import AutoCAD �iles (DWG/DXF �iles) intelligently ● Export AutoCAD �iles ● Send information to the applied wire numbering tools and component label tools.

Companies with contact to other countries must further examine whether the program supports translation of texts to other languages. Also, it should be possible to send a free project Viewer along with a documentation project, so that customers can view and print out the electronic version of the documentation without having to purchase a program license for themselves.

If the software can save as PDF, this can also solve the problem. But please examine if the generated PDF �iles also contains active links between the symbols in the documentation, so that the customer navigate properly in the documentation. The

�lexibility of the software developers Another aspect is the �lexibility of the program developers. This �lexibility can vary a great deal from company to company, and is basically a question of company style or culture.

Some companies pay great attention to their worldwide customers, and try to incorporate their suggestions in the next version of the program.

If you sent an email to a company with this culture, they would ask you interested questions, and advice you how to get what you want until the next version is released. For smaller, but important, details they might even create an update of the current version for your bene�it.

Other companies are more dif�icult to get in dialogue with.

Programs developed by smaller versus bigger companies

Another aspect is whether the program is developed by a smaller or by a bigger company. This could have impact on what you think the chances are that the program will still be updated ten years from now. Most people consider programs developed in bigger companies to give a better guarantee of the future existence of the program. Mainly because bigger companies usually have the most money. On the other hand, bigger companies can sometimes have to make some very harsh decisions because of the interests of their share holders - such as when a large US company closed down their electrical CAD-program. In smaller companies the software developers could also be the company owners, who would give their right arm to keep the program running. You could also ask yourself how important a customer are you in a bigger company, compared to ENGINEERING REVIEW | APRIL 2013 |

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how important you are in a smaller company.

An alternative approach could be to take a look at how long time the company have already existed? Five years, ten years, or more than twenty years? This is always a good thing to check.

Getting qualified employees

Furthermore it is important that training in the software can be given on demand, and that it is possible to get a proper hot-line service when you start using the program, and if you run into dif�iculties.

It could also be important whether it is possible to get quali�ied employees. Is it for instance possible to get consultant aid from the outside, who are capable of creating parts of the documentation in the chosen program. And what happens if you choose one company the one time, and another company the other. Will both companies then be able to maintain the documentation properly?

Cooperating with the vendor

Often buying the program is one thing, and what happens after the purchase is a completely different story. Here it is important to �ind a credible program vendor, who is interested in your needs. Does it suddenly turn up that you have to purchase extra modules for the program in order to make partslists, graphical terminal plans, automatic wire numbering, or to document hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical installations? Or to draw mechanical assembly drawings to see how much room they take up?

Or does it suddenly turn up that you have to pay extra to get functions, which you thought were included in

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the �irst place?

It is therefore always a good idea to ask others in the same situation how they have been treated, and whether their program vendors have been responding positively to their needs - also after the deal has been closed.

Cost-free correction of program errors Because of the rapid technical development, no computer programs on the market are a 100 percent error free. It is therefore a good idea to ask what will happen if you meet an error in the program. The reaction of the program vendor might give you a hint of how the future cooperation will work out: ● Is it a minor or a major error? ● Do you get a propper work- around, so that you can get a solution here and now? ● Will the program developers then correct the error and update your program for free? ● Or do you have to wait for the next version of the program, which you will not be able to get before the end of next year? ● Do you then have to pay for the corrected version?

so that you can test the program thoroughly yourself.

Choose the right electrical CAD the first time

Finally it is important to test the available programs on the market, and make sure that you pick the right program the �irst time. This is very important, because you can not necessarily transfer electrical documentation from one program to another.

All the man-hours spent on documenting in the wrong program can therefore be wasted.

Buying the wrong program and spending the double amount of time creating the documentation, will also be a waste of money. It is in other words important to check out the various program vendors and check whether they meet your requirements. - Well, the next step is just to get started. Good luck!

Get a free electrical CAD demonstration

All serious vendors on the market will furthermore offer you a free demonstration of the program. It is a good idea to make use of this offer, and get the opportunity to discuss your needs with a professional.

Here you can see which options the different programs offer - and �ind out for yourself whether you can use it in your situation. Alternatively, you can get a free demo program, with proper guidance and documentation,

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Design & Development of 1200 KV Transmission Line & Sub-Station Insulator Hardware Fittings, Clamps & Connectors design, manufacturing & testing of a) Insulator Hardware �ittings, b) Conductor and earthwire accessories and c) clamps and connectors & substation’s were required and our experience in development of these modules are being shared.

Introduction

Mr. H. K. Agarwal - CEO, Supreme & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

H.K.Agarwal - CEO, Supreme & Co. Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata, India E-mail: harish@supreme.in K.Mukherjee- Technical Advisor, Supreme & Co. Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata, India E-mail:km@supreme.in A.K.Pal - Senior General Manager, Supreme & Co. Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata, India E-mail:pal@supreme.in) P. Barua – General Manager (Electro-Mechanical), Supreme & Co. Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata, India E-mail: barua@supreme.in

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bstract - 1200kV Power Transmission System being indigenously developed in India under the aegis of PGCIL. So far, highest voltage at which the power is transmitted as 765Kv /800Kv Quad lines. The existing 400Kv line can transfer about 600 Mw power, 800Kv line can do between 1,200 Mw. In case of 1200kV Octagonal Bundle Conductor Transmission line the Power carrying capacity increase three folds as compared to 765 kV Quad Lines.

There is growing need for evacuation of large amount of power ef�iciently to distant load centers while reducing ROW requirements per mw of transmitted power and to cater to this need PGCIL has initiated steps to implement 1200kV Transmission line. Con�iguration for trial line is eight bundled conductors bersimis/ moose both double circuit and single circuit. Special consideration w.r.t.

In view of the projected growth of capacity addition in Power Generation and to take care of future increasing load demand, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd(PGCIL) decided to adopt 1200kV Power Transmission System for bulk power transmission. It was decided to develop the entire range of equipment for sub-station and transmission line indigenously and PGCIL created one Project Steering Committee(PSC) and several Working Groups(WG) equipment-wise.

Supreme & Co.(Supreme) signed an MOU with PGCIL on 12th November, 2008 to work in the following Working Groups for development of respective product:

● WG for Transmission Line Insulator Hardware Fittings and Conductor Accessories ● WG for Sub-station Hardware Fittings, Clamps & Connectors ● WG for Pre-fabricated Jumpers

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particularly for meeting electrical high voltage and eletro-mechanical criteria, augmentation of shop �loor infrastructure & manufacturing/ fabrication facilities, development of massive dies for Steel forging, Tube Bending & Aluminum casting, augmentation of Test facilities etc.

II. SYSTEM DESIGN

Various studies were conducted by PGCIL to determine the con�iguration of its 1200kV transmission lines & Switchyard. Studies included corona cage studies, air gap insulation studies, tests for voltage distribution on the insulator string, RIV & voltage gradient measurement. Based on the Studies the Conductor con�iguration, Air gap clearances and String con�igurations were �inalized.

Bundle Conductor Selection – Corona Cage Studies

PGCIL carried out these tests in a Corona cage at UHV test lab at Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Hyderabad.

Octagonal Bersimis ACSR (Dia 35.1mm) bundle conductor was chosen. Three types of bundle arrangements, with different sub conductor spacing of 350 mm.

450 mm and 550 mm were studied.

The measurements were made with two nominal precipitation rates viz 57 mm/hr and 85 mm/hr. Corona Inception Voltage, Corona loss, AN & RIV were measured.

Eight bundle Bersimis with both 450mm and 550mm subconductor spacing was considered for 1200 kV system. System Studies conducted with eight bundle Moose also gave good results and hence, in 1200kV National Test Station both Bersimis (D/C line) and Moose (S/C

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line) conductors were adopted.

Selection of Insulation Levels

Lightning impulse withstand voltage and switching impulse withstand voltage levels were prime consideration for Insulation Co-ordination. With rise in system voltage, the ratio of Lighting Impulse Withstand Level (LIWL) and Switching Impulse Withstand Level (SIWL) to the rated voltage decreases, for example , LIWL/rated voltage for 400 kV, 765 kV and 1200 kV respectively is 4.15, 3.22 & 2.45 and SIWL/rated voltage for 400 kV, 735 kV and 1200 kV respectively is 3.06, 2.37 & 1.84.

III. LINE HARDWARE DESIGN After obtaining such data from PGCIL and also compiling some more from a few other sources, the design parameters were selected and the aspect was categorized in three broad groups for: ● Aluminum Tubes for CC/ Grading Ring ● Steel Forging ● Fabricated Steel Plates

1. Aluminum Tubes for CC/

Clearances

Based on experimental results conducted by PGCIL and CPRI, clearances stipulated by PGCIL are given below: ● Minimum Phase to Earth Clearance 8.30 m ● Minimum Phase to Phase Clearance 12.30 m ● Sectional clearance 10.5 m ● Phase to Phase distance (Pie Structure) 27.00 m

Technical parameters of 1200 kV Equipments Based on the above studies, test results, all relevant technical considerations and discussions with representatives of manufactures, utilities as a part of working groups for individual equipments, major technical parameters have been identi�ied by PGCIL(Ref-[1] & [2]) which are given at Annexure – I.

Grading Ring Corona Control(CC) Rings are deployed in EHV/ UHV level for dual purpose of reducing electrical stresses to ensure extinction of corona below a certain voltage level thereby reducing losses due to corona as well as taking care of voltage gradiant along insulator string. The design of CC ring also ensures Radio In�luence Voltage (RIV) under the acceptable limit. 1200kV system need special attention on the design aspect of CC Rings in view of the large dimension of the CC Ring to cover a large Hardware Fitting set. Surface Voltage Gradient on surface of conductor was calculated for Transmission Lines and Sub-stations and found within safe limit with respect to corona inception. Calculation enclosed at Annexure-II. Selection of CC ring has been done by covering a much larger diameter and effective surface area and hence performance with respect to Corona Inception and Losses will www.engrreview.com

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COMPARISION (TABLE 1) Along FRP Rod Along SIR On SiR

First Shed(s)

Second Shed(s) First Shed(b)

Second Shed(b)

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700mm

1100mm

Reference

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0.321 kV/mm

0.45kV/mm

0.634kV/mm

0.623kV/mm

0.250 kV/mm

0.416 kV/mm

0.409 kV/mm 0.84 kV/mm (max)

2.24 kV/mm (max)

be within limit.

To achieve this, 100mm diameter 6063 Grade Aluminum Alloy extruded tube with 5mm thickness was selected. Bending of such tubes called for new and higher capacity bending machines along with new dies which were developed inhouse. CC ring for Tension Hardware being large in dimension was fabricated(bent) in two halves. Two numbers of Couplings to with inner dia maintained at close clearances to tube outer dia have been deployed at the two adjoining points of the two halves of CC ring. To facilitate smooth �itment, the couplings are tapered inside from centre to outermost point on either side. Opening up of CC ring has been arrested by two structural steel �lats bolted with the bracket of CC ring and fastening both the halves of CC ring together.

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0.313kV/mm

0.248 kV/mm

0.391 kV/mm

0.383 kV/mm 0.8 kV/mm (max)

1.67 kV/mm (max)

3 kV/mm

3 kV/mm

0.45kV/mm

0.45kV/mm

0.45kV/mm

(1.7 – 2.1 kV/ mm)

(1.7 – 2.1 kV/ mm)

given in following Table-1:

1. Steel Forging

The most important parameter for design of steel forging components is Electro-Mechanical(E&M) strength requirement which are derived from the E&M strength of Insulator as well as total string con�iguration.

Primarily, Ball & Socket designation are selected. Typically for 400kV system, 20mm B&S designation is adopted for 120kN and 160kN Insulators. PGCIL have already

introduced higher capacity insulators of 320kN and 420kN. These call for higher B&S designation which resulted in use of 24mm and 28mm Ball & Socket size with chrome molybdenum alloy high strength steel designated as EN19 grade to withstand the Electromechanical strength requirement.

Obviously, same designation was adopted for Ball and Socket components for respective hardware �ittings for 1200kV. This called for development of full range of Forging Dies, Socket Cutters, Set of Gauges etc. Matter was taken up immediately and fresh design was made for dies. New die blocks were imported and die sinking was done at pre-approved vendor’s works under constant supervision of Supreme’s technical personnel.

All Steel Forging component

Voltage Distribution pattern on whole string and near HV end indicated in Fig-1(a) & Fig-1(b) below :-

Fig-1(a) Fig-1(b) Note: Surface Voltage Gradient has been reduced and achieved within limits by adopting higher diameter Corona ring of 1100mm when compared with reference values taken (Ref-[3]).

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dies were thus specially manufactured and components were forged with newly developed set of Forging dies made of imported Die Steel and forged in Drop Hammers of 1T, 1.5T & 2T capacities(depending on the size of product) at red-hot condition with Temperature ranging from 975ºC to 1050ºC and then �lashes were removed at Trimming presses with the help of newly developed Trimming dies. Components were allowed for natural cooling in open air.

All forged components were subjected to Heat Treatment (Normalizing) in furnace at 850ºC with a soaking period determined according to the thickness of the product.

Major dimensions were initially selected based on previous experience of design used for EHV segment and extrapolating the higher mechanical strength withstand ability as well as addressing certain aspects arising purely due to levels of mechanical stresses so signi�icantly higher that mere extrapolation would not have suf�iced. All components need to have required yield, shear and bearing strength and these have been validated by design calculations. Moreover, design has been based on mechanical strength values applicable under normalized condition avoiding use of hardened and tempered steel.

Ductility was key consideration as parts must undergo macro deformation before failure. Use of fasteners with Grade higher than 8.8 was avoided since higher grade fasteners have yield point very close to breaking load which is not recommended under cyclic stresses arising out of vibration.

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8.8 are also susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement. Stress concentration may also arise due to various local changes in geometrical shape, sharp bends or abrupt changes in crosssectional area. Stress concentration at roots and run outs of the thread are avoided by use of thread rolled bolts.

Providing higher edge distance and generous radius at the edges and may mitigate other stress concentration related problem.

The dimensions were validated by design calculations. Thereafter, forging components were revalidated by testing on Tensile Testing machine as per PGCIL standard technical speci�ication i.e. 67% proof load (5min) & 100% UTS(1min). All components Test Reports are available with Technical Department of Supreme

3. Fabricated Steel Plates

Design of plates for 1200kV Hardware Fittings also called for innovation owing to number of sub-conductors which was decided as 8(eight) per phase based on system consideration. In the case of Suspension Hardware Fittings, the challenge lied in development of a single piece Yoke Plate to support all 8 sub-conductors at same vertical plane from 8 different points(holes) but keeping sub-conductor spacing i.e. distance between adjacent subconductors identical which should be 457mm. Eight Armour Grip Suspension Clamps supporting each sub-conductor were attached with the Yoke Plate at the hole points as mentioned above.

Design parameters viz. thickness, edge clearance etc. of Suspension Yoke Plate was selected based on previous experience of

400kV strings and subsequently validation was done through calculation of Tensile, Bearing, Shearing Strength of Plate and Bearing Strength of Bolt as per guidelines of IS 800. Concept of design followed was generally same as has been done and described above for steel forging. As far as material is concerned, low carbon structural steel as per IS 2062 Grade-A has been adopted. Holes in plates in the subject case may be susceptible out of unbalanced load sharing and hence edge distance has been kept more than the guideline of IS-800. All hole edges have been countersunk for relieving of stress, bolt dimension selected to ensure avoidance of contact of load-bearing surface with threaded part.

Similar design philosophy has been adopted for all other Yoke Plates, Links, Flats deployed for other Hardware Fittings viz. Tension etc.

All Yoke Plates have been revalidated after �inal fabrication through Mechanical Testing as per PGCIL standard technical speci�ication i.e. 67% proof load (5min) & 100% UTS(1min). All components Test Reports are available with Technical Department of Supreme.

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connector which may be used as a connector, bus support or other device which, when installed on its conductor bus bar, does not generate corona or noise at nominal voltage. Thus, UHV connector design primarily factors the voltage gradient at the surface of the conductors to determine the Corona inception and extinction voltages apart from the necessary electrical and mechanical performance requirements as that of the LV/MV/HV connectors.

For spacers, the critical regions are the edges of the bundle. This is because of the shielding the bundle provides to the parts within it. Hence, the parts at the edges of the bundles are provided with meticulous �inishes at the factory to ensure corona-free operation. All Clamps and Connectors have been manufactured by Gravity Die Casting of Aluminum Alloy Grade A-6 as per IS-617 or fabricated from aluminium alloy extrusions.

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manufacturer through PGCIL. Substation layout drawing developed by Larsen & Toubro was also obtained.

The major challenge was development of all casting dies which are of huge dimension and called for augmentation of handling facilities.

This was done in-house successfully to cope up with the requirement.

All casting dies were indigenously manufactured and all components were produced by gravity die casting at Aluminum Casting Plant of Supreme.

Current carrying capacity for all items were validated by calculation and found safe. Corona & RIV performance has been validated by testing at laboratory/ test station.

Due care has been taken regarding smoothness of surface, providing generous radius at all edges, adopting low corona Dome nuts etc. Ensure that no sharp corners like bolt head or threads project out of the clamp body.

Calculation methodology of effective electric contact area for gravity die cast substation connector has been attached at Annexure-III. An album containing photographs of Hardware Fittings String(with reduced number of Insulators), Clamps & Connectors along with photographs of various dies, new manufacturing equipment etc. can be viewed through our web link given below.

Air can act as an insulator till a voltage of 30 kV/cm. Above this voltage level, air ionizes into positive and negative ions. Thus, the primary factor causing corona is the voltage gradient around the conductors.

Voltage gradient varies directly with the system operating voltage and inversely with square of the distance from the center of the conductor.

Corona sometimes causes some unwanted electric signals which interfere with nearby Radio/ TV receptions and cause noise which is popularly known as radio noise or radio interference. These noises depend on frequency and decreases with increasing frequency.

Apart from radio interference corona also relates to considerable energy loss in the circuit, which is often termed as “CORONA LOSS”.

In practice, the voltage gradient of the conductor at the operating voltage is determined for phaseto-phase spacing and the distance from the ground for the particular operating voltage.

V. CONCLUSION

Though the development of all �ittings has been done to the extent described above yet continuous effort has to be done and after obtaining further test results, it is to be seen whether further optimization is possible.

VI. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The authors convey their thanks to PGCIL for their continuous support, CPRI for their support in testing, Deccan Enterprises, all Equipment manufacturers, Tower & Sub-station erectors, all members of STC & WG and last but not the least all concerned persons in Supreme.

REFERENCES

● 1200kV National Test Station: Key Issues – I.S.Jha, Dr. S.K.Agarwal et al, Gridtech 2011 ● 1200kV Transmission System and Status of Development of Substation Equipment/ Transmission Line materials in India – R.N.Nayak, M.C. Bhatnagar et al, ENGINEERING REVIEW | APRIL 2013 |

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2nd International Symposium on Standards for UHV Transmission, 2009 Electric Fields on AC composite Transmission Line Insulators -IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol-23,No-2, April 2008.

Speci�ication IS 800 Speci�ication IS 2062 Electrical Contracts Principles and Applications -edited by Paul G. Slade

ANNEXURES Annexure – I Annexure – II Annexure – III

Both above values found to be below negative corona onset value of 20 kv/ cm.

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Annexure – III Calculations of effective electric contact area for gravity die cast substation connector Calculations for effective contact area-

As a thumb rule the longitudinal contact provided is 6 to 8 times of the conductor /bus bar thickness.

Similarly it is ensured that physical contact which a connector makes wit bus bar conductor covers at least 60 percent of the circumferential area It is known that all solid surfaces are rough on micro scale and such surface when viewed micro logically have peaks and valleys whose shape, height, separations etc is a function of many variables . The effective electrical contact comes from interfaces only when metal to metal contact spots are produced . In a typical connection , the area of actual electrical contact is only a fraction of total physical contact . These contact spots are also known as “ a’ spots and are empirically observed to be between 1 to 2 percent of the physical contact area .

Now for our calculations if we assume the conductor to have a dia of 32 mm , it will have total circumference of 100 mm . 60 percent of this is 60mm Longitudinal contact is taken at 32 x6 = 192 mm which makes the total contact area for each conductor of the bundle 11520 sq mm .

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the bundle is 92160 sq mm.

Ampacity of lm6 gravity die cast alloy is taken at 10 amps per sq mm Effective ampacity can be taken at 0.1 amps per sq mm considering effective electrical contact area to be 1 percent of the physical contact area Thus the total ampacity of each bundle is 92160 x 0.1 amp which is 9216 amp. Thus the ampacity wise the design is safe by a long margin

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Supreme is proud and honored to be a part of the project and an active member in the work group which took the responsibility of designing and developing the transmission line, sub-station insulator hardware �ittings & connectors.

Supreme has put its years of experience in developing the above mentioned products which was a great challenge to manufacture due to the complexity of the design, huge physical dimensions of the products & parts, high electrical and mechanical requirements and above all the production constraints.

Supreme accepted this as a challenge and worked with great commitment and focus for the development of the product and made sure the products meet all the electrical , mechanical and dimensional requirements perfectly in order to make the project a grand

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manufacture such big corona rings to cover a big dimension of hardware �ittings. And another concern was there that should be free from any sharp edges.

After installation of the corona rings it was observed that the CC effect was well under control as well as it took care of voltage gradient along insulator string. So Surface Voltage Gradient has been reduced and achieved within limits by adopting higher diameter Corona. Again the design of CC ring also ensured Radio Interference Voltage (RIV) under the acceptable limit.

success. At last the efforts and time put in to the project yields its fruit on 27.01.2012 , when the Test line for 1200 Kv was charged in presence of all the company delegates and the PGCIL project steering committee, who took an active part in designing and developing the project.

This project may be regarded as a golden project which will change the Power transmission sector in the world.

Mechanical Performance :

After installation of all the Transmission Line and SubStation Insulator Hardware Fittings, Clamps & Connectors it was observed that the Physical & Mechanical properties of the �ittings , clamps and connectors are very satisfactory . The performance of the products were good and as per our expectations. There was no discrepancy or any mis�it of our products with any other products which been used by

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other members of the work group as our products were made keeping in view the compartibility with other products and as per the speci�ied guidelines very strictly.

Electrical Performance :

The major concern in these kind of UHV lines is the Corona effect which leads to a huge loss of power on transmission, so we had taken utmost care while designing the Corona rings . So corona rings were our major concern and special attention was taken to design and

Supreme’s experience - Working with PGCIL and Other Work Group Delegates.

It was an extreme honor to work with a team of people with extreme excellence in their respective �ields and through professionals. The Project steering committee and the work groups were very cooperative and courageous to wards the project and it was the collective effort of these people who made the project a success and may be this project indicates the golden era of Indian power sector has arrived. So with this article Supreme and Co. (P) Ltd. is taking the opportunity to thank all the Working Committee members, Project Steering Committee Members and especially PGCIL for their combined effort, cooperation and through professionalism for the success of this project.

We are looking forward to work with these excellent people once again when ever we get a chance in future.

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Warehousing & Logistic Industry : Trends & Scenario

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ogistics is the management of the �low of resources between the point of origin and the point of destination in order to meet some requirements, for example, of customers or corporations. The resources managed in logistics can include physical items, such as food, materials, equipment, liquids, and staff, as well as abstract items, such as time, information, particles, and energy. The logistics of physical items usually involves the integration of information �low, material handling, production, packaging, inventory, transportation, warehousing, and often security. The complexity of logistics can be modelled, analyzed, visualized, and optimized by dedicated simulation software. The minimization of the use of resources is a common motivation.

Historically speaking the term logistics comes from the late 19th century: from French logistique, from loger ‘to lodge’. Logistics is considered to have originated in the military’s need to supply itself with arms, ammunition, and rations as it moved from a base to a forward position.

In the ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Empires, military of�icers with the title Logistikaswere responsible for �inancial and supply distribution matters. In the Indian context, it is said that the Maratha warrior Shivaji was spectacularly successful in moving an entire army replete with horses, mules, elephants, huge cannons and all the military hardware from interiors of Maharashtra to way up North to Panipat for the famous battles. He had sought assistance of the French experts, in the mind-boggling logistics involved and succeeded too.

The Oxford English Dictionary de�ines logistics as “the branch of military science relating to procuring,

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maintaining and transporting material, personnel and facilities.” However, the New Oxford American Dictionary de�ines logistics as “the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies”, and the Oxford Dictionary online de�ines it as “the detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation”. Another dictionary de�inition is “the time-related positioning of resources.” As such, logistics is commonly seen as a branch of engineering that creates “people systems” rather than “machine systems”.

According to the Council of Logistics Management, logistics includes the integrated planning, control, realization, and monitoring of all internal and network-wide material, part, and product �low, including the necessary information �low, in industrial and trading companies along the complete value-added chain (and product life cycle) for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements. Logistics is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the effective and ef�icient �low of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption.

Inbound logistics is one of the primary processes of logistics, concentrating on purchasing and arranging the inbound movement of materials, parts, and/or �inished inventory from suppliers to manufacturing or assembly plants, warehouses, or retail stores. Outbound logistics is the process related to the storage and movement of the �inal product and the related information �lows from the end of the production line to the end user.

controlling. The targets in procurement logistics might be contradictory: maximizing ef�iciency by concentrating on core competences, outsourcing while maintaining the autonomy of the company, or minimizing procurement costs while maximizing security within the supply process.

Production logistics : connects procurement to distribution logistics. Its main function is to use available production capacities to produce the products needed in distribution logistics. Production logistics activities are related to organizational concepts, layout planning, production planning, and control.

Logistics - Diverse fields

Given the services performed by logisticians, the main �ields of logistics can be broken down as follows: ● Procurement logistics ● Production logistics ● Distribution logistics ● After sales logistics ● Disposal logistics ● Reverse logistics ● Green logistics ● Global logistics ● Domestics logistics

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Distribution logistics : has, as main tasks, the delivery of the �inished products to the customer. It consists of order processing, warehousing, and transportation. Distribution logistics is necessary because the time, place, and quantity of production differs with the time, place, and quantity of consumption.

Disposal logistics : has as its main function to reduce logistics cost(s) and enhance service(s) related to the disposal of waste produced during the operation of a business.

Reverse logistics : denotes all those operations related to the reuse of products and materials. The reverse logistics process includes the management and the sale of surpluses, as well as products being returned to vendors from buyers.

Green Logistics describes all attempts to measure and minimize the ecological impact of logistics activities.

This includes all activities of the forward and reverse �lows.

A forklift stacking a logistics provider’s warehouse of goods on pallets.

In business, logistics may have either an internal focus (inbound logistics) or an external focus (outbound logistics), covering the �low and storage of materials from point of origin to point of consumption (see supply-chain management).

The main functions of a quali�ied logistician include inventory management, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, consultation, and the organizing and planning of these activities. Logisticians combine a professional knowledge of each of these functions to coordinate resources in an organization.

There are two fundamentally different forms of logistics: one optimizes a steady �low of material through a network of transport links and storage nodes, while the other coordinates a sequence of resources to carry out some project.

Production logistics

Business logistics One de�inition of business logistics speaks of “having the right item in the right quantity at the right time at the right place for the right price in the right condition to the right customer”. As the science of process[citation needed], business logistics incorporates all industry sectors.

Logistics work aims to manage the fruition of project life cycles, supply chains, and resultant ef�iciencies.

Logistics as a business concept evolved in the 1950s[citation needed] due to the increasing complexity of supplying businesses with materials and shipping out products in an increasingly globalized supply chain, leading to a call for experts called “supply chain logisticians”.

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The term production logistics describes logistic processes within an industry. Production logistics aims to ensure that each machine and workstation receives the right product in the right quantity and quality at the right time. The concern is not the transportation itself, but to streamline and control the �low through value-adding processes and to eliminate non–value-adding processes.

Production logistics can operate in existing as well as new plants. Manufacturing in an existing plant is a constantly changing process. Machines are exchanged and new ones added, which gives the opportunity to improve the production logistics system accordingly. Production logistics provides the means to achieve customer response and capital ef�iciency.

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even a single customer’s demand to be ful�illed ef�iciently.

Track and tracing, which is an essential part of production logistics due to product safety and reliability issues, is also gaining importance, especially in theautomotive and medical industries.

Logistics management

Logistics is that part of the supply chain that plans, implements, and controls the ef�icient, effective forward and reverse �low and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customer and legal requirements. A professional working in the �ield of logistics management is called a logistician. ● ● ● ●

most effective means.

For instance, a WMS can tell the system that it is going to need �ive of stock-keeping unit (SKU) A and �ive of SKU B hours in advance, but by the time it acts, other considerations may have come into play or there could be a logjam on a conveyor.

A WCS can prevent that problem by working in real time and adapting to the situation by making a last-minute decision based on current activity and operational status.

Working synergistically, WMS and WCS can resolve these

Materials management Channel management Distribution (or physical distribution) Supply-chain management

Warehouse management systems and warehouse control systems : Although there is some overlap in functionality, warehouse management systems (WMS) can differ signi�icantly from warehouse control systems (WCS). Simply put, a WMS plans a weekly activity forecast based on such factors as statistics and trends, whereas a WCS acts like a �loor supervisor, working in real time to get the job done by the www.engrreview.com

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issues and maximize ef�iciency for companies that rely on the effective operation of their warehouse or distribution centre.

Logistics automation is the application of computer software and/or automated machinery to improve the ef�iciency of logistics operations. Typically this refers to operations within a warehouse or distribution center, with broader tasks undertaken by supply chain management systems and enterprise resource planning systems.

Logistics automation is the application of computer software and/or automated machinery to improve the ef�iciency of logistics operations. Typically this refers to operations within a warehouse or distribution centre, with broader tasks undertaken by supply chain management systems and enterprise resource planning systems.

Logistics automation systems can powerfully complement the facilities provided by these higher level computer systems. The focus on an individual node within a wider logistics network allows systems to be highly tailored to the requirements of that node.

Logistics automation systems comprise a variety of hardware and software components: Fixed machinery Automated cranes (also called automated storage and retrieval systems): provide the ability to input and store a container of goods for later retrieval. Typically cranes serve a rack of locations, allowing many levels of stock to be stacked vertically, and allowing far high storage densities and better space utilization than alternatives.

Conveyors : automated conveyors allow the input of containers in one area of the warehouse, and either through hard coded rules or data input allow destination selection.

The container will later appear at the selected destination.

Sortation, or sorting systems: similar to conveyors but typically have higher capacity

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and can divert containers more quickly.

Typically used to distribute high volumes of small cartons to a large set of locations.

Industrial Robots : four to six axis industrial robots, e.g. palletizing robots, are used for palletizing, depalletizing, packaging, commissioning and order picking.

Typically all of these will automatically identify and track containers based upon barcodes, or increasingly, RFID tags.

AS/RS — Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems. Vertical Carousels based on the paternoster system or with space optimisation, these can be thought of as large scale vending machines, giving the same easy access to physical objects as we have become accustomed to with respect to data.

Motion check weighers may be used to reject cases or individual products by checking them for underweight conditions and rejecting the item. They are often used in kitting conveyor lines to ensure all pieces belonging in the kit are present. Large wholesalers and retail club stores insist on receiving the exact amount of product in each package as speci�ied.

Mobile technology

Radio data terminals : these are hand held or truck mounted terminals which connect by wireless to logistics automation software and provide instructions to operators moving throughout the warehouse. Many also have inbuilt bar code scanners to allow identi�ication of containers. Bar codes allow the automatic capture of data without use of the computer keyboard, which is slow and error prone.

Software

Integration software : this provides overall control of the automation machinery and for instance allows cranes to be connected to conveyors for seamless stock movements.

Operational control software : provides lowlevel decision making, such as where to store

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incoming containers, and where to retrieve them when requested.

Business Control software : provides higher level functionality, such as identi�ication of incoming deliveries / stock and scheduling order ful�illment, assignment of stock to outgoing trailers.

Advantages of Automation :

A typical warehouse or distribution center will receive stock of a variety of products from suppliers and store these until the receipt of orders from customers, whether individual buyers (e.g. mail order), retail branches (e.g. chain stores), or other companies (e.g. wholesalers). A logistics automation system may provide the following: Automated goods in processes: Incoming goods can be marked with barcodes and the automation system noti�ied of the expected stock. On arrival, the goods can be scanned and thereby identi�ied, and taken via conveyors, sortation systems, and automated cranes into an automatically assigned storage location.

Sortation systems and conveyors can then move these onto the outgoing trailers. If needed, repackaging to ensure proper protection, for further distribution or to change the package format for speci�ic retailers/ customers.

A complete warehouse automation system can drastically reduce the workforce required to run a facility, with human input required only for a few tasks, such as picking units of product from a bulk packed case. Even here, assistance can be provided with equipment such as pick-to-light units.

Smaller systems may only be required to handle part of the process. Examples include automated storage and retrieval systems, which simply use cranes to store and retrieve identi�ied cases or pallets, typically into a highbay storage system which would be unfeasible to access using fork-lift trucks or any other means.

Summarizing & forecasting (Global) : Warehousing automation

Automated Goods Retrieval for Orders : On receipt of orders, the automation system is able to immediately locate goods and retrieve them to a pickface location.

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Logistics trends and speci�ic industries that will drive warehouse and distribution growth and demand for space in the coming decade indicate that the logistics sector as vital in the economic activities in both distribution and warehouse establishments. There will be improvement in the characteristics regarding the inventory of warehouses and distribution centres and the square feet by employee that characterize each building type. Clearly visible are the general trends and type of goods that will drive demand for warehouse and distribution buildings. Finally, present employment projections tend to determine the industries that are expected to grow and inform warehouse and ENGINEERING REVIEW | APRIL 2013 |

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distribution demand considerations and provides an assessment of the potential need for new logistics real estate space during the next decade.

For the last three decades, structural changes in the U.S. economy have heightened the importance of goods distribution as an economic engine, rather than simply as a cost of production. One is the sheer increase in the volume and value of trade. For example, the value of U.S. imports and exports has more than doubled since 1989 in real terms, and is now more than $3 trillion. This does not include the even larger domestic market for goods traded between metropolitan regions.

Reductions in transportation costs have enhanced productivity, opened new markets and altered trading patterns. Along with intensi�ied international competition, this has led to “just in time” logistics planning that seeks to minimize inventories and storage time; has created incentives for more horizontal integration of supply and distribution networks; and has spurred development of new distribution “hubs.” The distinction between production and distribution has become increasingly blurred, with value-added services such as parts production, assembly or customer service, integrated at distribution locations.

This has provided an opportunity for some regions to capitalize on new job and business opportunities, while other regions that were tied to more traditional supply chains have suffered.

The decline in manufacturing jobs has raised the pro�ile of the goods distribution industry as a resource of well-paying industrial jobs that do not require postsecondary degrees.

There are a few other sectors that offer the potential for job growth for those who have traditionally been employed in manufacturing.

Manual occupations such as trucking, dock work and freight handling can often (but not always) pay relatively high wages and unionized bene�its. White-collar occupations such as logistics and sales management and freight forwarding also offer career

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opportunities that do not usually require a four-year degree.

Experts opine that following trends will prevail in coming future : ● Overall inventory reduction ● Greater pressure on employees ● Increased investment in material handling systems ● More cross-docking ● Wider use of logistics service providers ● Less predictability ● Major changes to order pro�iles ● Increasing demand for value-added activities ● Growing recognition of warehousing’s role in the supply chain. ● More mergers and acquisitions.

Globally there are a lot of strategic deals taking place these days. One of the synergies that companies are seeking from these deals is the integration of the supply chains involved and, thus, the integration of the warehousing functions.

To integrate supply chains, companies often need to optimize their overall distribution networks and rationalize the number of warehouses. While that process is under way, the development of the newly merged organization must be documented and understood, and any problems must be addressed.

To successfully make it through the economic recovery companies need to scrutinize and optimize the warehousing function as well as talent, while staying focused on strategy, cutting all unnecessary costs, and planning for the recovery.

The emergence of the BRIC nations and the lessening of the superpower capacity of the USA along with similar slowing down in Europe and Japan, India seems all poised to play a far more critical role. Let’s also not forget that the economic boom in India is being handled right by the warehousing and logistics business despite their lack of long experience and expertise. www.engrreview.com

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Indian power industry scenario

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t is a paradoxical statement of truth that despite its huge size and population, India is one of the countries where the present level of energy consumption, is very low compared to the present world standards. The estimate of annual energy consumption in India was only about 330 Million Tonnes Oil Equivalent (MTOE) for the year 2004.

Also, the per capita consumption of energy was about 305 Kilogram Oil Equivalent (KGOE). Interestingly, the energy consumption in some of the other countries is of the order of over 4050 for Japan, over 4275 for South Korea, about 1200 for China, about 7850 for USA, about 4670 for OECD countries and the world average is about 1690. This places India right at the bottom rung.

The electricity consumption in India has reached a level of about 600-kilowatt hour (kWH) per head

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per year while the comparable �igures for Japan are about 7,800, for South Korea about 7,000, for China about 1380, for USA about 13,000, for OECD countries about 8050 and world average are about 2430. Thus, both in terms of per capita energy consumption and in terms of per capita electricity consumption, India is far behind many countries, and more disturbingly, behind even the world average.

Therefore, to improve the standards of living, it is a must that both energy consumption and electricity consumption level gets enhanced. India is targeting a growth rate of 9 – 10%, having already reached a level of almost 8%.

To sustain the double-digit growth rate for next 10-15 years, it would be essential that the level of energy availability and consumption, and electricity consumption in particular, is enhanced substantially. We need to look at the scenario holistically.

Exiting Power Generation Methodologies :

In the pro�ile of energy sources in India, coal straddles a dominant position. Coal constitutes about 51% of India’s primary energy resources followed by Oil (36%), Natural Gas (9%), Nuclear (2%) and Hydro (2%).

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while it is essential for India to radically expand the capacities on all the fronts and all the segments of energy, equally important is the need for ef�icient consumption of energy for which a number of initiatives have been put in place. This discussion is bound to seem a little unrealistic because acts of planning and actual implementation often have gaps.

Power Supply Scenario :

On the supply side, the mis-match between demand and supply is so large that India cannot afford to stress one option in preference to the other. For several years, or for next few decades, India would need to exploit all possible options to create reasonably large capacity base on the energy side. It needs to expand manifold the coal production, extract through all possible means, the oil and gas reserves, wherever possible, resort to import of coal, acquire coal and gas reserves abroad, will need to continue substantial dependence on import of oil, and exploit fully the large hydro electric potential which is of the order of over 1,50,000 MW. Only about 32,000 MW i.e. about 20% of the hydroelectric potential has been exploited so far.

These facts seem easy to implement but there are environmental concerns that may turn the implementation dif�icult.

Maharashtra state is already seething under unforeseen drought conditions because the state chose to sustain water-intensive sugar production while agriculture sector starved.

There are such ill-formed decisions, we shall see.

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Image : http://www.stockmarketsreview.com/pics/news/bgr_energy_ systems_review_and_analysis_by_angel_broking_20100330_3.jpg The oil constitutes over 35% of the primary energy consumption in India. It is expected that this would rise both in terms of absolute amount and proportion. The demand projection is placed at about 200 million metric tonnes by the end of the 11th Five Year plan i.e. by 201112 and over 250 million metric tonnes by 2024-25. The present level of demand is about 120 million metric tonnes of oil equivalent. At present, the upstream regulation is performed by the Director General of Hydro Carbons. They concentrate on the technical aspects and pricing is not under their domain.

In the last one decade. the oil and petroleum sector has been opened up. The Petroleum Regulatory Bill envisages the institution of regulator, which will oversee the downstream aspects of the sector.

A major trend in the oil and gas regulation in India is the opening up of this sector to private and foreign investments. 100% FDI is allowed in exploration, pipeline infrastructure, re�ining and in downstream retailing.

With a view to enlarging investment in the upstream side, the Ministry

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of Petroleum & Natural Gas has introduced a transparent system of international competitive bidding for allotting of oil and gas blocks.

The NELP was launched for the �irst time in 1997 and as many as 120 production-sharing contracts under �ive such rounds were �inalized.

Over 700 million metric tonnes of oil and oil equivalent gas are established through the �ive rounds.

The recent round of NELP tender has also attracted a number of players.

However, most of them are from public sector. It is important to bring in technologies and international benchmarks of practices and parameters and, therefore, the Government is keen on larger foreign participation under the NELP.

The Natural Gas Sector :

Natural gas constitutes about 9% in the India’s energy pro�ile, as compared to about 25% world average. About 45% of natural gas is consumed by power sector and about 40% by the fertilizer sector. The balance 15% is used up for various

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other applications. At present about 65 million cubic meters of gas per day is being consumed and it has the potential for increase. Very few industries use it, and very few cities supply piped gas, therefore the potential is huge.

After the opening up of the oil and gas exploration to private sector, it is seen that both the Power Sector and Fertilizer Sector have been planning for larger consumption of gas and increased capacities so as to produce more power through this environment friendly fuel.

But the recent trends in gas prices globally has created a dampening impact on the power plant planners both from the point of view of lack of predictability about availability of this fuel and more so on account of lack of predictability of its price behaviour.

In the power sector, about 12,500 MW of capacity out of the 1,25,000 MW of total capacity is gas based combined cycle power plants. Because of lack of availability of gas, almost 35% of the capacity remains unutilized and these plants then need to resort to Naptha as a substitute fuel which is excessively costly. Obviously such a situation can lead to doubts about sustainability of power generation using gas as the fuel.

Some of the power plants, which were planned or are in the process of being commissioned, also face the same problem. There are couples of LNG terminals in the country each with a capacity of 5 million tonnes.

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is an area where every governmental or political decision could affect the future of power generation, there are unfortunately no known backup facilities nor a clear strategy that could avoid such an imbroglio.

Some of the problems in the area of using gas are as follows:

1. The Power and Fertilizers sectors have been provided gas under the Administered Price Mechanism in last 20+ years. Gas producers and suppliers desire market determined prices, which could be much higher.

Consumers have been saying that when shortages are so acute and producers and suppliers are few, there is practically no competition and, therefore, no market. In such a situation, till market develops to a reasonable level, regulatory intervention could be essential.

Obviously, there are differing schools of thought on this issue. Delays in taking policy decisions could cause enormous damage to the growing industry, because the market will chose an alternative rather than wait inde�initely for governmental policies to shape up.

2. Role Of Private Enterprise : Very large gas deposits which have been discovered by Reliance Industry, ONGC, Gujarat Gas, Cairn Energy and others, when produced and supplied, there will be greater clarity on adequacy of supply and predictability of price. Till then power developers have adopted a dual approach –

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India has very high potential for these capacities : Potential (MW)

Existing capacity (MW)

Wind

45,000

4,400

Biogas plants

12 million

3.8 million

Small Hydro (upto 25 MW) Solar (PV)

15,000

20 MW/Sq.Km

Urban/Industrial-waste based plant 2,700

● For new plants, they have decided to wait and watch to be better aware of the ground reality, may be in next 2 years or so.

1,700

Very little Very little

The overall picture is :

The gas discoveries in KG (Kollar Gold�ield) Basin and in some of the Western Coast areas have created a positive impact. It is expected that these discoveries when exploited and it is targeted that some time in the year 2008, a substantial amount of production would �low from the KG basin, power plant developers and those in the Fertilizer Sector and other areas could expect to get larger amount of natural gas. If there is predictability about its price, it would be possible to enhance the present projection of gas based power capacity to a higher level. This is a complex scenario, of course.

On the other hand, domestic reserves will obviously not be suf�icient. Gas supply will need to be supplemented through LNG import with appropriate enhancement of LNG Re-gasi�ication facilities.

Once again all this may need a lot of political manoeuvring which at present seems severely limited due to coalition politics wherein each small party also demands its rights to intervene when the government formulates new policies.

NUCLEAR POWER

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has established its capability in design, engineering, construction and operation of nuclear power plants. The installed capacity is 3310 MW, less than 3% of total installed capacity of power, consisting of two Boiling Water Reactors and twelve Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors, eight more reactors (total capacity 3420 MW) are under construction.

Some of the achievements are brilliant of course.

However, despite the rosy picture there a umpteen obstacle on the way to liberation in terms of power / energy generation. Indian government believes that nuclear power could be a good source of its power pro�ile and therefore its proportion should increase from 2.6% to say 7 to 8% by 2030 which will mean a capacity of over 55,000 MW. Department of Atomic Energy, therefore, has evolved an approach and perspective which includes setting up of Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors in the �irst stage, Fast

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Breeder Reactors in the second stage and Reactors based on Uranium 233 – Thorium 232 cycle in the third stage.

Construction on two units of 1000 MW at Kudankulam in Tamilnadu, as per the agreement between India and Russian Federation marks the beginning of introduction of Light Water Reactors (LWR).

At present, entire development of nuclear power plants is through Nuclear Power Corporation of India, a company under the control of Government of India. As per the Atomic Energy Act, private sector is not permitted to develop these plants. Tariff determination for power generated in these plants is also not under the jurisdiction of the Regulatory Commission; the Government of India decides it -hence though debatable, the entry of private sector in nuclear power generation could give the power generation capacities an enormous lift.

Though our country has a good record in waste disposal and overall safety, the Fukushima disaster in Japan has put the nuclear option under a heavy cloud, and public protests have been rather disturbing.

Other Non Conventional Energy Sources

The Indian Government has accorded very high priority to develop and expand installed capacity base. There is a separate Ministry in the Government of India to exclusively focus on this important area of power generation. National Electricity Policy noti�ied in 2005 in pursuance of the Electricity Act, 2003, prescribes that State Electricity Regulatory Commissions should prescribe a proportion of www.engrreview.com

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power which should be produced and supplied to the grid through the non-conventional sources.

Some of the Regulatory Commissions have come out with speci�ic policy guidelines with a different approach on tariff for these plants in order to encourage these technologies and plants. National Electricity Tariff Policy mandates that State Commissions should �ix such minimum percentage latest by April, 2006.

Conventional Sources of Electricity Generation

Fossil fuel based thermal power, hydro-electric, and nuclear constitute the conventional sources of power.

Non-conventional sources are less than 5% of total installed capacity in India. The present installed capacity (as in March 2006) is about 1,25,000 MW, consisting of coal based plants (56%), gas based plants (10%), hydro-electric (26%), nuclear (3%) non-conventional (5%).

28. Indian Power Sector was opened up for private power generation in 1991. In terms of ownership structure, the pro�ile consists of Central Government owned companies (32%), State Government owned companies/ Electricity Boards (57%) and Private Sector (11%). 100% FDI is permitted in all segments of electricity industry – viz. Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Trading.

Demand Projection ● ● ● ●

Peak demand estimation: End of XI Plan (2007) – 157 GW End of XII Plan (2012) – 213 GW For next 30 years, capacity will need to be doubled every 10

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years. ● Full development of Hydro potential has been taken up as a national priority.

● There is growing recognition of the position that India has taken that all hydro is renewable irrespective of size. World Energy Congress has also now recognized this. ● 50,000 MW Hydro Initiative was launched in August, 2003. ● 73 projects with capacity of 33,000 MW have been taken up for DPR preparation. ● Thermal power generation capacity is required to be enhanced to meet the growing demand. ● 100,000 MW Thermal Initiative was launched in 2004. ● Under the Initiative, shelf of Feasibility Reports (FRs) for setting up thermal power projects is to be prepared at feasible sites with all clearances in place. ● Projects totaling 60,000 MW have been identi�ied. ● The latest initiative of the Govt of India to set up a chain of large size ultra mega projects of 4000 MW each at mine mouth and coastal locations aim at using latest supercritical fuel ef�icient technologies.

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National Grid

The energy potential in the country is concentrated in certain pockets.

CENTRAL SECTOR

STATE SECTOR

PRIVATE SECTOR

Thermal

21,000

11,000

12,000

Total

34,000

16,000

12,000

Projected Capacity Addition for 2007-12 (XI Plan)

TOTAL

Fuel-mix Hydro

Nuclear

10,000 3,000

5,000 -

-

-

44,000

15,000 3,000

62,000

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Coal reserves are located in a few states and similarly huge hydroelectric potential is located in a few states. This poses a challenge to embark upon massive inter-regional transmission capacity.

Augmentation of National Grid

● Intra-regional expansion of transmission capacity is linked to generation projects. ● Inter-regional connectivity has been planned with hybrid systems, consisting of HVDC, Ultra High Voltage AC (765 KV) & Extra High Voltage AC (400 KV) lines. ● Present Inter-regional transfer capacity is 9,500 MW, being enhanced to 17,000 MW by 2007. ● 37,000 MW by 2012. ● May be revised to 67,000 MW, depending on the availability of Gas/LNG in required quantities and right prices. ● In addition, 5000 MW through Non-conventional Energy Sources. ● Captive capacity not included.

Clean Development Mechanism

● India is emerging as one of the largest potential source of Carbon Emission Reduction (CER) ● Designated National Authority is fully functional ● Focus areas in Energy Sector: ● R&M of old plants

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● Conversion of LT to HT lines ● Supercritical Thermal Power Projects ● Hydro projects

Energy & Environment

India believes that while energy development, at a rapid pace, is essential for providing to its people a reasonable standard of living, it is equally important that all issues concerning environment protection and enrichment are addressed adequately and sincerely. There is a full-�ledged Ministry of Environment and Forests, which has set out policies, rules and procedures and project developments, happen only after proper scrutiny and clearance by this Ministry.

India has also associated in most of the global initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change related challenges. India is a founder member in the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF), Methane to Market Partnership, and International Partnership for Hydrogen Economy, and Asia-Paci�ic Partnership for Clean Development and Climate, Indo-EU Cooperation etc. India has also signed a Framework Protocol with the USA for cooperation on the development of Zero emission Futuregen Project.

Summing Up :

India targets 9 – 10% economic growth

rate in a sustainable manner over next 10-15 years. Adequate availability of energy would be sine–qua–non for this objective to materialize.

There are shortages in all the energy segments. Substantial expansion of capacities in coal, petroleum, gas and electricity is, therefore, the thrust of the Government policies and programmes. Ultimate goal is to develop these markets and facilitate, through various policy initiatives, their matured functioning in a competitive manner. Skilful development of road maps to reach the goal is a challenge.

During the period of transition, therefore, regulatory interventions to harmonize the interests of investors, developers and consumers, is an approach, which is being pursued by various energy groups. In most cases, development of energy sector, in various segments, has happened under government-controlled organizations.

Over last 10-15 years, private investments are being encouraged, particularly in petroleum, natural gas and power. While India is fully committed to develop and expand its energy markets, it is equally committed to ensure environmental safeguards. Using latest cost effective technologies in all the energy segments forms an important part of policy and strategy. www.engrreview.com

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Danfoss Industries showcases its innovative dairy solutions at IIDE 2013 Danfoss Industries participated at the IIDE 2013 in Mumbai exhibiting their superior range of dairy solutions and also presented a session on “Danfoss Solutions to Dairy Industry” at the 41st Dairy Industry Conference. The exhibition also included the Optyma Slim Pack Condensing Unit which is a cost and energy efficient product, ideal for Dairy Industry without compromising on any other factor.

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he dairy industry in India is expected to have a turnover of USD 100 Billion by 2015.

India, being the world’s largest producers of milk, should be able to provide infrastructure to milk producers in order to reach this potential growth. Danfoss Industries, a global leader in energy ef�icient solutions for Heating, Ventilation, Cooling and Air-Conditioning and Power Electronics is one of the leading solution providers for milk preservation in India. In a showcase of their expertise in dairy preservation, Danfoss exhibited its innovative range of products including One Gear Drive, Refrigeration Drive, Harmonic Filter, Optyma Slim Pack Condensing Unit and Industrial Refrigeration Line Components at IIDE 2013.

Also on display was the most innovative product Integrated Control Valve (ICF Flexline™) which ensures to offer timesaving ef�iciency, advanced �lexibility and clever simplicity from the engineering and design stages to the routine serving of the systems. One of Danfoss’ key products - Danfoss Optyma™ Slim Pack condensing unit is an ideal product for the dairy industry was also exhibited; it is cost and energy ef�icient without compromising on comfort, safety of goods, environment and noise levels. The event was held in Mumbai between 14th to 16th March 2013. www.engrreview.com

“Since India is a prominent player in the global dairy industry, we have a responsibility to provide excellent infrastructure to ensure that Indian Dairy will reach its potential growth.

Danfoss recognizes this need and has brought forth innovative and energy ef�icient products to ensure excellent storage of dairy products. This in turn, will aid in operational ef�iciency and better food security by reducing wastage. We are also showcasing one of our innovative and energy ef�icient products that is ideal for the dairy industry -Danfoss Optyma™ Slim Pack condensing unit” said Mr. Rajesh Premchandran, Director of Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Danfoss India.

In a concurrent event, 41st Dairy Industry Conference hosted by Indian Dairy Association (West Zone) Danfoss India presented a session on “Danfoss Solutions to Dairy Industry”.

Following the theme “Global Dairy Industry and Food Security” Danfoss presented on the following topics Energy saving solution in dairy plant utilities , Safety Quality and Ef�icient Refrigeration Control in processing and Storage of Dairy Products and Optyma slim pack for Dairy Applications.

“Food security is an important issue in India and we at Danfoss would like to address this situation by providing holistic dairy preservation solution to the Indian markets. IIDE is

an excellent forum to understand and educate various stakeholders in Dairy Industry. We are excited to take part in the same and hoping to increase our presence in this industry” said Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India.

About Danfoss

Danfoss Industries Private Limited, a leader a global leader in energy ef�icient solutions for Heating, Ventilation, Cooling and AirConditioning and Power Electronics, is a 100-percent owned subsidiary of Danfoss Group. Danfoss India serves a wide range of industries that rely on Danfoss products for their component and sub-system needs-state-of-art refrigeration, air conditioning components and controls, VLT® Drives and a range of heating valves, controls & solutions for HVAC, district cooling & under �loor heating applications.

Established in 1998, Danfoss is headquartered in Chennai with a nation-wide sales and support network comprising of 10 of�ices, a manufacturing unit, R&D centre, strong network of channel partners and employs over 400 people.

For more information Web: www.danfoss.com/India

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New power unit brings mobility to DatamaxO’Neil’s E-Class Mark III desktop printer High performance, rechargeable battery pack allows desktop printer to be used in mobile printing applications

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atamax-O’Neil, a global provider of industrial grade label and receipt printing solutions, announces the availability of the MPU4000, a fully integrated battery pack that attaches to the bottom of the E-Class Mark III printer, delivering enough power for the printer to operate for days without recharging.

Utilizing long lasting lithium polymer batteries, the MPU-4000 combined with the E-Class Mark III is ideal for higher duty applications that require the endurance and speed of a desktop printer but the mobility and long battery life of a portable printer.

“The MPU-4000 is easy to install, easy to maintain and, when combined with the E-Class Mark III’s wireless connectivity, is the most cost effective, high performance mobile printing solution available today,” said Raul Palacios, Senior Product Manager for Datamax-O’Neil. “Many of our customers need the highduty cycles and thermal transfer capabilities of a desktop printer, but they also need the ability to be mobile, particularly for in-vehicle or on-cart applications.”

According to Palacios, the E-Class Mark III / MPU-4000 combination is a game changer.

“Once our partners see it, they quickly understand how they can take advantage of this solution and differentiate themselves from the competition.

We’ve already run successful trials in the agricultural sector where labels are printed in the

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�ield to track time, location and plot number of produce being harvested.”

“I also see clear bene�its to the healthcare and retail sectors since they have been using carts for many years, but may have not adopted mobile printing due to a lack of the connectivity and the high power requirements of the printer.

Our powerful solution lets them go wherever they need to go and do their job quickly and effectively.”

Learn more about the MPU4000 by downloading the product datasheet from the Datamax-O’Neil web site.

About Datamax-O’Neil

Datamax-O’Neil is a trusted global provider of stationary and portable label and receipt printing solution products that enable manufacturing and supply markets to capture the bene�its of automated product identi�ication and automated legal and �inancial transactions.

Datamax-O’Neil is the barcode and mobile printing business company within Dover Corporation’s Printing and Identi�ication segment. The company’s products address a wide variety of applications, including those in the industrial, healthcare, retail, automotive and ticketing market sectors. Datamax-O’Neil is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and maintains key facilities in California, Illinois, and France, as well as sales and technical support of�ices around the world. www.engrreview.com

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ACHEMASIA 2013 China : The showcase for process engineering & biotechnology A showcase for the latest innovations in process engineering and biotechnology Beijing, 13 - 16 May 2013 By Om Prakash, Director – Inorbit Tours Pvt. Ltd.,

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ith the interaction of Mr. Om Prakash – Director, Inorbit Tours Pvt. Ltd. with the Organisors of Achema & AchemAsia – M/s. Dechema of Germany, the details of AchemAsia 2013 to be held in Beijing, China (13 – 16 May 2013) are produced here below. The Organisors of AchemAsia 2013 are con�ident of a larger Expo with over 400 exhibitors from 25 different countries and more than 12,000 visitors said, Mr. Om Prakash.

From 13 to 16 May 2013 AchemAsia will throw open its doors to exhibitors, engineers, design engineers and scientists in Beijing.

Since its launching over 20 years ago this event has made a reputation for itself as the foremost international forum for the process industry in Asia. With over 400 exhibitors from 25 different countries and around 100 lectures AchemAsia spans the entire range of process engineering and biotechnology, the focus being on topics speci�ically relevant to Asia. Once again, more than 12,000 visitors are expected to make use of the opportunity to gather �irst-hand information on the latest technological trends and innovations. The combination of exhibition and congress allows for a comprehensive overview on current developments from the lab stage through to the industrial scale.

13 exhibition groups accommodate the vast range of

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the process industry. They include process technology, pharmaceutical production, agricultural chemistry and food processing, laboratory techniques and raw materials supply.

The Congress programme has adopted a new concept, addressing key themes in satellite symposia, each organized together with local partners. The topics include joining technology, raw materials, production-integrated environmental protection, process analytics and product safety. Papers from industry and academia that present new scienti�ic results of high application relevance or showcase new developments and �irst practical experience can be submitted until November 15, 2012.

For the second time since 2010 AchemAsia will take place in the China National Convention Center in the Olympic village. Modern exhibition and congress facilities coupled with excellent infrastructure make it a perfect venue for exhibitors and visitors alike. The event is being organised by DECHEMA together with the Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China (CIESC), with numerous national and international cooperation partners involved in the preparations.

Exhibit Profile

● Chemical Apparatus and Plant Construction ● Process Technology ● Petrochemistry ● Maintenance and Quality Assurance

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Environmental Protection Water Treatment Pharmaceutical Production Biotechnology Food Processing Agrochemistry Laboratory and Analytical Techniques ● Packaging and Storage ● Resources Development

To date, no other economy in the world comes close to China’s modernization pace and economic drive.

Fostered by the current Five-Year Plan considering energy conservation, environmental protection, biotechnology, new materials and highend equipment manufacturing as priority industries, the demand for innovative solutions in the process industries is probably higher than ever.

At the same time, in China there is no other event for our industries which rivals AchemAsia in terms of nation-wide visibility and networking potential. This is the opportunity to strengthen your position in China, to underline your technical leadership, and to gain ground against the competition.

AchemAsia 2013:

The success platform to present innovations for China’s process industry to a key audience.

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● Face-to-face communication with experts and decision makers ● Partnering platform among China’s heavyweights and trendsetters ● Stepping stone to investment decisions ● Showcase for innovations ● Integrated technical solutions for

all sectors of the process industries ● Opportunity to recruit new personnel ● Synergies through DECHEMA’s global network

Special travel package by official travel agents in India: Mr. Om Prakash – Director, Inorbit

Tours Pvt. Ltd. has been organising special tours to Achema & AchemAsia since 35 years and enjoy the con�idence of the Chemical & Process Industries. A special travel package is arranged to visit above trade fair.

For more information E-mail:omprakash@inorbittours.com

CPhI China 2013 : Destination for medical & pharma industry

Where intelligence gathers Shanghai, 25 - 27 June 2013, by Om Prakash, Director – INORBIT Tours Pvt. Ltd.

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PhI China is a dedicated exhibition for the Medical & Pharmaceutical industry and has been organized in China since its launch in 2001. The latest edition of the fair has been organized by UBM Asia Limited and will start from 25 - 27 June 2013.

CPhI China 2012 was attended by 29,000 pharma professionals from 108 countries with over 2,200 exhibitors.

With such a large visitor base, this trade fair has been widely acclaimed as one of the best in the Pharmaceutical industry. CPhI China showcases its excellence in the medical and pharma industry. With China’s initiative in the R&D and innovation, this fair opens up the doors for international. This three day event will take place at Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC).

Main scope of pharmaceutical exhibits

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Drugs, Beauty & Fitness Products, Hospital Equipments, Pharmaceutical Instruments, Environmental & Cleanroom

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Fabrication, Motors and Motion Control Products, Production Equipment, Packaging Equipments, Healthcare Accessories, Clinical Products, Rescue & Emergency Equipment, Medical Disposables, Controlling Software, Raw Materials, Sterilization, Hospital Design and Construction, etc.

China has increasingly become a focal point of the pharma world.

Fuelled by increasing healthcare demands within its own borders as well as by international companies looking for manufacturing facilities, China’s hunger for foreign partnerships and high-quality pharmaceutical ingredients presents great opportunities to international suppliers.

The diverse and exciting industry provides the perfect environment for CPhI China 2013.

This event will provide unrivalled access to the pharmaceutical industry

from which to launch new products and increase market knowledge.

Meet with other key decision-makers who are searching for business opportunities, partnership, new products and services that only CPhI China can offer.

Key benefits

● Bring you face-to-face with potential customers old and new ● Launch your new products and showcase your innovation ● Forge relationships and network to set a strong foot into the market ● Develop trust worthy partnerships with key local decision makers

Visitors Profile

CPhI China is attracting more and more visitors each year. They include specialists from General Management, Marketing & Sales, Purchasing, Production, Quality Control, Engineering and R&D. On average, over 70% of all visitors have purchasing power. Decision-makers from all sectors of the pharmaceutical industry will be searching for new products, services and deals.

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second largest pharma market in 2011. As the Healthcare Reform is progressing into an essential stage, China presents great opportunities for all international pharmaceutical companies to explore and bene�it from. ● Meet with key decision makers in pharmaceutical industry from 108 countries, including China, India, US, UK, France, Italy, etc ● Discover potential partners who can make the connection between products and local productivity ● Find all major Chinese suppliers of pharmaceutical ingredients, outsourcing, equipment and biosolutions in one location ● Source ingredients and services at competitive prices ● Learn about the latest innovations, technologies, trends and developments in China’s pharmaceutical industry at the CPhI China Conferences ● Network and gain access to one of the world’s fastest growing pharmaceutical markets

Co-located events

Alongside pharmaceutical ingredients suppliers, companies in other sectors of the pharmaceutical industry also exhibit in the co-located events of CPhI China.

P-MEC China

China’s growing technology and engineering skills make it an increasingly attractive destination for companies seeking pharmaceutical machinery and equipments at competitive prices. With more than 320 exhibitors expected, P-MEC China is your best opportunity to meet pharmaceutical machinery and equipment suppliers and compare their products in one place.

ICSE China

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companies providing outsourcing services in Clinical trials, Contract research, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, IT, Analytical services, Packaging services and Logistics.

The ICSE China event was launched in 2004. For years ICSE has been connecting buyers and sellers in the market of (bio)pharmaceutical and pharma-related contract services.

With a keen eye for new needs and new developments, each ICSE event is set up to ful�ill its role as meeting place and intermediary as effectively as possible.

LABWorld China

LABWorld China is a brand-new networking event for any business or individual in the laboratory, analytical & biotech equipment sector. With a focus on innovation and new developments, LABWorld China responds to the rapid growth in the number of participants focused on high technology areas such as instrumental analysis, measuring and testing technologies, materials testing, quality control and laboratory equipment.

InnoPack China

Innopack China is part of CPhI/P-MEC China, the most international pharma events in China. It is dedicated to bringing global packaging solution providers and their latest innovations to the Chinese pharmaceutical community, offering a forum for business development, networking, brand promotion and education.

BioPh China BioPh: Bio-Solutions for Pharma.

Companies and organizations dealing with the research and development of new treatment methods made through biotechnological processes or which are derived from or use live organisms will bene�it from exhibiting at BioPh.

Concurrent events: In 2013, Food ingredients AsiaChina (FiAC), Health ingredients (Hi) & Natural ingredients (Ni) China returns to Shanghai in conjunction with CPhI China and Nutraceuticals Products China. Attracting over 2,000 exhibitors, this is the largest exhibition in China focusing on the food & beverage ingredients, nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical industries which attracted over 50000 industry professionals.

Food ingredients Asia-China (FiAC) has been serving the Chinese market for over 10 years. In 2010, the �irst Hi & Ni China took place in Shanghai, responding to the food industry’s growing interest in the application of health and natural ingredients to improve product quality and consumer health. Food ingredients Asia-China, Health ingredients & Natural ingredients China is the only event that brings together high level regional and international buyers with international suppliers of food and beverage ingredients solutions, nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. Health and Natural ingredients are in huge demand in modern world. Health ingredients China and Natural ingredients China 2013 is the perfect opportunity to position your product or service in this dynamic growing market. It’s the business development opportunity you don’t want to miss!

Special travel package

Inorbit Tours Pvt. Ltd., will provide special travel packages for Indian visitors & exhibitors.

For more information E-mail:omprakash@inorbittours.com

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Powelectrics & Telit expand cooperation into wireless telemetry applications market Powelectrics’ “Metron2” based on Telit’sGE864-QUAD V2 Module to Improve Efficiency and Safety in Transport and Delivery of Chemicals

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elit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of highquality machine-to-machine (M2M) solution, products and services, and Powelectrics Ltd. A leading British, Midlands based developer and manufacturer of customized embedded electronic devices andsolutions for chemical, petrochemical (including LPG), cryogenic gas and food applications announced collaboration in the wireless telemetry application market with the launch of Powelectrics’ Telit-based product “Metron2”. The Metron2 is a multi-function cellularconnected telemetry device capable of making remote �ill-level readings in tanks containing liquids and gases.

The device’s integral display allows the unit to be used also as a local gaugeandforsystem setup and testing. An optional pulse-counter board allows the device to take external meter readings.

Wide-area-network connected with the Telit GE864-QUAD V2 cellular module and self powered from an internal battery make

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installation of the Metron2 quick and easy to accomplish. An intuitive user interface expedites set up and testingprocesses. The Metron2can be powered from different sources including an internal battery or an external 6-24Vdc source. It is often not economically feasible to run power to the site for remote telemetry installations. One such instance is the cryogenic gas monitoring segment where it is important that the device be on and available to be polled any time - day or night. For this market, Powelectrics developed a solar power system.

The solar powered telemetry system allows the unit to remain ‘always on’ and connected to the GSM/GPRS network so the server can make contact at any time with instant reading requests. Equipped with the Metron2, a tanker truck can be dispatched to best matching customer locationsaccording to volume available in the tanker and volume required by customers, ef�iciently exhausting the tanker’s full supply of product instead of transporting it back to base saving fuel and removing the risk of the returned product contaminating the storage or process facility.

Knowing how much product is in the customer’s tanks makes it possible to plan when and which truck should make deliveries. This translates into fewer miles driven to deliver the same amount of product and therefore a signi�icant reduction

in costs. There is also a dramatic reduction in CO2 emissions. There are also accompanying operational bene�its, including fewer emergency shipments, reduced customer service organisation and reduced sales resources. These bene�its translate into a balance sheet boasting reduced levels of �inished goods and raw materials inventory. The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC)has been encouragingmore extensive use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools to improve supply chain ef�iciency. According to the Department for Transport in the UK, by 2015, total traf�ic on the roads will have grown by over 30 per cent compared to 2000 levels and the CBI has estimated that road congestion currently costs the UK up to £20 billion annually.

Telit’s GE864-QUAD V2ultracompact, low-power, quad-band GSM/GPRS3GPP Release 4 module integrated in Powelectrics’ Metron2 boasts one of the industry’s broadest certi�ication pro�iles in its class making it easily deployable anywhere in the global market.

Modules in this family are capable of data rates of 48Kbps GPRS Class 10 also supporting 9.6Kpbs Circuit Switch Data (CSD) transfers ensuring connectivity in poor coverage areas.

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range of -40°C to +85°C, making it the perfect platform for outdoorenvironment mobile applications such as the Metron2.

“It is rewarding to be a part of products adding as much value to business and society as this one.

We see the Metron2 as a powerful telemetry solution with the potential to serve well a vast number of segments going way beyond the chemical industry” said Dominikus Hierl, chief marketing of�icer at Telit Wireless Solutions. “Powelectrics can now bene�it from the �lexibility of global certi�ications to launch new market efforts into most any region in the world, safeguarding their original design and certi�ication investments.”

“The last couple of years have seen a dramatic upturn in demand for our product as users of telemetry become comfortable with the reliability and more aware of the bene�its that telemetry brings.

We continue to develop our already well proven solutions helping drive down the total cost of ownership and therefore reducing the payback time. Telemetry has never been so affordable,” saidDavid Oakes,Sales Director Powelectrics. “We realise the need to be �lexible in what we offer.

Some customers want a complete solution from us encompassing hardware, hosted software and SIM cards whereas others just want the hardware. It’s also vital that data is delivered where it is needed which often means us providing some form of automated interface into the clients systems, delivering data in a customised format.”

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complemented by services and connectivity from m2mAIR, Telit is M2M’s One Stop Shop for system integrators. By applying products and services in synergizing bundles, delivered with global support and logistics matching each individual need or want, Telit eliminates technical risk shortening time to market to the Internet of Things, wherever YOU come from - industry or segment.

About Powelectrics

Powelectrics has been manufacturing and supplying industrial sensors & telemetry solutions since 1990.

However the company’s fortunes have been transformed over recent years with the launch of its M2M / telemetry systems, with a strong focus on remote tank level monitoring which enables companies to plan deliveries more effectively and reduce distribution costs. The primary focus has been on the chemical industry, including specialty gases and fuels, including LPG with success coming both in the UK and beyond. Contracts have also been secured in the water & waste water sector, as well as the rail industry, factory automation and security.

About Telit

Telit Wireless Solutions (AIM: TCM listed under Telit Communications PLC), a global enabler of machineto-machine (M2M) communications providing cellular, short range and positioning module products; and through its business unit m2mAIR, M2M managed and value added services, including connectivity.

Telit is M2M’s top one-stop-shop offering synergistic hardware and

value added services bundles. With over 12 years exclusively in M2M, the company constantly advances technology through six R&D centers around the globe; and markets products and services in over 80 countries.

By supplying scalable products interchangeable across families, technologies and generations, Telit is able to curb development costs, protect design investments and reduce technical risk. The company provides customer support and design-in assistance through 27 sales and support of�ices, a global distributor network of experts with over 30 competence centers, and the Telit Technical Support Forum.

Telit connects organizations to the Internet of Things (IoT) allowing them to wirelessly collect, process and respond to real-world data from connected devices, creating new ef�iciencies, revenue streams, societal and personal bene�its.

Join the conversation and learn more about Telit and its customers’ innovative applications on Facebook and Twitter.

For more information E-mail: tarunrekhi@mutualpr.com

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Victaulic shows latest pipe joining solutions at POWER-GEN INDIA & CENTRAL ASIA Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, May 6-8, Hall 01, Booth No. 1201A

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ictaulic, the world leader in mechanical pipe joining systems, will showcase its latest technology at POWER-GEN India & Central Asia 2013.

Amongst the products on display will be the revolutionary Victaulic installation ready range of �lexible and rigid couplings - up to 10 times faster to install than other joining methods - and the Vic-Press™ Schedule 10S system for Type 304 and 316 stainless steel pipe that provides a fast, easy, clean and reliable means for joining ½-2” (15-50mm) standard ASTM A-312 schedule 10S stainless steel pipe.

Victaulic systems are ideally suited to the power industry – for applications including chemical feed lines, waste water systems, compressed air, �ire protection and cooling water - and offer many unique safety features and compressed schedule advantages. And because seeing really is believing, Victaulic will be offering hands-on assembly experience to demonstrate just how simple it is to put together its couplings. Pankaj Soni, Victaulic Country Manager, comments: “The

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Victaulic grooved system is the ideal choice for compressed schedules in the Power Industry because it offers the combined advantages of design versatility, highly reliable operation, fast installation and works equally well with a variety of piping materials, including carbon and stainless steel, ductile iron and HDPE piping.”

About Victaulic

Founded in 1919, Victaulic is the world’s leading producer of mechanical pipe joining systems.

The company has manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide and employs more than 3,600 people, developing products for a full range of industrial, commercial and institutional piping system applications.

Among the highlights on show at the Victaulic stand at POWERGEN India & Central Asia 2013 will be the:

Advanced Grooved System (AGS) featuring a patented two-piece housing and a wedge-shaped groove that delivers pressure ratings up to 350 psi/2400 kPa and unprecedented assembly speed and reliability.

● 152A Expansion joint coupling (10-30” / 250-760mm) suitable for pulverized coal and limestone with 4 degrees of de�lection capability, along with expansion and contraction. The ease and speed of maintenance of the Style 152A leads to less downtime and

increased productivity during costly scheduled plant outages. ● Vic 300 MasterSeal Butter�ly Valve with its strikingly innovative design of a unique offset disc and two-piece stem. The disc design increases �low and reduces operating torque up to 35%, and provides a 360º bubble-tight seal at fully rated pressure, 300 PSI, in either direction. ● Victaulic Style 220 / Style 221 nozzle couplings which provide a mechanical joint for spray nozzles in either alloy or FRP respectively, for use on scrubbers. Light weight, single-bolt assembly makes installation easier and faster than traditional �langed connections, eliminates over-tightening and “cracking” of nozzles, and permits full 360° nozzle orientation. ● Victaulic Vic-Press™ Sch. 10S system for Type 304 and 316 stainless steel pipe provides a fast, easy, clean and reliable means for joining ½-2” (15-50mm) standard ASTM A-312 schedule 10S stainless steel pipe. ● Victaulic installation ready range of �lexible and rigid couplings that are up to 10 times faster to install than other joining methods and are available in sizes from 2-8” (50-200 mm).

For more information Web: www.victaulic.com

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Tata Technologies expands with new engineering & innovation centre in Troy, Michigan, North America

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The facility will focus on Engineering Innovation and developing programs for our Global Clients

ata Technologies, a leading global provider of engineering services and manufacturing enterprise IT, announced that it has setup its new Innovation Center in Troy, Michigan.

The centre will leverage the local R&D talent pool to provide design and consulting services for automotive companies globally.

The 10,000 square feet facility will initially staff 60 engineering professionals and the company plans to increase the headcount to 100 by end of this year (December 2013).

This compliments the Novi, Michigan NA headquarters and brings the total NA employee strength to 700+.

The new Engineering and Innovation Center will be the North American home to the Tata Technologies Vehicle Programs Development (VPD) Group, headed

by Mr. Kevin Fisher, President – VPD. The VPD Group is responsible for the development of the landmark eMO (Electric Mobility) EV study released at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The VPD Group currently supports automotive OEMs worldwide from its CoEs in Detroit, Coventry (UK), Pune (India), and Stuttgart (Germany).

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enable us to develop innovative solutions for our global customers. This investment also re�lects our commitment to the local NA market.”

Industry/Media Open House – Unveiling of the next eMO Variant (eMO-C)

Tata Technologies will also unveil the eMO-C, an all-new variant of eMO, aimed at a speci�ic whitespace in the commercial segment on Thursday, 14th March 2013. Kevin Fisher and the VPD Group will hold an open house for the media and other guests and will provide facility tours and demonstrations of the company’s innovative and next-gen concepts that target the global automotive market.

“We carried out a detailed study on what type of electric vehicle (EV) would be relevant in the commercial market and then went about extending the eMO to produce a best-in-class commercially-viable offering,” said Fisher. “We will present the eMO-C to the media and the public on 14th March 2013 at our new centre.”

terprise processes. With over 6,000 engineers, representing 17 nationalities we focus on the manufacturing industry – covering every aspect of the value chain from concept to recycling. We support these clients through comprehensive engineering services and IT processes and tools to manage product development and the complete manufacturing ecosystem.

Tata Technologies serves clients in 25 countries, with a delivery model speci�ically designed for engineering and IT engagements that offers a unique blend of deep, local expertise integrated with our six global delivery centers, Detroit (USA), Coventry (UK), Pune & Bangalore (India), Stuttgart (Germany), and Bangkok (Thailand).

About Tata Technologies

Tata Technologies, founded in 1989, enables ambitious manufacturing companies to design and build better products through engineering services outsourcing and the application of information technology to product development and manufacturing en-

For more information Web: www.tatatechnologies.com

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AECOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Johnny Cheuk named Young Engineer of the Year in Hong Kong

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ECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for public and private clients in more than 140 countries around the world, announced that its geotechnical engineer in Hong Kong, Dr. Johnny Cheuk, was named 2013 Young Engineer of the Year by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). The prestigious honor recognizes outstanding young engineers who have made commendable engineering achievements and valuable contributions to the continuous development of Hong Kong.

Cheuk specializes in slope engineering, design of deep excavations and modelling of soil-structure interaction. He has worked on numerous geotechnical projects in Hong Kong, including the West Kowloon Terminus of the MTR Express Rail Link, Reclamation for Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities, Landslide Prevention and Mitigation Works at Po Shan, MidLevels, etc.

An advocate of geotechnical engineering, Cheuk has published more than 50 technical articles and has won a number of international awards, including the HKIE Outstanding Paper Award for Young Engineers/Researchers and the British Geotechnical Association Medal in 2012, the R.M. Quigley Honorable Mention of the Canadian Geotechnical Society in 2008, and the Tan Swan Beng Best Paper Award of the Southeast Asia Geotechnical Society in 2011.

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Cheuk received his BEng and MPhil degrees in civil engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and completed his PhD degree in geotechnical engineering from the University of Cambridge. He is now an adjunct associate professor at the University of Hong Kong and is actively involved in collaborating with educational institutions to promote technical excellence in engineering.

About AECOM

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s built, natural, and social environments.

A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of $8.2 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2012.

For more information AECOM Web: www.aecom.com

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CECIMO launches, along with Asian partners, an international machine tool exhibition in Shanghai, China

Seated: Mr Filip Geerts, Director General of CECIMO & Mr James Chia, Chairman of MP International Standing: Ms Cindy Pei, GM of EASTPO; Ms Sylvia Phua, CEO of MP International; and Mr Eric Zhong, Managing Director of EASTPO

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he EMTE-EASTPO Machine Tool Exhibition will be held in Shanghai at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 14 to 17 July 2014. The joint exhibition will leverage on the combined strengths and expertise of three partners: CECIMO, EASTPO Culture Development, and MP Organisation.

Mr. Filip Geerts, director general of CECIMO, the European Association of the Machine Tool Industries, says: “Our purpose is to meet the need of European machine tool builders to have another machine tool exhibition at the right place: Shanghai and time: on even years to meet their potential customers. This exhibition should respond to our quality standards for exhibitors and visitors.” The www.engrreview.com

global machine tool market is marked by an enormous market shift towards Asia, more especially towards China, which makes it the place to be for European machine tool builders. Asia’s share in global consumption amounted to just under 67 per cent. Demand in Asia shows dynamic growth. Most machine tools worldwide were purchased in China (for €28.1 billion) and with a share of 45 per cent in world consumption.

China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and India collectively account for 65 per cent of the global consumption for machine tools, and they are looking to buy European machine tools.

By holding a machine tool exhibition in the heart of Asia, CECIMO’s national associations hope to establish a stronger footing in Asia for their member companies to sustain their business and, potentially, capture a bigger market share in these emerging economies.

After all, that is what CECIMO is all about: promoting the European machine tool industry worldwide.

This European Machine Tool Exhibition (EMTE) must respond to the European quality standards for exhibitors and visitors. Therefore, a CECIMO-EMTE Organising Team composed of people experienced in organizing national and international machine tool exhibitions, as well as national pavilions worldwide has been created. As this initiative is founded and driven by the associations representing the machine tool builders in Europe, they have a perfect understanding of the market needs. However this expertise must be complemented by good ENGINEERING REVIEW | APRIL 2013 |

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local partners who have experience organizing international exhibitions, particularly of machine tools, in Asia and speci�ically in Shanghai.

CECIMO had the great opportunity to partner with EASTPO and MP to jointly organize a largescale machine tool trade exhibition in Shanghai for the Asian market.

It gave CECIMO the opportunity to graft itself to one of the three largest machine tool exhibitions in China and the region, namely the Shanghai International Machine Tool Fair, better known as EASTPO. The collaboration agreement was signed by the partners in Singapore on 19 February 2013. Responsible for securing the bid against strong European contenders, Ms Sylvia Phua, CEO of MP lnternational, said: “We are deeply honoured to be selected by CECIMO as their partner in this venture. This is yet another endorsement of MP’s capabilities as an international exhibition organiser.

“Having successfully organised ITMA and ITMA Asia, we are familiar with the organisation of mega exhibitions of a global scale, and are able to value-add to bridge the business practices and cultures of east and west. Our team is ready to work hard to make the inaugural EMTE-EASTPO exhibition a success.”

Mr. Eric Zhong, EASTPO managing director, added: “With the combined strengths of all three partners, we are con�ident that the �irst joint exhibition will have the support of both machine tool makers and users, and grow in stature with each presentation.”

A joint exhibition of international quality and standard

The �irst EMTE-EASTPO exhibition

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is expected to be a high quality showcase of innovative technology and practical solutions presented by leading names from around the world.

CECIMO’s Mr. Geerts explained, “It will be the only CECIMO-backed exhibition in Shanghai, and the organising team has a strong track record of organising machine tool exhibitions and related shows.”

Following the strong tradition of major exhibitions in Europe, EMTE-EASTPO has in place strict exhibitor admission rules. We will also ensure that the intellectual property rights of manufacturers are not infringed, and that there will be live demonstrations of exhibits presented according to product sectors. EMTE-EASTPO 2014 will showcase the best from the machine tool industry from around the world.

EASTPO alone covered 80,000 square meters of gross exhibition space in 2012, and the addition of EMTE is expected to add quite many square meters to the area covered by the four-day exhibition. The wide array of exhibits will be displayed in sectors that include machine tools, precision tools, parts, components, accessories, manufacturing and process automation, metrology and quality assurance, and services.

About CECIMO

Since its creation in 1950, CECIMO has committed itself to the promotion of the machine tool industry worldwide and a European Machine Tools Exhibition was created for this reason in 1951. It was organised for the �irst time under the name of EMO® in 1975 in Paris. EMO® is a registered trademark by CECIMO. It receives the support of its 15 CECIMO member associations which

represent and promote the interest of 1,450 European companies, accountable for 97% of the European production of machine tools and 32% of the world production of machine tools. More than three quarters of CECIMO’s production is shipped abroad, whereas half of it is exported outside Europe.

About EASTPO

Shanghai EASTPO Culture Development Co., Ltd is a leading exhibition company in China, specialising in providing quality platforms for trade and information exchange for the mechanical industries. It is the organiser of the Shanghai International Machine Tool Fair (EASTPO) since 1999. The show is well-known among machinery industry exhibitors and buyers.

About MP Organisation & MP International

MP Organisation Pte Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of the MP International group. Established in 1987, MP specialises in organising exhibitions, conferences and special events. The group has organised and managed over 1,000 national, regional and international events, including the Asia-Paci�ic Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2009 Leaders’ Week. It is a leading international organiser of trade exhibitions, including ITMA and ITMA ASIA. A member of the Pico group, MP is headquartered in Singapore with a global footprint across Asia and Europe.

For more information Web: www.cecimo.eu. www.eastpo.net. www.emte-eastpo.com

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New “Copper” add-on module for Eplan Pro Panel Professional

Fig 1- System configuration - 3 pole Rittal Flat PLS busbar system including Rittal system accessories

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witchgear is used virtually everywhere that electricity �lows. The new “Copper” add-on module for Eplan Pro Panel Professional allows free design, con�iguration and virtual assembly of control cabinets and the necessary busbar systems. With Eplan Pro Panel “Copper”, information from the “Rittal Power Engineering” planning tool, which is software used for the con�iguration and design of lowvoltage switchgear systems, can, for example, be utilised to �it the necessary Rittal system components into a virtual 3D model.

The comprehensive new engineering solution begins with the design of the switchgear systems.

With Eplan Pro Panel “Copper”, users can simply transfer the results of the design process into the Eplan overall project to allow further virtual setup and assembly of the control cabinet.

The “Copper” module allows planning of various components, including switchgear systems, based on the Ri4Power solution from Rittal or the RiLine60 modular busbar system and the TS 8 control cabinet. Any busbar and the associated connecting elements can be individually designed and assembled virtually.

Intuitive construction of copper wires

Fig 2 - Virtual bending of busbars in 3D – Easily constructed circuit breakers with connection points

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The casing and accessories, equipment such as mains switches and circuit breakers, and copper rails required are collated within Eplan from an online component library and put together to form a virtual prototype of the control cabinet.

Where the busbar technology stops, users can design copper rails and connection elements freely within

the 3D assembly structure and, where necessary, bend and adapt them as necessary. Design and productionrelated information, such as bending radii or company-speci�ic bending rules, is utilised directly during the busbar design process and when processing components for the drawing.

An individual shape library helps keep numbers of variants down while at the same time, the level of standardisation for production and assembly increases. The innovative Eplan e-Touch Technology allows copper wires to be �itted intuitively.

In brief: The prototype of the switchgear system is in place long before the �irst components have actually been ordered, produced or �itted.

Detecting potential problems early Drill holes, recesses and punch holes can be de�ined for all kinds of connections for copper parts in the 3D assembly design – either as a norm-based drilling template or by placing them individually. The information required to produce and process the components is provided from Eplan for manual production or to control NC-based bending, drilling or stamping machines. Appropriate test runs on the system and the built-in anti-collision systems allow the whole virtual prototype of the switchgear to be checked. Engineers can detect potential problems as early as possible within the product development process. This prevents last minute corrections at the production and assembly stage, which could delay delivery. However, if a change does need to be made, ENGINEERING REVIEW | APRIL 2013 |

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Fig 3 - Main switch with connection kit including manufacturing information for machining of the busbars the system automatically updates all dependent components, parts lists, reports and production drawings.

Users save time, costs and materials on an ongoing basis.

Equipment procurement made simple

A range of reports for equipment ordering and coordination accelerates the whole process. The system generates reports for material ordering, cutting lists and valuable production and assembly documents.

The speci�ic integration into the product development environment

Fig 4 - EPLAN Pro Panel Professional Copper – 3D assembly design, busbar construction, automatic generation of production drawings and export of order information ensures that the data for equipment procurement, order preparation and coordination, production and �itting is used.

In brief : A consistent work�low, which provides system operators with “as built” documentation in accordance with the machinery directive.

EPLAN Software & Service

EPLAN Software & Service develops engineering solutions that accelerate the product engineering process.

Interdisciplinary expert systems ensure a maximum of productivity and data continuity. The solution provider develops tailor-made PDM and PLM concepts and provides comprehensive services such as customising, consulting and training. Success factors are innovative development competence, a consistently practical approach and international presence.

EPLAN is a subsidiary of Rittal International and thereby part of the Friedhelm Loh Group, with 11,500 employees worldwide, and an expected revenue of 2.2 Bn. € for 2011.

EPLAN represents continuity and investment security. The seven German EPLAN branches and a presence in 50 countries support 19,500 customers with 65,000 installations worldwide.

‘Ef�icient Engineering’ - the corporate motto, underlines the pro�iciency of optimised, ef�icient processes, which support companies in their quest to stay competitive in the long term.

For more information Web: www.eplan.in

Eplan FieldSys : Optimised cable planning from controller to field level

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plan FieldSys allow cable laying routes to be con�igured exactly to scale. This comprehensive planning tool includes routing, database-assisted management of cable routes and automatic data analysis to accelerate processes, simplify assembly and servicing and ensure highly ef�icient system planning. Eplan FieldSys is a �ield cabling add-on module, which will

be available with the new Eplan Platform 2.2 as of October 2012.

FieldSys is based on a 2D machine/plant layout which can be read into Eplan in DWG or DXF format, for example. Within the Eplan Platform, the system con�igurer can add a to-scale network of routes to this layout and display the possible cable laying routes. This means connections between controller and �ield components can be www.engrreview.com

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planned ef�iciently, and permanently documented. The next stage involves locating the automation components and �ield devices recorded in the wiring diagrams in the layout.

Comprehensive reports included

Fieldsys : 2D layout of a production area with grid network and reports on field cabling

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Based on this routing information, Eplan FieldSys generates comprehensive cable reports at the touch of a button. These reports are particularly important for assembly.

Calcula-tion of the cable length required for each cable type and connection, including source and target in-formation, will guarantee accurate results.

There are also reports showing the exact route for every cable, which are very helpful during the laying process. From the source, the �itter can follow the doc-umentation step by step to the destination, thus �inding the ideal, de�ined cable route quickly.

Maintenance: All the information needed at a glance

Fieldsys1: The new Eplan FieldSys allows cable routes between controller and field components to be configured accurately and to scale.

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Having machine/plant layout, cable routes and cable reports as basic elements signi�icantly increases the value of the automation documentation. All the important information is easily accessible not only at the �itting stage but also for service incidents. Where is a component within the system?

Clicking on the navigation in the wiring diagram from the motor controller to the machine layout makes it clear exactly where the motor is �itted. Could the motor cable be damaged? The layout or reports make it clear how the cable should be run through the machine. This means errors are quickly located and �ixed.

EPLAN Software & Service develops engineering solutions that accelerate the product engineering process. Interdisciplinary expert systems ensure a maximum of productivity and data integration.

The solution provider develops tailor-made PDM and PLM concepts customer-speci�ically and provides comprehensive services such as customizing, consulting and training.

Innovative development competence, a consistently practical approach, and international presence are the success factors.

EPLAN is part of Rittal International and thus of the Friedhelm Loh Group with 11,500 employees worldwide and generated revenues of about € 2.2 billion in 2011.

EPLAN is therefore synonymous with continuity and investment security.

The company’s presence in 50 countries support 30,000 customers with more than 90,000 installations worldwide. ‘Ef�icient Engineering’ the corporate motto underlines the consequence of optimized, ef�icient processes which keep companies competitive in the long term.

For more information Web: www.eplan.in

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New options from Kennametal’s ToolBOSS expand supply-chain efficiencies New demo unit, Flex Unit, and other options increase capabilities, improve supply-chain efficiency, achieve significant savings Powered by

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ne of the most fundamental keys to running an ef�icient and cost-effective plant is having the right tool in the right place at the right time. While the cost of a milling or turning insert may range from a few dollars to signi�icant investment, not having that tool available when needed can shut down an entire production line or more, resulting in missed delivery dates and lost pro�its.

That is why tooling technology leader Kennametal Inc. is announcing new expansions of its ToolBOSS™ tool-management system.

“More and more customers are demanding vending solutions for all

the classic reasons,” says Jay Evans, Kennametal program manager for global supply chain services.

“They all want to improve inventory control, downsize centralized tool crib operations, reduce the amount of time it takes for machine operators to locate required tools, and capture, compare, and trend tooling costs associated with the part produced. Such data helps identify problem areas and opportunities for continuous-improvement efforts.”

The newest ToolBOSS model is a smaller, portable demo unit that Kennametal is making available to its distribution channel partners.

“Distributors are the front line in customizing programs for their customers,” Evans says. “The demo unit is a great way for those distributors to demonstrate ToolBOSS advantages right in their own conference rooms.” At only 100lbs (45 kg), the demo unit includes a ToolBOSS computer loaded with the full version of ToolBOSS Inventory Manager software, the standard touch screen, and two pre-con�igured tray levels. “Width- and depth-wise, the demo unit is a full-size ToolBOSS frame, but the height is only 23 inches (58.4 cm),” Evans says. “This allows our distributor partners to show a variety of tray and drawer sizes -- solutions for large and small shops alike.”

More Choices

The Flex Unit is a full-size ToolBOSS

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frame that starts out with eight drawers to further showcase ToolBOSS advantages. As customer requirements grow, more drawers can be added up to 26 levels to the frame “Trays and drawers can be con�igured not only for tooling, but also other shop needs such as belts, wheels, gloves, and other equipment,” says Evans.

Appropriate to its name, the ToolBOSS Modulo™ unit is a modular ToolBOSS frame that can be con�igured to provide different drawer and compartment sizes, expanding ToolBOSS for more than just tools, but also anything else companies want to more ef�iciently control, such as replacement parts, gloves, personal protection equipment, and others. For larger operations, the Modulo system can manage up to 120 ToolBOSS locations ef�iciently and securely, providing full identi�ication, usage, and automatic reordering capabilities.

For even larger or more complex manufacturing customers, the ToolBOSS Roto Point™ can handle from 234 to 468 secure locations with new removable compartment dividers, including one variation that can be recon�igured on the customer’s site. Multiple compartments can be selected in a single transaction, so large volumes of stock can be managed in a minimal amount of time. As with all ToolBOSS models, the ToolBOSS software provides a complete audit trail, so the who, what, when, where, and how much of a company’s key components is available at any time.

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vending equipment, supply-chain software and peripherals, presetting equipment, tool standardization and consolidation, item planning, ramp up and installation services, turnkey training, and consolidated billing, many of Kennametal’s clients have been able to simultaneously downsize centralized tool crib operations and reduce the amount of time it takes for machine operators to locate required tools. The results can be dramatic decreases in inventory, tool budgets, and administrative costs.

Add the availability of Kennametal expertise to help consult and recommend standard and custom ToolBOSS solutions and you’ll �ind that implementing best practices and improving supply chain ef�iciencies can be done with a minimal dif�iculty, whatever the size and complexity of your organization, Evans says.

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The Technology Deliverables – The ToolBOSS™ System ToolBOSS™ is Kennametal’s secure inventory management solution.

The latest 28- level version occupies the same footprint as the former 20level version and offers the following features:

Reconfigurable

The cabinet can be easily and quickly recon�igured to meet the changing requirements of the user. Single trays or the entire frame can be easily changed in minutes without the use of tools.

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24/7 availability with a unique manual override capability, which is simple and easy to use and requires no disassembly.

Drawer options

There are currently 19 different drawer sizes available to accommodate a large variety of different sizes of items. Additional special sizes are available upon request.

Security

Access to the contents can be restricted by the use of: username, password, biometric identi�ication, card readers, or a combination of these options. The drawer locks cannot be forced open in normal or aggressive use without the assistance of tools. Items are hidden from view and can be randomly distributed around the machine, reducing the risk of the unauthorized removal.

Diagnostics

The machine has a built-in tray diagnostic port, facilitating improved remote system support, diagnosis, and repair.

Efficiency

Multiple drawers can be selected in one transaction, minimizing the time required to manage large volumes of stock.

Future-proof

The cabinet incorporates a USB interface, as well as a DCS expansion port, for use with RFID and other ancillary equipment.

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Rapid search and selection of items via the ToolBOSSTM software is further enhanced with a complete LED identi�ication system that guides users directly to the correct drawer.

Traceability

The powerful ToolBOSSTM software provides a complete audit trail, enabling you to track who used a component stored in the system, as well as when, where, and why. Expandability The cabinet can be expanded up to 10 units per system providing up to 1121 separate items in 13,440 secure locations.

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The Technology Deliverables – Tool Management Software

Features:

● Multi-location tool stores/ ToolBossTM (POI) ● Fast and ef�icient method for booking tooling items in and out ● Purchase ordering – preferred single supplier via automated electronic mail ● Automated purchase order data transfer to and from SAP via XML �ile ● Management of tool kits ● Shared tool kit data ● Tool pre-setting ● Gauge management by calibration expiration date ● Security through user-level permissions ● Accurate cost analysis reports

Benefits:

● Accurate and individual control

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over multiple stores (POI) Reduces downtime at stores window/cell Automate and streamline the purchasing process Integrates into existing ERP systems One keystroke issuing of kits Instant access to all data Can link to existing pre-set machines Real time information from all tool vending systems Recall control over all traceable items Ease of access for all data Ability to control individual user rights Automatic reporting at the touch of a button For more information Web: www.kennametal.com

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Balluff Smart Light instead of stack light First signal lamp with IO-Link

The Balluff Smart Light is a true multi-talent, as it can do much more than signal the system operator certain predefined operating states with just three colors. Even tendencies, developments and trends of physical values can be represented.

Temperature states, fill levels of systems or even the position of a carriage via a position sensor system can be visualized on the column, which may be up to 20 LEDs tall.

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he new IO-Link Smart Light from Balluff is equipped with all features for funda mentally revolutionizing the signal light sector. It is the �irst light that can be �lexibly adapted to nearly every requirement without complex con�iguration via hardware.

The otherwise typical costly combination of different-colored modules to form a light is no longer needed as this device can also be adapted to its new task ad hoc on-the �ly via the controller. Even solutions that can be set by means of DIP switches are not much of an alternative as they cannot be changed during running operation.

The Balluff Smart Light is a true multi-talent, as it can do much more than signal the system operator

certain prede�ined operating states with just three colors. Even tendencies, developments and trends of physical values can be represented.

Temperature states, �ill levels of systems or even the position of a carriage via a position sensor system can be visualized on the column, which may be up to 20 LEDs tall.

For connection and installation, just one simple, unshielded, threewire sensor cable – as is typical for IO-Link – is needed, and already the LED signal column offers maximum functionality and previously unimagined possibilities with its three operating modes “Stacklight”, “Level” and “Run”.

For more information www.balluff.co.in

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Microsite food.nord.com is optimized for mobile devices

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ORD DRIVES YSTEMS manufactures high-performance, cost-effective drive technology for the food and beverage industries that ful�ills strict hygiene requirements.

Especially developed for this area of industry, the drive manufacturer’s microsite – http://food.nord.com – has now been optimized for mobile use (iPhone, Android smartphones, Blackberry etc.). An adapted layout ensures excellent readability and straightforward navigation. The dedicated microsite, which presents sector-speci�ic solutions and products, provides quick access to all food industry suitable drive systems.

Illustration: food.nord.com now also provides a clearly structured introduction to drive solutions for the food industry via tablet computers or smartphones

NORD’s product portfolio includes wet cell versions of geared motors which are 100% oil-tight, hygienic, and reliable. In 2011, NORD introduced washdown models of several gear unit types. The washdown design is based on smooth surface transitions with large radii, without undercuts and dead spaces.

These housings therefore accumulate less dirt than conventional gear units.

Cleaning liquids wash off easily in all installation positions. Combined with cost-ef�icient smooth-surfaced aluminum motors, the gear units turn into complete hygienic solutions that can bene�it from additional corrosion protection with NSDtupH surface treatment. Through the NSDtupH treatment, aluminum products

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acquire corrosion resistance similar to stainless steel models. Moreover, special feature modi�ications are available for the complete product range, including suitability for extended temperature range operation, protective �inishes with a �ive-year guarantee, and special lubricants.

Company background

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS develops, produces and sells drive technologies with around 2,800 employees, and is one of the international leaders in the industry. In addition to standard drives, NORD supplies applicationspeci�ic concepts and solutions, even for special applications, for example with energy-saving drives or explosion-protected systems. Gross sales amounted to approx. EUR 450 mn in the 2012 business year.

The company founded in 1965 now has over 35 subsidiaries worldwide. The closely meshed sales and service network ensures optimum availability for short delivery times and customer-oriented services. NORD produces a wide variety of drive units for torques from 10 to 200,000 Nm, electric motors with powers from 0.12 kW to 200 kW as well as the necessary power electronics in the form of frequency inverters and servo controllers.

Inverter solutions are available for classical installations in the switch cabinet and for decentralised and fully integrated drive units.

For more information Web:www.nord.com

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”Waterproof” Cable Junction Boxes from Hensel

Hensel Electric

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8 Window Alarm Annunciator Nippoalarm

Nippon Technologies

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Barrel Pump

Moniba Anand Electricals Pvt. Ltd.

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BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR 150W with Built-in Controller (57mm squared)

CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd

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Din rail mounted socket & switches

Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd.

194

Electronic breath analyser - Alcohol

Dhakar Engineers

193

EMC cable gland

Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd.

195

Gas detector – High Consentration

Prism Gas Detection Pvt. Ltd.

197

Hardness Tester

India Tools & Instruments co.

196

Induction heating Machine - IH 400

Minitronix Machines (P) Ltd.

193

Infrared thermometers with TFT color LCD display & camera function

India Tools & Instruments co.

196

Oswal Mud Pump

Oswal Pumps Ltd.

196

Producers of stainless steel seamless & welded pipes, Tubes, ‘U’tubes & Large diameter welded pipes.

Suraj Limited

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Electronic breath analyser - Alcohol

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lectronic Breath Analyzer Alcohol model PD 6000 is a device to check whether drunk worker should be allowed to work or not. The amount of alcohol in blood stream determines intoxication level.

You can check alcohol/ judgment level of driver and nightshift workers.

It is handheld, portable, battery operated device. It is instant way to check the drunk worker at entrance gate itself. Save yourself and property.

Just keep in front of the person and switch ON. If breath alcohol concentration has exceeded the preset limit then it will give beep - beep alarm. And the subject drunk person must not be allowed to either drive or work.

For more information Dhakar Engineers Dhakar House, Dhawji Ki Bawdi, Airport Road, Udaipur - 313024 (Raj), E-mail: dhakareng@hotmail.com Tel: 0294-2491960, 0-93 52 931191, 09309304239

ler. The job to be heated is placed around the core on the heating station and heating on push button is operated to start heating of the component..

This machine can be used for heating small components and bearings with I.D. ranging from 40 mm to 100 mm and O.D. ranging from 60 mm to 180 mm. Components can be heated to 200 Deg. in maximum 999 seconds. This is a off line machine and can be used for slow heating of components and bearings.

Temperature indicator with leaf type thermocouple probe is provided in the controller to measure temperature of the component periodically. A digital preset timer is also provided to set the time required to heat the components.Temperature sensor for continuous monitoring of temperature & temperature based shut off can be provided on demand. This machine can also be used for maintenance purpose where even 4 to 5 components are to be heated per day.

Specifications :

Supply Voltage:--230 Volts A.C. Power:--1 K. W. Controller Size:-- 48 cm. L x 32 cm B x12 cm H Heating Station Size;-- 30 cm l x19 CM B x 18 cm H

For more information Minitronix Machines (P) Ltd. 217/B/ 3 Parvati Gaon, Manas Bldg.

Pune - 411009.

Tel:-- 020-. 2443695.

Mob. 9860043448 E-mail: minitronixmachines@gmail.com Web: www.minitronix-pune.com., www.inductionheatingmachines.com

Induction heating Machine - IH 400

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H 400 is a induction heating machine which is compact in size and can be placed on a table and operated. This is a user friendly machine and can be operated by anyone without training. This machine consists of a controller and a heating station. Controller is connected to 230 v AC with the cord provided along with the machine. Another cord is provided to connect the heating station to the control-

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8 Window Alarm Annunciator Nippoalarm

LARM ANNUNCIATOR series is designed with help of State-of-art micro controllers. Alarm annunciator is having 8 independent windows.

Instrument can take 8 digital inputs. The acknowledge and reset functions are provided. The relay output can drive HOOTER. The RS485 and MODBUS are ENGINEERING REVIEW | APRIL 2013 |

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available on request.

Use of EMI / RFI �ilter, SMPS Power supply of 24VDC and modular structure has made NIPPOALARM a perfect choice of engineers for worst and noisy industrial environment.

NIPPOALARM is housed in MS fabricated powder coated panel mounting box. NIPPOALARM is widely accepted in panel manufacturing, gas monitoring, event logging…etc...

For more information Nippon Technologies 106, Shivsagar Indl Estate, Opp Kotkar Road, Goregaon (E), Mumbai – 400 063 Tel No -: 022 – 28727294 Fax No -: 022 – 28765709 E-mail -: nippontech@vsnl.com Website:-www.nipponinstruments.com Certi�ication: -An ISO 9001-2008 certi�ied company

Producers of stainless steel seamless & welded pipes, Tubes, ‘U’tubes & Large diameter welded pipes.

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URAJ LIMITED an ISO-9001, 14001, BS OHSAS 18001 Certi�ied Company are Manufacturers and Exporters of Stainless Steel Seamless & Welded Pipes, Tubes & ‘U’ Tubes and Large Diameter Welded Pipes in various sizes, grades & speci�ications as per customer requirements. Suraj has strong presence in global market and serving more than 70 countries such as EU, Gulf, South East, US & Latin America.

Thickness : Welded : 0.6 mm – 25 mm Seamless : 0.8 mm – 25 mm Length : Upto 30 mtr long.

Specialization : Heat Exchangers, Heating Elements, Surface Condensers, Evaporators Digestors, Instrumentation Tubing and Fluid Piping Application : Re�inery, Petro-chemical, Food, Pharma, Fertilizer, Oil & Gas, Breweries,Sugar, Ship Building.

Suraj also holds certi�icates for quality in accordance with AD2000 MERKBLATT W0 and Pressure Equipment Directives [PED] 97/23/EC from TUV Nord and offer material under all national & international Third party Inspection. SURAJ also have their own lab to examine various tests such as Hydro test, Eddy Current, PMI, IGC, UT, RT, Spectro analysis, Mechanical properties and many others as per customer requirements.

For more information SURAJ LIMITED; “Suraj House”, Opp. Usmanpura Garden, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380 014 Gujarat – INDIA Phone: +91 79 2754 0720/21 Fax: +91 79 2754 0722 E-mail : suraj@surajgroup.com Webpage : www.surajgroup.com

Din rail mounted socket & switches

Materials :

All Austenitic, Ferritic, Duplex & Super Duplex Stainless Steel

Specification :

As per ASTM, ASME, DIN, NFA, JIS Standard Size Range : Welded : 6.0 mm OD – 1016 mm OD Seamless : 6.0 mm OD – 323.9 mm OD

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in Rail Mounting sockets and switches have a unique feature which allows them to be mounted on standard Din 35 Rail. These Switches and Sockets are designed as per Indian Standards and are available in 6 Amps and 16 Amps ratings. The switches are available in single and double pole con�igurations. These Sockets & Switches need to be wired and snapped inside the Din Rail mounting Frame, which easily snaps on to a standard Din 35 Rail, ensuring ease of installation and maintenance.

TECHNICAL DETAILS: Speci�ications

6 Amp. Socket

16 Amp. Socket

Single Pole Switch

Double Pole Switch

CDINS6

CDINS16

CDINSW1

CDINSW2

Part No.

Dimensions (W X L X H)

Material

Connection Possibility

53 X 82 X 60

53 X 82 X 60

53 X 82 X 60

53 X 82 X 60

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate

250V

250V

250V

250V

Voltage Rating

Current Rating Approval

Mounting Rail

0 -2.5 sq.mm 6A CE

Din 35

0 -2.5 sq.mm 16A CE

Din 35

0 -2.5 sq.mm 16A CE

Din 35

0 -2.5 sq.mm 16A CE

Din 35

For more information Connectwell Industries Pvt. Ltd. D-7, Phase 2, MIDC, Dombivli - 421 204, India Tel.: +91 251 3980 600, 3980 800; Fax: +91 251 3980 700 E-mail: connect@connectwell.com Website : www.connectwell.com

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integrity of the shielded cable by just tightening the gland.

To get perfect shielding, the outer sheath of the cable is TECHNICAL DETAILS

Material

Brass Nickel Plating

Sealing Ring

Neoprene

Plastic Inlet EMC Spring O Ring

Protection Class

Copper Berrylium

Temperature Range Threads available Approvals

Perbunan (NBR) IP 68

-40 to + 100 Deg. Celsius Pg, Metric

UL, VDE & Halogen Free

passed through the EMC gland. Tightening the gland enables a special spring inside the gland to come in contact with cable braiding. This not only helps in electromagnetic shielding but also gives an IP68 protection level along with strain relief to the cable. Cable glands with the long thread or reduced clamping are also available in our range.

For more information Controlwell India Pvt. Ltd. C-203, Prithvi Park, Plot No. 4,5 & 6, Sector 30, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai 400 705. India Tel.: +91 22 2775 6293 Fax: +91 22 2775 8767 E-mail: sales@controlwell.com website: www.controlwell.com

EMC cable gland

MC Cable Glands are used in applications which involve shielded cables for electromagnetic protection.

These Glands help in maintaining electromagnetic

Polyamide 6

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Barrel Pump ir operated double diaphragm pump is widely used in international market for barrel empting application.

The advantage of AODD pump as barrel pump 1) self priming 2) Sealless, no leakage 3) Can lift a last drop of liquid from barrel.

4) Handy in operation 5) Can use for multiple liquid 6) Can handle solids

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7) Can run dry 8) Can run in hazardous area 9) Variable discharge on varying air supply 10) No damage to the pump if discharge Line is closed.

For more information Moniba Anand Electricals Pvt. Ltd. Ptot No1,Chandivali,Off Saki Vihar Road, Mumbai 400072.

Tel:9122 28573156, Fax: 91-22-28573135 Email: mail@moniba.net , monibapump@rediffmail.com Website:www.moniba.net

Hardness Tester

● Hardness testing of large and heavy objects ● In production line of mass produced components ● Materials identi�ication in stores and warehouses ● In locations with dif�icult access, or in con�ined spaces ● Measuring accuracy: +/- 0.5% ● Impact device: Universal D device - Integrated ● Hardness measurement values include HLD, HRC, HRB, HB, HV, and HS ● Automatic calculation of average and mean test values ● Power: AAA 1.5V batteries (2pcs) ● Weight: 166 g

9. Max, Min, DIF, AVG record 10. High and low alarm 11. Adjustable emissivity & Trigger lock 12. Type K input 13. USB interface 14. Readings memories 15. Humidity & Air temperature 16. Dewpiont & Wet bulb temperature 17. Language selection: English, French, German, Spaish

IR Temp. Range :- 50 to 2200 deg c / -58 to 1832 Response Time : Less than 300ms Resolution 0.1°up 1000°, 1°over 1000° Basic Accuracy(IR) : ± 1.0% of the reading Optical Resolution : 50:1 Distance to Spot Size Emissivity Adjustable : 0.10~1.0 Adjustable Basic Accuracy(IR) : ± 1.0% of the reading Micro SD memory card : Max. support 8GB Weight : 494g

Accessoires :

3.7V Li Battery, Type K Temp. probe, USB cable, Carrying case with Calibration Certi�icate .

For more information India Tools & Instruments co.

12/18, Tawa Lane, Unity House, BOMBAY – 400 003.

Tel: 23428862 / 9819345050 E-mail: itico@vsnl.com Web:www.indiatools.net

Infrared thermometers with TFT color LCD display & camera function Features: 1. 2.2’’ TFT 320*240 pixels Color LCD display 2. Camera 640*480 pixels 3. Images (JPEG) & Video (3GP) 4. Micro SD memory card 5. Dual laser targeting 6. Date/time setup controls 7. Auto Power Off 8. High Temperature

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Oswal Mud Pump

pplication for crude oil and mud slurry handling in oil �ields and cement slurry water, Oswal Pumps Ltd. has introduce improved design of Mud Pump. The inner curvatures of pump casing has been modi�ied in order to attain the minimum load on the impeller with increase in discharge. Available in single and three phase in 1, 1.5, 2 & 3 HP. With head range from 6 meters to 22 meters and www.engrreview.com

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discharge �low 70 lpm – 450 lpm. Delivery size options in 40x40 mm, 50x40 mm and 50x50 mm. It comes with mechanical seal, anti-frictional ball bearing and shaft EN-8.

Motor frame size 80 F & 100 F. Method of stating DOL. class of Insulation - B and degree of protection - IP 44 . On demand thermal protection can be can be made available.

For more information Oswal Pumps Ltd. Oswal Estate, NH 1 Kutail, District Karnal-132001 (Haryana) INDIA Tel : (+91) 184 6616600 (30 lines) Board Number, Fax : (+91) 1748 257700 E-mail: munishrai@oswalpumps.com / www.oswalpumps.com/ www.oswalpumps.co.in

Gas detector – High Consentration

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RISM GAS DETECTION an ISO: 9001 company proudly presents the next generation digital Gas Detectors.

The COSMOS XP-3140 is a part of the new XP-3000 series which features portable detectors for various gases.

PRISM is established in providing Gas Monitoring Systems to all major Oil Companies like IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, SHV, Gujarat Gas, GAIL, IFFCO, BARC, NTPC, HLL, House of TATA, BIRLA, OBERIO, HONDA, ITC etc. Its Systems are working all over India.

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is for measurement of high concentration gases up to 100Vol%. This is a reliable, �lexible system with enhanced electronic features in a rugged �ield proven design and is suitable for inspecting the amount of gases remaining in tanks. The XP 3140 model has two Low ranges 0-10Vol% or 0-30Vol% and High Range 0-100Vol%.

The device is most suitable for monitoring risk of explosion and can detect presence of any Combustible gas such as Methane, butane, Hydrogen, Helium, Argon, Carbon Dioxide etc. New Digital Display with simulated analogue Scale: It has a big LCD screen with a simulated analog scale and digital numeric read out which displays the gas concentration and levels at a glance. The numeric and simulated scale are displayed simultaneously. The big screen with a back light makes it very easy for an individual to see the readings even in low light conditions, the digits shown on the screen are also large in size facilitating easier reading.

The XP-3140 detects Combustible gases using thermal conductivity sensor. The gas alarm is an Intermittent Buzzer with a �lashing red lamp right above the screen.

The alarm is set at 50Vol%. Built in Correction Factor for up to 5 Flammable gases: The device is single gas but can be termed as multi gas, concentration of up to 5 types of �lammable gases can be read directly. The devise comes with built in correction factor for these �lammable gases.

Auto Ranging Function: Being a Mutli range detector the detector automatically changes its reading ranges from L-Range to H-Range or vice-versa when the gas is changed as a result it reduces possibility of human error.

Data – Logging Function:

The XP-3140 makes it easy for maintaining logs as it can be connected to a PC and the readings can be downloaded on to the PC with the data cable and software. The device can be easily connected to any PC having a USB port and can be used to store the monitored logs for future references.

Self – Diagnostic Function:

The XP 3140 comes with self-diagnostic functions that can detect low sample �low, sensor disconnection & circuit integrity. The Xp-3140 has an in-built self diagnostic mechanism which enables the device to detect low sample �lows, sensor disconnections, low battery or any circuit integrity thereby incase of improper readings. The XP-3140 informs you of the possible cause enabling the user to take the necessary corrective action.

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BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR 150W with Built-in Controller (57mm squared)

Built in sample draw pump: The device is having in built micro air pump. This makes instrument much more effective and sensitive as it keeps on drawing air sample. XP-3118 also has a probe, moisture Filter/Trap and comes with standard 1 meter sampling hose. Optionally sampling hose is available in various lengths up to 30 meters.

Two power options:

The XP-3140 runs up to 20 hours on 4 AA Alkaline batteries and up to 5 hours on the re-chargeable NiCd battery, which means that the device has 2 power options thereby providing a backup for urgent monitoring.

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Functions - Available with hall effects and thermal sensor (CTN) for internal motor temperature information • Speed and Torque can be controlled (20A peak) - Option is available • For positionning

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Ef�iciency - At max = 84% (at 0.3Nm) - At nominal = 76% (at 0.53 Nm)

Light weight and compact:

The device weighs just 450gms which is makes functionally very for the user and has explosion proof structure.

Instrument is supplied with Standard Accessories as Soft case, 4x AA alkaline dry cells, Gas sampling hose (1 m), Probe with �ilter moisture trap, spare �ilters and manual. Optional accessories can be 2-30m gas sampling hose, Gas dilution probe, Data download software (CDROM software and USB cable).

PRISM - AN ISO 9001 Company - offers a very large range of portable detectors and FIXED ON LINE GAS MONTORING SYSTEMS for practically ANY GAS in ANY INDUSTRY including Special Applications like Ozone Detection, Odour Indicator, as well as Multi Gas Meters. We also provide Calibration, Repair Services & Process Instrumentation Integrated Solutions.

For more information Prism Gas Detection Pvt. Ltd. 213, Oshiwara Industrial Centre, New Link Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 104. India, Tel: (91-22) 28761387, 28778974 Fax: (91-22) 28766116 E-mail: prism@lpgsafety.com Web site: www.lpgsafety.com

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Dedicated to power - 9.4A nominal running (0.53Nm) - 160W nominal output power (at 24 Volts) - Torque peack = 2.2 Nm – 36A creating 394W ouput power at 24V (max 10 s)

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Allows control at lower speeds - 8 rotor poles - Hall effects give 24 rotor positions, helping the drive with more feedback informations Peack power with new drive - 240W – 2300 rpm - 1Nm -17A at 24 vdc

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For more information CST Sensors India Pvt Ltd 23, Trident Towers, 4th Floor, 100 Feet Road Ashoka Pillar Road, 2nd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 011 Tel: 080-41132204/05.

Fax: 91-80-41132206.

E-mail: india@cstsensors.com

”Waterproof” Cable Junction Boxes from Hensel

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ime and time again, electricians come across installation applications whereby the ingress of water into an enclosure must be safely excluded. Even enclosures which have a high degree of protection cannot guarantee this.

Under extreme environmental conditions, for example, the accumulation of condensation may result in damage to the electrical installation or devices or cause thes to malfunction.

Ventilation measures will often be suf�icient to prevent harmful condensation from forming. However, in many cases ventilation is not possible, such as cable junction boxes being installed in a sub-surface location, in a sump pit, in washing equipment or in potentially �looded areas such as river-bank promenades, harbors or underpasses near rivers for example. Here water could enter through ventilation openings into cable junction boxes.

Hensel now offers a range of cable junction boxes for use in areas subject to extreme conditions. By encapsulating the the cable junction boxes with a quick-hardening, permanent elastic compound, the ingress of water and condensation formation can be entirely prevented.

The sealing compound has excellent electrical insulating properties. Since the compound is transparent, it is possible to visually inspect the installation at any time.

Electrical connections may also be easily tested after the encapsulating, since the elastic material is self-sealing.

The sealing compound is easily removed for repairs, subsequent installations or changes to the installation.

The Hensel DK cable junction boxes “waterproof” for encapsulating come with the s compound. The material contains no halogens, silicon and isocyanates. In a hardened state it is particularly environmentally friendly and requires no warning labels so that no special storage, processing or disposal regulations need to be adhered to. www.engrreview.com

Summary: Even an IP68 cable junction box cannot prevent damaging amounts of water from collecting in the interior through condensation. Absolute water tightness is only possible if the enclosures are encapsulated. Previous sealing compound solutions for cable junction boxes were individual solutions with no standard as solid normative basis.

The new German standard DIN VDE V 0606-22-100 provides important requirements and tests for high level of safety when using these products. Hensel offers complete solutions including cable junction boxes, plugs and appropriate sealing compounds that meet the requirements of the standard and thus give electricians a bit more safety.

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Hensel offers water-proof encapsulated cable junction boxes in accordance with the standard DIN VDE V 060622-100

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not only allows for visual inspection, the compound is self-sealing so measurements can be taken at the terminal units at any time. The sealing compound is easily removed for repairs, subsequent installations or changes to the installation.

The sealing compound is mixed by kneading the dualchamber bag and �illed into the cable junction box using the funnel provided in the delivery. It will harden in a few minutes.

Area of Application: Pump shaft

Area of Application: Lighting of riverside promenade

Area of Application: Surfaces for exterior lighting

Gustav Hensel GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1931 and is a leading medium-sized company for the manufacture of electrical installation and distribution systems. With our technical expertise, we have developed innovative solutions for electrical building equipment. Our partners on the market are electrical wholesalers and electricians as well as the electrical equipment manufacturers. Hensel is a global company with ten subsidiaries and numerous agents in 65 countries. Hensel has over 850 employees, 560 of which are in Germany.

The product portfolio covers the entire spectrum of electrical installation and distribution solutions. It extends from cable junction boxes to small distribution boards up to 63 A, installation distribution boards up to 250 A, energy distribution boards up to 630 A and lowvoltage switch gear assemblies up to 5000 A. Hensel offers standardised solutions for connecting photovoltaic plants with its ENYSUN distribution boards. In the area of electromobility Hensel is focusing on charging stations for standard connections for electrical vehicles in private and semi-private areas.

The Hensel Group generated consolidated turnover of approximately €100 million in the past �iscal year.

For more information Hensel Electric www.henselelectric.com

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IN SIDE Information on latest projects in India

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HOSPITALITY

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2

ROADS / HIGHWAYS / BRIDGES

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SHOPPING MALL

214

4

EDUCATION

216

5

PORTS & SHIPPING

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TOURISM

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WATER SECTOR

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AUTOMOBILE

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POWER

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AVIATION

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House, 15 Park Street, Kolkata- 700016.

Tel : 033-44035455-58,22499000, Fax: 033-22172075, M: 9980946435, E-mail: rkakkar@apeejaygroup.com,

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lans to construct budget hotels at Amarkantak, Maheshwar, Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Chitrakoot, Orchha, Maihar, Panna, Mandla, Multai, Salkanpur and Mandleshwar.

Location : Madhya Pradesh Government of Madhya Pradesh Om Vijay Chaudhary, General Manager-Public Relations, Paryatan Bhawan, Bhadbhada Road, Bhopal - 462003.

Tel : 0755-4027100, Fax : 0755-2779476, 2774289, E-mail: ovchaudhary@mptourism.com

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lans to construct a �ive star hotel after demolishing Government circuit house and PWD Rest house sprawling over 2 acre. land has been handed over to private players under the ‘Public Private Partnership’ scheme.

Location :Punjab Punjab Infrastructure Regulatory Authority 5th Floor, Punjab Civil Secretariat, Government of Punjab, Chandigarh, Punjab, Tel: 0172-2740354, Fax: 0172-2740354

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he hotel group is developing 170 rooms property at Cochin. This will be ready by the middle of the year.

Funding is done through internal accruals.

Location : Cochin, Kerala Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Mr. Vijay Dewan, MD Renu Kakkar, Corp Comm, Apeejay

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he hotel group is developing 250 rooms property at Pune. Funding is done through internal accruals.

Location : Pune, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 350 crore Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Mr. Vijay Dewan, MD Renu Kakkar, Corp Comm, Apeejay House, 15 Park Street, Kolkata 700016.

Tel : 033- 44035455-58, Fax : 033-22172075, M: 9980946435, E-mail: rkakkar@apeejaygroup.com

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peciality Restaurants, the country’s largest chain of �ine dining eateries plans to increase thier footprint by setting up 15-16 standalone restaurants in metros and tier I & tier II cities. The work has started on some of these projects.

Speciality Restaurants Ltd. Anjan Chatterjee, Founder & MD Sambede Lahiri, Manager-Business Development, B/25, Morya Landmark - 1, 4th Floor, Veera Industrial Estate, Off New Link Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400053.

Tel : 022-33416700 /6701, E-mail: sambede@hotmail.com

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he wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Hotels Company that operates Ginger Hotels is expanding it’s footprint by going ahead to set up 50 Ginger Hotels by 2015.

Roots Corporation Ltd. P K Mohankumar, MD and CE Parvesh Verma, Project Head, Ginger Corp Of�ice, Godrej & Boyce Complex, Gate no. 8, Plant no. 13 Of�ice Building, Vikhroli (E), Mumbai 400079.

Tel: 022-67773366, ext: 315, Fax : 022-67773377

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he hotel group is developing 100 rooms property at Jaipur. Funding is done through internal accruals.

Location : Jaipur, Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 100 crore Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Mr. Vijay Dewan, MD Renu Kakkar, Corp Comm, Apeejay House, 15 Park Street, Kolkata 700016.

Tel : 033- 44035455-58, Fax : 033- 22172075, M: 9980946435, E-mail: rkakkar@apeejaygroup.com,

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he hotel group is developing 350 rooms property at Kolkata. This would be their second hotel in Kolkata.

Funding is done through internal accruals.

Location : Kolkata, West Bengal Budget : Rs. 500 crore Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Mr. Vijay Dewan, MD Renu Kakkar, Corp Comm, Apeejay House, 15 Park Street, Kolkata 700016.

Tel : 033- 44035455-58, Fax : 033-22172075, M: 9980946435, E-mail: rkakkar@apeejaygroup.com,

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lans construction of �lyover from Lala Lajpatrai Marg to G.B. Pant Chowk on Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg (Pedder Road), Mumbai.

Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd A. V. Deodhar, Chief Engineer,

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MSRDC Bandra Worli Sea Link Project of�ice, Opp.Bandra Reclamation Bus Depot, Near Lilavati Hospital, K.C.Marg, Bandra (West)-400050, Tel : 022-26558175/76, 26400190/201, 26433908, 26517900, Fax : 022-26417893

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lans construction of three Foot Over Bridges in Kalyan City on the Bhiwandi Kalyan Shil Phata Highway on BOT Basis.

Location : Kalyan, Maharashtra Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd A. V. Deodhar, Chief Engineer, MSRDC Bandra Worli Sea Link Project of�ice, Opp.Bandra Reclamation Bus Depot, Near Lilavati Hospital, K.C.Marg, Bandra (West)-400050, Tel : 022-26558175/76, 26400190/201, 26433908, 26517900, Fax : 022-26417893

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lans to construct railway over bridges under Sambalpur and Balasore division on BOT basis. Feasibility study would be conducted shortly.

Location : Sambalpur, Orissa Government of Odisha, Public Work Department N K Pradhan, Chief Engineer Samid Hota, Executive Engineer, Nirman Soudha, Keshari Nagar, Unit V, Bhubaneswar - 751 001, Orissa.

Tel : 0674-2396783, Fax : 0674-2390080.

M: 9861197797 E-mail: pmuosrp@gmail.com

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lans construction of bridge across Patchaiyar River of road branching at km.0/2 of Keelasadayamankulam Panankulam (via) Apparkulam road.

Location : Tamil Nadu Nabard & Rural Roads. Highways Department Thiru P. Packiam, Chief Engineer (H), Nabard & Rural Roads, Sidco Complex, Electronics Building, Guindy, Chennai-32, Tel : 044-22500158, Continue on page no.214

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Fax : 044-22500158, E-mail: cenabardandrr@yahoo.com 2) Nabard and Rural Roads, Circle, Tirunelveli-2, Tamil Nadu,

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e-construction of minor bridge at km 58/10 of Kovilpati-Ottapidaram-Pudukottai - Eral-Mukkani Road.

Location : Tamil Nadu Nabard & Rural Roads. Highways Department 1) Thiru P. Packiam, Chief Engineer (H), Nabard & Rural Roads, Sidco Complex, Electronics Building, Guindy, Chennai-32, Tel : 044-22500158, Fax: 044-22500158, E-mail: cenabardandrr@yahoo.com 2) Nabard and Rural Roads, Circle, Tirunelveli-2, Tamil Nadu,

Tel :022- 24095887, Fax : 022-24096883, M: 09821316943,

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he work is underway for upgradation of road corridors in Chandigarh.

Location : Chandigarh, U.T.) Chandigarh Municipal Corporation Sanjay Arora, Executive Engineer, 1012, Sector 8, Chandigarh (UT), M: 09915711456, E-mail: cp2division@gmail.com

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lans four laning and strengthening of Chandannagar to Dankuni section of SH 13 (approx. Chainage: km 642+60 to km 663+40). RFQ is invited in this regard from companies to undertake mechanized construction of highway project on EPC basis.

Location : Dankuni, West Bengal West Bengal Highway Development Corporation Ltd Shankar Rai Choudhary, Chief Engineer-Roads, 4th & 5th Floor, HRBC Bhavan, Munsi Premchand Sarani, Kolkata - 700021, West Bengal, Tel : 033-22145959, Web: www.wbhdcl.gov.in

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agged an order from NHAI for two laning with paved shoulder of Karaikudi- Ramanathapuram section NH210 from km 94.000 to km 174.000 in Tamil Nadu to be executed as DBFOT (Annuity) basis under NHDP Phase-lll (Length 80 km). The Concession Period of the project is 15 years including construction period of 2 years.

Location :Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 382 crore Sadbhav Engineering Ltd Mr. Vishnubhai M Patel, MD S V Kamat, CEO, 602/702, C Wing, Godrej Coliseum, Behind Everard Nagar, Sion (East), Mumbai â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 400022.

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hrissur based company is coming up with a centrally air-conditioned shopping mall covering 10,000 sq ft.

This mall will cater to all IT requirements of customers. So far around 90% of the project work is completed. The mall will be ready by May 2013.

Location : Thrissur, Kerala E Zone ITD Services Jyoti Shankar, Executive DirectorOperations, Centre Point, M G Road, Thrissur - 680004, Kerala, Tel: 09249437166, E-mail: mail@ezoneit.in

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he real estate arm of Larsen and Toubro Ltd has recently opened Elante - a shopping mall in Chandigarh. The mall has 1.15 million sq. ft of retail Continue on page no.216

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Continue from page no.214 space and is part of a 20-acre mixed-use development project that also comprises a �ive-star hotel and an of�ice complex.

Location : Chandigarh (U.T.) L&T Realty Ltd. Mr. Shrikant Joshi, Chief Executive, L&T Business Park,Tower A, Gate No. 5, Saki Vihar Road, Mumbai Campus, Mumbai 400072.

Tel : 022-67058990, Fax : 022-67058903, E-mail: shrikant.joshi@larsentoubro.com

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agged an order from School Education Department, Government of Maharashtra for implementation of ICT for 2,560 schools of Nasik, Aurangabad, Amravati, Nagpur and Latur regions.

Location : Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 458 crore IL&FS Education & Technologies Services Ltd. RCM Reddy, CEO & MD Aishwarya Barde, Sr Manager, Aditya Textile Inds. Compound, Corduroy Building, 2nd Floor, Safed Pool, Kurla Andheri Road, Mumbai 400072, Maharashtra.

Tel : 022-67809292, Fax : 022-67809222

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agged an order from School Education Department, Government of Maharashtra for implementation of ICT for 850 schools in areas like Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Kolhapur. The work has started.

Location : Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 152 crore Birla Shloka Edutech Ltd Mr. Vijay Mishra, CEO Dilip Laad, Project Co-ordinator, Melstar House, G-4, MIDC Cross Road ’A” , Andheri East, Mumbai -400093.

Tel: 022-33067777, Fax: 022-28316258, E-mail: marketing@shlokaybg.com

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agged an order from School Education Department, Government of Maharashtra for implementation of ICT for 1,590 schools in Mumbai, Greater Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune. This will be implemented over �ive year period.

Location : Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 284 crore Core Education & Technologies Ltd. Mr. Sanjeev Mansotra, Chairman & CEO Rajeev Pandey, Vice President, Lotus Business Park, 10th �loor, Plot No. C-21, Dalia Industrial Estate, Off Link Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400053.

Tel : 022-33066800, Fax : 022-33066880, E-mail: rajeev.pandey@core-edutech.com

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lans to set up Future School of Architecture and Design in Kolkata.

Location : Kolkata, West Bengal Budget : Rs. 30 crore Future Institute of Engineering and Management Prof Mousumi Ghosh, Director Asif Chaudhary, Project Co-ordinator, Continue on page no.218

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Continue from page no.216 Sonarpur Station Road, Kolkata -700150.

Tel : 033- 24345640, 24345615 M: 9830088984, Fax : 033-24345641, E-mail: �iem@teamfuture.in

Kakinada - 533 007. Andhra Pradesh.

Tel : 0884 - 2365089 &2365889, Fax : 0884 - 2385402/03/04 E-mail: capt@kakinadaseaports.in

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lans to increase its cargo handling capacity by providing 2 harbour mobile cranes under the publicprivate partnership (PPP) mode for a period of 10 years.

The capacity would be increased by 8.72 million tonnes (mt). The work will start in 6 months from date of the award of concession.

Location :Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 49.20 crore V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust S Natarajan, Chairman Ashok Kumar, DGM-Cargo Handling Division, Tuticorin - 628004, Tamil Nadu.

Tel : 0461-2372864, 2352290 (50 Lines), Fax : 0461-2354274, E-mail: ce@tuticorinport.gov.in

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lans are on to augment/create worldclass facilities as the Centre has decided to designate it as a transshipment hub.

Location : Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. 13940 crore Visakhapatnam Port Trust Laxminarayana, Executive Engineer- Projects, Engineering Department,3rd Floor, AOB, Visakhapatnam - 530035.

Tel : 0891-2565289, Fax : 0891-2565023

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lans for deepening the entrance channel to 16 metre from the present 14 metre. After which the port can allow up to 150,000 DWT (deadweight tonnage) vessels as against current capacity of only 70,000 DWT vessels.

The dredging project will be complete by December 2014 Location : Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. 650 crore Kakinada Deep Water Port Capt. Jacob Satyanarayana, General Manager (Operations), 2nd Floor,Port Administrative Building, Beach Road,

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lans construction of Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering at Gulmarg, Kashmir.

Location : Jammu & Kashmir Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India Talat Parveez (KAS), Director Tourism, Kashmir Tourist Reception centre, Srinagar-190001 (J&K).

Continue on page no.220

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Continue from page no.218 Tel: 0194- 2472449, Fax : 0194-2479548, E-mail: dtk@jktourism.org

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he development of back water circuit in Alappuzha in back water region as a mega circuit in Kerala. The project involve construction of house boat terminals at Arookutty, Thaneermukkom, Pallathuruthy, Nedumudi, Kanjipadam, Thottappally and Kaymkullam; Night Halt Terminals at Vattakayal West and Karumadi Vilakkumaram; development of micro destinations, development of beaches, development of Alappuzha town as the central destination of the circuit.

Location : Kerala Budget : 47.62 crore Govt of Kerala, Tourism Department S Sheeja, PRO, Park View, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695033, Tel : 0471-2560433, 2321132 Fax : 0471-2322279, E-mail: info@keralatourism.org, deptour@keralatourism.org

Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Ramesh Bamble, Dy Municipal Commissioner-Additional Incharge Water Projects, BMC Head Ofďż˝ice, 4th Floor, Annex Bldg., Fort, Mumbai â&#x20AC;&#x201C;400001, Tel : 022-22620251, M: 09930260377

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lans to construct second desalination plant at Pattipulam. Aecom India Pvt Ltd along with GHD Pty Ltd, Australia, and Watek Engineering Corporation, USA, are appointed to prepare feasibility report in this regard.

Location :Pattipulam, Tamil Nadu Govt of Tamil Nadu, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department K.P. Munusamy, Minister Paul Raj, Engineering Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board No.1 Pumping Station Road, Chindatripet, Chennai - 600002.

Tel : 044-28459000,28451300, M: 8144955555, agged order from Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board for KMRP for providing sewerage system to erstwhile Mahadevapura CMC area (Zone 3A).

Location : Bangalore, Karnataka Budget : Rs. 63.32 Ramky Infrastructure Ltd. Y R Nagaraja, MD 6-3-1089/G/10 & 11, 1st Floor, Gulmohar Avenue, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500082.

Tel : 040-23310091, Fax : 040-23302353, E-mail: info@ramky.com

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he corporation will undertake Pinjal water supply project for Mumbai city. The city will receive 865 million litres daily (mld) once the project is completed.

The work on the feasibility study, environment impact study has started. The land acquisition plan is being prepared. The work will start in two year and take seven years to complete.

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agged order from Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board for KMRP for providing sewerage system to erstwhile Mahadevapura CMC area Zone 3C).

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Ramky Infrastructure Ltd. Y R Nagaraja, MD 6-3-1089/G/10 & 11, 1st Floor, Gulmohar Avenue, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500082.

Tel : 040-23310091, Fax : 040-23302353, E-mail: info@ramky.com

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agged order from Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board for KMRP for providing sewerage system to erstwhile Kengeri TMC area (Zone- 06).

Location :Bangalore, Karnataka Budget : Rs. 41.24 Ramky Infrastructure Ltd. Y R Nagaraja, MD 6-3-1089/G/10 & 11, 1st Floor, Gulmohar Avenue, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500082.

Tel : 040-23310091, Fax: 040-23302353, E-mail: info@ramky.com

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agged a project from Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board for HMWSSBKDWSPPhase III for design, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of water treatment plant of 410 MLD (90 MGD) at Kondandappur at Km 116/0 of Hyderabad Nagarjunasagar State Highway.

Location : Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Budget : Rs. 138.26 crore Ramky Infrastructure Ltd. Mr. Y R Nagaraja, MD 6-3-1089/G/10 & 11, 1st Floor, Gulmohar Avenue, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500082.

Tel: 040-23310091, Fax : 040-23302353, E-mail: info@ramky.com

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AUTOMOBILE

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ata Motors owned British luxury car maker is considering plans to set up manufacturing unit in India.

Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover, B523, Banbury Road, Gaydon Warwickshire, CV35 ORR, Tel : 44-1926641111, www.jaguarlandrover.com

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he company aims to commission a third assembly line at its Manesar manufacturing facility most likely

by September 2013. So far about 80% of the work is completed.

Location : Manesar, Haryana Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) Puneet Dhawan, Senior Manager and Head Corporate Communications, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, Tel: 011-46075414, 46781000, Fax : 011-46150275, E-mail: pdhawan@maruti.co.in

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etting up new assembly line for cars with capacity of 1.20 lakh units per annum at Tapukara. The company will have a total installed capacity of 2.40 lakh units a year.

It also includes a forging plant. The project is scheduled to be ready by 2014.

Location :Tapukara, Rajasthan Budget : Rs. 2500 crore Honda Cars India Ltd. 1. Hironori Kanayama, President and Chief Executive Of�icer, Plot No. A-1,

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Sector 40/ 41, Surajpur-Kasna Road, Greater Noida Industrial Development Area, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh- 201306.

Tel : 0120 - 2341313, 1321, 1327, 1801, 1806, F: 2341261, 2. Shailendra Singh, Project Manager, Tapukara, Rajasthan.

Tel : 0149-3511227, M: 09783814401

POWER

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he Government of India plans to construct a power transmission link between Srinagar and Leh. This will improve power supply in the Leh-Kargil region and connect it to the northern grid. PGCIL will undertake this project.

Location : Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir Budget : Rs. 1840 crore Power Grid Corporation Chetan Verma, GM-Corporate Communications, Saudamini, Plot No.2, Sector 29, Near IFFCO Chowk, Gurgaon, Haryana, Tel: 0124-2571845, Fax: 0124-2571912, E-mail: chetan@powergridindia.com

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lans to build 1050 MW Lique�ied Natural Gas (LNG) power plant at Brahmapuram. Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) is being prepared by a Belgian company.

Location : Brahmapuram, Kerala Budget : Rs. 4500 crore

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Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) Muhammed Ali Rawther, MemberTransmission & Generation, Vydyuthi Bhavanam, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram- 695004.

Tel : 0471 - 2442125, 2514680

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lans to set up 1600 MW Darlipali Super Thermal project in Odisha. 1200 acre of land is acquired in Sundargarh district. The work is likely to start in second half of 2013.

Location : Sundergarh District, Orissa Budget : Rs. 12850 crore Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) B K Upadhyay, DGM, 6th Floor, Engineering Of�ice Complex, A-8A, Sector-24, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida-201301.

Tel: 0120-3318606

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lans to set up 2x800 (1,600) MW super critical thermal power plant in Sundargarh District. The completion will take 4 years.

Location : Sundergarh, District Orissa Budget : Rs. 9000 crore Mahanadi Basin Power Ltd BK Panda, Sr Manager, Plot No. G-3, Mancheswar Rly Colony, Bhubaneswar – 751017, Odisha, Tel: 0674-2748512, Fax : 0674-2748510 , M: 09438879514

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lans to set up three new coal based power plants which would generate 3,300 megawatt (MW). The project plan includes one unit of 660 MW for Ennore Thermal Power Station (ETPS), Ennore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) thermal power project and the Udangudi thermal power project will have two units each of similar capacity.

Location : Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 20000 crore Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) N.Sankar, Director / Generation Y Balan, Chief Engineer Projects, NPKRR Maaligai, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600002, Tel: 044-28520131, 28520878, 28521915, E-mail: cepr@tnebnet.org

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agged order from Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd for 220 kV underground cable laying between Malkaram & Ghanapur substation to Moulali substation in Andhra Pradesh.

Location : Andhra Pradesh L&T Construction Mount Poonamallee Road, Manapakkam P.B.No.979, Chennai 600 089, Tel : 044-22526000, Fax: 044-22493317, E-mail:mayurak@lntecc.com

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agged contract from NPGCL to supply components for three units of 660 MW supercritical boilers at Nabinagar, Bihar. Key components will be manufactured in Alstom’s manufacturing facilities in Wellsville and Concordia (USA), as well as in Durgapur and Shahabad (India). The units are expected to be commissioned by 2017-18 Location :Nabinagar, Bihar Budget : Rs. 573 crore Alstom India Ltd. Patrick Ledermann, VCMD Vandana Dhir, Corp Comm, IHDP Bldg, Sector-127, Noida- 201301.

Tel: 0120 - 4731141, 4731177, E-mail: vandana.dhir@alstom.com

Boeing 767 type of aircraft. AAI will soon �loat tenders for the purpose Ranchi Location :Jharkhand Budget : Rs. 10 crore Airports Authority of India (AAI) R R Kumar, Airport Director, B.M.Airport, Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Tel : 0651-6450327, Fax : 2250500

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lans to set up private green�ield airport at Karaikal in Puducherry spread over 526 acres. The �irst phase involves construction of a 1.8-km runway and passenger terminal. The work is likely to commence in May 2013 and complete by November 2013.

Location : Karaikal, Puducherry (U.T.) Budget : Rs. 60 (Phase I) crore Super Airport Infrastructure India Pvt Ltd J V Chowdhury, Chairman, Saraswathi Bagh, No.12/1, Thomas Park, Race Course, Coimbatore-641018.

Tel : 0422- 4368653, Fax : 0422- 4368635, M: 9842239990, 9443030990, E-mail: info@superairport.cc

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he authority has approved for construction of three more parking bays at Birsa Munda Airport. The bays which will be based on power-in and power-out system will be enough to house Airbus-320, Airbus 321 and www.engrreview.com

ational Aviation University (NAU) is slated to come up at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udayan Academy in Rae Bareli. The detailed project report is with the Planning Commission.

Location : Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh Ministry of Civil Aviation M.Kannan, Eco Advisor, Room No. 274 B- Block, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, S.J. Airport, New Delhi - 110003.

Tel : 011-24629322, E-mail: eco-adv.moca@nic.in

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lans to setup green�ield airport at Mopa in Goa. Ammann and Whitney from USA are the lead ENGINEERING REVIEW | APRIL 2013 |

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consultant for this project. Bids were invited and 10-15 companies have already shown interest in this project.

Location : Mopa, Goa Airport Authority of India P K Sain, Director, Govt of Goa, Goa International Airport, Dabolim-403801, Goa. Tel : 0832-2540806, Fax : 0832-2541610, M: 08308835624, E-mail: apdgoa@aai.aero

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ir cargo complex is recently inaugurated at Mangalore airport. The terminal has 1,400 sq mtr for international cargo and 1100 sq mtr for domestic cargo.

The facility has an annual holding capacity of 5,000 tonnes for international import cargo, 13,000 tonnes for export cargo, 18,000 tonnes for domestic in-bound cargo and 21,000 tonnes for domestic outbound cargo. Mangalore airport works also includes extension of runway. Around 258 acre of additional land is sought from the Karnataka Govt in this regard.

Location :Mangalore, Karnataka Budget : Rs. 0.60 crore Airports Authority of India (AAI) J T Radhakrishna, Airport Director Praveen, Commercial Manager, Mangalore Airport, Mangalore, Karnataka.

Tel : 0824-2220441, Fax : 0824-2254175

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lans construction of operational of�ice building for Airports authority of India, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) at Mumbai airport. Completion period: 30 months.

Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Budget : Rs. 39.23 crore Airports Authority of India Assistant General Manager Engg-I, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-110003, Delhi.

Tel : 011-24632950, 24654084, Fax : 011-24642005

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RAILWAYS

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etting up of electric locomotives factory at Dankuni, West Bengal. In this regard the work is underway and includes construction of sheds, structures, water supply arrangement, sewerage, drainage, roads, track, s&t, power supply arrangement, general electrical and ohe works and supply, erection & commissioning of machinery & plant, etc.

Location : Dankuni, West Bengal Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. Rajesh Prasad, CPM-Majherhat, Kolkata, West Bengal, Tel : 033-24247331, E-mail : rajeshpra@rvnl.org

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lans to revive the old railway station formerly known Ernakulam Railway Goods Station. Plans to have six platforms and three pit lines at the station.

Location : Ernakulam, Tamil Nadu Budget : Rs. 100 crore Southern Railways V .J. Accamma, CPRO, General Branch, 1st �loor NGO main Building, Southern Railway, Park Town, Chennai-600003.

Tamil Nadu, Tel : 044-25353455, M: 09003160080

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ADVERTISERS INDEX COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

A

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

FLIR SYSTEMS INDIA PVT. LTD.

49 61

A.C. AUTOMATION

229

FLUKE INDIA

ADVANTECH INDUSTRIAL COMPUTING INDIA PVT. LTD.

69

G

AIRON ENGINEERING COMPANY

141

GANDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT. LTD.

5

ALLIED POWER SOLUTIONS

143

GAUTAM TUBE CORPORATION

204

ANSELL LIMITED

87

GEISSEL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

107

ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSOR TECHNIQUE

47

GEM TELERGON SWITCHGEARS PVT. LTD.

109

AUTOMATION INDIA WELDING TECHNOLOGY (P) LTD.

89

GREEN DOT ELECTRIC LIMITED

16-17

GRUNDFOS PUMPS INDIA PVT. LTD.

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B BAUMER TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT. LTD.

7

GUNNEBO INDIA PVT. LTD.

BOGE COMPRESSORS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

37

H

C C & S ELECTRIC LIMITED

15

CHHATARIYA RUBBER & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

140

COGNEX SENSORS INDIA PVT. LTD.

19

CONNECTWELL INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

63

CONTROLWELL INDIA PVT. LTD.

65

CST SENSORS INDIA PVT. LTD.

FRONT GATEFOLD

D

HAAS AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD.

FALSE COVER & BOOKMARK

HARTING (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

67

HEAVY METAL & TUBES LTD.

206

HEAVY METAL PIPECENTRE

201

HENSEL ELECTRIC INDIA (P) LTD.

74-75

HP

IFC

HPL

51

I

DESICCANT ROTORS INTERNATIONAL

123

DOWEL ENGINEERING WORKS

225

E

IGUS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

53

IMTOS 2013

164

INDEXPO 2013

235

E4 EVENTS

56

INDIA TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS CO.

171 & 173

ELECTRONICA INDIA 2013

226

INDIA WAREHOUSING SHOW 2013

236

ELECTRONICS DEVICES

161

INDUCTOTHERM GROUP

55

ENGIMACH 2013

231

INORBIT TOURS PVT. LTD.

230 & 233

EPCOS INDIA PVT. LTD.

85

INTEC 2013

20

ERWIN JUNKER MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH

85

INTEGRATED ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS

168

ESSENTIAL POWER TRANSMISSION PVT. LTD.

95

J

EVEREST BLOWERS

165

EXIDE INDUSTRIES LTD.

45

F FALCON PUMPS PVT. LTD.

144 ENGINEERING REVIEW |

JAY STEEL CORPORATION

203

JYOTI CERAMIC INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

3

JYOTI CNC AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

IBC

JYOTI STEEL & ENGG. CO.

213

238

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ADVERTISERS INDEX COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

K

COMPANY NAME

PG. NO.

RAJDEEP AUTOMATION PVT. LTD.

237

K.H. ENGINEERS

125

RED LION CONTROLS INC.

21

KEMY STEEL (PVT) LTD

215

RENISHAW INDIA

43

KNOWELL INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.

138

RITTAL INDIA - EPLAN DIVISION

GATEFOLD

KUEBLER AUTOMATION INDIA PVT. LTD.

31

RR KABEL LIMITED

101

KUMBHOJKAR PLASTIC MOULDERS

138

KUSAM ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.

97 & 99

S

L LAPP INDIA PVT. LTD.

26-27

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED

35

LASER WORLD OF PHOTONICS INDIA 2013

232

M MEC SHOT BLASTING EQUIPMENTS PVT. LTD.

163

MECO METERS PVT. LTD.

32-33

MICROSCAN

29

MICROSOFT - OFFICE 365

IFC

MIFA SYSTEMS

227

O OBO BETTERMANN INDIA PVT. LTD.

23

OSWAL PUMPS LTD.

91

SAFEXPRESS PVT. LTD.

13

SCRUM SYSTEM

137 & 139

SHALCO INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

205

SHREE NM ELECTRICALS LTD.

103

SIDDHAPURA MACHINE TOOLS

10

SIEMENS

9

SMALLEY STEEL RING COMPANY

111

SOFTCORE SOLUTIONS

207

STEEL EXCHANGE INDIA LTD.

79

STEEL IMPEX (INDIA)

213

SUMITRON EXPORTS PVT. LTD.

117, 119, 123 & 125

SURAJ LIMITED

59

T

P

TESTO INDIA PVT. LTD.

57

PAARTH VALVES PVT. LTD.

166

THE MOTWANE MANUFACTURING CO. PVT. LTD.

240

PACK PLUS 2013

228

TINITA ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

202

PARAGDEEP METALS

208

TRADEKEY.COM

234

PARKER

39

U

PC|SCHEMATIC

105

PELICAN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD.

113

PIONEER CRANES & ELEVATORS (P) LTD.

115

POWERCONNECT (INDIA)

40-41

POWER-GEN 2013

142

PRISM GAS DETECTION PVT. LTD.

162

X

PROCON TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

229

XYLEM INDIA

UNILINE ENERGY SYSTEMS (PVT) LTD.

W

R RADIX ELECTROSYSTEMS PVT. LTD.

121

WELDOR ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

167

WMI KONECRANES INDIA LTD.

81

1

Z 11

ZICOM ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD. ENGINEERING REVIEW |

239

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