Industrial Safety Review August 2018 by Divya Media Publications Pvt. Ltd.

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BUSINESS NEWS

TECH UPDATE

Dahua Technology Reported 2018H1 Preliminary Financial Data: Revenue Reaches RMB 9.814 Billion, YOY Increase Of 31.47%

Axis Communications nails another successful edition of ‘Eye Connect’

G4S India highlights the need for training in the Private Security Sector at the FICCI - PSIC 2018

Prime Indian and global brands to congregate at Hyderabad for OSH South India 2018

48 MERCURY POISONING

Pressure Switch Feedback in a Control Reliable System

Job opportunities in manufacturing industries; especially PPE sector

CASE STUDY

76 IoT Revolutionizes Rooftop Economizers - Part I

Safety in Welding

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PROJECT AVENUES

VIVOTEK Launches Ultra HD Cameras with Four New Products

ONVIF Hosts RecordBreaking Developers’ Plugfest in Sweden

Dubai Police Visited Dahua Technology HQ In China

GITAM University Secures Campus & Ensures Discipline with Matrix

CEO CORNER DISASTER MANAGEMENT - Are you ready ??? Emergencies can create a variety of hazards for workers in the impacted area. Preparing before an emergency incident plays a vital role in ensuring that employers and workers have the necessary equipment, know where to go, and know how to keep themselves safe when an emergency occurs. These Emergency Preparedness and Response pages provide information on how to prepare and train for emergencies and the hazards to be aware of when an emergency occurs. Workplace safety is a topic of importance for most companies, as it keeps employees safe and productive, reduces liability issues, and prevents unneeded interruptions during business hours. Many businesses focus on the importance of safety for their workers as it pertains to everyday operations, but it is not uncommon for a company to overlook creating and implementing a comprehensive safety and preparedness plan for emergencies and disasters that may strike. It is essential for every business to have an emergency preparedness plan that focuses on informing and training employees on what to do in order to safely react to a disaster that affects the workplace. The main goal of an emergency plan is to protect employees, but an emergency plan can also help to protect the physical aspects of a business, such as office equipment or inventory, depending on the type of disaster being faced. The key to ensuring worker safety in the event of an emergency or disaster is to have the emergency preparedness plan in writing. The plan should go into detail describing the procedures for any disaster or emergency that could possibly happen. Having the plan in writing makes it possible to distribute it to different departments so that every person in a company is aware of it. A cavalier attitude toward emergency planning can lead to unnecessary injuries and structural damage. A company that takes the time to create an emergency preparedness plan shows that it values its employees and takes workplace safety seriously. Hopefully an emergency plan will never need to be used, but the initial investment of the time and resources needed to devise a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan can protect the safety of workers for years to come.

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EDITORIAL INDEX

Editorial Board

Ador Welding

Axis Communications

D Dahua Technology

12, 18, 78

G G4S India

Genetec

Grundfos Pumps

I INTERSCHUTZ Dr. Florian Scharr Industry Expert, VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH

Mr. Sanjeev Sehgal, Chairman, SPGI

Mr. Deepak Kapoor Managing Director, FAAC India Pvt.Ltd.

K KARAM

M MATRIX

72, 80

O ONVIF

OSH South India 2018

P Prama Hikvision

R Ross Controls

S Mr. T. P. Singh Director - S&M, FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Johnson Mathew Vice President Fire Products Gunnebo India Private Ltd.

Mr. Farooq Abdullah Managing Partner, Marvel Gloves Industries

Safety and Health Information Bureau VIVOTEK

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For editorial contribution contact E-mail: editor@divyamediaonline.com ISR Overseas Associates

Mr. Nishith Dand Director, Sure Safety India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. P.K. Balasubbramaniian President VBS Corporate Support

Mr. Hariom Sharma Director-Sales & Marketing, Solus Security Systems Pvt. Ltd.

USA Nancy TARTAGLIONE, Mepax USA FRANCE MEPAX SA, Romain CLASS Tel.: +33 1 39 02 77 78, FRANCE ITALY Valeria VILLANI Tel.: +39 339 8610117, Via Firenze, Milano, Italia

Mr. R. R. Nair Director of Safety & Health Information Bureau

Mr. Kiron Kunte Director, Norik Konsult

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Mr. Vishal Maheshwari Head - PEU (Professional End User) ASSA ABLOY India Pvt Ltd.

RUSSIA Garri ZALTS Mepax Russia Tel: +7 495 576-7666

GERMANY Sebastian OLLIER Mepax Deutschland, Tel: +49 711 222 54 456, SPAIN Sofiane JEDIDI Mepax España Tel : +34 963 255 886, UK Liz Jones Tel: +44 (0)1227 276016 CHINA/South Korea/Taiwan Mepax - Konaxis Shanghai Julien PENARD Tel : (+86) 21 6252 2731

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BUSINESS NEWS

Dahua Technology reported 2018H1 preliminary financial data: Revenue Reaches RMB 9.814 Billion, YOY Increase of 31.47% Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 002236) (“Dahua Technology”), a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, announced its unaudited preliminary financial data for the first half of 2018. During the first half of 2018, Dahua Technology achieved a total operating revenue of RMB 9,814,041,352.48 (USD: 1.44 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 31.47%. Operating profit amounted to RMB 1,251,445,994.06 (USD: 183.59 million), a year-onyear increase of 11.99%. Net profits attributable to shareholders of the Company reached RMB 1,081,916,886.52 (USD: 158.72 million), growing 10.06% year on year.

Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators for the First-half Year of 2018 (in RMB, except per share data, unaudited) Item Name

The current reporting period

The corresponding Increase / period of last year Decrease

Total Operating 9,814,041,352.48 Revenue

7,464,664,934.38

31.47%

Operating Profit 1,251,445,994.06

1,117,449,669.15

11.99%

Total Profit

1,254,485,405.80

1,133,184,395.10

10.70%

Net profits attributable to shareholders of the Company

1,081,916,886.52

983,001,211.23

10.06%

Basic earnings per share (RMB)

0.37

0.34

8.82%

Weighted average ROE

9.91%

11.29%

-1.38%

At the end of the current reporting period

At the beginning of the current reporting period

Increase / Decrease

Total assets

22,227,058,009.68 21,333,478,563.97

4.19%

Owner’s equity attributable to shareholders of the Company

10,976,288,947.34

4.87%

10,466,434,375.19

Share Capital

2,898,756,130.00

0.00%

Net asset per share attributable to shareholders of the Company

3.79

3.61

4.99%

Note: The above figures are at consolidated level of the Company.

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Information about Operating Results and Financial Position The main driving factors behind company’s lasting growth are generated from the investment in the technology innovation, deep understanding of industries, the global distribution client base, the capabilities to deliver video-based AI powered IoT solutions and the ability to grasp the market pulse and general trends of this industry. During the reporting period, the Company’s total asset increased by 4.19% and net asset increased by 4.87% as compared to the beginning of the current reporting period, mainly due to the expansion of the business scale and the increase of the profit. During the reporting period, the Company net asset value per share increased by 4.99%, mainly due to the increase in net profit attributable to shareholders of company.

A more detailed report will be released soon. *The USD number of total operating revenue, operating profit, net profits attributable to shareholders of the Company in this news use the exchange rate on July 31th, 2018 (6.8165) and are only for reference.

About Dahua Technology Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry. In 2017, Dahua was ranked 3rd in “Security 50” by a&s international. Dahua is committed to providing the highest quality solutions and products with the latest technologies to enable our end users to perform their business successfully. The company has more than 6,000 R&D engineers and technical staff working on cutting-edge technologies in camera lens, image sensor, video encoding & transmission, embedded processor, graphic processing, video analytics, software reliability, network security and other technologies.

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Lighting the Future: Dahua Technology’s Charity Program for Children Strives on The widely quoted motto “With great power comes great responsibility” has been held dear and put into years of practice by Dahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry. With this in mind, Dahua technology deepens its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program “Lighting the Future”, which aims to help children who suffer from sickness or poverty in terms of education.

Caring for Kids with Autism Dahua Technology’s “Lighting the Future” program understands that charity is not only about material donations. Sometimes it also requires very personal participation and care. You have to take the human to human, heart to heart action, or indeed interaction, which itself can be the most precious help. That is very much the case with children with autism. Behind every child that is suffering from autism, there is usually great stress and struggle for the whole family. The pain stems not only from the financial aspects but also more importantly from the mind, the prospect of going on daily and without an easy solution. These are the children who have undergone unimaginable pain in silence and could most definitely use as much help and from as many people as possible.

Dahua Team Decorated The Carnation Recovery Center And Played Games With The Kids

On the afternoon of December 15, 2017, Dahua Technology organized a team of over 20 employees to visit the Carnation Recovery Center For Children, a facility that specializes in helping kids with autism. They brought with them, dozens of LeChange Baby Monitors, as well as many carefully picked books and toys as gifts for the children there. More importantly, the employees were prepared to devote their time, love and patience for the children. They decorated the center to evoke a mood of Christmas and listened and talked to the children while playing Christmas themed games together. Everyone had a great time and felt needed by each other. According to instructors at the center, what these kids need, are not correction, but understanding. When they are not able to adapt to our world, we should try our best to adapt to theirs’. There is still a long way to go but Dahua Technology will keep striving.

Donation to Schools for the Children of Migrant Workers. Children are our future, but not all

Dahua Technology Team Set Out To Carnation Recovery Center For Children

of them have access to the proper education they deserve. For decades, China’s urbanization, while an indicator of a booming economy, has been tearing traditional rural families apart. With more and more parents becoming migrant workers, children are left behind, where, due to complicated limitations, are not able to enjoy the same educational resources as the children in the cities. Moreover, there is the problem of safety. Since no one is watching over these kids except for possibly their grandparents, these children in rural areas are often in more danger than those in urban environments. Long Xiang Elementary School, located in the rural area of Bengbu City, Anhui Province, is a typical example of a school that is established-for-left-behind-children under harsh predicaments and very limited funding. Dahua Technology decided to reach out with a helping hand via its “Lighting the Future” program. As a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, Dahua is competent

and more than happy to provide Long Xiang elementary school with school supplies and security products. In October of 2017, Dahua Technology donated to Long Xiang Elementary School, an entire set of video surveillance equipment, consisting of 103 items in total, across 20 categories. These include varies types of cameras, monitors as well as hard disks. In May, 2018, Dahua Technology further donated 42 computers and 40 monitors to the school, which could not only be used for an educational curriculum that is in synchronization with schools in big cities, but also for treasured video communication with their working parents far away. Shang Ke, the Headmaster of Long Xiang Elementary School, after receiving the equipment, expressed his profound gratitude for the long awaited systematic protection of students, and explained how the computers would make learning much more efficient. In addition to an official Letter of Appreciation, Headmaster Shang also made a private call from his personal WeChat account highlighting how “one should work for such a generous corporation with a strong sense of social responsibility (like Dahua Technology) in the future”. Hangzhou Binjiang Binhong

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Computers Dahua Technology Donated To Hangzhou Binjiang Binhong School & The Thank-You Letter

School, is also a school that is established for kids of migrant workers and is located in the Binjiang District of Hangzhou. For this school, Dahua Technology has donated 28 sets of computers. It was hard to describe how delighted we felt, to see

the photos sent back, showing the computers placed neatly on desks like lines of mirrors, ready to reflect the happy faces of children, who are due to fill the classroom when the new semester begins. “Lighting the Future” is a char-

itable program that Dahua Technology plans on keeping running. The flame of future can only be ignited if the children have the proper education, communication and protection that they deserve. For years Dahua Technology has been trying to deliver a Safer Society and Smarter Living, a future that should not leave anyone behind.

is committed to providing the highest quality solutions and products with the latest technologies to enable our end users to perform their business successfully. The company has more than 6,000 R&D engineers and technical staff working on cutting-edge technologies in camera lens, image sensor, video encoding & transmission, embedded processor, graphic processing, video analytics, software reliability, network security and other technologies.

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Axis Communications nails another successful edition of ‘Eye Connect’ Axis Communications, the market leader in network video and its Alliance Partners, concluded the three day event - ‘Eye Connect 2018’. In its 4th edition, the objective of the event was to showcase the latest tech innovation in Physical Security Information Management solutions. The theme this year was ’INTEGRATED SECURITY SOLUTION – From Myth to Reality’ focused on solutions to address end customer requirements. The event saw participation of 8 vendors and eighty end customers. Commenting on the occasion, Sudhindra Holla, Sales Director, India & SAARC Axis Communications said, “Eye Connect is a one-of-a-kind event model to bring OEMs, Physical Security Information Management partners and end customers together.

This year, the event created opportunities, latest innovation updates and success stories for end customers. It presented a holistic system of surveillance including network cameras, analytics, storage, VMS and switches. We showcased our end to end capabilities supporting Indian customers across different industry segments using disparate security systems.” “Eye Connect is an approach to offer an integrated security solution, rather than selling products in isolation. By

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collaborating with industry leading OEM’s and integrators of the PSIM industry, we have been able to integrate CCTV, PID, ACCESS CONTROL fire alarms and other HSE systems under one roof,” said alliance partner, Amit Sarkar, Country Manager, Milestone Systems. Some of the latest innovations showcased within the Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) segments included retail, hospitality, education, critical infrastructure, manufacturing, oil & gas, transportation and smart cities.

Surveillance is moving beyond security to other applications - the role of a camera has moved on from passive to intelligent surveillance. As a result, intelligent video is not only used as a security tool, but is emerging as a tool for gathering business intelligence and other applications. With the development and application of technology, it further brings with it a range of challenges for end users, installers and consultants. Additionally, these challenges demand that you have a complete clarity around how you can proactively use technology to manage a seamless integration of various security components. ‘Eye Connect 2018’ brought industry leaders and customers on the same platform to interact, share knowledge and best practices and showcase solutions in the PSIM space.

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G4S India highlights the need for training in the Private Security Sector at the FICCI - PSIC 2018 G4S India, an industry leader in the security solutions business in India, participated in the recently held sixth edition of ‘Private Security Industry Conclave’ organized by FICCI in Delhi. The objective of the conclave was to bring together experts from the Government, Industry, Controlling Authorities, user agencies and other stakeholders to discuss and debate various policy and regulatory issues concerning the private security industry. Private security sector is rapidly evolving to keep pace with changing customer demands. With greater technology adaption and focus on solution delivery, security sector is on the anvil of transformative changes. There were panel discussions to discuss successful case studies and future trends in ManTech Collaboration.

Mr. Rajeev Sharma, Country Managing Director, G4S India and Member FICCI Private Security Committee said, “Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will build pride amongst the workforce and establish a common benchmark for the industry to operate on. While there are regulations in the form of PSAR Act, there is no consistency in the Skills development Programs in the industry. With the launch of the RPL efforts, a beginning would have been made to standardize the certification process

in the industry for the biggest portion of our workforce - the unarmed guard”. Ms Rupan Sidhu, Director Corporate Affairs G4S said “In India, the private security industry is one of the largest employment generating industry; it employs anywhere between 8 to 9 million people. An industry with such a large size and employment potential requires appropriate skilling to ensure job creation as well as appropriately trained manpower. Recognition of prior learning is an ideal vehicle for formally

recognizing the skills that already exist in the industry”. The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 outlines training content and training certification as primary eligibility criteria for individuals employed in this sector. Furthermore, changing time requires private security guards and supervisors to multi task and use technology to perform their security, safety and facilitation functions. Skill development especially Recognition of Prior learning (RPL), reskilling and upskilling are major challenges before the sector. Skill Development Mission of Government of India has provided impetus to manpower intensive and large employment generating sectors. This session shall discuss the need for deeper collaboration between Skill development ministry, Government of India and private security agencies.

International Copper Association India commenced its ‘Safe wiring, Safer buildings’ awareness campaign in the Capital Electricity is a familiar and essential part of everyday life, but negligence can kill, severely injure and cause damage to property. Raising awareness about safe practices, safety guidelines and use of appropriate wiring material can greatly reduce the number of incidences. ICA India has always been committed to work towards building the awareness on electrical safety and the need for implementation of safety policies in homes and workplaces. As a part of this continued initiative ICA India has launched its national awareness campaign “Safe wiring , safer buildings” in the

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city today. The campaign that is organized in conjunction with Ministry of Home Affairs, Central Electrical Authority and Bureau of Indian Standards is aimed towards raising

awareness and educate on appropriate electrical safety policies and ensuring the right material and right size of electrical wiring. According to Central Electricity Authority data, on average 13 persons died due to electrical accidents every day in India (2016 – 2017). Over 13% of all fire related accidents were caused by electrical short circuits. We have seen major incidences of fire in residential and commercial establishments that have needlessly cost lives and scarred people through injury. The need to focus on electrical safety is an urgent need of the day.

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Government of India has accorded high importance to electrical safety putting stringent standards and policies in place. However there continues to be a gap in the implementation of the standards in terms of poor industry practices, improper or weak installations design, using undersized and inferior quality of wires and electrical equipment. These gaps exist primarily due to lack of understanding and education on safety regulation. ICA India hopes to empower all electricity users in India by apprising them on the benefits of following the right wiring practices to prevent electrical incidents. The awareness campaign focuses on educating the users on new safety measures, relevant Indian standards, information on international best practices and availability of new technologies to reduce risks. Additionally, Central Electricity Authority & Bureau of Indian Standards share their expert insights to reduce the number of electrical accidents by following existing Indian standards and codes. Amol Kalsekar - Chief Manager - Building Wire, International Copper Association India (ICA India) said, “Electricity is everywhere and it affects every aspect of our lives. Awareness of electrical hazards is vital in reducing

the staggering number of electrical fires, injuries, and deaths that occur every year. By understanding key electrical safety principles and adhering to safe practices, many electrocutions and home fires can be prevented.” He added, “We at ICA India promote the use of right size wiring for safer homes and workplaces through consumer and industry awareness of the issues and risks.” The commencement of the campaign witnessed discussion on key issues related to electrical safety in the Country. The speakers at the event included the following dignitaries 1. Shree D K Shami, Fire Adviser, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2. Shree Goutam Roy, Chief Engineer & Chief Electrical Inspector, GoI. 3. Shree Rajeev Sharma, Scientist E, HeadElectrotechnical Department, Bureau of Indian Standards 4. Shree Sudheer Bishnoi, Scientist E, Electrotechnical Department, Bureau of Indian Standards ICA India has been actively involved in promotion of Best Building Wiring Practices for urban and rural households. ICA India’s

Building Wire Program actively works with policy makers to enhance existing standards, regulations and policies. It works with major wire manufacturers and other OEMs to influence the availability of quality products. ICA India also actively engages with Influencers and end users to make electrical safety a priority for them. Some of the activities include: • ICA India has empowered over 15000 electricians and electrical contractors through skill enhancement program on safe electrical installation practices. Enabling greater adherence to national standards, codes & regulations • ICA India in association with Bureau of Indian Standards, Bureau of Energy Efficiency & Central Electricity Authority creates a common platform for 500+ Electrical Consultants, Architects, Builders & Developers through national campaign to discuss Standards, Codes & Regulations • ICA India works with the State Chief Electrical Inspectorate for activities such as “Electrical safety week”, developing and distributing Electrical safety booklets to school students, housing societies and various government and private offices.

Prime Indian and global brands to congregate at Hyderabad for OSH South India 2018 UBM India has announced the launch of the 5th edition of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) India at the Hitex Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad on 28th and 29th June 2018. OSH South India provides an unique platform for safety professionals in the booming industrial hubs and corporate houses of South India to network with industry stalwarts and gain knowledge on the latest developments in the space of Occupational Safety & Health. Notably, as a strategy to get the show closer to the end users by rotating it across key cities of south India, the 5th OSH South India is being

organized in Hyderabad for the first time since its inception. This will help exhibitors intensively tap newer markets in the zone. The expo aims to bring together renowned Indian and International exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials on an industry platform to exchange global best practices and seek solutions for challenges pertaining to workplace safety and health. OSH South India will be visited by pro-

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fessionals such as Safety Managers, Consultants, personnel from Defence Establishments, Disaster Management Experts, Distributors and Manufacturers Of Health & Safety Products, Electrical Contracting/ Engineers, Facility Managers, Logistics Professionals, Municipal Authorities, System Integrators and Town Planners especially from the industrial hubs of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The show is well-support-

ed by reputed associations such as Safety Appliances Manufacturers Association (SAMA), IPAF, NEBOSH, Indian Technical Textile Association ( ITTA ) and many other safety consultants OSH South India 2018 will feature a two day conference on the significance and business benefits of investing in the health and safety of the workforce and in-turn, the health of an organization and the economy at large. UBM India has strategically tied up with prime organisations such as the International Power Access Federation (IPAF) that will hold an intensive two-day

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workshop while the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, will hold a workshop along with the main conference on Day 2. Some of the key topics that will be discussed as part of the Conference include: • Challenges in Implementing Laws and legislation Related to OSH in India • Redefining Mindsets in the Construction Industry Regarding OSH • Getting the Best Out of a Fire Safety Strategy • Battling Occupational Hazards to Workers’ Health • OSH Best Practices For Controlling Debilitating Injuries to Workers The expo will be an ideal platform for exhibitors to promote and showcase innovative products that will benefit the occupational safety and health industry. Draeger Safety India, for instance,

will be showcasing the ‘Dräger X-am® 8000’ that simultaneously measures up to seven toxic as well as flammable gases, vapors and oxygen in pump or diffusion mode. OSH South India has been consistently growing in size and depth, attracting industry leaders and key exhibitors including Acme Safetywears Limited; Continental Manufacturing Co., Draeger Safety India Pvt Ltd , Indomax, Midas Safety Pvt. Ltd,; Motorola Solutions India Pvt Ltd, NIST Institute Pvt Ltd, UFS, Oil & Gas Plant Engineers (I) Pvt Ltd, Oshkosh India Private Limited, Prolite Autoglo Limited, Rupa Enterprises, Sawalka KEL Pvt. Ltd., Super Tannery Limited, Udyogi International Pvt Ltd, Unicare Fire Safety (India) Pvt. Ltd., Venus Safety & Health Pvt Ltd, Manlift India Pvt Ltd., Sri Sai Engineering Corporation, Aktion Safety Solutions Pvt. Ltd., ProcessMAP, and Reflectosafe, among others.

The expo will also see international participation from countries such as Japan, Germany, USA, Malaysia, UAE OSH South India sponsors includes : Acme Safety wear – Gold Partner; Drager – Gas Detection Partner; Midas Safety - Badge Partner; Processmap - Registration Partner; Prolite - Safe Escape Partner; Sagar Asia – Aluminium Scaffolding Partner; Unicare Fire Safety – Lanyard Partner; and Victor Imports – Key Branding Partner. Speaking on the announcement of the 5th edition of OSH South India, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India Pvt. Ltd, said “A lot of transformation has taken placed in the global labour force due to globalization and population growth. More than 80% of world’s workers reside in the developing world and these countries share global burden of occupational disease and injuries disproportionately.

The situation in India is worrisome with exponential industrial growth coupled with inadequate health care delivery system, lack of sanitation and prevalence of infectious diseases. India contributed 1.9 million cases (17%) out of 11 million occupational disease cases and 0.12 (17%) million deaths out of 0.7 million deaths in the world.” “The situation is seeing a change for the better with the government’s consistent emphasis on developing infrastructure and providing workplace safety. With the rise in investments in the sector, there lies a huge opportunity for the suppliers and service providers from across the nation and especially in the industrial hub of the South to showcase their product and solution offerings. Through OSH South India in Hyderabad, we provide the right platform to the industry to realise this opportunity.” he further added.

Prama Hikvision India initiates its “Secure Campuses” CSR Program In one of its biggest CSR campaigns, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd (PHIPL), leading providers of innovative security and surveillance products and solutions, introduced its “Secure Campuses” program in partnership with the Government of Rajasthan. As a part of the agreement, Prama Hikvision has committed to give away approximately 500 CCTV Cameras and 75 NVRs (Network Video Recorders) to 75 higher educational institutes across Rajasthan. To mark this special occasion, the Government of Rajasthan represented by the Commissionerate of College Education and Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd signed an exclusive MOU (Memorandum of understanding) on 21st July, 2018 to facilitate and drive this CSR initiative forward. The youth focused “Secure Campuses” program aims to improve

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the security infrastructure within the college campuses along with facilitating secured surveillance to ensure security and safe environment to the students and staff. Speaking on the occasion, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD and CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt.Ltd. said, “We are happy to announce the “Secure Campuses” program as a part of our CSR initiative and extremely thankful to Rajasthan State Government for supporting us in this special initiative. Through “Secure

Campuses” program, we hope to create maximum security awareness among the young students.” He further added, “Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd has a CSR vision of providing security solutions, thereby building a secured society and a safe nation. Our company has been a part of several CSR initiatives undertaken in the past for hospitals, charitable trusts and education institutes. This year, we decided to secure the higher education institutes in Rajasthan by offering a substantial number of Video Surveillance Systems on non-quid-proquo basis to the institutes. We had discussed our CSR plans with stakeholders of various states. We were highly impressed by the Rajasthan government’s quick response and their willingness to secure the higher education institutions in the state.”

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VIVOTEK Launches Ultra HD Cameras with Four New Products The global leading IP surveillance provider, releases four top-tier 4K cameras, the FD9391-EHTV, IB9391-EHT, IP9191-HP and IP9191-HT. These four brand new ultraHD cameras provide 3840 x 2160 resolutions at 30 frames per second and 1920 x 1080 resolutions at 120 frames per second. Compared to other devices with standard 1080p resolution, the video quality in these cameras has seen significant advancement, delivering images of four times the resolution to viewers. Taking into account security as well as image quality, these four flagship cameras have embedded Trend Micro’s antiintrusion software to provide users higher levels of network protection. The resultant combination means that this series of cameras are well suited for city surveillance,

transportation and industrial monitoring due to their outstanding image quality and ability to accurately render fine detail. Thanks to the unique combination of H.265 compression and Smart Stream III, video compression of these four cameras has been brought into a new generation, enabling savings on both bandwidth and storage consumption of up to 90%. This means that users can enjoy engaging and detailed imagery while compression technology

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reduces the size of recorded data to a level below that of a 2-megapixel camera. Moreover, VIVOTEK has launched four network video recorders (NVR), ND9424P, NR9782, ND9441P and ND9541P**. All four NVRs are capable of supporting outstanding 4K Imagery to offer a total solution for users. Under the strategy of “See More in Smarter Ways”, the FD9391-EHTV and IB9391EHT include VIVOTEK’s latest technology - Smart Motion Detection***. Smart Motion

Detection is able to recognize human activities with precise accuracy, without being affected by a change of lighting or other factors. In addition, the technology reduces time spent on configuration and fine tuning, thanks to its intuitive configuration panel and clear visual confirmation. Smart Motion Detection results in a significant reduction of false alarms and the continued protection of people in smarter ways. *The four 4K cameras stock availability may vary by country or region. ** ND9441P & ND9541P will be ready to support 4K imagery in Q3 2018. *** Smart Motion Detection in both 4K cameras will be ready in Q4 2018.

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ONVIF Hosts RecordBreaking Developers’ Plugfest in Sweden ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, hosted the 18th ONVIF Developers’ Plugfest (ODP), its largest Plugfest ever, in Malmö, Sweden in early June. With a record 445 hours of testing, the ODP provided an opportunity to fine tune interoperability using all six ONVIF profiles, including the Release Candidate of Profile T for advanced video streaming, scheduled for final release later this year. Held twice each year, the ODP brings together engineers and developers from ONVIF member

companies to test their products’ implementation of ONVIF Profile Specifications with other ONVIF Profile-conformant products to ensure interoperability between conformant products. In all, the Malmö event drew 62 attendees from 26 member companies and 16 different countries. In the three-day timespan, attendees logged nearly 450 hours of total testing time, surpassing the previous record of 300 hours. “The ONVIF Developers Plugfest is not just a testing opportunity for members to establish ONVIF conformant products before they are released into the market, but also an opportunity for member representatives to work directly with Test Tool

developers,” said Steven Dillingham, Chairman of the ONVIF Technical Services Committee Taskforce, Developers’ Plugfest. “The Plugfest represents the final phase of product development after months of hard work, and we are fortunate to have so many member companies excited to participate, and willing to give feedback to further refine the conformance process.” In addition to testing the six Profiles, attendees were also offered one hour of testing using the ONVIF Device/Client Test Tools, also with the opportunity to discuss any issues that arose during conformance testing with Test Tool developers. Founded in 2008, ONVIF is a leading and well-recognized industry forum driving interoperability for IPbased physical security products. The organization has a global member base of established camera, video management system and access control companies and nearly 10,000 Profile conformant products. With Profile S for streaming video; Profile G for recording and storage; Profile C for physical access control; Profile Q for improved out-of-the-box functionality, Profile A for broader access control configuration and the Profile T Release Candidate for advanced streaming, ONVIF continues to work with its members to expand the number of IP interoperability solutions ONVIF conformant products can provide.

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REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ: Upbeat mood heading into the show Things are looking decidedly good for the upcoming REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ trade show. Two months out from opening day, the organizer can already confirm that Italy’s leading platform for the rescue services and civil and fire protection will again feature exhibits from over 200 companies. Among them will be a significant number of German companies, who will use the Montichiari-based event to grow their presence in the Italian market. There will also be a solid contingent of German visitors, including a delegation from the German Fire Protection Association (GFPA). “The show has gone from strength to strength in the last five years in terms of the number and quality of visitors and exhibitors,” said Andreas Züge, the General Manager of Deutsche Messe AG’s Italian subsidiary, Hannover Fairs International. “And thanks to its partnership with INTERSCHUTZ, it has now risen to international prominence. Of course, REAS is not just about company exhibits. Knowledge transfer and networking are also high on the agenda. All this makes it the most important platform for civil, rescue, fire and workplace protection solutions in southern Europe.” GFPA President Dirk Aschenbrenner sees

both REAS and INTERSCHUTZ as vitally important catalysts for international technology and knowledge transfer: “Even today’s advanced online communication and video conferencing tools can’t compete with trade shows as a means of sharing knowledge and making real connections with vast numbers of peers from around the world.” The thematic focus of REAS powered by INTERSCHUTZ is on civil protection. A number of organizations, including the Italian Red Cross, will be offering seminars and skills development courses for disaster relief volunteers as part of the show’s comprehensive program of lectures, workshops and panel discussions. REAS is a joint production between Italian trade fair company Centro Fiera di Montichiari and Deutsche Messe. The show spans a display area of over 20,000 square meters (215,000 sq. ft). Among the German exhibitors are companies such as Haix, Weinmann, DISC-O-BED, Lanco Dr. Lange GmbH & Co. KG and RND sportive GmbH. This year’s GFPA delegation will be led by Dirk Aschenbrenner and Claus Lange, who is also a member of the GFPA’s executive committee and the Fire Chief of the city of Hannover. Most of the visitors at REAS hail from Italy. They include senior executives from manufacturing and distribution companies, public authorities and institutions, and non-governmental emergency services organizations.

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Genetec Clearance now enables easy upload of video collected by smart phones and security systems New ‘File Request’ feature helps businesses, security guards, and bystanders to share digital evidence with investigators Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions today announced the new ‘File Request’ feature for its Genetec Clearance™ digital evidence management system. The feature is designed to make it easy for the general public and private businesses to contribute to crime-solving efforts by sharing relevant video and photos from their cell phones and surveillance systems with law enforcement agencies. The new feature is simple to use: investigators create a file request link or QR code that can be shared with the public in a variety of ways such as via social media, on the web or on the news. Contributors can then upload videos, photos, and other evidence directly into Clearance for police officers, investigators and security managers to review and use as part of their investigation. Since Clearance can accept a wide variety of proprietary file types and file sizes, it is easy for private businesses to upload digital evidence from their surveillance systems even if they are very large files. Once uploaded, all case information remains private and secure and user actions are tracked to maintain chain of custody. The Clearance File Request feature also eliminates the need to create multiple

Genetec Clearance, agencies can quickly put out requests for evidence, and maximize their efforts when collaborating during an investigation,” said Erick Ceresato, Product Line Manager at Genetec.

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copies using insecure means like DVDs or thumb-drives, and saves personnel time from having to drive out to gather evidence. “As we turn to our phones to capture life’s events, and as video surveillance increases,

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so does the amount of digital evidence created by personal devices and private systems. For investigators, getting access to this evidence can be tricky, especially since large video files are difficult to share. With the new File Request feature in

Genetec Inc. is an innovative technology company with a broad solutions portfolio that encompasses security, intelligence, and operations. The company’s flagship product, Security Center, is an open-architecture platform that unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics. Genetec also develops cloudbased solutions and services designed to improve security, and contribute new levels of operational intelligence for governments, enterprises, transport, and the communities in which we live. Founded in 1997, and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Genetec serves its global customers via an extensive network of resellers, integrators, certified channel partners, and consultants in over 80 countries.

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GRUNDFOS : Extending the horizon through quality & innovation

Mr. George Rajkumar Chief Operating Officer, Production Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd.

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Q. Grundfos Pumps being one of the leading manufacturers of pumps in India & has established its brand in the pumps market, how did in the last few years grundfos achieved remarkable position in Indian market?

that are driving growth of our business. The technical superiority, reliability and efficiency of our products are difficult to match and as such we are able to create our own space in the market.

Grundfos has always remained steadfast in its policy of providing innovative products that add value to the consumers while also being sustainable. This has been our USP, and with customers increasingly becoming value conscious rather than cost conscious, our solutions have found greater relevance in their operations. Additionally, the emergence of next tier of economic hotspots in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns of India has created new demand pockets

Q. Can you please brief us about international alliances & Grundfos global infrastructure? Grundfos is present in more than 55 countries with over 80 companies, 40 Manufacturing plants and 13 distribution centers across the world. International Alliances: Our pump solutions have a significant positive impact on the UN Sustainable

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collaboration to tackle the global water crisis. • The Danish Refugee Council provides Grundfos knowledge about water shortage in African countries. Based on this knowledge, Grundfos does both donating and doing business with local communities to make sustainable water solutions. Grundfos India along with ten other private sector firms have come together to form the Alliance for Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) to promote energy efficiency among industries and households.

Q. What are the latest initiatives Grundfos has undertaken in industrial pumps space? Which are your focus areas?

Development Goals #6 (water) and #13 (climate) by securing safe and reliable water for people and by reducing energy consumption. • Grundfos is one of the partners in the Water Technology Alliance and Danish Water-Alliance which solves problems in the US Water Missions International and Grundfos have entered into a partnership to implement safe drinking water projects for 24 communities in Southeast Asia, providing access to safe drinking water for an estimated 50,000 to 70,000 people. • The global water crisis is highlighted as one of the world’s biggest issues in the future. Grundfos joins forces with WaterAid in an international

In India, Grundfos has always focused on the ‘No-standard’ pumps for special applications like high temperature, high inlet pressure etc. The focus area today is E-pumps. With digitalization being the mantra of the day, there is a buzz around these products which are pumps with built-in frequency converters, energy saving features, VFD and sensors. The pumps are also compact and hence space saving which makes it an attractive solution for various industrial needs.

Q. What are the market opportunities for Grundfos products in India? How do you plan to position these products? The market is doing well in India as far as industrial applications are concerned. Of course, water treatment is the biggest opportunity, not only in the country but across the globe. Desalination pumps, high pressure pumps used in water treatment are the ones holding the biggest shares in this business. The addition of new

technology dosing pumps and systems add value to the customers who are looking at complete water treatment solutions. Today, Grundfos is offering dosing pumps with 1:3000 as turn down ratio which is unmatched by anyone in the industry. Offering these pumps along with the standard high-pressure pumps and lowpressure transfer pumps as a complete packaged solution, makes it special for Grundfos.

Q. In order to sustain at frontier position, what are the marketing strategies that are applied & will be applied for Indian market? As mentioned earlier, the offering of E-pumps (i-solutions) is a clear differentiator for Grundfos. These motors with built-in frequency converters are of IE5 rating which is a very advanced technology. In India, IE3 is still considered as Premium motors and we are already offering IE5. Positioning these products for various applications in the industry and riding the wave of digitalization is the strategy that Grundfos adopts in India.

Q. Can you please elucidate the contribution of technology innovations in the success of Grundfos products? Technology plays an important role in the way we design and develop our products. Our customers have become extremely tech savvy and they need products suiting their needs. Our solutions provide them exactly that. Grundfos iSOLUTIONS is one such solution. With its state-of-the-art pump intelligence, it ensures that all the pumps, drives, control & protection units, measurement and communication units all work together as one complete, energy AUGUST 2018 | INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REVIEW

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efficient and connectivity-based system. Under the iSolutions range, we have Grundfos’ SMART Digital XL DDA and DDE dosing pumps that can dose in accurate measurements, which cuts out unnecessary chemical consumption, while consistently reaching processing targets. SMART Digital XL DDA and DDE are all based on tried and tested Digital Dosing™ technology from Grundfos. They offer powerful, variable-speed motors, a universal power supply, and a full-PTFE diaphragm that meets the most demanding requirements for chemical resistance and durability. The pumps open a broad range of dosing applications.

Q. Brief us about the quality policy for Grundfos business? At Grundfos we make sure that, our products are not only energy efficient but are also environmentally safe. Quality management in GRUNDFOS, ensure the reliability of the products & customer satisfaction through continual improvement and development towards the zero defects philosophy at all stages from product development through purchasing, production and distribution to marketing, sales and service. We continuously assess and improve the environmental impact of all our activities by prevention of pollution

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in compliance with legal & other requirements and by considering the life cycle assessment of the products & services, to promote a culture of sustainability for a greener and cleaner planet. We engage our employees to set a good example of how to show respect and care for the environment.

Q. Please highlight more about Grundfos top line product range. Is there any new launch or in pipeline stage? While the CR, Vertical in-line pumps, still leads the important product portfolios in India for Grundfos, there are a few top products that closely follow the leader. Yes, There are a few launches expected this year. The new products will be launched phase wise. Of course there are many digitalized solutions are in the pipeline which will be a trend setter in the market. Grundfos has a wide range of intelligent pumping solutions. Few that have been key in solving water related issues are: Grundfos’ Demand Driven Distribution (DDD) is a unique pumping solution where the supply of water is programmed as per the demand at the consumer’s end. This system can automatically monitor grid use patterns with remote sensors and adjust the water pressure accordingly using a Grundfos software algorithm.

Another smart solution is our Grundfos Remote Management. This is an internetbased, secure and technologically advanced system which helps in the monitoring and managing pump installations in commercial buildings, water supply networks, wastewater plants, etc. with minimal human intervention.

Q. How do your perceive Indian pumps industry against the global market? Indian pumps industry is still experiencing a growth stage, barring a few blips. This is contrast to certain other markets, especially in the west, where the growth has been much slower as demand comes from replacement need rather than first time need. Industries such as power, manufacturing and water management are expected to experience both volume and technology growth. This is contrast to other markets where technology innovation may not be supported with scale that Indian market provides.

Q. What are the key technological trends that are driving pumps industry? While the conventional pump technology still holds fray, the emergence of modern features such as Remote Monitoring,

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Distributed Demand Control, IoT are some of the technologies that will become widespread in the future. At Grundfos, we have already been developing such smart products to suit the needs of our customers. We were the first ever pump company to introduce electronics in pumps. Even before the boom of IoT one of our early technologies had made it possible for our pumps to send messages directly to the pump owners regarding all the information about the status of the pumps etc. Over the years we have developed numerous intelligent pumping solutions that are being used world over. As todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generation has become extremely technology savvy, we are also taking appropriate steps to make our digital interactions simpler, more integrated, and effective. Also recently we launched a mobile application called SmartServ. This app helps reduce the communication gap between the end users and our engineers. Just like any other app you can easily locate a service provider nearest to you, fill in the required details of the complaint/ request, attach a picture of the pump/ system and raise the service request. You

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would receive an acknowledgement of the request within four hours. A user - friendly mobile app, it is easily available on iOS, Android and Windows.

Q. According to you what is the future of the Indian pumps industry? The future of Indian Pump industry is definitely bright. The potential for pumps is huge. With rise of smart cities, the need for smart and innovative solution will also increase. These cities would need efficient water supply and sewage systems, smart solutions for efficient usage of energy etc. This is where our solutions come in. As aforementioned, we are equipped with smart solutions that can tackle any water related problem with ease.

Q. According you what are the factors affecting to your business? Slowdown in key markets such as real estate has impacted demand to a certain extent. To add to that, import of low cost alternatives tend to divert certain customers away who might be looking for lower upfront costs. However, our long-term outlook remains stable and we see these factors as mere aberrations in our growth path.

Q. What are the issues you need to address that are related to pumps industry? A major issue we face is that people only focus on the cost of the pump. They buy the cheapest option shown to them rather than looking its quality and efficiency. This leads to inefficient utilization of energy, huge operating expenses and constant break-downs. It is also necessary to make sure that these products comply with the set standards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; environmental or others. It is thus imperative we focus at the life cycle cost of a pump, its energy efficiency and the reduction of the carbon footprint left behind.

Q. According to you what are the measures to be taken by Indian manufacturers in order to compete with global players? Understanding of the dynamics of the market, innovation driven by local needs and adhering to strict quality standards are critical to sustain the market leadership in the face of competition. Such strengths are built over time and act as strong competitive advantages over new/recent market entrants, irrespective of their global market position.

TECH UPDATE

MERCURY POISONING “Mercury can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Most exposures are from eating fish, amalgam based dental fillings, or exposure at workplaces.” R. R. NAIR 1.0 INTRODUCTION: Mercury is a heavy metal and is commonly known as quick silver. Mercury and its compounds are used in thousands of products. It is dangerous to the flora and fauna even in small doses. In human beings, continuous exposure to mercury leads to damage or impairment to various organs in particular, the brain, the liver and the kidneys. This article will deal with various aspects of mercury poisoning. For the preparation of this article, many documents such as books, codes, standards and case studies of eminent researchers are referred, however, due to limitation of space, the list of these references are not included in this article.

2.0 THE STORY OF MERCURY: The story of mercury begins some 4.5 billion years ago when earth was formed. At some prehistoric time a man was attracted by a red rock which is known as Cinnabar – the sulphide ore of mercury. He picked the red rock and mixed a bit of it with water and found that it could be used to draw sketches on the walls of caves. Archaeologists have found that it was used as a pigment in the ruins of ancient Egypt and Babylon and at Mohenjo Daro in Pakistan. The first recorded mention of mercury was by Aristotle in the 4th century BC and he called it ‘liquid silver’. Five centuries late the Greek physician Pedanius Dioscorides and Pliny used mercury as medical ointment. The introduction of mercury into scientific research occurred in 1643 with the invention of barometer by Torricelli, who used mercury to determine the pressure of the atmosphere. In 1720 Fahrenheit invented the mercury thermometer. Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) initiated another important scientific use of mercury by sealing of

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water soluble gases in gas analyses. In 1799 Howard prepared mercury fulminate which was used as a detonator for explosives and which had played an important role in peace and war in the history of nations. The name ‘Mercury’ was given by Alchemists after the fleet-footed Greek God. The symbol Hg (Hydrargyrum) is assigned by Pliny.

Mercury has been approximately 2000 tons annually in recent years. This is a dramatic decline since World War II and the 1960s and 1970s, when production peaked at approximately 10,000 tons per year, mainly because of intense industrial use. Besides Almaden, the most important mercury mine in the world is currently the Khaydarkan mining complex in Kyrgyzstan.

3.0 HOW MERCURY IS MADE?:

4.0 PROPERTIES OF MERCURY:

Mercury is made from Cinnabar. The rock Cinnabar is crushed by giant machines and then roasted in oil-fired furnaces at nearly 1080 O F. The mercury is released as vapour. The vapour is piped into condensers after condensation it eventually emerged as Mercury. The Mercury bearing Cinnabar is mined in Spain, USSR, Japan, Yugoslavia, Africa, South America, British Columbia, Mexico, Czechoslovakia, Manila, USA, etc. The production of mercury in Almaden mine in Spain began about 700 BC. The Idria mine in Yugoslavia began production in 1470 and has the world’s largest production record next to Almaden mine. The Santa Barbara mine in Peru began production in 1566, The Monte Amiata mine in Rome began production around 1868. The production of Mercury in the United States began in California about 1850. According to Lars D. Hylander and Markus Meilib, the World production of Mercury for a period of 500 years (from 1501-2000) was 9,22,812 metric tons. About 33% of production of Mercury was shared by Spain, North America, Slovenia, Italy. Former USSR shared 14.9%, 11.6%, 11.3% and 8.4% respectively. The remaining 20.8% was shared by China, Mexico, Africa and other countries. The total global production of primary

Mercury (Hg) is a silvery-white metal with a bluish tinge. Mercury is the only pure metal which is liquid at ordinary temperature. It boils at 356.85 O C. It melts at –38.87 O C. Its metallic character was accepted only in 1759. It has a slight vapour pressure even at ordinary temperatures and the vapour pressure is such that, if sufficient of the liquid is exposed in a closed room at normal temperatures the concentration of mercury vapour in the air may rise to more than 100 times the threshold limit value. It has a vapour pressure of 0.012 mm Hg at 20 O C and 1 mm Hg at 126 O C. It does not dissolve in dilute hydrochloric and sulphuric acid, but it dissolves in dilute nitric acid and hot concentrated sulphuric acid. It is insoluble in water and organic solvents.

5.0 INDUSTRIAL USES: Mercury as an element has about 3000 uses today. The forms of mercury in use can be classified in three categories viz. (1) Metallic Mercury, (2) Organic Mercury Compounds and (3) Inorganic Mercury Compounds. Some of the individual uses of mercury and its compounds are listed in the following paragraphs. 5.1 Metallic Mercury: Metallic mercury is used in the manufacture of barometers, pressure sensory devices, gauges, valves, pump seals, etc. It is

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also used in the manufacture of electric bulbs, mercury vapour tubes, radio valves, X-Ray tubes, switches, batteries, rectifier, etc. It is used as an amalgam with silver, brass and tin plating. Dentists use as an amalgam for filling the teeth cavities. In the chemical industry, it is used as a catalyst for the production of chlorine and caustic soda and alkalines of acetic acid and acetaldehyde from acetylene. It is also used in laboratories. 5.2 Organic Mercury Compounds: According to one reliable estimate more than 400 phenyl mercurials and at least that number of alkyl mercury compounds have been synthesised. In addition to these two large groups, mercury derivatives have been obtained from a wide range of organic compounds. The most important one in common use are the alkyls and the aromatic hydrocarbons or aryls. In the alkyl group ethyl mercuric chloride is used as fungicide for seed or bulb treatment. Ethyl mercuric phosphate is used as a seed fungicide and timber preservative. N (ethyl mercuric)-p-toluene sulphonamide is used in the treatment of seeds and bulbs for seed-borne disease and fungi. Methylmercury dicyanidamide is used as a disinfectant and as a fungicide for treating seeds. Phenylmercury urea is used as a disinfectant and fungicide for seed treatment. Hydroxymercuric chlorophenol is also used as a seed disinfectant and fungicide. Phenylmercuric acetate is used as an antiseptic fungicide, herbicide and as a preservative for paints. Phenylmercuric nitrate is used as an antiseptic germicide, fungicide, preservative. Phenylmercuric oleate is used as a mildew-proofing agent for paints. It acts as fungicide anti germicide also. Phenylmercuric propionate is used as a fungicide and bactericide for paints and industrial finishes. Phenylmercuric benzate is used as a bactericide and fungicide and as a denaturant for alcohol. 5.3 Inorganic Mercury Compounds: Inorganic mercury compounds include

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mercuric cyanide, mercuric oxycyanide, mercuric potassium cyanide, mercuric and mercurous phosphate, mercury thallium, mercuric iodide, mercurous nitrate and mercuric thiocyanate. These substances are all highly poisonous and some such as, mercuric oxycyanate, mercurous nitrate and mercurous chlorate constitute a considerable fire hazard. Mercuric oxide is used in the paint and colour industry for the manufacture of pigments and antifouling marine paints. Mercuric sulphide is used in the paint and colour industry for the manufacture of vermilion. Mercuric chloride or mercuric cyanide is used as components of solution for sterilization of instruments etc. in hospitals. Ammoniated mercury, yellow mercuric oxide or prime virgin mercury, blue ointment, etc., are used in a variety of therapeutic and cosmetic skin creams for various skin ointments. In timber industry mercuric chloride is used for timber preservation and in photography as an intensifying agent for photographic images. The mercuric cyanide is used in the manufacture of cyanogen gas. The mercuric sulphate is used in the extraction of gold and silver from roasted Pyrites.

6.0 MERCURY POISONING: Mercury poisoning may occur through (1) Ingestion of organic and inorganic compounds of mercury (2) Inhalation of dust, fumes and mists of mercury and its compounds (3) Skin & Eye contact with mercury and its compounds. 6.1 Ingestion: Ingestion of organic & inorganic compounds of mercury by man might occur through the consumption of mercury contaminated water, food and suicidal attempt to consume the compound itself. The open sea water contain mercury. The presence of mercury in sea water was demonstrated by Joseph Louis Proust in 1799 and subsequent studies have found one or another form of mercury in all types of soils and in all kinds of foods. Alfred Stock

in 1934 and 1938 found mercury present in the North Sea and several sources of fresh water. The highest value 0.48 parts per million was in rain water. According to Goldberg, annual erosion and weathering are estimated to contribute some 5000 tons to the sea and another 4000-5000 tons of mined mercury are lost to sea, soil and the atmosphere. The presence of mercury in sea water may not affect directly the man. But the presence of mercury in the water - canal, river, lake, might affect the man as the water is used for drinking. The amount of mercury added to the drinking water as a result of treatment with chlorine and another chemicals are unknown. According to the estimate of Food & Agriculture Organisation of USA, mercury concentration in surface sea water are about 0.1 µg/L The United States Study Group on Mercury Hazards 1971, estimated that the mercury concentration in rain water as 0.5 µg/L. The Committee on International Standards for Drinking Water, estimates the concentration in surface water generally below 1 µg/L. An average man takes 2.5 litres of water per day. Based on this, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that the tentative upper limit of mercury in drinking water should be 1 µg per litre i.e., the upper limit of mercury intake through the water would be 2.5 µg per person per day mainly in the form of inorganic mercury. Food articles like fish, meat, chicken, grain, etc., can be contaminated with mercury. Since mercury and its various compounds are used in various industrial and agricultural productions, food articles are likely to be contaminated by mercury. The consumption of mercury contaminated grams, meat, etc., are only accidental. But the consumption of mercury contaminated fish is likely and most likely amongst the regular fish eaters. The mercury contained in the fish are in the form of methyl mercury - a highly toxic organic compound. Until 1967 the whole world was puzzled about the presence of methyl mercury in the fish. In 1967 two Swedish scientists Soren Jensen and Arne Jernelov found that the microorganism convert elemental mercury

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and its compounds into methyl mercury. In 1971 the United States Food and Drugs Administration conducted a nationwide survey and found less than 3% of 1400 random samples of market fish in the USA contain mercury in excess of 500 µg/ Kg. According to a WHO estimate some 99% of the world commercial catch has a total mercury content not exceeding 50 µg/Kg and 95 % probably contain less than 300 µg/Kg. As per the report of working party on the monitoring of food stuffs for mercury and other heavy metals, the total content of total diet samples examined in the United Kingdom, contain generally below 5 µg/Kg in fish, however values up to 200 µg/Kg were found. According to estimate by Smart N.A., the samples of Japanese rice have been found to contain as much as 200-1000 µg of mercury per kilogram. Swedish chicken eggs examined in 1966 contained about 0.02 µg of mercury per gram of egg white. Stock A. and others have found higher concentration of mercury in meat and butter than in fish. Few case histories of mercury poisoning occurred through food chain are given below: Fish: The first notice of mercury’s high cost to the human environment was received by man in 1953. In 1953, villages around Minamata, a small city of Japan, fishermen and their families began to fall victim to a mysterious disease which was initially, called as Minamata Disease. Some 202 people were affected by this disease within the next few years. Amongst the affected, 52 died. Most of the victims had eaten the fish three times a day. When the first victims reported in 1953, local doctors made various diagnosis such as brain tumour, syphilis etc. Since the number of patients were increasing by year by year, the local doctors called for help from the Kumamoto University School of Medicine. Dr. Tadeo Takeuchi, a pathologist of the University investigated the case. He tried to find out the cause for this. It took few years to establish the real cause of the epidemic. In this process, an artificial ‘Minamata Disease’ was created by feeding fish from the bay to

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fish eating animals like cats, dogs, etc. From these, investigations it was found that those who ate fish from the bay were affected by the disease. Further studies revealed that the methyl mercury contaminated fish were the cause for the epidemic. Then search went on to find out the source of methyl mercury in fish. Later on it was found that a firm known as Chisso Corporation, manufacturing chemical fertilizer, industrial chemicals, plastic materials and synthetic fibres, was responsible for throwing the mercury into the bay of Minamata. The firm was manufacturing acetaldehyde and vinyl chloride used in the plastic industry. In both the cases mercury compounds serve as catalysts. During the process of manufacture some mercury used to escape into the bay along with other industrial waste. Microorganism in the bay converted the, mercury compound into methyl mercury form. The fish in the bay absorbed it through their gills. According to the Study Group on Minamata Disease, the methyl mercury, was present in water at an undetectably low level, but was taken by fish and shellfish biologically concentrated. In some instances the concentration of mercury, as total mercury, in fish and shellfish exceeded 1000 µg/Kg. According to Dr. Donald Hunter, Minamata disease was again reported in 1964-65 in the area of Agano River, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. This time 49 persons were affected of whom, 6 died. The presence of mercury in fish has also been recognised in studies in the Nordic countries, in Canada and in U.S.A. Mercury is probably present in fish in other industrial countries too. According to WHO, mercury, when present in fish cannot be removed by cooking or processing and appears to be firmly bound as methyl mercury to the sulfhydryl group of proteins. Possibly only with this in view the Canadian health authorities burned one million pounds of fish, when they found high concentration of mercury in fish. Meat: In 1970, a labourer in New Mexico obtained waste grain seed treated with

methyl mercury compound for feeding his hogs. The seed bag constrained a warning label that the seeds are poisonous to animals and human. But the Mexican ignored the warning and fed the grain seed to his hogs for some time. Later on, he butchered one and he and his family ate the meat almost daily for three months. As a result, three of his children were severely crippled. A fourth child poisoned in his mother’s womb, was born blind and retarded. Grains: Smart N.A. estimates the use of mercury pesticides in the world amounts to about 2000 metric tons a year. Inorganic and organic mercury compounds have been used to treat seed potatoes, flower bulbs, and especially grain seed like wheat, rice, barley, oats etc. Several outbreaks of poisoning have been described as a consequence of such use of mercury compounds and two such cases are narrated below: Wheat: In 1956 and 1960 peasants in Iraq obtained seed wheat dressed with ethyl mercury para-toluene sulphonanilide for the preparation of homemade bread and this resulted in mass poisoning of peasants and their families. In 1972 also the villagers in Iraq obtained-grain seed treated with methyl mercury for making homemade bread. The villagers ate the homemade bread for some time. As a result some 450 people died and thousands more afflicted. Maize: In 15th May, 1971, four children were seriously ill with gastroenteritis in Yalovi, a village in the Volta region of Southern Ghana. They were brought to hospital for treatment. But all died immediately after admission. The doctors attending on the cases diagnosed the probable cause as gastrointestinal tract of anthrax. By 18th May, twenty people died out of 144 reported sick. Eight domestic cats and four dogs also died during the period. But the veterinary doctor’s report showed that the deaths were not due to anthrax. Investigation further continued and later on it was found that eating of maize treated with pesticides as the reason for the outbreak of food poisoning. The seed maize was dressed

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with methoxyethyl mercuric acetate, a fungicide in the form of a grey powder and stored away ready for sowing. The villagers obtained the maize at cheap price ad first washed thoroughly with warm water to remove the pesticides. Then it was boiled, salted and eaten. The poisoned maize was eaten for about two weeks. Out of the 144 reported sick, 20 died and 12 were ill enough to prolonged treatment. Both sexes and all ages were affected but children were severely affected than adults. There were also similar cases reported in Guatemala and Pakistan. 6.2 Inhalation: Inhalation of dust, fumes and moisture of mercury is another source of absorption of mercury by man. The general atmosphere contain very small particle of mercury which gets into human system in the normal way of breathe. A part from this man made pollution, contribute mercury into air, which gets into the human system through the normal breathe. According to recent data, coal burning may be the largest single source of mercury in the environment. A typical 700 MW coal burning plant often emits as much as 90% mercury present in the fuel. This is by no means a small quantity, a single plant alone has been found to emit 1500 pounds of mercury annually in vaporized form. Averages of 1000 pounds per year have been found in studies of eight Illinois power plants. Exposure of vapour from metallic mercury and mercuric compounds, which are used in various industrial operations, is another source of intake of mercury by workers engaged in the plants. The atmosphere of plants manufacturing, processing mercury and its compounds, without proper ventilation control, can contain mercury vapour. The workers in and around this atmosphere inhale the air which contain higher concentration of mercury vapour. 6.3 Skin & Eye Contact: Mercury and its compounds are skin irritants. According to American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), a little

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solution of one part of salt in 4000 parts of water can be very irritating to the unbroken skin. While processing mercury and its compounds, it has contact with the skin and through the skin mercury gets into the body. Mercury can also get into the human system through the eyes. The vapour of mercury can get into the eye. Inhalation, skin contact and eye contact are associated with industrial operations, which can be termed as ‘Occupational Mercury Poisoning’. According to Dr. Donald Hunter, the first cases of poisoning in industry occurred in manufacture of methyl mercury iodide in a factory in London in 1937. According to Bloomfield and his colleagues in 1940, in USA, there were 32,855 persons exposed to a mercury hazard. Since then a number of cases have been reported in various countries. Few selected case histories of occupational mercury poisoning are dealt below: Mercury Processing: West and Lim have studied the mercury poisoning amongst 281 workers employed, 96 were subject of a study that considered airborne mercury exposure levels, clinical and subjective symptoms and urinary levels. The study revealed that the workers without symptoms of poisoning who had worked 3 to 312 months had mercury levels ranging from 320–1400 µg/L. In workers without moderate to severe cases of mercury poisoning who had worked 3 to 24 months with airborne exposure level at times exceeding 1200 µg/L. The urinary levels ranged from 950–7100 µg/L. At urinary levels of mercury over 800 µg /L, the presence and severity of symptoms and manifestations of intoxication correlated well with urinary levels. Workers with urinary mercury levels under 800 µg/L tended to have mild complications. Mining & Milling of Cinnabar: Rentos and Sligman studied the relationship between levels of exposure to airborne mercury and clinical observations on eightythree workers employed in the mining and

milling of cinnabar. Mercury vapour levels in the mines ranged from 0.009– 0.03 mg/ m3. 3 out of 17 workers exposed to mercury concentration averaging 0.21 mg/m3 and 29 out of 54 workers exposed to mercury concentration averaging 0.031 mg/m3 had clinical signs of mercury poisoning. All workers with symptoms of mercury poisoning had urinary levels in excess of 300 mg/L, the upper normal zone. Gombos, B et. al., have done examination of 50 workers in a Czechoslovakia mercury extraction plant, who were exposed to mercury vapours in concentrations from 400–2000 µg/m3 of air. The study revealed main functional disorders of the central and vegetative nervous systems. Exposure of less than five years frequently caused gingivitis. It was found that the elimination of mercury in urine could be increased by injection of Ca EDTA. Faleg and Lenji have studied the affections due to mercury. They have investigated a group of 300 workers in the felt hat industry (105 men and 195 women) who were suffering from chronic mercury poisoning. The result shows that 74 cases of laryngeal affections (22 men and 52 women). Laboratory Workers: Henryka Langauer-Lewowicka, has revealed the results of observations on 6000 laboratory workers of Poland over a period of 6 years to determine disorders of the nervous system due to chronic poisoning. Subjective symptoms reported by a group of 126 workers selected on the basis of various examination included excitability, sleeplessness giddiness and headaches, debility, acroparaesthesia, apathy depression and mental weakness, even culminating complete degradation of the mental faculties. Chemical Plants: El-Sadik and ElDakhakhny carried out 2 study in French plant producing caustic soda by electrolysis of sodium chloride, using mercury in the electric cells. 68 workers exposed to mercury and 10 controls were studied. Neurasthenia, stomatitis, tremors,

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behavioural changes and increase in response to deep reflexes were found in workers with chronic mercurialsm. The presence of mercury in saliva is of diagnostic significance Smith et. al., investigated the effects of exposure to mercury on 642 workers employed in mercury cell rooms in the manufacture of chlorine. On the basis of this, Smith suggested that an air threshold level of mercury of 0.1 mg/m3 in general corresponds to a blood mercury level of 6 mg/100 mL and urine level of 0.22 mg/L uncorrected for specific gravity. The clinical data on the exposed workers, including chest X-rays, electrocardiogram and laboratory hematologic data, were found to be normal. Abnormalities of teeth and gums, tremors and abnormal reflexes insomnia, shyness and nervousness, loss of appetite and weight; did however exhibit a dose response relation. David and Styblova DV have conducted a study in Czechoslovakia on 56 workers employed in the electrolytic manufacture of sodium hydroxide. They conclude that the toxic effects of mercury first effects the cerebral cortex where it evokes initially a weakening of the inhibition and later a retardation of the irritation process. Only after this does the toxic effect extend to other tissues structures, especially the extra pyramidal system. Thermometer Factory: Jenny et. al. have carried out an enquiry in three small scale workshops and some industrial establishments in France manufacturing thermometers with a view to find out the risk of mercury poisoning. The clinical examination of 36 exposed workers revealed seven cases of confirmed chronic poisoning and six probable cases. Burn has carried out a study in a thermometer factor employing 70 persons. The study reveals that 56 men who had employed for 1-48 years had definite evidence of mercurialentis. Electric Meters: Lesley Bidstrup had examined 161 persons employed in repairing direct current meters. She found

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that 27 out of 161 were to have symptoms and signs of chronic mercury poisoning. The excretion of mercury in the urine ranged from 55-7950 µg/24 h. The atmospheric concentration of mercury were about 200 µg/m3 in the general atmosphere of some workshops and as high as 1600 µg/m3 near benches, a lathe and mercury still. In only 3 out of 11 workshops were the concentration of mercury in the working atmosphere found to consistently below the TLV of 100 µg/m3. Dentist: Dr. Domey reported the results of a detailed survey conducted by dental students in 60 dental practices managed by 30 dentists. The result of the study shows that the concentration of mercury in the air frequently exceeded 50 µg/m3 of air. Significant difference in atmospheric contamination were found between laboratories, sites, of measurements and times of day correlated with mercury consumption, the number of amalgams per day, age of laboratories, thickness of carpeting and frequency of cleaning. Magnaval JP, et al., has studied the occupational hazard of mercury in dental surgeries. They have studied the mercury concentration in various dental surgeries and compared them with TLVs of US (50µg/ m3) and USSR (10µg/m3). The mercury levels in the hair and nails, urine and blood very often exceeded the mean value. They have drawn the attention to the possible hazard of mercury methylation in man.

7.0 SYMPTOMS: According to Goldwater all forms of mercury are not equally toxic. Organomercurials used as diuretics have been administered in divided doses totalling as much as 78 grams with results beneficial to health. There is little evidence that metallic mercury is toxic by ingestion. But mercury salts are toxic by ingestion. The lethal oral dose of soluble mercury salts for man is 1.0 to 2.0 grams. The lethal oral dosage of mercury chloride for dogs is 10 to 15 mg/kg. Mercurous chloride (calomel) given to dogs at 210 mg/kg produced systemic effects. For man, a single dose of 0.5 gm. of mercuric chloride can be lethal.

Much smaller amounts of methyl mercury might under some conditions cause serious illness and death. WHO has recommended a provisional tolerable weekly intake. The tolerable weekly intake is 300 µg total mercury of which, no more than 200 µg should be present as methyl mercury. This corresponds to a provisional tolerable weekly intake of 5 µg/kg body weight of total mercury of which no more than 3.3 µg/ kg body weight should be methyl mercury compounds. According to Hoo and others a concentration of more than 100 µg Hg/100 ml of whole blood may be associated with symptoms. In the case of individual exposure to ethyl mercury compounds, Katsunuma reports, a suspected case of poisoning, wherein he observed with a concentration of mercury in whole blood of 65 µg/100 ml. No cases with symptoms of poisoning have been reported with a blood mercury level below this figure. In Sweden and Finland about 200 adult consumers of methyl mercury contaminated fish have shown blood levels upto 20 µg Hg/100 ml with no typical symptoms present. It has been variously claimed that long-term inhalation of 1 mg/m3 would produce poisoning. Prolonged exposure to concentrations between 0.01 and 0.12 mg/m3 would be dangerous. Individual reactions are more important than the actual doss. The widely accepted maximum permissible concentration is 0.1 mg/m3. According to Berglidn, Berlin and Birke et. al., methyl mercury compounds are very toxic, partly because the excretion is slow and partly because they pass through the blood brain barrier and the placenta, causing damage to the central nervous system prenatally and postnatally. Gage claims that the alkyl mercury compounds are much more stable in the blood. They are taken upto lesser extent in the kidney and accumulate more in the brain than methoxyethyl and phenyl mercury compounds. The distribution of methyl and ethyl mercury is very different from that of mercurials. Elimination is

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very slow especially in man and primates and consequently there is a considerable risk of mercury accumulation. The methyl mercury radical is rather evenly distributed in the body. However methyl mercury accumulates in red blood cells in various animal species and man such that 90 % or more of the total mercury in blood is in the red blood cells. Tejning has found that the concentration of mercury in fetal blood is about 20% higher than in the mother. Ekman after experimenting in with very small doses have found that about 15% of the total body burden of methyl mercury is accumulated in the brain. Noreseth and Clarkson held the view that more than 98% of the total mercury in the brain is in the form of methyl mercury. A similarly high proportion of the intact mercurial has been observed in blood and spleen. In the kidneys upto 40% of the mercury has been reported in the inorganic form.

8.0 PREVENTION: As far as possible avoid high level mercury infected foods like, fish, meat, chicken and grains. If not possible at least reduce the consumption of mercury infected foodstuffs. Occupational mercury poisoning can be prevented or reduced by using less hazardous substitutes wherever possible and in some cases processes have to be modified to exclude the use of mercury. A high standard of cleanliness should be observed in workplaces where the substance is handled. Storage of mercury and mercury compounds should be in air-tight or water-sealed vessels. Process should be fully enclosed or exhaust ventilation provided. Exhaust from vacuum pumps should be vented outside the workroom at a safe height. Protective clothing including overalls, gloves, etc., should be provided to prevent skin contact and special arrangement should be made regular laundering of such clothing. Breathing apparatus of the approved type should be provided for emergency use.

9.0 INDIA SCENARIO: The Ministry of Environment and Forests

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and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the focal point in the Government of India for all matters relating to the environment. As the nodal ministry it co-ordinate with all other ministries. Mercury has been the focus of regulatory activity, because of its toxic and carcinogenic effects, as well as its persistent prevalence in the environment. The various laws relating to the mercury in the environment include, Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act & Rules, Environment (Protection) Act & Rules, Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, Factories Act & Rules, Workman Compensation Act, Prevention of Food Adulteration Act & Rules, Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, Public Liability Insurance Act & Rules and various standards issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Mercury poisoning is a compensable disease in India. The Minamata Mercury Convention, a global treaty to protect health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury, was signed on 10th October, 2013 at a diplomatic conference held in Kumamoto, Japan. The convention aimed to regulate a phase out mercury usage around the world. The global treaty, came into force on 16th August, 2017. In 2014, India became a member of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) led Minamata convention along with 127 other member countries. Though, India has expressed willingness to curb mercury pollution by signing the treaty in 2014, India has not yet ratified the global treaty, thereby putting millions of lives under risk. Incidentally, China, USA, The European Union and several others have ratified the treaty and will be legally bound by its terms. Once ratified, India would be legally bound to follow the rules issued under this convention. The statistics regarding the quantities of mercury produced and used in India are limited. However, India is one of the major consumers of mercury, importing large quantities for use in chlor-alkali and other industrial uses.

According to the UNEP, data of 2005 industrial plants involved in burning of coal are primarily responsible for polluting the environment – with 87% of the total mercury emissions. There is no clear data by the Government on the total mercury emission from various sectors. However, according to a study conducted by IEA Clean Coal Centre in 2012, India is the second largest polluter of mercury in the world after China. IEA Study also claims that about 8.83% of the global total was emitted from India. A Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) study found about 210 tons of mercury being emitted by the industrial sector during 2011-12. In India, a major portion of mercury emission comes from burning of coal by industries, mainly coal-based power plants, gold mining plants and chlor-alkali plants, since mercury is a natural element of coal. Many studies have found that coal in India has a higher amount of mercury, which is released in the environment through gases, ash, and dust. According to an estimate by Sanjeev Kanchan of CSE, from coal consumption, around 58% of mercury is released in gaseous form, 2.5% in particulate matter, around 32.5% goes through ash, while the remaining 7% remains unaccounted for. Jayshree Chemical’s Chlo-Alkali plant at Odisha is identified as a mercury contaminated site by Central Pollution Control Board. Jayshree Chemical’s released its mercury contaminated waste into the nearby areas and the sludge close to the pond which is located in the bed of the Rushikulya River. The Singroli region in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra District and Ganjam in Odisha, are the other major zones of mercury contamination in the country. According to an estimate, that a 1000 MW thermal power plant is emitting at least 500 Kg of mercury every year in Singroli region. The CSE Green Rating Project in 2015, had conducted a study on 47 coal-based power plant across the country. Its findings were alarming which reveal that 20 plants were discharging ash slurry, holding

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toxic heavy metals, directly into rivers and reservoirs, while nearly 60% of the plants analysed did not have effluent and sewerage treatment plants. The study also found that only 50-60% of the 170 million tons of fly ash generated by the sector was being utilised while the rest was dumped into poorly designed and maintained ash plants, thus polluting land, air and water. In such cases, mercury transforms into methyl mercury which then enters into our food chain affecting the inhabitants and other living things. In another CSE study conducted in 2012 in Sonbhadra District, UP, average mercury content in 19 human blood samples was found to be 6 times the safe limit (5.8 ppb as per the US Environmental Protection Agency) while drinking water was found unfit for consumption without treatment. Same was the case with Rohu fishes of Rihand Reservoir. Mercury was present in all 7 soil samples. In fact, the study found mercury level of 113.48 ppb – nearly 19 times the safe limit – in the blood sample of a resident at Khairahi Village, who used to eat fish 2 to 3 days in a week. Since there were no standard set on mercury emission from power plants, no technology deployed by power plants in India, to control mercury emission, and most of them do not even monitor the emissions constantly. However, MoEFCC, has reluctantly notified the standard of 0.03 mg/m3 for mercury on the recommendation of the Central Pollution Control Board. Kodaikanal Mercury Poisoning is a proven case of mercury contamination by Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) in the process of making Mercury Thermometers for export around the world. In 1983 Ponds moved its decade’s old mercury thermometer factory to Kodaikanal, bordering the dense water shed forests of Pambar Shola. HUL acquired the factory to import mercury from the United States and to export finished thermometers back to USA and Europe. Following complaints by its workers of Kidney related and other illness in 2001, the thermometer factory was forced to shut down, open up a series of issues in India such as liability, corporate

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accountability and corporate negligence. In 2003, HUL was forced to export 289 tons of mercury contaminated materials to a mercury recycling facility in USA as there was no facility to treat mercury waste in India. In 2016, HUL finally settled compensation for its former workers. According to Mr. Nityanand Jayaraman, a Chennai based writer and activist, who has been part of the campaign since 2001, HUL is leaving up to 25 mg/ Kg of mercury in soil, and he claims that this is 250 times higher than the naturally occurring background levels, even after a clean-up. On June 11, 2018, HUL received permission from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to commence full scale soil remediation to the remedial standard of 20mg/kg at its former factory site in Kodaikanal. Incidentally, Greenpeace estimates that just ONE gram of mercury deposited annually can, in the long term, contaminate a lake spread of 25 acres to the extent that fish from the lake are rendered unfit for human consumption.

10.0 CONCLUSION: Mercury is a naturally occurring element. It can exist in coal in gaseous, liquid, or solid form. Possessing the property of a liquid and a metal at room temperature, mercury is commonly used in many consumer products. Mercury may be deposited into water bodies either directly from water discharge. Microorganisms then convert elemental mercury to highly toxic methyl mercury, which can be readily absorbed by aquatic organisms. Mercury poisoning is a type of metal poisoning due to mercury exposure. In India, a major portion of mercury emission comes from burning of coal by industries, mainly coal-based power plants, gold mining plants and chlor-alkali plants. Forms of mercury exposure include metal, vapour, salt and organic compounds. Mercury can be inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin. Most exposure is from eating fish, amalgam based dental fillings, or exposure at workplaces. Mercury’s primary health effects are neurological, but it can also cause serious damage to the kidneys. Human activities

that release mercury into the environment include the burning of coal and mining of gold. Mercury poisoning can be determined by testing the samples of blood, urine and hair. Prevention includes eating a diet low in mercury and avoiding mercury vapour.

Mr. R. R. Nair is currently the Director of Safety and Health Information Bureau. He is an ex-employee of Central Labour Institute, DGFASLI, Mumbai, and retired from the Government Service after 28 years. He had undergone specialised training in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) at ILO-CIS, WHO, HSE (UK) and RoSPA (UK). He has more than 50 years’ experience in OHS & Fire Protection. He had represented India at the 23rd meeting of ILO-CIS held at Geneva. He has also participated in a number of seminars, conferences, workshops on OHS & Fire Protection at National levels. He has carried out about 85 projects in safety, health, environment and fire protection (safety audits, accident investigations, environmental studies, hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA), hazardous zone classifications, fire safety audits in high rise buildings, etc.) PAN India. He is author of 15 books and about 90 articles in various topics on safety and allied subjects. He can be contacted on: M: +91 7045172050, +91 9224212544 Resi: +91 477 2266994 E-mail: ceo@shib.co.in / shib@vsnl.com Website: www.shib.co.in

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Pressure Switch Feedback in a Control Reliable System

he most typical application for the DM2® Series C and E valves is that of solenoid dump valve for air entry energy isolation. When a safety event occurs, such as the opening of a guard door or the operation of an E-stop device, these valves will exhaust the downstream pressure in the system removing the pneumatic energy. There are two questions that frequently come up when it comes to the integration of this valve in a safety system. 1. Why doesn’t the valve have two feedback switches for monitoring by the safety system? 2. How should I monitor the downstream pressure within my safety system?

To answer these two questions, some information about the valves’ function is required. The DM2® Series valves are redundant, self-monitored devices in which both independent elements must function within a specific time frame of each other. This time frame is limited to less than 150 ms by ROSS design criteria at the rated pressures of the valve. This time will vary with valve size and supply pressure but must remain below 150 ms. If the valve were to operate abnormally due to an element not functioning synchronously with the other element within this time frame, the valve will default to its exhaust condition. It will remain in that position until the main solenoids are de-energized and the independent reset solenoid is given a pulse signal. The valve is third-party certified to ISO 13849-1 Category 4 PLe as a safety device by the German BG-Prüfzert. These valves have a single pressure switch that functions as a status indicator. The status indicator informs the machine controls that the valve is in an “operational” state or a “non-operational” state. Operational meaning that the valve has pressure supplied to it and the valve does

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not currently need to be reset. The status indicator is not related to the inherent safety function of the valve and is not required for the ISO 13849-1 Category 4 PLe certification. It is strictly a diagnostic device for use in an EDM (external device monitoring) system. Because the valve has the redundancy, monitoring, and cross-checking internal to it and the status indicator pressure switch is not part of the safety function of the valve, there is clearly no need for two valve position sensing switches. The status indicator pressure switch simply provides a NO (normally open) and NC (normally closed) contact to indicate that the valve is ready to run. The switch will not change state each time the valve is energized or deenergized. So, there is no need to track the function of this switch versus the signals to the valve. This brings up a secondary question of “What if the status indicator pressure switch fails to change state? To answer this we must think through the foreseeable failure modes of the switch. There are two potential conditions. The first scenario is that the valve is actually in the “ready-to-run” condition, but the switch says that the valve is in a faulted state. The EDM system should see the switch indicating that the valve is in the “not-ready-to-run” condition and extinguish any run signals to the valve such that the mistaken “fault” can be addressed. If the valve were already energized prior to the system checking the status indicator, a properly designed safety control system would signal to de-energize the valve and exhaust downstream pressure. If the valve were not already energized, disabling the run signals would only prevent energizing from occurring. Thus, the valve would be held in the exhaust mode. The second case is that the valve is in a faulted state but the switch indicates

that the valve is ready to run. In this case there would be no downstream pressure as the valve would be in its default exhaust condition and latched into that condition requiring a reset signal for further operation. The safety function of the pneumatics has not been compromised in this situation. With that understanding of the function of the valve and status indicator switch we can better answer the second question regarding the monitoring of downstream pressure. In order to monitor the downstream pressure for a zero energy state, the downstream pressure condition should match the run signals applied to the valve. Also, the valve should always be sized to supply enough air for the machine processes downstream of the valve and, more importantly, to be able to exhaust downstream air in a rapid manner. The importance of sizing for exhaust is that the time it takes to exhaust a machine or zone is a function of downstream pressure, volume, and the flow rate of the valve. If the pneumatic circuit is unable to rapidly and safely exhaust downstream pressure, the circuit can remain temporarily ‘energized’ even after upstream pressure is blocked and the exhausting of downstream pressure begins. The use of a control reliable type valve, such as the DM2® Series, maintains the safety integrity of the pneumatic circuit by helping to assure that both the upstream pressure is blocked and the downstream pressures are de-energized when the circuit is in a faulted or inoperable state. Inherent in the name, a ‘control reliable valve’ provides a level of reliability, or “assurance”, that the valve will shut-off and exhaust downstream pressure when signaled to do so. In the event that the valve suffers an abnormal condition, control reliable valves default to the safest condition; namely, to exhaust downstream air pressure. When

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used in conjunction with sensing type devices such as light curtains, scanners, safety mats, E-stops, safety gate switches, etc., control reliable valves provide the highest level of reliability for shutting off the supply of air and exhausting the downstream pressure. In a typical OSHA-compliant application incorporating electrical and mechanical interlocks and interrupts, a control reliable pneumatic valve is an integral part of the safeguards designed to stop the machine operation. Sensor type devices do not physically prevent access to the machinery, but may rather interrupt the electrical supply and can provide an alert if the containment area has been violated. Therefore, when concerned with ultimately ensuring stoppage of a hazardous airpowered device, the key question is the control reliability of the final control element, that being the valve. When there are no other contingencies for stopping motion there is no point in monitoring

downstream pressure. The operator has already entered the sensing area and the control logic and exhaust valve would have already operated regardless of any extra monitoring of pressure. Monitoring downstream air pressure is only truly useful for safety when utilizing barrier guards with solenoid locks. If using light curtains or safety mats, there is no recourse if the downstream pressure signal does not match the run signals on the valve because there is no physical barrier to prevent access to the hazard area. Also, the speed of exhausting may be critical when

performing stop distance calculations. If the system utilizes barrier guards with solenoid locks you must monitor the downstream pressure in order to determine whether to allow the solenoid locks to release the barrier guard. Having a control-reliable valve within this system ensures the pressure in the system is being released, whereas, a downstream switch verifies that the volume of air was released. This is especially important if there is a significant volume of air which may take time to be released. In this case a malfunctioning switch could lead to confusion in the safety system that could allow access prior to a safe state being reached. In this scenario, controls engineers should use redundancy in monitoring that pressure. This is the only redundant way to ensure that energy is released prior to the door unlocking.

For more information, Website: www.rosscontrols.com

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Job opportunities in manufacturing industries; especially PPE sector

he Indian economy continues to expand in size and according to the Asian Development Bank India’s economy, today is the fastest growing in Asia. As a corollary of rapid economic expansion more jobs are available today than were ever before, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Most Indian leaders see an increase in the size of the manufacturing sector as a panacea for unemployment and underemployment in the country. Demand in the developed world for manufactured goods has led more than one exporting nation to lift millions of its citizens out of poverty. In spite of the rise in automation, leaders and intellectuals in India believe that a manufacturing-led exportdriven growth model is a way to superior

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economic growth in India.

Industries Are Creating More Jobs than Ever Before Potentially, within 7 years the size of the manufacturing sector in India may generate revenues of $1 trillion dollars. To put this in perspective the size of the entire Indian economy had been less than $1 trillion dollars a little over 10 years ago. Be it in manufacturing, construction or mining new jobs are being created in India and the pace of new job growth is expected to continue growing. Hence the employment landscape in India is already being transformed into one which generates jobs in relatively higher paying manufacturing industries. • Since the liberalization of the Indian

economy in the early 1990’s, a third of the new jobs have been created in the construction sector.

Manufacturing to Pave the Way to Future Prosperity Manufacturing jobs are jobs that create products by using raw materials or components. Over the next 5 to 7 years tens of millions of new jobs are expected to be created in the domestic manufacturing sector. Leading Indian economists believe that the manufacturing sector will comprise of a quarter of the size of the Indian economy by 2025. Currently, manufacturing’s share in the Indian economy is approximately 16%. Approximately 9 crore new manufacturing

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jobs are expected to be created over the next 7 years. • The largest number of manufacturing jobs that will be created may be low paying unskilled or semi-skilled jobs that nonetheless, for innumerable diligent and enterprising young workers, could pay the way for a financially rewarding and personally fulfilling career. • The creation of a large number of such jobs will help move millions of Indians into the middle-class.

High-Value Manufacturing Jobs Exist Today However what is truly exciting is that a significant number of jobs in India’s manufacturing sector today are prestigious jobs that require much technical expertise which comes after years of education and training. Graduates and mechanical engineers and those with post-graduate degrees today have ample opportunity to thrive in the manufacturing sector in India. An expanding domestic manufacturing sector will lead to the creation of many more such prestigious and well-paying jobs that will be able to employ young Indians for decades to come. Specifically, there are attractive jobs for engineers and for those with advanced degrees in production management, quality testing, maintenance and R&D. Furthermore today there also many ancillary jobs in areas such as procurement, storage, supply chain, finance and accounting and the availability of such jobs will also increase in the future.

Manufacturing Industries Have Created Tertiary Jobs Job opportunities in the manufacturing industry today extend beyond simple assembly line manufacturing jobs. Many white collar jobs have been created by the manufacturing industry in tertiary industries such as customer support and management. Much of the demand for skilled engineers, draftsmen, programmers, electricians and technicians is being created by the manufacturing industry in India. Furthermore, rising consumer expectations have led manufacturers to take quality initia-

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tives and hire production experts who ensure finished products meet quality standards. Indian manufacturers have also realized the need for quick and efficient customer service which has led to the direct creation of numerous support and backend jobs.

PPE’s in Era of Manufacturing Led Growth As the manufacturing sector expands, even more people will be employed in the innumerable factories and workshops that will manufacture products in India. After the creation of new and varied jobs in hazardous manufacturing environments, the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) will also grow. Already most large and small Indian manufacturers recognize the importance of worker safety and so there is great demand for PPE across India. The manufacturers of personal protective equipment are themselves, manufacturers. As the number of factories and industries grows in India, the size of the PPE manufacturing sector will also grow. • Manufacturers of safety equipment create safety products that are in great demand by manufacturers and by those in the construction and mining industries. • The buying and selling of safety equipment have also created many new jobs. For the next few decades, the number of jobs created by manufacturers of PPE will increase in lockstep with the increase in the number of manufacturing jobs in India.

Reasons behind Demand for PPE in India Two of the key drivers behind the expansion of the PPE industry are innovation and the manufacture of technologically advanced PPE. Technologically advanced and innovative PPE is the reason behind a greater demand for PPE products in India. Many new PPE products are also aesthetically well designed which creates greater demand for them as well. It is expected that in the future, PPE that is thoughtfully designed and attractive will be in greater demand. Behind the manufacture of highquality PPE are well developed Research

and Development centres managed by manufacturers, higher international standards created for PPE, greater collaboration within the industry, higher standards set by regulatory bodies, increase in government initiatives that promote worker safety and greater expertise among manufacturers which allows them to manufacture PPE that is of high quality. An additional reason that demand for PPE is increasing in India is the still budding domestic e-commerce market which makes it easier for B2B sales between manufacturers and businesses. As businesses can now purchase PPE online, the demand for PPE has grown and is expected to grow further as the Indian e-commerce market grows, as projected, to generate revenues of approximately $700 billion by 2020. Because the e-commerce market in India is still in its infancy, the volume of PPE sales made online are a fraction of their true potential. Some advantages of buying PPE online are that interested shoppers can freely browse and compare a wide variety of products made by different manufacturers and save valuable time and money. While browsing products online interested shoppers can also see images of the products being sold, understand the specifications of the products and also read reviews of the products before making a buying decision. As the manufacturing sector in India grows in size so will the demand for an army of labourers, skilled workers and for those with the technical and managerial skills necessary to create world-beating companies. Today nearly 94% of Indian workers are employed in the informal sector. However, as powerful government initiatives, including GST, which attempt to bring more Indian manufacturers within the formal economy, succeed, productivity is expected to increase resulting in an increase in the size of the entire domestic manufacturing sector.

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Safety in Welding By S.K. Palit, Head-CCC & Strategic Support - Equipment, SGP & WAPS, Ador Welding Ltd.

afety is a critical consideration for any welding project. Arc welding is a safe occupation when proper precautions are taken. But, if safety measures are ignored, welders face an array of hazards which can be potentially dangerous, including electric shock, fumes and gases, fire and explosions and more. Welders are members of an occupational group which is exposed to a number of different environmental problems: • Electricity • Electromagnetic fields • UV, IR and visible light radiation • Air pollution • Fire and Spatter • Noise • Ergonomics To help keep welders safe, organizations such as the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offer safety guidelines to help control, minimize or to help employers and workers avoid welding hazards. Employers should ensure all workers have an opportunity to comply with the following important guidelines in the workplace: • Read and understand manufacturer instructions for equipment • Carefully review material safety data sheets

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It’s important to remember to never touch the electrode or metal parts of the electrode holder with skin or welding clothing and insulate yourself from the work and ground.

• Follow the company’s internal safety practices • Awareness of the most common welding hazards and knowing how to avoid them ensures a safe, productive work environment for all.

Electric shock Electric shock is one of the most serious and immediate risks facing a welder. Electric shock can lead to severe injury or death, either from the shock itself or from a fall caused by the reaction to a shock. Electric shock occurs when welders touch two metal objects that have a voltage between them, thereby inserting themselves into the electrical circuit. For instance, if a worker holds a bare wire in one hand and a second bare wire with another, electric current will pass through that wire and through the welding operator, causing an electric shock. The higher the voltage, the higher the current and, thus the higher the risk for the electric shock to result in injury or death. The most common type of electric shock is secondary voltage shock from an arc welding circuit, which ranges from 20 to 100 volts. Bear in mind that even a shock of 50 volts or less can be enough to injure or kill an operator, depending on the conditions. Due to its constant change in

polarity, alternating current (AC) voltage is more likely to stop the heart than direct current (DC) welders. It is also more likely to make the person holding the wire unable to let go. To avoid secondary voltage shock, welding operators should wear dry gloves in good condition, never touch the electrode or metal parts of the electrode holder with skin or wet clothing and be sure to insulate themselves from the work and ground, keeping dry insulation between their body and the metal being welded or ground (such as a metal floor or wet surface). ADOR Welding Limited (AWL) offers a wide range of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), like Welding Gloves, Safety Shoes and other safety products to ensure the welders’ safety. In addition, AWL offers VRD (Voltage Reducing Device) as a built-in feature as an option, and also VRD Units which can be fitted externally to any AC or DC SMAW Welding machine, which keeps the secondary voltage down to a safe level of 18-20 V when no welding is being done (machine switched on, but in idle condition). Full welding power is automatically enabled whenever the welder strikes the welding arc. An even more serious shock, primary voltage shock, may occur when a welder touches electrically “hot” or “live” parts inside the welder case or the electric distribution system to which the welder is connected. This action can lead to a shock of 230 or 415 volts. AWL offers ELCB as an option in their welding machines to completely eliminate this hazard.

Fumes and gases Overexposure to welding fumes and gases can be hazardous to the health of the welder as well as any other person who is working in the vicinity of the welding area. Welding fume contains potentially harmful

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Welding areas require adequate ventilation and local exhaust to keep fumes and gases from the breathing zone and the general area.

complex metal oxide compounds from consumables, base metal and the basemetal coatings, so it is important to keep the head out of the fumes and use enough ventilation and/or exhaust to control the exposure to substances in the fume, depending on the type of rod and base metal being used. The specific potential health effects which relate to the welding consumable product being used can be found in the Health Hazard Data section of the Safety Data Sheet available from the consumable manufacturer. Welding areas require adequate ventilation and local exhaust to keep fumes and gases from the breathing zone and the general area. In most situations, a ventilation system- such as a fan, and an exhaust system or fixed or removable exhaust hoods- to remove fumes and gases from the work area are provided. AWL has introduced in their range different models of Welding Fume extraction systems, both stand-alone as well as centralized systems (KING EXTRACTORS), with advanced technology, special filters and with or without built-in compressors

Fire and explosions Welding arc creates extreme temperatures, and may pose a significant fire and

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explosions hazard if safe practices are not followed. While the welding arc may reach temperatures of 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, the real danger is not from the arc itself, but rather the intense near the arc and the heat, sparks and spatter created by the arc. This spatter can reach up to 35 feet away from the welding space. To prevent fires, before beginning to weld, inspect the work area for any flammable materials and remove them from the area. Flammable materials are comprised of three categories: liquid, such as gasoline, oil and paint; solid, such as wood, cardboard and paper; gas, including acetylene, propane and hydrogen.

Ergonomics When welding heavy material manually

Special attachments & extensions to interconnection cables reduce welder fatigue for welding at long distances from the Power Source

Rotators are used to rotate a job with circular or cylindrical profile to help the welder consistently without changing his position and welding torch angle continuously

and during assembly welding the loads are very static. Positioning welding also gives high loads. Ergonomic control of Welderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position, arrangement of rotating tables (rotators and turn tables) is important to reduce welder fatigue and chances of poor weld quality.

Other safety considerations Welders should also be aware of other safety considerations within the work environment. For example, those working in a confined space or in an elevated area make need to take extra precautions. In any welding situation, welding operators should pay close attention safety information on the products being used and the material safety data sheets provided by the manufacturer and work with their employer and co-workers to follow appropriate safe practices for their workplace. Good common sense is also key. If opening cans of electrode, keep hands away from sharp edges. Remove clutter and debris from the welding area to prevent tripping or falling. And never use broken or damaged equipment or PPE. To keep up with the most recent safety practices, welding operators should utilize resources from the American Welding Society (AWS), OSHA and welding manufacturers. By following these safe practices and using common sense, operators can stay safe and keep production moving with no lost-time accidents. Safety & Health Fact Sheets are provided in the ANSI Z49.1 Standards.

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HIGHLY INSULATED FRP EARTH / DISCHARGE ROD MODEL - 11-33KV / 33-66KV / 66-132KV / 132-220KV / 400KV “KUSAM-MECO” has introduced Fibre Glass Discharge / Earth Rod. They are supplied in a wide range of ratings 11 / 33 / 66 / 132 / 220 / 400KV. They are used to discharge Electrical Systems having limited fault levels.

FEATURES :  Voltage Rating : 11-33KV, 33-66KV, 66-132KV, 132-220KV & 400KV  Total Section : 03 (11-33KV); 04 (33-66KV, 66-132KV, 132-220KV & 400KV)  Assembled Height : 15 ft. (11-33KV); 16 ft. (33-66KV, 132-220KV); 18 ft. (66-132KV) 20 ft. (400KV).  Die cast Aluminum Earthing Instrument to grip : Upto 30mm dia (11-33KV); Upto 50mm dia (33-66KV, 66-132KV, 132-220KV & 400KV).  Copper Cable : 6 sq.mm, 6mtr. long (11-33KV); 10 sq.mm; 7mtr. long (33-66KV) 16 sq.mm; 8mtr. long (66-132KV); 25 sq.mm; 10mtr. long (132-220KV) 35 sq.mm; 10mtr. long (400KV)  Clamp : Crocodile grounding clamp (11-33KV) Aluminum “C” grounding clamp (33-66KV, 66-132KV, 132-220KV, 400KV).  Rubber Hand Grip & Canvas Cover to carry the Instrument.

MULTI-PURPOSE DIGITAL HIGH VOLTAGE PHASING METER MODEL KM-MPS-50K

FEATURES :  AC 50kV and DC 50kV measurement with direct reading.  4000-count backlight LCD display.  Input impedance : 400 M  Auto-ranging :

AC : 4.000kV / 40.00kV / 50.0kV DC : 4.000kV / 40.00kV / 50.0kV

 KM-MPS-50K must be connected with an approved hot stick (optional).  Check phases are “in-phase” or “out of phase”.  Polarity indication : positive / Negative.

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 Low battery indication (Multi-level)  Accessories : User Manual, “Y” contact electrode x 2, Test hook (contact electrode) x 2, Insulated rod x 2, Alkaline batteries & Carrying Case. TO VIEW THE FULL DETAILS OF EACH PRODUCT VISIT : www.kusamelectrical.com

G-17, Bharat Industrial Estate, T. J. Road, Sewree (W), Mumbai - 400 015. India. Tel. : 27754546, 24156638, 24124540, 27750292 / 0662 E-mail : sales@kusam-meco.co.in, kusam_meco@vsnl.net

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MATRIX : SATATYA MIDR20FL28CWP 2MP IP IR Professional Dome Camera

atrix project series IP Cameras are built using superior components such as Sony STARVIS sensor and higher MTF lens to offer unmatched image quality especially during the low light conditions. Powered by True WDR algorithm, these cameras offer consistent image quality even in highly varying lighting conditions. Built in intelligent analytics including Intrusion Detection, Trip Wire, etc. ensure real-time security. Moreover, H.265 compression and Automatic Motion based Frame Rate Reduction save bandwidth and storage up to 50%.

Features: • The Dark Observer - Sony STARVIS Series Sensor • Crystal Clear Night Vision, Color Images at 0.08lux • High Efficiency Video Coding - H.265 Compression Technology • Save Up to 50% Of Storage Space • Vision Adaptive - True WDR 120db • Best Image Quality even in Varying Light Conditions • Capture More - Wider Field of View • Eliminate Blind Spots with 113 View • Versatility - Adaptive Streaming • Record More Frames During Motion, Less During No Motion • Analytics- Intrusion, Motion Detection, No Motion, Trip Wire • Certification- BIS, IP66 CE, FCC, IK10

About Matrix Established in 1991, Matrix is a leader in Telecom and Security solutions for modern businesses and enterprises. Matrix, an innovative, technology driven and customer focused organization, is committed to keep

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pace with the revolutions in the telecom and security industries. With more than 40% of its human resources dedicated to the development of new products, Matrix has launched cutting-edge products like IP-PBX, Universal Gateways, VoIP Gateways and Terminals, GSM Gateways, Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance solutions. These solutions are feature-rich, reliable and conform to the international standards. Having global footprints in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa through an extensive network of more than 1,000 channel partners, Matrix ensures that the products serve the needs of its customers faster and longer. Matrix has gained trust and admiration of customers representing the entire spectrum of industries. Matrix has won many international awards for its innovative products.

For more information, Web: www.matrixvideosurveillance.com

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IoT Revolutionizes Rooftop Economizers - Part I Deep Thoughts by Deepinder Singh, CEO at 75F

Deepinder Singh founded 75F in 2012 after he designed some of the world’s fastest core networks for Tier 1 service providers like AT&T, NTT and Verizon. With almost 25 years’ experience in electronics and computing, he’s brought a wealth of embedded products to the market. His key goal in every endeavor is to simplify operational complexity and make products intuitive. That’s why he created 75F, an intelligent building solution that utilizes the Internet of Things and the latest in cloud computing to create systems that predict, monitor and manage the HVAC needs of light commercial buildings.

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n economizer is a device designed to make a package rooftop unit (RTU) more energy efficient. The economizer controls the outside air damper of a rooftop unit (RTU) and brings in fresh outside air which can provide free cooling when conditions are right. It also helps meet indoor air quality (IAQ) requirements. While few RTU economizers today are utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT), its inception enables intelligent companies to make smarter, more efficient decisions that increase savings and decrease our impact on the planet. Based on the maximum occupancy of a building, IAQ standards require a certain amount of air exchanges every hour with fresh air from the RTU’s outside air damper. There are two types of air exchanges. The first is when an RTU simply moves the air in a room by recirculating the air in the building and the second type freshens a room with outside air. When fresh air comes in, the same amount of air must also be exhausted out. Without smart controls, an outside air damper will typically be set to open a minimum of 2030% to provide enough fresh air to meet the IAQ standards. The precise percentage opening of the damper is determined by factors such as how many Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) is blowing, the size of the outside air damper relative to the ductwork and the size of the spaces being served. Demand control ventilation (DCV) is a control strategy in which we only open the outside air damper when IAQ demands it, based on CO2 levels measured in the return air system. The outside air damper is kept nearly closed (well below the minimum of 20-30% outlined above) most of the time. Only if the CO2 levels rise is the outside air damper opened to reduce them. If CO2 levels are low (say because the building is only partially occupied), DCV can save a lot of energy when it’s freezing outside and we don’t have to heat

that outside air up to 72°F. The same principle enables DCV to also save energy in hot, humid weather. That same fresh outside air can provide free cooling when conditions are right. For example, if it were 72°F inside and 55°F outside, fresh air coming in at 55°F would help cool down the building. Free cooling through the economizer frequently works out nicely in the spring and fall and the outside air damper can be opened up well past the minimum. It’s just like opening up a window on a spring day instead of turning on the A/C, which helps save energy. There are different strategies to determine when to bring in outside air and IoT is changing the game. One could just look at the outside air temperature alone and make the decision based on that, which is called “dry bulb.” But the total amount of energy in the air (and therefore the amount of cooling power needed to remove it) is determined by both temperature and humidity. This is where it gets interesting and enthalpy comes into play. Typical economizer controls will have either a dry bulb or comparative enthalpy control. Comparative enthalpy controls measure the outside air enthalpy based on the temperature and humidity and compare it with the indoor enthalpy, to determine how much outside air to bring in.

HOW IS THE ENERGY OF AIR RELATED TO HUMIDITY? If you take water and let it evaporate, the water will convert into water vapor. During this time, the water left behind is actually cooled. If you’ve ever walked through a greenhouse that had water misters stationed within, you may have noticed you felt cooler inside. The reason behind this is mist will eventually evaporate and as it does, it cools the air around it. The water vapor in the air stores a huge amount of energy. Enthalpy determines the total amount of energy in the air and is based on both humidity and temperature. While there is no simple math to determine enthalpy, we

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use a psychometric chart to discover how much energy the air has. This graphical representation calculates thermodynamic properties like dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature, humidity, enthalpy, and air density. Let’s take an example of a building that has an inside temperature of 72°F with 40% humidity, while the air outside is cooler at 60°F with 65% humidity. In the chart below we plot the enthalpy as downward sloping diagonal lines from left to right. We can see that 60°F with 65% humidity has less enthalpy than 72°F air with 40% humidity. So according to the graph, the outdoor enthalpy is less than the indoor enthalpy, so bringing in fresh air to cool the building (instead of mechanical

cooling) makes sense. However, enthalpy alone is not a good metric to determine when to use free cooling, since it does not account for what bringing in the outside air would do to the indoor building humidity. Even when the enthalpy is favorable, the humidity might still increase beyond what is comfortable for humans and good for the building (mold growth due to high humidity is a big concern). Using the psychometric chart, we can see that 60°F air with 65% humidity will end up at 43% humidity when it heats up to 72°F. 75F measures the indoor humidity and also gets a ‘desired target humidity’ for each building it automates. Now if

that building’s desired target humidity was 40%, we’d see that bringing in the outside air would make the building more humid, so we’d pass on getting that outside air even though it’s tempting just looking at the enthalpy. The comparative enthalpy method works most of the time, except when there are high humidity levels inside the building (restaurants with steam cooking lines and high occupancy offices are notorious for this), which cause the enthalpy comparison method to break down. At 75F we take into account not just enthalpy, but also what bringing in the outside air will do to the building’s indoor humidity.

About 75F

comfort while saving maximum energy. In the last 5 years alone the company has notched up several customers including popular names like Border Foods, Magnet 360, Rockler and Yoga Fit in the US and has created hundreds of energy-efficient and intelligent buildings in the process. 75F launched its operations in India in August 2016, and has been growing steadily, acquiring several customers ever since.

to be only theoretically possible; continuous commissioning or perfect air balancing. The company also offers Lighting Automation and Control, Outdoor Air Optimisation, and Indoor Air Quality Management solutions among others. Another highlight of 75F’s products is Facilisight, a futuristic energy management tool with a dynamic UI. Fascilight’s suite of web and mobile apps allow customers to manage temperature and lighting remotely and round the clock. It is an extremely user-friendly interface that has simplified the process of overseeing and managing 75F systems across sites irrespective of geographic location or complexity. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad and Android phones.

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Minneapolis - USA, 75F is a fast-growing Building Intelligence Solutions provider that leverages Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing to predict, monitor and proactively manage various elements in a building including its temperature, lighting, air quality and its energy management needs. The company’s Intuitive, Self-learning System optimizes comfort, increases energy efficiency and provides insights into how a commercial building uses its energy efficiently. 75F stands for 75 Fahrenheit, which was set by the United Nations in 2008 as the optimum temperature in all its offices worldwide. Inspired by this, 75F seeks to deliver optimal

About the Product 75F has developed a unique approach to HVAC zone controls; Dynamic Airflow Balancing™. Leveraging IoT design philosophy and the power of cloud computing, the 75F solution achieves what was once thought

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Dubai Police Visited Dahua Technology HQ In China

Dahua Management & Dubai Police Officials

ahua Technology, a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry announced today that in early July, a distinguished group of Dubai Police Officials visited the Dahua Headquarters at Hangzhou in China. Representing Dubai police, Colonel Essa Ahmad Salem Ahmad Alobeidli met with James Wang, CTO, Overseas Business, Dahua Technology and discussed topics of mutual interest. Known as one of the safest city in Middle East, Dubai police aims to enhance the city’s security by adopting proven but innovative security solutions. Accordingly, the visit focused on Dahua Safe City Solution, which was introduced through an in-depth presentation by Dahua Technology as well as a discussion on the applicability of Safe City Solution between Dubai and Hangzhou police based on their experiences. As a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, Dahua is an ideal partner for building municipal-level

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mega surveillance systems. In Hangzhou, Dahua Technology has successfully helped the Jianggan District Police Station implement Dahua Safe City Solution, which integrates cloud computing, big data, AI, and other cutting-edge technologies to enable higher efficiency and more effective police operation. “China and UAE have enjoyed a longlasting friendship and history of business partnership. We are glad that Dahua Technology can play an essential part in enhancing the security of Dubai, and we will concentrate our resources to bolster our capabilities and provide better, faster, and more effective service to the UAE.” said James Wang, CTO, Overseas Business, Dahua Technology. Praising the visit as fruitful, Colonel Essa expressed optimism for future collaboration between the Dubai Police and Dahua Technology, stating that “We hope to enhance our partnership with Dahua through the Safe City project and make the UAE one

of the safest countries in the world.” With a mission of ‘Enabling a Safer Society and Smarter Living’, Dahua Technology will continue to focus on Innovation, Quality, and Service to serve partners and customers around the world.

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GITAM University Secures Campus & Ensures Discipline with Matrix Video Surveillance

ITAM University is a leading research and innovation driven university in India. The university has three campuses - its main campus at Visakhapatnam with off campuses at Hyderabad and Bengaluru. During the last 36 years it has steadily evolved into a world class university, recognized for the experiential learning it offers, its competent and compassionate faculties, the stellar research laboratories, academic vibrancy and cosmopolitan culture. Known for its creative dynamism and flexibility, the university offers varied programs blending skill development and value orientation to shape the careers of students and develop holistic personality to be privileged members of the civil society.

Business Challenge: Criminal activities in education campuses were on a constant rise across the country,

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leading to serious concerns among educationalists. To add to it, incidents of ragging were on the rise even in reputed institutes, inflicting a negative impact on the reputation of institutes. Meanwhile, GITAM University was coming up with its new campus in Bangalore. Being a highly reputed institute for the last 36 years, it did not want to compromise on security and reputation of the institute. Being a large project, they were looking for a trusted Indian brand that could provide direct pre and postsales support. The university wanted to operate the entire video surveillance system without a special IT infrastructure room and other peripherals like server that complicate management and monitoring. The system had to be very easy to use so that it could also be operated by security guards without any hindrance. Being very particular about discipline and

security, they wanted video recorders that could store recording from all cameras for 45 days, at the same time most efficiently reducing storage costs.

Matrix Solution Matrix covered the entire campus with high resolution IP Cameras. The solution was designed through a joint site visit by Matrix executives along with the System Integrator. It began by securing the periphery of all five buildings with a combination of 1.3MP and 2MP IP cameras based on estimated threat perception at each point. Areas with higher threat perception were covered with 2MP varifocal cameras, whereas areas with low or medium threat perception were covered with 1.3MP cameras. A total of 80 cameras were installed to secure the periphery of all five buildings. Interiors of the buildings were secured by

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mounting 1.3MP cameras in the corridors of all five buildings. Matrix 1.3MP camera, with a day as well as night vision range of 30 meters, ensured that the entire corridor was covered by a single camera. All in all, over 220 cameras were deployed in various areas of the building, covering every nook and corner of the campus. These cameras provided crystal clear images with great detail that could be used to identify a person in case of an event. This acted as a deterrent for students indulging in ragging at hostels and helped the institute to ensure security and discipline through live monitoring. Furthermore, Matrix appeared to be the only brand that could meet the requirement of monitoring all cameras without a server. For this, Matrix connected all recorders in the setup in a master-slave configuration. Once this was done, the output could be taken di-

rectly on a TV from one of the video recorders through an HDMI cable, eliminating the server. This enabled the university to monitor all cameras connected to multiple devices without using a server. The entire setup was very easy to operate even for a security guard as it did not involve the complexity of a server. To manage the storage requirement, all recorders supplied by Matrix supported 24TB internal storage that could comfortably store recordings of every camera for 45 days and optimize storage using Adaptive Recording and Camera-wise Recording Flexibility.

Benefits • Prevention of Criminal Activities like Ragging, Molestation, etc. • Enhanced Security • Ease of Use

PRODUCTS • SATATYA CIBR13FL40CW: 1.3MP IP BULLET CAMERA • SATATYA CIDR13FL40CW: 1.3MP IP DOME CAMERA • SATATYA CIBR20VL12CWP: 2MP VARIFOCAL IP BULLET CAMERA • SATATYA CIDR20VL12CWP: 2MP VARIFOCAL IP DOME CAMERA • SATATYA HVR1624P: 24-CHANNEL HYBRID VIDEO RECORDER WITH 24TB STORAGE SUPPORT

• SATATYA NVR64P: 64-CHANNEL NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER WITH 24TB STORAGE SUPPORT

About Matrix Established in 1991, Matrix is a leader in security and telecom solutions for modern businesses and enterprises. Matrix, an innovative, technology driven and customer focused organization, is committed to keep pace with the revolutions in security and telecom industries. With more than 40% of its human resources dedicated to the development of new products, Matrix has launched cutting-edge products such as Unified Communications, IP-PBX, Universal Gateways, Convergence, VoIP Gateways, GSM Gateways, IP Video Surveillance, Access Control and Time-Attendance. These solutions are feature-rich, reliable and conform to the international standards. Having global footprints in Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Asia through an extensive network of more than 1000 system integrators, Matrix ensures that the products serve the needs of its customers faster and longer. Matrix has gained trust and admiration of customers representing the entire spectrum of industries. Matrix has won many national and international awards for its innovative products.

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SOUTH INDIA Technip FMC

Bagged a contract to set up a hydrogen generation unit (HGU) for Hindustan Petroleum’s Visakh refinery in Andhra Pradesh. The contract covers project management, technology licensing, preparation of basic design and engineering package as well as detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, & performance guarantee test run on an licensing, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning basis.

Place: Andhra Pradesh

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd Plans to assign construction of roadbed, bridges, supply of ballast, installation of track (excluding supply of rails & PSC sleepers), electrical (Railway Electrification and general electrification), outdoor signalling and telecommunication works for 3rd line of track between Bobbili (excl) (KM413.708)Gotlam (inl) KM461.252) in Waltair Division of East Coast Railway Andhra Pradesh under Package- 6B.

Place: Andhra Pradesh

Project Manager, A-4, Sector 1, Institutional Area, Noida-21301, Uttar Pradesh. T: 0120-4301000, Extn - 313, E: aviswakarma@technip.com

Contact: B S K Rajkumar, Chief Project Manager-II, North Block, 2Nd Floor, New LIC Building, Thikkana Road, Vishakhapatnam-530004, Andhra Pradesh. T: 0891-2520029, 2550029, E: cpm2wat@gmail.com

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL)

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd

RVNL is implementing the Obulavari- palle Krishnapatnam New Line covering 122-km between Nellore and Kadapa districts. South India’s longest railway tunnel is being constructed through Veligonda hills as part of the project. The construction would be completed by the end of the year.

Plans to assign construction of roadbed, bridges, supply of ballast, Installation of track, electrical, outdoor signalling and telecommunication works for 3rd line of track between Jimidipeta (incl) (KM 356.518) - Bobbili (inl) (KM 413.708) in Waltair Division of East Coast Railway Odisha & Andhra Pradesh under Package- 6A.

Place: Telangana

Place: Andhra Pradesh

Contact: C Subrahmanyam, GM Projects, RVNL, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. T: 044 24618460, 24618437, 24620750

Contact: B S K Rajkumar, Chief Project Manager-II, North Block, 2Nd Floor, New LIC Building, Thikkana Road, Vishakhapatnam-530004, Andhra Pradesh.

Contact: Ajay Viswakarma,

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T: 0891-2520029, 2550029, E: cpm2wat@gmail.com Tamil Nadu Public Works Department

Plans to assign the construction of Hand Transplant Operation Theatre and Ward over the existing Institute of Research and Rehabilitation of Hand and department of Plastic Surgery in Government Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai.

Place: Tamil Nadu Contact: M. Man Madhan, SE, Building Construction and Maintenance Circle, Medical Works, Chepauk, Chennai - 600005. T: 044-25383583, 28545501 E: sepwdmedicalchennai@ gmail.com

(EV) charging solutions in India. The company will set up fourth manufacturing plant in India. The plant will be ready by 2019.

venture between HDC Hyundai Development Company and HCC is a road between the Baroda region and the Worli area in Mumbai.

Place: Tamil Nadu

Place: Maharashtra

Contact: Rajiv Walia, Head (Corp Comm), Plot No. 43 Sector 35, HSIIDC Gurgaon-122001, Haryana. T: 0124-4874900, E: rajiv.walia@deltaww.com

Contact: Dong Hwan Cheon, Director, Madhava Bldg, 709, BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai – 400051, Maharashtra. T: 022-40049081, E: hdcindia2014@gmail.com

South Central Railway

Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC)

The railways is laying Manoharabad to Gajwel railway line covering 31 km. Land is acquired by the state government and handed over to the railways. So far around 17-km of line is laid and the remaining 14-km is likely to get over by January, 2019.

Kerala Railway Development Corporation Ltd (KRDCL)

KRDCL, a joint venture of the State government and the Ministry of Railways, plans to implement 181 km railway line project from Thalassery via Mananthawadi to Mysuru.

Place: Kerala Contact: P.T. Benny IRSE, Director (Project & Planning), Trans Tower, 5th Floor, Vazhuthacaud, Thycaud PO, Thiruvananthapuram-695014, Kerala. T: 0471-2324330, 2305053, 2305054, M: 9061094455, E: krdclgok@gmail.com, Delta Electronics India Pvt Ltd

Plans investment towards launching complete range of energy efficient electric vehicle

Place: Telangana Contact: Vijay Agarwal, Chief Administrative Officer (Construction), 4th Floor, Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad, Hyderabad - 500003, Telangana. T: 040-27822874, 27830278, 27005249

WEST INDIA HDC India Pvt Ltd The joint venture between HDC Hyundai Development Company and HCC Ltd has bagged an order for 2nd section of road construction project on the southern coast of Mumbai. The southern coastal road project in Mumbai is divided into four construction sections. In this project, the second section landed by the joint

Place: Maharashtra Contact: Mohan Nair, Sr General Manager (Communications), Automotive Sector, Mahindra Towers- 3rd Floor, Akurli Road, Kandivali (East), Mumbai 400101, Maharashtra. T: 022-28468510, 28468525, F: 28468523, M: 9004012237, E :nair.mohan@mahindra.com Larsen & Toubro Ltd

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)- Panvel Elevated fast corridor project is in the offing. As part of the project, a four-kilometre distance will be constructed over the Thane creek, the elevated rail corridor will be for CSMT, Wadala, Kurla, Tilaknagar, Chembur, Mankhurd, Nerul, Belapur while Vashi Kharghar and Panvel will run parallel to the existing lines.

Place: Maharashtra Contact: K L Meena, Dy. CPM, Churchgate Station Bldg., 2nd foor, Mumbai 400020, Maharashtra. T: 022-22091656, 22195151, E: com@mrvc.gov.in

Heavy Engineering arm of Larsen a Toubro has bagged an order for supply of critical Reactors and heavy equipment to Refining, Petrochemical and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) industries.

Place: Gujarat Contact: Manish Kalghatgi, Head, Corporate Brand Management and Communications, L&T House, Ballard Estate, Narottam Morarjee Marg, Mumbai 400001, Maharashtra. T: 022-67525656, M: 9930144144, E: manish.kalghatgi@ larsentoubro.com, PSP Projects Ltd Bagged an order from Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd towards the civil works for Brahmsthan Development and other works for Torrent Oncology Division.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Indian multinational car manufacturing corporation plans investment towards expanding its electric vehicles portfolio at it’s Chakan plant, Maharashtra. The company plans to invest another Rs 400 crore in its other plants across the country.

Place: Gujarat Contact: Mittali Christachary, CS & Compli- ance Officer, PSP House’, lscon- Ambli Road, Ahmedabad – 380058, Gujarat. T: 079-26936200/6300/6400, M: 7069092574, E: mittali@pspprojects.com

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EAST INDIA Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, Govt of Jharkhand Plans to assign the detailed survey, designing and drawing, Construction of foating Jetty, Pump Barge, Pon- toons and Gangway etc., 7.77 MLD capacity Conventional Water Treat- ment Plant, R.C.C Elevated Service Reservoir (i) 2.10 Lakh litres capacity with 12 M Staging, (ii) 1.60 Lakh litres capacity with 22 M Staging, (iii) 2.70 Lakh litres capacity with 12 M Staging (iv) 4.80 Lakh litres capacity with 12 M Staging, (v) 4.35 Lakh litres capacity with 12 M Staging,(vi) 3.80 Lakh litres capacity House connection, Supplying and installation of V.T and Centrifugal Pump Motor for Central North Part of Mandu Block (Arrah and adjoining Villages) Water Supply Scheme under DW&S Division, Ramgarh.

Place: Jharkhand Contact: Awdhesh Jha, Executive Engineer, Ramgad, Rajasthan. T: 06553-223193, F: 2480345 Ministry of Road Transport and Highways The Centre has given inprinciple approval for the Madhya Pradesh Government’s proposal for the construction of inter-state high level bridge on the Ban Ganga river on the Sakdi-Dangorali route in Balaghat district. The detailed project report is submitted by

the state government.

Place: Madhya Pradesh Contact: Sudip Chaudhary, Chief Engineer (Planning), Transport Bhawan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001, Delhi. T: 011-23739027, W: wim.rth@nic.in

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd Plans to undertake production of Purified Terepthalic Acid (PTA) of 1.2 MMTPA capacity in its existing refinery unit at Paradip in the district of Jagatsinghpur. The project is not yet approved.

Place: Odisha Contact: M Kalikrishna, Executive Director (CC), 3079/3, JB Tito Marg, New Delhi-110005, Delhi. T: 011- 26260142, M: 8447000201, E: iocl.cocc@indianoil.in, kalikrishna@indianoil.in, W: www.iocl.com Adani Power (Jharkhand) Ltd Plans to set up a 1,600 (2x800 MW) uItra-supercritical thermal power project at Godda in Jharkhand.

Place: Madhya Pradesh Contact: Dr Rajiv Kumar - Associate Vice President Corporate Affairs, Achalraj, Law Garden, hmedabad-380006, Gujarat. T: 079-25557555, F: 25557177, E: info@adani.com

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NORTH INDIA L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Ltd Bagged an onshore EPC contract from HPCL Mittal Energy for setting up 07 (Seven) Cracker Furnaces of 1200 KTPA Dual Feed Cracker Unit (DFCU) at their Bathinda Refinery in Punjab. The scope of work under the contract covers Project Management, Residual Engineering, procurement and supply of Cracker Furnace systems, components, auxiliaries, fabrication in modules, erection, construction and commissioning.

F: 27425350, E: suhas.damle@thyssenkrupp. com

Gayatri Projects Ltd Bagged an order from Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority for development of Purvan- chal Expressway Project (Package-I): from Chand Sarai (Dist. Lucknow) to Sansara (District Barabanki) (km (-) 0+ 270 to 40+200) in the state of Uttar Pradesh on EPC basis.

Place: Uttar Pradesh Place: Punjab Contact: Manish Kalghatgi, Head, Corporate Brand Management and Communications, L&T House, Ballard Estate, Narottam Morarjee Marg, Mumbai - 400001, Maharashtra. T: 022-67525656, M: 9930144144, E: manish.kalghatgi@ larsentoubro.com,

thyssenkrupp Industries India Bagged an order from Doosan Power Systems India (DPSI) to supply material handling plants for two thermal power projects in Uttar Pradesh. The scope of work includes engineering, delivery and installation of two complete coal handling systems, including associated structural and electrical works.

Place: Uttar Pradesh Contact: “Suhas Damle, Associate Vice President (Marketing), Pimpri, Pune-411018, Maharashtra. T: 020-66124079, 27425461-64,

Contact: G Venkteswara Rao, Vice President (Projects), B-1, T.S.R. Towers, 6-3-1090, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad–500082, Telangana. T: 040-23310330, 233314284, E: gplhyd@gayatri.co.in Gayatri Projects Ltd Bagged an order from Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority for the development of Purvanchal Expressway project (PackageII): From Sansara (District Barabanki) to Jaraikala (Dist. Amethi) (km 40+200 to km 79+900) in the state of Uttar Pradesh on EPC Basis.

Place: Uttar Pradesh Contact: G Venkteswara Rao, Vice President (Projects), B-1, T.S.R. Towers, 6-3-1090, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad–500082, Telangana. T: 040-23310330, 233314284, E: gplhyd@gayatri.co.in

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