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Mr. Shreegopal Kabra RR Kabel

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BUSINESS NEWS 10

INDUSTRY FOCUS 2019 witnesses robust growth in

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Schmersal launches new safety light grids with Bluetooth interface

Fluke Corporation launches compact 417D laser distance meter

Tony Berland takes reins at Legrand India with global experience of over 20 countries

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FLIR: TRANSFORMING TECHNOLOGY INTO SOLUTIONS

TECH TRENDS

RISE OF RENEWABLES Renewable energy sector in India has witnessed significant strides in the past few years.

CECIMO elects Hans-Martin Schneeberger as the new President

Western Power Distribution, Ricardo collaborate on rapid EV charging trial

Sulzer GTCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President honored with Hydrocarbon Processing Lifetime Achievement award

KEC International bags orders worth Rs. 1,520 crore

INDUSTRY FOCUS Electric vehicle sales in 2019

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IMPACT OF INDUSTRY 4.0: Digital Transformation in Energy Industry- Energy 4.0

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Schmersal launches new safety light grids with Bluetooth interface High range - global application - secure data transfer GmbH, a centre of excellence for optoelectronics and part of the Schmersal Group. This status information and diagnostic data enables processes to be reactivated more quickly, particularly in the event of a system shutdown if a hazard is detected. It also represents a really economical innovation as, compared to classic Bluetooth, BLE is characterised by considerably lower energy consumption and reduced costs at a similarly high communication range.

For the first time, the Schmersal Group is launching a safety light grid with a built-in Bluetooth interface. The SLC440/COM with Bluetooth BLE is an active optoelectronic protective device that makes all status and diagnostic data on the operating status of the device available on smartphones or tablets via a Bluetooth interface on a real-time basis. The Bluetooth interface also supports easy start-up using a smartphone or tablet with the integrated setup aid. There is also the excellent option of saving the data, which can then be used, for example, to document a repeat test or for predictive maintenance purposes. The transmission of data to smartphones / tablets (Android, IOS) is facilitated by an app developed by Schmersal. BLE stands for Bluetooth Low Energy, a radio system for nearfield data transmission with secure transmission.

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UNIQUELY WIDE RANGE This innovative technology for optoelectronic safety systems is unique with respect to the range over which the data can be communicated. Until now only diagnostic tools based on NFC technology have been available on the market. While NFC tools only offer a range of a few centimetres, the Bluetooth BLE interface can achieve a range of 100 times more at up to 5 metres. This means the BLE interface is perfect when the opto-electronic safety system is in a relatively inaccessible position. Bluetooth BLE also offers a greater range of applications because not all smartphones or tablets are equipped with NFC, but most have Bluetooth. As Bluetooth is an international industrial standard, the 440/COM range of light

All status & diagnostics data about the operating status of the safety light grids can be accessed simply & in real time via a smartphone or tablet.

grids with Bluetooth BLE interface can be used all over the world.

INCREASED EFFICIENCY: STATUS DATA CAN BE ACCESSED IN REALTIME “The SLC440/COM with Bluetooth BLE enable significantly improved efficiency in production processes. As the status data of the light grids can be accessed easily and in realtime, errors can be resolved more quickly to achieve increased machine availability,” explains Klaus Schuster, Managing Director of Safety Control

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The Schmersal Group is at the forefront of expertise and one of the international market leaders in the challenging field of machine safety. With the world’s most comprehensive range of safety switchgear products, the Schmersal Group develops safety systems and safety solutions for special requirements in a variety of user industries. Schmersal’s tec.nicum business division complements the range of solutions offered by Schmersal with a comprehensive range of services. Founded in 1945, the company is represented by seven manufacturing sites on three continents with its own companies and sales partners in more than 60 countries. The Schmersal Group employs some 1,850 people worldwide and generated a group turnover of around €240 million in 2018. For more information, Web: www.schmersal.com

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Fluke Corporation launches compact 417D laser distance meter Fluke Corporation, one of the global leaders in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring, recently launched its most compact laser distance meter yet, the 417D. This speeds up layouts with instant, onebutton measurements up to 131 feet (40 meters) and an accuracy of 0.08 inches (± 2 mm). This ultra-portable meter increases measurement efficiency while maximizing the reliability of measurements by reducing estimation errors, saving time and money. It is designed for indoor and outdoor applications. The palm-sized device features a bright laser for clearly tracking targets, even at long distances or in hard-to-reach spots. The 417D can survive a one-meter drop and is rated IP54 for dust and water resistance,

making it ideal for even the harshest work sites. Tracy Montanez, Product Manager, Fluke Corporation, said, “Our customers who have seen the 417D laser distance meter, love it. It has the necessary features to get the job done right, the first time. When your tool belt is already loaded with essential tools, the 417D takes up minimal space and can easily fit into your pocket.”

The 417D features a large twoline illuminated LCD screen for easy viewing of measurements and can deliver continuous measurements as well as quick calculations of area (square footage). Due to the automatic shut-off feature, the meter lasts up to 3,000 measurements. For more information, Web: www.fluke.com/india

Tony Berland takes reins at Legrand India with global experience of over 20 countries Legrand, a global specialist in the electrical and digital building infrastructure, recently announced the appointment of Tony Berland as the CEO and Managing Director for Legrand Group in India. Berland takes over reins from Mr. Thuard, will be responsible for strengthening India as a strong base for business operations making Legrand the industry leader in the domain of electrical and digital infrastructure. Berland has thirty years of experience working in the international electrical industry, He has been

associated with Legrand Group for over a period of 28 years. He was responsible for leading Legrand operations across markets like Europe, South East Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Tony has driven strategy-oriented growth across different geographies. Speaking about the appointment, Jean-Luc Cartet, Executive VP AsiaPacific Middle East Africa South America, said, “Tony is a strong, strategic and dynamic leader, given his strong command of our business and proven ability to drive results in

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international markets. With his breadth of experience across diverse business verticals, we are confident that he will drive Legrand India into the next phase of growth. He has inculcated a growth mindset in the team

as well as Partners. We wish him the very best for his new role.” Tony Berland said, “I am delighted to take on the responsibility and lead the team to chart the next phase of growth in India. India is important market for Legrand as it presents tremendous growth potentials and development. From last few years, we have grown from strength to strength and have introduced new products in the market. Our focus will continue to remain on keeping the momentum alive.”

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CECIMO elects Hans-Martin Schneeberger as the new President During a meeting in Brussels recently, the CECIMO General Assembly elected Dr Hans-Martin Schneeberger as President of CECIMO for a period of two years. His term will focus on the setting of global standards and the uptake of Artificial Intelligence. Succeeding in this role Dr Roland Feichtl, Dr HansMartin Schneeberger has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the European Association that represents more than a third of the world machine tool (MT) production. In a highly competitive and uncertain global market, CECIMO and its members have to convey, to both the national and European institutions, the clear message that industry is vital for the future development of Europe. “The machine tool sector can contribute to the health of the European industry by shaping the next EU regulatory initiatives and

policies,” he said. Given that the world is evolving around three dimensions of sustainability (sustainability of economy, environment and society), CECIMO can play a crucial role in today’s challenges like circular economy and digitalization. Europe must lead the race on global standards at the international level, so that our regulations set the example for others to come,” he said. Dr Hans-Martin Schneeberger is a Swiss citizen born on 14 May 1955. Dr Schneeberger has been serving as Chairman of the board of directors of Schneeberger Holding AG since 2003. Between 1993 and 2018, he was CEO of the company and between 1988 and 1993 Managing Director and Head of Marketing and Sales of Schneeberger AG. From 1985 until 1988, Dr Schneeberger was account and project

manager within a European-based management consulting firm. Since 2007 he has been member on the board of Klingelnberg AG, while from 2008 to 2018 served as board member of Unitectra AG. He was also chairman of the board of Unitectra AG between 2014 and 2018. Previously he chaired the board of Inspire AG. He was a member of the board of Swissmem and for many years a delegate to CECIMO, the European Machine Tool Builders Association in Brussels.

Western Power Distribution, Ricardo collaborate on rapid EV charging trial Western Power Distribution (WPD) and Ricardo have joined forces for an innovative project, ‘DC share’, to develop and trial a novel solution that shares capacity across existing AC electricity distribution network substations, enabling increased numbers of high-power electric vehicle (EV) chargers to be connected to the network at lower cost The project aims to use latent capacity in distribution networks, which is difficult to access using traditional means. The DC share project will trial a novel approach to supplying rapid charging hubs, using power electronics to extract power from existing substations and distributing this to rapid EV charge points via a new high

capacity DC cable network. Jonathan Berry, innovation manager at WPD said, “The need to facilitate fast and rapid electric vehicle charging has never been more prevalent. New technologies and solutions need to be developed to deliver on-street charging solutions, as over 40% of people don’t have access to off-street parking, which in turn helps to support the UK’s netzero 2050 targets. The DC Share project will offer a revolutionary solution, using DC to interconnect traditional AC assets. This will maximize the utilization of these existing assets and take advantage of the diversity between them in a manner that has not previously been possible.” The trial will explore the comparative

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benefits of a DC network, where power flows can be actively managed, and fault level contained, over the traditional approach of AC network reinforcement. The DC Share project will lay a new high capacity DC equalization cable network, which will balance demands so that transformers experiencing heavy demand receive support from those that are more lightly loaded. This approach enables uncertainty in demand to be managed more effectively, optimizing power flows in real time to react as needed.

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Sulzer GTC’s President honored with Hydrocarbon Processing Lifetime Achievement award

KEC International bags orders worth Rs. 1,520 crore KEC International Ltd., a global infrastructure EPC major, an RPG Group Company, recently announced that it has secured new orders of Rs. 1,520 crore across its various businesses: Urban Transport: The business has secured an order of Rs. 964 crore for the construction of elevated viaduct along with 8 stations of the Delhi Metro Phase IV project, from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

From left to right, Adrienne Blume Executive Editor, Hydrocarbon Processing and Pinti Wang Sulzer GTC.

Pinti Wang, President of Sulzer GTC Technology, has been presented with the 2019 Hydrocarbon Processing (HP) Lifetime Achievement accolade in an award ceremony held in Houston, Texas. The Executive Editor of Hydrocarbon Processing, a leading oil and gas trade journal for the industry, announced Pinti Wang as one of the two winners from among four finalists. The nominations were voted on by an advisory board consisting of operating companies, engineering, procurement and construction contractors (EPCs), licensors, consultants and equipment/ service companies. Wang has been serving the oil and gas sector with leading chemical and process engineering solutions for 40 years. He founded GTC Technology in 2002, where he acted as CEO and Chairman. Under his leadership, the company became a global licensor of process technologies and mass

transfer solutions for the oil refining and petrochemical industry. Now that GTC Technology has been acquired by Sulzer, Wang continues to play a vital role as President of Sulzer GTC. Accepting the award, Wang said, “I am honored to have been nominated and selected for the 2019 HP Lifetime Achievement award. I feel that this prize recognizes the collective work done by all the highly skilled and talented teams I have led and continue to work with at Sulzer GTC Technology” Torsten Wintergerste, Division President of Sulzer Chemtech, commented, “We are delighted that Pinti has received this prestigious award. This attests to his outstanding record of achievements throughout his career in processing technologies for the oil and gas sector. Since Pinti joined Sulzer, he has developed valued connections with the employees and is continuing to drive excellence and innovation in our products and services.”

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Transmission & Distribution: The business has secured two orders of Rs. 391 crore for construction of 400 kV Transmission lines in Nepal. Railways: The business has secured an order of Rs. 165 crore for construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in Western India. Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd. commented, “We are pleased with the new order wins, especially the second order win from DMRC. This order enables us to strengthen our presence in the urban transport sector. With the international orders secured in T&D and the domestic orders announced earlier during the year, we are seeing traction in our core T&D business. The order wins in Nepal will consolidate our leadership position in the SAARC T&D market.” For more information, Website: www.kecrpg.com

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FLIR: Transforming

TECHNOLOGY into SOLUTIONS

FLIR has travelled a long way full of self funded innovations and result is FLIR could develop so many highly advanced Thermal Cameras alongwith Test & Measurement products under Instruments division for Electrical, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Fire and R&D markets.

Q. FLIR BEING IN THE INDUSTRY FROM LONG PERIOD, WHAT ARE THE DISCERNING ACHIEVEMENTS THAT HAS BEEN MADE BY THE COMPANY IN THE ELECTRICAL SEGMENT? FLIR is a known name in the field of Electrical utility market. We have been helping our customers worldwide to keep their networks running efficiently for more than 50 years. Our first camera, almost 50 years ago was carried to switchyard on a van ( pic being shared). From there, FLIR has travelled a long way full of self funded innovations and result is FLIR could develop so many highly advanced Thermal Cameras alongwith Test & Measurement products under Instruments division for Electrical, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Fire and R&D markets. Q. WHATS YOUR LATEST OFFERINGS TO ELECTRICAL UTILITY MARKETS AND HOW MUCH YOU HAVE PENETRATED IN INDIA? FLIR has series of products for Electrical utility Market. Starting from basic multimeters, clamp meters, Non contact voltage detectors, Insulation testers to low, mid and high range Thermal Imaging cameras. We have two main sub segments under above range:

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1. Thermal Imaging Cameras 2. T&M range FLIR Imaging Cameras range has vast selection possibilities based on different applications. For Electrical Transmission, Distribution and Generation utilities, multiple options available under three sub categories: a. Handheld uncooled series- portable, can be carried to field for predictive maintenance applications b. Fixed type- for continuous monitoring c. Handheld cooled series for Gas Visualization ( SF6) Under Handheld uncooled, Starting from point & Shoot Ex range to professional T series, there are number of models available to choose from, depending upon applications. If the measurement object is bigger and is very near then basic point and shoot series may help. For temperature measurement of smaller objects at longer distances, Exx and Txxx options are very useful. If someone needs 24x7 remote monitoring, then FLIR has complete range of options available to choose from F series to Pan & Tilt series. Multiple different Thermal cameras can be configured over Ethernet and results

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Sales Director, Emerging Markets-Ins (India, ME, CIS, Turkey, SS Africa) FLIR Systems

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can be visualized at centralized control room. FLIR also offers handheld cooled Thermal Cameras for visualizing SF6 from safe distance under normal operating conditions. FLIR GF306 detects sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) – used to insulate high voltage circuit breakers – as well as the industrial refrigerant and fertilizer anhydrous ammonia (NH3). SF6 is a potent greenhouse gas, with a global warming potential. By detecting and repairing SF6 leaks, energy producers can avoid costly damage to circuit breakers while protecting the environment. This was detail regarding first segment named Thermal Imaging Cameras. Talking about T&M range, FLIR has more than 100 products- few key products for Energy customers are mentioned below:• Digital Multimeter with Infrared guided measurement • Clamp meter with Infrared guided measurement • Cat IV Utility Clamp meters • Voltage Continuity and Current tester • Non Contact Voltage Detector with flashlight • Infrared Windows for temperature measurement inside cabinets without opening the same. • Insulation Testers Answering second part of your question on penetration in India, that has been a long journey.We have many happy customers from all sections- Transmission, Distribution and Generation. Few key names include PGCIL, NTPC, MSETCL, PSTCL, UPPCL, UPTCL, APTRANSCO, KPTCL, TPDDL, BSES.

Q. WHAT ARE LATEST ADDITIONS IN PRODUCTS FOR ABOVE CUSTOMERS AND WHICH ONE IS YOUR FAVOURITE? We keep on introducing new products regularly. Few key recently launched products are listed below: a. New T 8xx range of Thermal Cameras b. New Ex range with extended temperature measurement capabilities c. New Exx range with crisp sharp images d. New Clamp and Digital meters with Infrared Guided Measurements e. Open jaw Clamp meter f. Digital solutions Its difficult to choose one as favorite as all have multiple different great features but if I have to select from above list then I will pick T8xx due to its unique design which makes it so easy to use in the field and new digital solutions. This very successful range with Tiltable optics has two more members now. This range is having two very useful features a. the optics is tiltable which doesn’t give too much strain to person using the camera in the field. b. this has a viewfinder in addition to touchscreen with switchable display to save battery- very useful feature again when you use the camera under bright sunlight.

cameras, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras, FLIR Thermal Studio Pro provides the automation and advanced processing capabilities you need to streamline workflow and increase productivity. This advanced software has an optional FLIR Route Creator plug-in that creates an inspection path you can download directly to any FLIR T-Series camera that has Inspection Route enabled. Use these routes to acquire temperature data and thermal images in a logical sequence, automate data management, and maintain historical records for improved predictive maintenance Few key features for this new unique digital solutions are: • Create routes one can download to an enabled FLIR T-Series camera for streamlined inspections of critical assets • Produce consistent, professionallooking report templates with customer-focused content— without the need for Microsoft Office • Generate reports quickly—more than 100 pages in less than a minute— based on customizable templates Q. WHAT WILL BE KEY MESSAGE YOU WOULD LIKE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS TO GIVE? My key message would be very basic: a. choose the right product based on your application and then allocate the budget rather than doing the opposite. b. please give weightage to quality of product, services c. Evaluate long term commitment of the OEM and company you are dealing with. d. please review total cost of ownership while buying Thermal Imaging Cameras.

Under Digital solutions, we have launched FLIR Thermal studio Pro which is state-of-the-art analysis and reporting software designed to help you manage thousands of thermal images and videos. Whether you use handheld

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Electric vehicle sales in 2019

FLATTER to DECEIVE A huge impediment in electric vehicles featuring in significant auto sales in India is the woeful shortage of charging points. While publicly accessed fast charges have stagnated for the past three years at 25 locations that of the slow chargers have gone up from 225 locations to 325 from 2018 to 2019. As is the wont of this government, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari made tall claims like India would be driven on electric by 2030 without the vaguest notion as to how that will be possible.

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espite all the hype and hoopla of the Union government, only 1,308 units of electric vehicles were sold in the first eight months between April and November FY20. It is to be noted that EV made a mere 0.07 per cent rise of total passenger vehicle sales, which was 18,82,047 units. Electric vehicles had their biggest year ever in 2019, even as storm clouds gathered over their future. The numbers were huge. Automobile companies committed $225 billion to electric vehicles in the coming years. Electric vehicles (EVs) took over 2.2 per cent of the global market over the first 10 months of 2019 as a slew of new models hit the road. Ford displayed its upcoming electric Mustang Mach-E (a crossover SUV) and an electric F-150 pick-up. Tesla, however, shocked everyone by turning a profit and previewing an interesting future with its “cybertruck,” potentially the

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Hummer for Millenials. But it wasn’t all hunky-dory. Apart from China and Norway, where car buyers enjoy generous incentives, the market is still driven by early adopters rather than the mainstream. EV sales for the year have been rather slow. While some US states like California have seen EVs capture eight per cent of new sales, the rest of the country has not yet caught on. After doubling between 2017 and 2018, EV market share in the US had crept up very poorly from 1.6 per cent last March to 1.8 per cent a year later. After selling a record 361,000 EVs in 2018, automakers forecast a robust 2019. Yet for carmakers other than Tesla, sales sputtered out mid-year. Sales for the three dozen or so other EV models on the market declined by around 20 per cent in 2019 compared to 2018, while Tesla’s Model 3 sales tripled between January and September. Tesla represented an astonishing 78 per cent of US EV sales as of October delivering about 123,000 Model 3s, and

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INDUSTRY FOCUS 30,000 Model S and Model X vehicles. But EVs proved to be a rare bright spot amid what appears to be a long-term decline in global auto sales now entering its third year, Till December 2018, there were about 5.3 million light-duty all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in use across the world. Despite the rapid growth experienced, the global stock of plug-in electric cars represented just one out of every 250 vehicles (a mere 0.40 per cent) on the world’s roads by the end of 2018. Electric car deployment has been growing briskly over the past decade, with the global stock of electric passenger cars passing five million in 2018, an increase of 63 per cent from the previous year. Around 45 per cent of electric cars on the road in 2018 were in China – a total of 2.3 million – compared to 39 per cent in 2017. In comparison, Europe accounted for 24 per cent of the global fleet, and the United States 22 per cent. The number of charging points worldwide was estimated to be approximately 5.2 million at the end of 2018, up 44 per cent from 2017. Most of these charging points were installed privately, accounting for more than 90 per cent of the 1.6 million installations last year. Incidentally, the EV30@30 campaign reflects a policy characterised by a wider adoption of EVs, in line with EV30@30 if it were to be applied at a global scale. The EV30@30 campaign, launched at the Eighth Clean Energy Ministerial in 2017, set the collective aspiration for all EVI members of a 30 per cent market share for electric vehicles in the total of all vehicles (except twowheelers) by 2030. Under the EV30@30 scenario, EV sales are expected to reach 44 million vehicles worldwide per year by 2030. In 2018, the global electric car fleet exceeded 5.1 million, up two million from the previous year and almost doubling the number of new electric car sales. In the Indian context, the year began with a bang for EV players with the government’s approval for Rs 10,000-crore programme under the Faster Adoption and Manu-

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facturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) FAME-II scheme for promotion of electric and hybrid vehicles in the month of February. According to the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (MHIPE), till November, close to 285,000 buyers of electric and hybrid vehicles have benefitted from the subsidies provided under the FAME-India program to the tune of Rs 3.6 billion. However, this figure seems highly inflated. Another good news came in July with the GST reduction on EVs from 12 per cent to five per cent, which helped a lot in improving the sentiments. In the same month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced additional income tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh on interest paid on loans taken to buy electric vehicles. In her maiden budget speech, the Sitharaman also underlined her plan to make India a global manufacturing hub for EV. Additionally, the Union Cabinet also proposed customs duty exemption on certain EV parts including e-drive assembly, on-board charger, e-compressor and a charging gun. The intention was to cut down the cost of EVs in order to boost sales in the country. According to a Niti Aayog report, India needs a minimum of 10 GWh of cells by 2022, which would need to be expanded to about 50 GWh by 2025. The government has been tom-tomming that around 11 states have either issued or proposed electric vehicle policies till date. While Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala have their final policies ready, states like Uttarakhand, Telangana, New Delhi and Bihar have their policies in the draft stage. However, only policies are in place with no implementation. In view of the moves both from government and industry, the electric vehicle market, battery market, and charger market are expected to witness CAGRs of 53.64 per cent, 58.86 per cent, and 59.58 per cent, respectively, during 2019-2030, according to a recent report by BIS Research. “The government’s target for 30 per cent adoption of electric vehicles by 2030 is expected to be majorly driven by the electrification of twowheeler, three-wheeler, and commercial vehicles in India. Lower rate of adoption of electric vehicles in the passenger vehicle segment is expected to have a limited impact in achieving

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8th Conference on Relevance of Industry 4.0 for Electrical Engineering Professionals 8th February 2020  Jade Ball Room, Hotel Sahara, Mumbai Platinum Partners

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CEEAMA Cordially invites you to its 8th Conference and Exhibition in this series, CEEAMATECH-2020 on the subject of ‘Industry 4.0’ where experts will share their knowledge and experience on the subject to help delegates understand and face the upcoming challenge and discuss its relevance to electrical engineering fraternity.

Theme of the Conference The one-day programme will have lectures by experts on the following subjects:  Concept of Industrial Revolution and Industry 4.0  Relevance of Industry 4.0 in Electrical design – Introduction of various terminologies like CBM.  Using available data and data analytics for preventive maintenance of electrical systems to increase up time of installations.

Industry 4 .0 – Now, the latest revolution – Industry 4.0 is knocking the doors worldwide and in India as well. This will be marked by

 Current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies.  Cyber-physical systems, internet of things, cloud and cognitive computing.  Internet of Things or IOT.  Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning.

About CEEAMA Established in the year 2004, with membership exceeding 400, CEEAMA through its members today forms an important link between the vendors and their clients and plays an important role in design and engineering of the projects.

Paper Presentations CEEAMA has invited papers for the conference on the following topics. Selected papers shall be presesnted at the conference.  Concept Industry 4.0 with revolution through 1.0 to 4.0  Importance of IOT / AI / ML / Situational Intelligence in equipment like transformers, motors and Switchgears  Strategic planning for RELIABILITY and MAX UPTIME in electrical distribution  Importance of Power Quality - Related standards and compatibility  Data communication – cabling – special care

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 PLCs, Communication Protocols, automation systems, VFDs etc – Opening new avenues for electrical engineers  CBM (condition based monitoring) and predictive maintenance  Various software platforms related to Industry 4.0 (Note: Company employees should include necessary permission from company authorities for paper submission)

For Delegate Registration, Contact : FairAct Exhibitions and Events LLP 1st Floor, India Printing House, 42, G. D. Ambekar Marg, Wadala, Mumbai 400031 Tel: +91 22 66562115 / 16 Email: admin@ceeama.org

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these targets,” said Ajeya Saxena, lead analyst at BIS Research. However, despite all such policy moves not much traction was witnessed in sales. Currently, EV market penetration is merely one per cent of the total vehicle sales in India, and of that, 95 per cent of sales are electric two-wheelers. While only 1,500 electric cars were sold for personal use in the last eight months, electric two-wheeler sales under FAME crashed by 94 per cent in the first six months of FY20, as per reports. However, from the environmental point of view, despite all claims of clean transport it doesn’t mean there isn’t any carbon footprint left behind. The journey of well-to-wheel (WTW) greenhouse gas emissions from the EV fleet is determined by the combined evolution of the energy used by EVs and the carbon intensity of electricity generation – as the grid becomes less carbon intensive, so do EVs. Despite the comparative advantage of EVs in terms of GHG emissions, it is clear that the benefits of transport electrification on climate change will be greater if EV deployment takes place simultaneously with the decarbonisation of power systems. Before an electric vehicle even charges

for the first time, however, one key part of its power system already generates a significant carbon footprint. One really significant aspect of an EV to consider about is its battery. The material that helps power the battery is produced from various metals, things like nickel and cobalt and lithium. Mining and processing the minerals, plus the battery manufacturing process, involve substantial carbon emissions. Lithium mining, required to manufacture the lithium ion batteries at the core of today’s EVs, has also been connected to other kinds of environmental damage. For example, there have been mass fish kills related to lithium mining in Tibet. Mines in South American lithium rich regions are consuming the freshwater supply depriving other consumers. Even in North America, where strict mining regulations are in effect, harsh chemicals are used to extract the valuable metal degrading the environment. All this doesn’t bode well for the environment and the claims of harmless transportation.

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In view of the moves both from government and industry, the electric vehicle market, battery market, and charger market are expected to witness CAGRs of 53.64 per cent, 58.86 per cent, and 59.58 per cent, respectively, during 2019-2030, according to a recent report by BIS Research.

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2019 witnesses robust growth in

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

The biggest contemporary problem this world is facing is that of fresh energy source. To be specific the world faces two key energy challenges which are to meet the rising energy demand adequately as well as at the same time, ensure as much of that demand is met through low-carbon energy sources to avoid further damage to our climate. Fossil fuels are rapidly diminishing from earth and it has become all the more imperative to come up with alternative energy sources.

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The United Nationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (UN) Seventh Sustainable Development Goal, states that to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy, and adds that energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today. Admittedly, some of the most significant developments have come from Asia. At present, Asian countries

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are tremendously dependent on fossil fuels to support their rapidly growing populations’ energy demand, but they are working towards reducing that dependency. Renewable energy will not only reduce fuel imports and help protect the economy from costly imports of coal, oil and gas but will also help the nations in the region to address serious social and economic development issues, such as dangerous levels of urban pollution. The current year i.e. 2019 has been

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an exciting year for clean technology. An increasing number of countries, companies and regions were already embracing sustainable energy generation and the energy landscape is undergoing kaleidoscopic changes. China and India have made renewable energy a national priority, exemplified with China investing more than $88.5 billion – twice that of the United States – in new capacity last year, and with India committing to an ambitious target of reaching 175GW of generating renewable capacity by 2022. Solar energy expert and LIF alumnus Himmat Singh of Photom Technologies said: “Through public and private sector innovation, the Indian Government’s solar capacity targets are looking increasingly achievable. In 2010 we had just 500 MW of national solar capacity, but by the end of 2018, we had surpassed 30,000 MW. Renewable energy sources has now turned into a mainstream option in the power sector in nearly all parts of the world. In 2018, over 90 countries had more than one GW of renewable power capacity installed, and 30 countries had more than 10 GW. Renewable power capacity grew by eight per cent in 2018,

led by wind energy and solar PV. For the fourth straight year, more renewable power capacity was installed than fossil fuel and nuclear power combined, and renewable energy now account for over one third of global power capacity. A report by GlobalData entitled ‘France Power Market Outlook to 2030, Update 2019 – Market Trends, Regulations, and Competitive Landscape’ reveals that non-hydro renewable power is expected to show the highest growth rate between 2019 and 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.9 per cent, wind being the highest contributor in the renewable energy mix followed by small hydro, bio-power, solar PV and others. Around 100 giga watts (GW) of new solar PV capacity was installed in 2018, enough to meet more than 25 per cent of electricity demand in France. Hydropower remains the main contributor to the renewable electricity sector and has grown consistently for many years, having played a crucial role in the power sector for longer than any other renewable energy technology. Bio-power, geothermal power and concentrating solar thermal power

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INDUSTRY FOCUS (CSP) also are contributing to growth but to a lesser degree. Installed non-hydro renewable capacity in France is expected to reach 25.3 GW by 2030 (from 8 GW in 2018) at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.03 per cent, according to the GlobalData report. Recently, Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh announced that India was set to cross the 100-GW renewable energy capacity mark in 2020 and can make rapid strides towards the ambitious 175 GW clean energy target by 2022 provided the government keeps a close eye on key issues and deals with those well in time. The government, however, needs to promote storage to ensure 24x7 clean energy supply as coal fired thermal power still remains the base load in the country. A new report has revealed that India was the second-largest growth market for corporate renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) after the US in 2018, with an addition of 1.6 GW of capacity (Bloomberg NEF, 2019). However, despite retaining the second place, estimates suggest that annual corporate PPA renewable additions in the country in 2019 will be about 30-35 per cent or a third lower than installations in 2018, due to changes to policy and regulation at the state level. The report further states that several

key market trends have positively contributed to the growth over the past six months, including: • Two northern states –Haryana and Uttar Pradesh – have emerged as important markets, with more than one GW of group captive solar projects approved. • The Indian corporate renewable PPA market has transitioned from predominantly third-party PPA models to group captive PPA models, led by the withdrawal of open access waivers for new third-party PPAs in most states. • Specialised national developers have increasingly acquired key corporate contracts as regional players withdraw. • Growth in the rooftop solar market for PPA projects in India continues to

dominate projects based on captive installations. • However, changes to policy and regulation at the state level have led to a decline in capacity additions for corporate renewable PPAs compared to 2018. Over the past six months, the Indian government has withdrawn several exemptions for open access charges and banking provisions. While some of these changes may negatively impact financial viability for new installations in affected states, these changes do bring open-access renewable power up to par with regulations for traditional sources. This move will also remove uncertainty arising from short-term support mechanisms, thereby making cash-flow projections for renewable contracts more predictable and stable. Additionally, the increased viability of solar projects due to continued cost reductions should help counteract part of the negative impact of these policy and regulatory changes. However, for 2020, the report goes on to forecast a bounce-back in capacity additions in India. The country has a development pipeline of almost two GW for corporate renewable PPAs, with a significant proportion expected to be installed in the next financial year.

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ELECRAMA 2020 : Industry Platform for rising technology transformation ELECRAMA 2020 will showcase technologies for Clean and Green Energy

ELECRAMA is a global connects for the Indian industry, SME’s and Start Ups in the electricity domain, and a showcase of India’s strength as manufacturer of high quality, innovative and competitive products. More than 450 foreign Exhibitors from 60 countries & visitors from 120 countries shall participate along with 650 international buyers for RBSM which makes ELECRAMA 2020 truly Global Platform.

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Q. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF ELECRAMA 2020? HOW WILL IT BE DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUS EDITIONS? ELECRAMA 2020 have major concurrent events like World Utility Summit, ETechnxt, RBSM & DBSM, etc where exhibitors from more than 60 countries and visitors from more than 120 countries shall join. ELECRAMA shall provide more noticeable growth, increased exports in addition to new segments specially connecting our MSME units to Global Value Chains. In this addition we will be focusing on the entire energy spectrum along with Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Automation, Digitalization, Industry4.0, IOT, AI and Electric Transportation opportunities to expose the electrical industry to new technology innovations and disruptions with information to manage the transformation. This year we also focus for Women Empowerment in electrical sector. As per study, in all developed countries women contribute more than 50 % of overall work force. And in last 20 year it is analyzed that In India majority of the women are involved in IT sector only. In order to increase role of women in Energy & Power sectors, we will provide a platform for them to discuss and share their experiences and learn from each other’s. Q. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE NEW AND EMERGING CHALLENGES FOR THE GRID? Grid expansion over the next few years will be driven by the

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government’s ambitious plan to scale up renewable energy to 175 GW by 2022. To develop associated power evacuation infrastructure, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited along with state, utilities are implementing the Green Energy Corridor project. The major emerging challenges for the grid is to adoption of Smart technology, investment in technology to make grids more reliable, automation in substations, innovative tower design, Digitization, technology evolution and up-gradation in infrastructure. Q. WHAT ARE THE MOST PROMISING AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES WHICH WOULD BE MOST RELEVANT FOR MEETING FUTURE GRID REQUIREMENTS? The most promising and emerging technology which meeting with future grid requirements are Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Industry 4.0, IoT and increasing grid reliability. New technologies, evolving customer preferences, & the changing competitive landscape are leading many power companies to explore new business models. Some models may help utilities to further enable the energy transition. Q. WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK FOR THE POWER SECTOR IN THE NEXT 4-5 YEARS? Power sector is one of the most critical components of infrastructure crucial for the economic growth and welfare of nations. Power sector is aiming export to grow by 400 % in next 5 years to reach the 5 trillion dollar economy by 2024. With the installed power generating capacity of 3,65,048 MW as of October 2019, India has emerged as the world’s third-largest electricity producer & consumer. India’s SME sector has been one of the primary drivers to boost the economy. The sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP is expected to increase to 22% in 2020. And As per World Energy Council, 50 % investment in energy shall be done in ASIA till 2030. India has potential to increase exports of electrical equipment’s in world market as well as innovate new technology for energy transition in next 5-10 years.

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RR Kabel: ‘Wiring’ safer buildings Courtesy its smart media campaigns, extensive product line and wide reach, RR KABEL has gained credible brand recall among the electrical cables space during the last decade. Today, the company boasts a strong dealer network across major cities panIndia and is present in more than 80 countries across the globe. Shweta Nanda from Engineering Review recently got the privilege to chat with Shreegopal Kabra, MD, RR KABEL, who spoke to us at length about the company’s plan for ELECRAMA, the biggest electricals safety hazards in India and how to curb electrical accidents. Excerpts from the exclusive interaction:

Mr. Shreegopal Kabra, Managing Director, RR KABEL

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Q. WHAT ARE THE CURRENT TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS IMPACTING THE INDIAN WIRE AND CABLE INDUSTRY? In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards the usage of fire survival cables, especially in common areas. In line with the mandate of National Building Code of India (NBC), usage of fire survival cables is picking up in public buildings and constructions, such as hospitals, theatres, shopping complexes, tunnels, etc. Second major trend that is seen globally is increased usage of Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LS0H) instead of PVC Wire due to its safety hazards. However, India is yet to catch up with this trend. Q. WHAT ARE THE SAFETY HAZARDS RELATED WITH PVC WIRE? IN YOUR VIEW, WHY ARE THE WIRES STILL BEING USED IN INDIA? PVC wire is most commonly used in India despite the fact that they are very dangerous. When they come in contact with flame, these wires generate a lot of poisonous, dense smoke that results in limited visibility and is hazardous for people to breathe. Most of the deaths in an event of fire outbreak are not caused by fire itself but because of suffocation caused due to inhalation of toxic smoke emitted from burning wires. That’s precisely the reason usage of LS0H wires has become a norm globally. In India, however PVC is still used widely due to two-fold reasons: lack of awareness and cost. Q. WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES RELATED TO ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN INDIA? Biggest challenge in India is there is abysmally low focus on wires as these products go behind the walls and hence are not included in customer’s priority.

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Electrical contractors settle for lowcost, substandard cables, which poses serious safety hazards. Majority of the fire accidents in India are caused by electrical short circuits, which mainly occur due to poor quality wires and cables. Q. IN YOUR VIEW, HOW CAN WE STRENGTHEN ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN INDIA? This will require serious efforts from the entire value chain right from government, builder to end-users. The government needs to enforce more stringent fire safety regulations. While the government is focusing strongly on the energy saving aspect in cables, there is little thrust in the area of cable quality. Similar to 5-Star products for energy saving, there should be a separate category indicating 5-Star products for electrical safety. The end-users need to be made aware that choosing a good quality contractor with good quality electrical products will result only in additional expense of Rs 25/square feet. This is nominal as compared to the damage caused by lowquality electrical products. Q. BEING A LEADING COMPANY IN THE WIRE AND CABLE INDUSTRY, WHAT STEPS IS RR KABEL TAKING IN INCREASING AWARENESS AROUND ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE COUNTRY? We, at RR Kabel, are totally committed to the cause of electrical safety in India. For raising awareness, we are constantly speaking to the media, government bodies, contractors and builders. We run media campaigns around the same. I always stress that one should never play with electricity. Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), the apex association of the Indian electrical equipment manufacturing,

is also working extensively in this direction. It has discussions with NBC, BIS and Central Electrical Authority regarding requirement for stringent laws for electrical safety standard. Q. TELL US ABOUT KEY PRODUCTS THAT RR KABEL INTENDS TO SHOWCASE AT ELECRAMA 2020. WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE YOU EXPECTING? Elecrama presents RR Global with the ideal platform to showcase our brand and products at one of the largest exhibitions across the world. This year, we are proud to display our products from the UAE as well as India. These include wires & cables (including launching our newest product – HT Cables), copper tubes, copper bus bars and tapes, electrical accessories, lighting, fans, switches, switchgears, busduct, consumer durables, Automated multi-level car parking systems and more. Q. UPDATE US ABOUT RR KABEL’S MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. We have manufacturing plants in Silvassa and Waghodia, Gujarat. Both our plants are equipped with modern machinery for producing high-quality products. All our plants adhere strictly to safety and quality policy and are ISO 9001: 2015, 14001 : 2004, 18001 : 2007 and 50001 : 2011 certified. We are also deeply committed to the constant upgradation of the plants. Q. WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE GROWTH PLANS? Given fast clearances of big projects and smart city projects, the prospects for wire and cable industry look promising. In line with market sentiment, we are expecting robust growth in the coming years. We plan to grow minimum double the size of GDP year-on-year.

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RISHABH INSTURMENTS : The transformation journey from analog to digital It has been a long journey for us which led us to build the expertise in various arenas of the Analog and Digital instrument world

Mr. Narendra Goliya Chairman and Managing Director Rishabh Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

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Q. COULD YOU PROVIDE A HISTORY OF THE COMPANY AND ITS JOURNEY SO FAR? Journey of Rishabh Instruments started in 1987 with technology from the BBC Metrawatt of Germany, for Analog Meters with a capacity of 400 instruments. The initial challenges were to make accurate components demanded by German technology and to develop moulds and tools. Since that development we have either developed many other products inhouse or imported technology for Multi Meters, Transducers, Multi Function Instruments, Solar Inverters, Cam Switches, Controllers for DG sets, Power Supplies and CTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the journey continues. We have established an independent R&D centre in a separate premises and a separate testing set up with EMI EMC Lab, Environmental Testing, and Reliability Testing to approve products to Indian and International standards. Many of our erstwhile collaborators

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are our large customers today. It has been a long journey for us which led us to build the expertise in various arenas of the Analog and Digital instrument world. The canvas covered by our products begins with the very simple requirement like measurement of basic electrical parameters to fulfill the requirement of high-end communication in metering. Our product portfolio provides the solution for both the requirements either of a portable hand held instrument or panel mounting devices. Some statistics have also revealed that, today we are the one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest manufacturer of panel meters by volume. We make close to about 1, 25,000 analog products and about 30,000 digital products in a month. Added to that, we can also manufacture about 50,000 current transformers in a month. So considering this kind of production capacity quality and service that we

have across various product segments, Rishabh has a strong market presence in both Domestic and International markets. Our products have an exceptional response in the world market. Our patented designs in the TMI domain have been appreciated across the globe. Owing to the fact that 60% of revenues of Rishabh comes from international market. We have a healthy ratio of International to Domestic Sales based on products and services. The philosophy adapted by Rishabh is that we have no double standards regarding the production and sales in Domestic or International market. The quality sold internationally is the quality sold in the Domestic market. We make one product for the world, and this has been well received and appreciated by our partners all across and hence dominant position has been established across the Globe by our business principles and the core values.

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Q. HOW ABOUT RISHABH INSTRUMENT’S INITIATIVES IN TESTING & MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY SPACE? WHICH ARE YOUR FOCUS AREAS? At Rishabh Group, we focus and strive for continuous and sustainable growth in the field of energy measurement, automation products and die casting with innovation being the cornerstone. We offer our customers the most diverse product range in measurement and monitoring of electrical and allied parameters with over 32,000 SKUs. Each product we add, goes through a very stringent and robust development and product launch process, targeted at ensuring that the device meets ‘Rishabh’ standard which over decades our customers have come to expect and benchmark others against. Our prime focus is always to serve customer requirements more efficiently. Rishabh’s state-of-the art R&D facility is perpetually driving advancements and adoption of new technologies to deliver solutions aligned to market expectations. These products we create at Rishabh, are developed for the global market, since our products serve customers across 70 countries through our international subsidiaries and channel network. Several new range of innovations are in queue but in the immediate future, we are focusing on features such as touch screen, mobile applications and bluetooth, communication over cloud, being embedded in our existing products. In recent months, Rishabh has launched a new series of CAM switches with current rating upto 200A, which boasts of improved performance than the other industry front-runners in the same product category. Another innovative product successfully launched is the 3 phase nano CT (Current Transformer) where instead of using 3 CT’s for 3 phases, only one SKU is required. And the output of this CT is 100mA, compatible with

control circuits. Also, available with RJ12 connectivity. We are pioneers of such a solution in India. Similarly, focused developments efforts enabled us to expand our Multifunction Meters range further, with the recent launches of Load Manger series LM1360/50 which also work with RJ12 connected CTs. With regards to test and measuring instruments, we have introduced the new Agam Earth Leakage Clamp Meter ALCT 66A & ALCT 606A and also added Digital Multimeter with Bluetooth connectivity, Rish 60K bluetooth series to our portfolio. Another addition is a fully programmable Earth Leakage Relay, very efficient Power Quality Analyzer. As a philosophy we have migrated from the conventional LED type meters to high end touch screen Multifunction Meters. Market will witness series of product launches on these lines from Rishabh over next few months. Our robust and structured development process complimented by complete end to end in-house R&D infrastructure from mould design and manufacture to PCB design and manufacture to testing labs and a highly energized and capable R&D team has year on year ensured successful product launches for Rishabh. Q. CAN YOU BRIEF US MORE ABOUT’S TOP LINE PRODUCT RANGE? New products envisaged are Multi Function and Power Quality Instruments with many communication protocols TCPIP, Modbus, BackNet, ProfiNet and similar protocols. An industry 4.0 is moving towards collecting data from various installations at a fix time interval, analyzing this data to feed it and control volumes. Solar inverters were available upto 20 KW, which we have developed upto 50KW and are in the process to manufacture 100 KW inverters.

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Even this inverters have GSM communication to be able to relate data to check and improve efficiency as well as to aid the users in detecting any kind of faults in the system. High voltage insulation testers are influenced by high voltage lines which are passing in sub stations. We are in the process of developing a 5 KV - 10KV insulation tester which can sustain high interference present in switch yards. Cam Switch is a basic requirement of the industry but very few companies worldwide publish the contact resistance of the switch or the standard deviation for the contact resistance. This is the necessary requirement if we are to improve the loss in cam switches. Rishabh is working in this area. UL & CSA approval current transformer are necessary to improve safety of electrical equipment and panel. Rishabh ensures that all CT’s manufactured by them meet the UL requirements and many of the models are UL listed. Q.WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ON BUDGET IMPACT ON T&M INDUSTRY? The role of Test and Measurement instrument in the smart city context will be very vital. As we know the smart city concept promotes safe and healthy environment and T&M instruments play a major role in terms of safety, as Test & measurement instrument are used for testing critical DUTs (device under test) like Motors, cables, Transformers and Panels, etc. which almost form basic devices for any industry. So basically in smart city concept this awareness of testing every critical DUT timely will be very high. This will automatically lead to a very important role of Test and Measurement products in smart city context. Our all offerings of Test and Measurement product like Multimeters, Clamp meters, Insulation testers, Earth Testers will

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be applicable suitable relating to smart city. Specially our newly launched Bluetooth communication enabled Multimeter will be very helpful. As in this Multimeter you can transfer all your data into your mobile with the help of Android app via Bluetooth communication which ensures high level of safety as meter can be kept at physically awkward locations and data can be seen remotely within a distance of 10m on mobile. Again in Smart city concept Green energy is promoted. In green energy solar panels will play a very important role for generation of energy. These solar panel are also tested, like insulation testing of solar cells which can be done with the help of Rishabh Insulation Testers. Also output power of solar panels which is DC power can be tested from our Power clamp meters which is a handy portable power testing tool. So to sumup Test and Measurement products is going to play a major role in upcoming smart city concept helping this concept to shape as it is desired too. The future of our products in India is blazing as the products we have, are next generation products. They are incorporated with features which are future ready like touch screen MFMs, Bluetooth communicable multimeters etc. Thus at Rishabh we constantly think on innovation and whatever product we come up we ensure it has some kind of innovation. We provide products which are a perfect blend of features and at same time are also affordable to all our customers, so they get value for money. With this we are sure in India we will always be one of the leading company for sale of Industrial control products and Test & Measurement products. Q. WHAT ARE THE KEY TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS THAT ARE DRIVING MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY? Miniaturisation and advanced

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capabilities in the same size meters is the need of the times. Since Rishabh have their own R&D, they are able to bank more features in the given volume, rapid advancements in power quality, harmonics analysis etc. Solution is to use powerful micro controllers and faster AD Converters to be able to measure high level of harmonics. Market is moving towards smart meters to be able to communicate not only basic parameters but advance Power Quality parameters. Technical improvements and design capability is the only way to stay in the game and full fill expectations of our customers. Q. ACCORDING TO YOU WHAT IS THE FORECAST FOR THE MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY? Rishabh has a variety of markets; they serve both geographically and in product segment. Rishabh exports a good percentage to the developed markets of UK, USA, Germany and Western Europe where quality features, reliability and approval play much bigger role than price. Far East Asia and Middle East Asia value reliability and features but are cost conscious. India has a very price related market. Safety is big consideration in Europe and USA markets and we have to manufacture UL approved, IEC 61010 complaint and CAT3/CAT4 instruments only. Market has also segmented in terms of Panel Builder Market, OEM Market, Machinery Manufacturers and utilities, railway markets, nuance requirements by each are different and expectations are varied. Brand labelling in India as well as in Europe has its own nuances but more and more companies are taking this route and even manufacturers in these countries outsource some of the products and manufacture others themselves. With their branding and industrial design it is impossible to

distinguish one from the other. Q. WHAT IS YOUR LONG-TERM VISION AND MISSION FOR THE COMPANY? Rishabh budgets grow between 20 – 25% year on year. This growth comes from existing products in new markets and new customers & new products. We have kept this growth in last one year, besides we will introduce range of new multi meters, high voltage insulation testers and solar inverter. Focus of the company is on innovation, new product developments & international acquisitions. Rishabh will be happy to announce one such acquisition in the coming months. As said previously company’s future lies in innovation and product basket expansion. We have started Cam Switch, Solar Inverters and resin cast CT’s in the last few years. Multi meters with higher bandwidth and with Bluetooth have been some of the recent innovations in our product basket. With the Grid becoming stable and lot of agriculture load being diverted to solar generation, Grid has to deliver good quality power to the consumers. Hence, measurement of power quality and improvement in power quality is a focus area for our company. Compact CT’s which deliver lower VA are required because electrical measurement instruments require much lower VA burden than conventional products. Hence, focus will be on CT’s with transducer, Compact CT’s, CT’s with 100 million /10 volts, 3 phase CT’s to lead the market requirements.

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Electrical safety in India needs 180 degree turnaround in thinking and application While Indian companies have started recognizing the importance of machine and work environment safety, there is not enough awareness and emphasis on the crucial issue of ensuring safe electrical working conditions. Mrugit Diwanji, Country Head, DOLD Electric India Pvt Ltd., shares how the company is committed to raise awareness in electrical safety and providing highquality safety products and services. Excerpts:

Mr. Mrugit Diwanji,

Country Head, DOLD Electric India Pvt Ltd.

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Q. TELL US ABOUT THE PRODUCTS THAT DOLD INTENDS TO SHOWCASE AT ELECRAMA 2020. PLEASE SHED LIGHT ON THE KEY FEATURES AND DIFFERENTIATORS FOR THESE PRODUCTS? DOLD Electric India Pvt Ltd is a 100% subsidiary of E.DOLD & Sohne Kg â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Germany. In line with our analysis of Indian industry, we will be showcasing products that exactly meet the requirements of customers. Key products on display will include monitoring relays & earth fault leakage relays along with our wide range of safety products. At DOLD, we always believe in innovation. Our product solution range is developed after extensive round of discussions with customers to get an insight into their requirements and pain points, as well as gain a thorough

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INTERFACE understanding of application areas. Backed by these insights, we are successfully catering solutions for insulation monitoring across the globe for various applications like solar inverters, battery monitoring, electrical battery charging stations, AC/DC Drives for high voltage applications, complete fault detection system, motor winding leakage measurement, etc. Q. WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE YOU EXPECTING BY PARTICIPATING AT THE MEGA EVENT. ARE THERE ANY NEW PRODUCTS THAT YOU WOULD BE LAUNCHING AT THE EVENT? ELECRAMA is a mega event for Indian electrical industry, where customers expect to discover new and innovative solutions. As we are sensing increasing demand for safety products among customers, we are expecting a good response for our safety products. We will also exhibit working demo of DOLD Insulation Monitoring Relays to make visitors understand importance of Electrical Safety in Plants, Operations & Machines. We will also be showcasing safety relays, soft starters, PCB mounted safety relays, monitoring relays, wireless safety solutions & many more. Q. IN YOUR OBSERVATION, WHAT ARE THE PRIME TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS IMPACTING THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND MACHINE SAFETY SEGMENT? Today, the customers have become global. They expect highest quality standards and service benchmarks in line with global standards. Indian companies are gearing up to meet these evolving customer demands. Safety is one aspect that has definitely come to the forefront. There is a significant level of awareness and implementation of safety in workplace. Indian companies are adopting latest technologies to provide highest level of safety to their employees, as well as their customers. However, companies currently are mainly emphasizing on machine

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& work environment safety. They need to realize that electrical safety is equally important. We, at DOLD, are committed to raise awareness in electrical safety and identify such hazardous situations well in advance by monitoring insulation leakage before it turns into fatal accidents

At DOLD, we always believe in innovation. Our product solution range is developed after extensive round of discussions with customers to get an insight into their requirements and pain points, as well as gain a thorough understanding of application areas.

Q. HOW DOES DOLD ENSURE THAT IT MEETS THE CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS WITH THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES? While safe working practices, safe machine operations and safe work area are getting a lot of emphasis, safe electrical working conditions is one aspect of safety that is still on the backburner. DOLD is directly or indirectly associated with many customers, providing PCB mounted safety relays since last 80 years. We are already a part of safe business and are providing next generation solutions like wireless Safety Solutions certified to SIL3 (PLe). Majority of our products are now equipped with BUS solution to receive quick updates in control room. We at DOLD thoroughly understand safety requirements of Indian customers to meet highest quality standards in line

with cut-throat competitive business environment and offer the perfect solution to meet highest quality at affordable prices. Q. TELL US ABOUT YOUR DEVELOPMENTS AND FOCUS AREAS ON THE R&D SIDE. With more than 80 years of leadership in the area of safety products, electrical & power monitoring relays, DOLD could achieve this landmark only with in-depth knowledge of technology and own machine tools. This depth of production control and key optimization of the electronic and mechanical components ensures that the high-quality standards expected of DOLD products are maintained. In addition, this level of design and manufacturing control leads easily to the production of custom-built relay products to directly meet customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual requirements. Q. UPDATE US ON THE FUTURE VISION AND GROWTH PLANS FOR THE COMPANY IN INDIA. DOLD India is progressing with tremendous support of Indian customers. DOLD name is not new in Indian core industry. Many plants are originally commissioned with DOLD solutions. We are determined and committed to provide sales & service support to our customers. In near future, we are strengthening Indian operations with fully functional infrastructure. With evolving Indian economy, DOLD is geared up to meet every expectation to provide highest quality solution with best possible support. Electrical safety is still a key concern for Indian Industry and needs 180 degree turnaround in thinking and application. DOLD is very well ready to guide and offer solutions for it. With ambitious plan of bullet train, India is switching over to new era of commuting. DOLD is already offering state-of-the-art products to all major global railway transporters. This expertise will certainly help new era of Indian Railways.

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POLYCAB: Committed to customer-centric innovation With its vast product portfolio and focus on customer service, Polycab is one of the leaders in the wire and cable industry. Since the past few years, the company has been further expanding its footprint with new product lines. In an exclusive interview with Powertech Review ahead of ELECRAMA 2020, Shashi Amin, President & SBU Head – Cables, Polycab India Limited., talks about the company’s focus on the event, changing expectations of Indian customers, current trends in Indian wire and cable industry, and the company’s future growth plans. Excerpts: Q. POLYCAB HAS GRADUALLY ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A LEADING NAME IN INDIAN WIRE AND CABLE INDUSTRY. TELL US ABOUT POLYCAB’S FOCUS AND KEY PRODUCT LINES. Being leaders in the wire and cable industry, Polycab offers end-to-end electrical solutions to meet customer requirements touching every industry and common man with its wide range of products. We manufacture and sell a diverse range of wires and cables and our key products are power cables, control cables, instrumentation cables, rubber cables, solar cables, building wires, green wires, flexible cables, communication cables, welding cables, submersible flat and round cables, overhead conductors, and other specialty cables. Besides wire

and cable, we have also added other product lines such as fans, lighting, switches, pumps, solar, conduits, etc., to our portfolio since our entry into the FMEG segment in 2014. Q. WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE YOU EXPECTING BY PARTICIPATING AT ELECRAMA 2020? ELECRAMA is the largest exhibition where entire electrical industry ecosystem comes together to explore the latest innovations, trends and opportunities in the industry. It is an opportunity for us to exhibit our wide range of existing as well as upcoming products to the target customers and specifiers. ELECRAMA is visited by most of the decision makers of power utilities, government organisations,

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electrical equipment manufacturers, EPC contractors, consultants and other specifiers which makes a compelling case of having our presence so as to establish a connect with these people all under one roof. Interaction with these decision makers helps us in understanding the current technology, customer requirements and also the future trends in the industry. Furthermore, ELECRAMA is a globally acclaimed event which provides a platform to interact with the industry experts and customers from across the globe. We have been part of ELECRAMA for many of its previous editions.With each participation our connection with customer and industry partners has grown stronger. Q. AS A KEY PLAYER IN YOUR SEGMENT, WHICH PRODUCTS/TECHNOLOGIES ARE YOU BRINGING TO THE EVENT TO MEET CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS. ARE THERE ANY NEW PRODUCTS THAT YOU WOULD BE LAUNCHING AT THE EVENT? We have strong research and

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development (R&D) capabilities with emphasis on upgrading the technology used in our production process. Our customer-centric R&D efforts assist our sales and marketing team in meeting the customer requirements. We believe in continuous evolution and have regularly come up with innovative and new products from time to time. For example, we have developed products such as flame retardant elastomeric compounds, flame retardant chlorosulphonated polyethylene rubber compounds and cathodic protection cables using fluoropolymers and other innovative products such as environmentally friendly ROHS compliant wires and power cables, rubber (elastomeric) cables and electron beam irradiated cables to serve the needs of the automobile, shipbuilding industry, mining, solar energy and rolling stock sector.

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Q. WHAT ARE THE CURRENT TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS IMPACTING THE INDIAN WIRE AND CABLE INDUSTRY? Since the introduction of GST reform, Indian wire and cable industry is gradually moving from a largely unorganized sector towards an organized sector comprising pan-India branded market players. Furthermore, increased technological complexities and marketing/branding activities by leading cable manufacturers will lead to a further increase in the share of the organized sector. Changing trends in relation to home improvements and increasing disposable incomes will boost demand for retail building wires segment. Rising disposable incomes will further drive demand for household appliances and automobiles which will have a positive impact on the demand. Transmission & Distribution (T&D) share out of total investment in power sector is expected to increase greatly during FY19-23 which will lead to an increase in the demand for EHV and HV cables. Also, with increasing awareness about safety, commercial establishments such as hotels, hospitals and malls and luxury housing developers are expected to actively install HFFR cables. India is the 2nd largest telecom market and the fastest growing in the world. With increasing internet penetration coupled with increased affordability for improved data services, the demand for optical fiber cable (OFC) network will continue to remain strong in the coming years. Q. HOW WELL IS INDIA POSITIONED IN THE GLOBAL WIRE AND CABLE MARKET? COMMENT ON THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SEGMENT. Globally, wire & cable sector has been dominated by China, USA, Japan, UK and South Korea. However, with superior growth in the last decade, India has emerged as a significant market for wire and cable with approximate

size of Rs 525 billion in FY18. As per CRISIL report on wires and cables industry, the industry is expected to grow at 15% during the period FY18FY23 and reach a market size of approximately Rs 1 trillion by FY23. Growth is expected to be driven by investments in T&D facilities and 41 GW of new capacity addition in Solar energy & Wind energy. Construction sector, led by infrastructure projects and supported by rail network expansion, urban infrastructure projects like Smart Cities mission, metro rail etc, will drive the growth demand. Affordable housing, healthcare and education are the three segments which are expected to drive building construction leading to increased demand for wire and cable. Volatility in raw material prices is one of the industry’s major and pertinent problems which has a huge impact on bottom line considering high percentage of raw material cost in our business. Due to lack of awareness, wires & cables are perceived as commodity products by many consumers with little or less focus on quality parameters. Due to this we face a lot of challenges to win a customer wherever we are competing against unorganized players who offer sub-standard quality products at a much lower price. Many manufacturers have consciously increased their focus on the retail segment and have been expanding their dealer/distributor network. Further many have taken the route of diversification by adding retail products such as FMEG to their portfolio and striving to become a onestop-shop for electrical goods. Q. IN YOUR VIEW, HOW HAVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF INDIAN BUYERS EVOLVED OVERTIME? HOW DOES POLYCAB FACILITATE THE CUSTOMERS AND ENSURE THEIR DEMANDS ARE MET. According to a survey by FICCI, India’s rapid economic growth has

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set the stage for fundamental change among the country’s consumers. Due to steady growth in disposable income, there is discernible shift in consumer preference towards higher end and technologically superior branded products. Wire & cable industry in India has come a long way, growing from being a small industry to a very large one over the past decade transforming itself into an organized industry. Increasing urbanization has increased the investment in metro rails for urban mass transportation and increasing propensity for clean energy has led to a shift in investments moving towards renewables such as solar and wind energy. We are also experiencing an increasing demand for specialized cables such as EHV cables, elastomeric cables and optical fibers. Q. UPDATE US ON THE FUTURE VISION AND GROWTH PLANS FOR THE COMPANY. We intend to enhance and strengthen our leadership position in wires and cables by means of geographical penetration and providing customized solutions to customer’s problems. We intend to expand our market share by targeting key growth sectors such as mining, oil and gas, shipping, power, renewables, infrastructure, construction, automotive, telecommunication. We are continuously working on increasing the coverage of channel finance for our distributors and also rationalizing our inventory levels to optimally meet our customer requirements and thereby reducing the financing cost. In 2014, we started on the path of diversification when we entered the FMEG segment with Polycab line of fans, lighting, switches, solar products, conduits and accessories. To increase our brand recognition and buzz, we have recently launched new experience centres to help users experience our wide range of products.

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CEM & METRAVI Smart Instruments for smart electricity

With the growing trend towards smart cities and more environmentally conscious consumers, there is a clear growth in smart electricity, be it smart grids, more efficient production and transmission or automated monitoring and consumption systems. With this comes a need for efficient, precise and high accuracy instrumentation. We are in a prime position to be able to fulfil these needs with our smart and high-precision, reliable instruments. So, we see growing and sustainable opportunities for both smart electricity and our smart instruments for such smart systems.

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Director, Metravi Instruments Pvt Ltd CEM Instruments India Pvt Ltd

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INTERFACE Q. CURRENT TRENDS IN T&M SECTOR Consumers are becoming aware and conscious of the fact that quality is more valuable than price when it comes to T&M instruments. India being a very price sensitive market, the trends and purchase habits used to be always focused on the price while quality, longevity and accuracy always took a back seat. However, this is now changing. The consumers are becoming more and more aware of the fact that they might be saving pennies while buying cheap T&M instruments but in the long run they are losing out on pounds, as these cheap instruments are unable to deliver on accuracy or quality, which is direly required. This trend is finally a win-win for both the consumers as well as the T&M industry, as the customers are getting better quality and accuracy and the industry is able to move beyond the rat race of being able to manufacture and supply the cheapest possible instrument. Rather the focus now is on quality and accuracy. Q. LATEST INNOVATIONS BY CEM & METRAVI IN T&M We have launched our integrated range of CEM Thermal Imagers, including adaptors that convert smart phones into Thermal Imagers, Air Particle Counters, Multi-Gas Analysers, Nuclear & X-ray Radiation Meter, Multimeters & Clamp Meters combined with Thermal Imagers, High Current Data Loggers, ELCB Testers, Clamp-on Ground Resistance Testers and Digital Storage Oscilloscopes on Tablets. We are also launching professionally designed & Bluetooth enabled series of CEM Environmental Meters. We are almost ready with a 3 Phase balanced and

unbalanced load Power & Harmonic Analyzer that is Class A, along with another one that even has a built-in thermal imager. At generation and distribution points, where a user needs to undertake power analysis for power management, this would enable a parallel thermal analysis, effectively leading to reduction in power losses and internal electrical pressure on the transmission and distribution system (bringing the power quality nearest to 1), along with increasing cost efficiency. This instrument would singly negate carrying multiple equipment or instruments. We have introduced an industrial/professional series under the Metravi brand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the METRAVI PRO range water and dust proof, to be used in rugged environments. Some of the products are intrinsically safe and the range includes products with OLED displays, unheard of in instrumentation as of yet. Products under this range carry a 48 hours replacement warranty. Q. FUTURE OF T&M INDUSTRY & KEY APPLICATION AREAS With the growing trend towards smart cities and more environmentally conscious consumers, there is a clear growth in smart electricity, be it smart grids, more efficient production and transmission or automated monitoring and consumption systems. With this comes a need for efficient, precise and high accuracy instrumentation. We are in a prime position to be able to fulfil these needs with our smart and high-precision, reliable instruments. So, we see growing and sustainable opportunities for both smart electricity and our smart instruments for such smart systems. With Industry 4.0, human involvement is on the decrease and computers make decisions as they are connected and can communicate with each other. A combination of Internet of Things, Internet of Systems and Industry 4.0 is making and will make the Smart Factory a reality. Consequently, the support from smart machines will be on the increase

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INTERFACE as they get access to more data and will result in a jump in efficiencies & productivities. Ultimately, the network of these smart machines will create and share the information that results in the true power of Industry 4.0. Instrumentation is this scenario will become highly useful and important with the likes of smart instruments which will connect to computers and smartphones for instant data, reports and analytics. High quality instruments would be required to work at higher frequencies with ability to collect, collate and analyse big volumes of data. Q. CEM & METRAVI PRODUCTS IN LINE WITH INDUSTRY 4.0

The essence of Industry 4.0 is Automation and data exchangedriven manufacturing technologies and processes that are encapsulated in Cyber-Physical Systems(CSP), Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), Cloud Connectivity and computing, cognitive computing and artificial intelligence.

We already have instruments that are in line with these principles and we are also actively working on next-gen instruments so that they are Industry 4.0 ready right from the box. We have instruments and solutions for everything from IoT enabled Air Particle Counters to customized solutions (that we have done for customers who want data directly from their clamp meters/multimeters right into their cloud driven system). We also have a large number of Appconnected instruments, be it Borescopes, Multimeters, Clamp Meters, Thermal Imagers and many more. Q. FUTURE VISION FOR CEM & METRAVI We have been working on the following issues as regards Test & Measurement and we will continue towards our efforts for the same in the coming years: Often customers are unaware as well as unsure about which instrument or specification would serve their measurement needs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we provide consultation and advice as per measurement or industry needs before offering them any product from our range. Most of the users are oblivious that certain instruments are already available for their specific needs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we are now trying to educate and propagate our offerings and solutions that we offer - for every measurement need. Mostly users are unaware that such hi-quality and reliable, innovative instruments are available at such realistic pricing, since they have only been used to American brands selling at three times our prices. We want all to know that quality and reliability does not always come at a price.

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RADIUS: Leadership in highend technology machines With necessary infrastructure and market expertise, Radius is wellplaced to offer high-end technology machines. As the customers demand in terms of quality, consistency, and ease of operation goes up, Radius is geared to be in a space to give tailor-made solutions. In an interview with Powertech Review, Gurushree Prasad. K.R., Director of Radius tell us more about the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus areas and future plans. Excerpts

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Director, Radius Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd

The technology trends driving the industry is more and more of automation, higher productivity, integrated line machines, robotics, easy and quick change toolings and setup, SCADA and data logging etc., with greater emphasis on quality, consistency and productivity Coil Press

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INTERFACE Q. PLEASE BRIEF US ABOUT COMPANYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S INFRASTRUCTURE & ACHIEVEMENTS? The company has a well equipped new infrastructure in Bidadi, near Bangalore, located in Karnataka government allotted industrial land with inspection facilities to manufacture state of the art machines. Apart from this the company has job shops for deep hole Drilling in various other locations in Bangalore, Pune, Delhi and Chennai. With an experienced engineering team, Radius has all necessary infrastructure to offer high end technology machines for offering necessary automation, fixturing, data logging, interfaces required for stator coil making machines. Q. WHAT ARE THE LATEST INITIATIVES EXECUTED BY YOUR COMPANY IN ELECTRICAL SPACE? WHICH ARE YOUR FOCUS AREAS? The latest initiatives which the company has made in the coil making machines is to collaborate with the customers and develop solutions which are customer specific. As the customers demand in terms of quality, consistency, and ease of operation goes up, Radius is geared to be in a space to give such tailor made solutions. The company is making a fully automated taping Machine with closed loop tape tension control and automatic swivel head for the bobbins which is interfaced to state of the art Robot and connected to SCADA system. Also radius has made value for money Hydraulic coil stretching machine, Ring taping machines and belt conveyor taping configurations and will venture out to give such innovative solutions for its customers. Q. WHAT ARE THE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR PRODUCTS IN INDIA? HOW DO YOU PLAN TO POSITION THESE PRODUCTS? The market opportunities are great as we see a visible shift in coil repair shops as these repair shops are gearing up to be the tier1 suppliers of OEMs like Abb, Alsthom, Seimens, Cummins; etc they have no option but to invest in high end technology machines which are value for money thus putting Radius in the proper space to offer great solutions to

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these customers. As conventional methods to manufacture coils are strictly prohibited by these OEMs mainly due to lack of consistency in quality, the tyre 1 suppliers are compelled to invest in high end machines for Looping, Stretching, Taping operations which has provided very good opening for Radius. Q. WHAT IS YOUR MARKETING STRATEGY FOR INDIA? The marketing strategy is to have the promotions effectively using the electronic media, through website and B2B portals as well as to participate in exhibitions like Electrama and Cwieme... Also radius makes lots of the videos of its products available on youtube that helps in reaching out to customers across the globe. Q. WHAT ARE THE KEY TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS THAT ARE DRIVING THE INDUSTRY? The technology trends driving the industry is more and more of automation, higher productivity, integrated line machines, robotics, easy and quick change toolings and setup, scada and data logging etc with greater emphasis on quality, consistency and productivity. Q. WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR YOUR COMPANY IN NEAR FUTURE? The vision of the company in the near future is to be one of the key players in this area and have an increasing presence in all the major OEM and increase the export market share and eventually be a leader in this segment. So far we have been successful in exporting our machines to countries like South Africa, Brazil, Peru, Algeria, Columbia, Thailand etc.

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KUSAM MECO: Experience of excellence Mr. Chandmal Goliya is a graduate in Electrical Engineering from Mumbai University. He has more than 50 years experience in the field of Electrical & Electronic Test & Measuring Instruments. He has travelled widely in Japan, Taiwan & China. Also provides consultation to the companies there. Kusam-Meco, An ISO 9001:2015 certified company introduced & Pioneered the use of Digital Multimeters & Clampmeters in the Indian industry. Kusam-Meco continues to introduce new products with unique features & protection to meet current market demand & safety to cater customers diverse applications.

KUSAM-MECO known as the only one organisation which can offer complete range of very high quality electronic instruments to satisfy customer needs

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Director Kusam Electrical Industries Ltd

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INTERFACE Q. KUSAM MECO HAS GAINED CREDIBLE MARKET SHARE IN AN ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY, BRIEF US ABOUT OVERALL OUTLOOK FOR KUSAM MECO? (DOMESTIC & GLOBAL PRESENCE) KUSAM-MECO is a nearly 4 decade old company in the field of Electronic Test & Measuring Instruments in India. KUSAM-MECO pioneered the use of Digital Instruments in India. When Analog test instruments were being used KUSAM-MECO introduced Digital Multimeters way back in 1986. Since there was no looking back. Today KUSAM-MECO products are held in high esteem by quality conscious users. We will strive to live up to customer’s expectations to stay ahead of the completion. The outlook for our company is very positive and we expect a good increase in our revenues this year. Q. HOW ABOUT KUSAM MECO’S INITIATIVES IN ELECTRICAL SPACE? WHICH ARE YOUR FOCUS AREAS? KUSAM-MECO has been in the forefront in introducing High Quality and innovative products in the industry. As soon these products

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become successful, competition introduces cheap look a likes or substitutes in the market. Our focus has always been for High Quality and High Safety products so that the equipment and the user both are safe. Also we meet users to understand their requirements and introduce new products accordingly. Q. HOW DO YOU ENCOUNTER THE NEEDS OF ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS IN DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL MARKET? KUSAM-MECO’s sales engineers meet users to understand the requirement of the Customer. After diagnosing the inputs received from our sales engineers, we look out of suitable products from our principal’s If, necessary we get their standard product modified to suit customer’s needs and the supply it to them. We also provide after sales service for all our products. Q. WHAT ARE THE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR KUSAM ELECTRICALS IN INDIA? HOW DO YOU PLAN TO POSITION THESE PRODUCTS? As these are innovative instruments,

some of them being introduced in India for the first time, there are limitless opportunities for our products in India. We plat to position them on top of the line products. Q. WHAT ARE THE KEY TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS THAT ARE DRIVING ELECTRICAL AND THE INDUSTRY? The trend in the test & Measuring Instrument Industry is towards putting more and more functions in one instrument. Also, manufacturers try to incorporate safety features in the instrument. Also some instruments have Blue Tooth function for ease of use, while some have wireless data transfer function, besides the unusal functions available in instruments. Q. WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR YOUR COMPANY? KUSAM-MECO’s vision is “TO BE KNOWN AS THE ONLY ONE ORGANISATION WHICH CAN OFFER COMPLETE RANGE OF VERY HIGH QUALITY ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS TO SATISFY CUSTOMER NEEDS” and to provide “VALUE FOR MONEY”.

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HARTING INDIA: Riding on the technology transformation

HARTING is Market leader in Electric Connector & Connectivity solutions. Since our components & solutions have performed in various applications, our customers have always been supportive and treated us as a partner in their business. Q. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ABOUT EMOBILITY SECTOR FROM INDIAN ECONOMY PERSPECTIVE? With the growing environmental concerns, the government is taking initiatives for the vehicle users to move towards e-mobility options. A very robust grid & charging infrastructure is required for the users to get comfort for switching to electric / hybrid vehicles. In our opinion e-mobility will open up opportunities for increasing renewables business and encourage entrepreneurs to start developing and supplying solutions to OEMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Mr Girish Rao,

CEO & Managing Director HARTING India Pvt. Ltd.

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Q. WHAT DOES INDIA NEEDS TO DO BOOST EMOBILITY SECTOR? A strong & long term commitment of support to all Vehicle

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Q. DO YOU THINK INDIAN CAR SECTOR IS RELUCTANT IN TAKING GREAT LEAP IN EMOBILITY SECTOR? We find that vehicle manufacturers & their vendors are gearing up their OEM’s and are keen for a switchover, however long-term commitment of support from the government will motivate the sector to invest and push up the sales of e-vehicles

Q. WHAT SUPPORT YOU EXPECT FROM GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE SALES HYBRID VEHICLES? A strong & long term commitment of support to all Vehicle OEM’s by extending incentives, reduced tax structure.

Q. WE LEARNT THAT HARTING HAS ENTERED EMOBILITY SECTOR? PLEASE THROW SOME LIGHT ON IT. HARTING is Market leader in Electric Connector & Connectivity solutions. Since our components & solutions have performed in various applications, our customers have always been supportive and treated us as a partner in their business. We have been receiving requests from our customer asking for charging solutions in India, hence we decided to launch and offer a composite on-board & charging solution by which we could offer our customers a one-stop shop support since such solutions were existing in our portfolio for European customers.

Q. WHAT ARE THE PRODUCTS YOU ARE OFFERING IN EMOBILITY SECTOR? We have a wide range of Electrical & Electronic Power, Data Signal connectors which are used in all market segments. These connectors have proven performance and reliability. Using our experience, we are offering connectors+ connectivity solutions for onboard applications & we also offer our EV

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E-mobility solutions that we have launched are already approved and used by many vehicle manufacturers worldwide. EV Charging Guns have been built and tested for high safety and reliability

Charging Gun assembly in various standards / combinations. Q. HOW ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SUPERIOR TO YOUR COMPETITORS? We offer products and solutions which meet global specifications at local cost. E-mobility solutions that we have launched are already approved and used by many vehicle manufacturers worldwide. EV Charging Guns have been built and tested for high safety and reliability. They meet all global standards and offer very high life and operating cycles.

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MECC ALTE: Rendering reliability with technology innovation Mecc Alte follows a no compromise approach on product quality. The design guidelines are followed strictly at all manufacturing locations. As a result, we consistently get the same world class quality at all our factories.

Q. Give us a brief profile of Mecc Alte?

Mr. Shashwata Dutta

Managing Director Mecc Alte India Private Limited

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Mecc Alte India Private Limited started its commercial operations in Pune in 2010 with an initial range of 5 kVA to 70 kVA Alternators. Today, after a series of expansions, our product range covers 5 kVA to 750 kVA which we make in India and supply to the most demanding customers worldwide. We also provide Alternators from 800 kVA upto 5000 kVA which are made in Mecc Alte factories round the globe. Today we have a strong presence in the domestic market, and are the preferred & exclusive suppliers to many Indian and International brands building Gen sets in India. Rising to be amongst the top players in India within a period of just 9 years speaks volumes about the product Quality and Customer Service of Mecc Alte India as compared to the other players in the market. Mecc Alte India Private Limited is a 100% subsidiary of Co. Mecc. Fin. Spa., Italy, the holding Company of the Mecc Alte Group worldwide. Founded in 1947 by Mr. Romano Cavaliere and Mr. Mario Carraro to manufacture Electric Motors (MECC) in village Alte, near Vicenza in Italy, the Company has now grown to have seven factories in Italy, one each in the UK, China and India, and has a Global

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INTERFACE distribution system made up of 10 Companies that supports our customers worldwide. In 1954 Mecc Alte made the first synchronous Alternator, and since 1972, Mecc Alte has been single mindedly focusing only on design and manufacture of high quality Alternators for which it provides endto-end solutions. While we encourage partnerships with Customers and Suppliers, we pride ourselves in being a totally Independent Company. In other words, we do not compete with our Customers, as many other Manufacturers do. We are amongst the leading manufacturers of Industrial Alternators globally, and the largest independent supplier in the world.

Q. What’s your product portfolio? We offer a single product range – Synchronous Alternators from 1 – 5000kVA, right from portable alternators to industrial alternators and MV/HV alternators for power generation. We offer 2 pole and 4 pole alternators that provide best in class efficiencies and excel in other performance parameters as well.

Q. What are the unique design features and advantages of your alternators? Due to superior design (both technically and aesthetically) and uncompromising quality, Mecc Alte alternators are arguably the most efficient in their respective classes, and certainly one of the most reliable alternators in the world. Mecc Alte alternators are not just technically superior and aesthetically designed, but are built to last. We have all the necessary quality certifications which further reinforces our quality credentials. We have over 60 trained and Authorised Service Centres in India alone who can fulfill any Customer Service expectation at a short notice. Some unique features of best in class Mecc Alte Alternators are mentioned below: 1. Best Efficiency on our Range thereby

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reducing the fuel consumption 2. The first and the only Alternator Company in India to introduce Fully Programmable Digital Regulator which can used as an diagnostic tool for the entire LV range from 5 to 3000kVA. 3. Exceptional excitation with MAUX ( Mecc Alte Auxiliary Winding ) 4. Excellent motor starting, 300% short circuit current for 20 sec as a standard. 5. 12 wire re-connectable as a standard for 3 – Phase which allows interchangeability to different voltage, frequency and phase requirements 6. Wide choice of Insulation Protection systems 7. Low Noise & superior aesthetics 8. Easy maintenance specially in higher ratings

Q. Tell us about the new products and innovations from Mecc Alte MECC ALTE C-TYPE ALTERNATORS: It’s time to meet the next generation in power. Drawing on over seventy years’ experience in manufacturing the world’s class alternators, our radical new approach has led to product innovations that bring in benefits for our customers which other brands may find hard to follow. We have reconsidered every aspect and variable to create a ground-breaking new family of alternators. We have consolidated these innovations in all aspects of performance and function to create and introduce the new Mecc Alte C-Type Alternators. The C-Type Alternator Series is a family of three core products lines with six to eight models each, producing between 7.5kVA to 165kVA across the range. This truly builds on Mecc Alte’s leading design features and benefits from many years of continuous refinement. • MORE POWERFUL: C-Type alternators make the most of energy conversion to produce the maximum power to size ratio. With an increased power density they really punch

above their weight. • MORE ACCESSIBLE: C-Type is easier than ever to assemble and integrate, reducing your production times. It’s a double-win for the end user and your maintenance/service team. • MORE CONFIGURABLE: Maximum power from the smallest, lightest and strongest alternators and our designers has lavished the C-Type with much more flexibility for adjusting power settings on the fly. The result is outstanding performance and practicality from the most easily adjustable and maintainable family of alternators on the market. MAVR – The Next Generation Digital Voltage Regulator Mecc Alte has been the pioneers and leaders in Digital Regulators over the last 15 years. For us, a Digital AVR is not an extra but a standard feature. This Mecc Alte AVR not only serves the purpose of controlling, monitoring, fine parameterization of the Alternator output but also offers advantage of diagnostic capabilities viz Alarm Memory storage of the fault events. All these digital features and parameters have been further enhanced in our new innovative ‘NEXT GENERATION AVR MAVR”, with many added advantages that bring in more flexibility and smarter controls: • Self-stability setting by adaptive and/ or auto tuning algorithms • Single and three phase sensing . • CAN Bus J1939 communication protocol. • External E2PROM (calibrations, settings and alarm LOG) • Standard C.T. input • Dynamic response adjustable by trimmer (STAB) • Improved control robustness. • USB communication embedded & Up to 118 digital settings (parameters) • 4 Models: MAVR2 (Basic), MAVR3 (Enhanced) MAVRHD (Enhanced HD), MAVRHD+ (Advanced). New communication board with WiFi enabled to set the AVR by means

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Mecc Alte also provides global after sales support to its customers.

Q. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the common thread in infusing quality in all your products?

Q. Who are your major customers?

Mecc Alte follows a no compromise approach on product quality. The design guidelines are followed strictly at all manufacturing locations. As a result, we consistently get the same world class quality at all our factories.

Q. Is maintenance crucial in your kind of products? Mecc Alte alternator parts are easily accessible for maintenance engineers and hence known to be user friendly. Special features like Mecc Alte Digital AVR (automatic voltage regulator) facilitates easy diagnosis of defect in case of failure. The products are robust by design and they can perform under extreme conditions of high humidity, subzero temperatures and highly dusty and corrosive environments. Our alternators are capable of very high starting currents for longer durations.

Mecc Alte alternators are used almost by every leading Genset manufacturer. Our products are used in almost all applications such as Industrial prime and standby power, Marine, Telecom, Railways, Agriculture, Hydro, Aviation, Defence, Lighting Towers, Data Centers, Mobile Power (portable) etc. Our global customers include names like Pramac, JCB, Kohler, Greaves, Himoinsa, Doosan, Escorts etc.

Q. What are your growth plans? Over the years, our customers have become more and more demanding both in terms of performance and product features. With the changes in the Pollution norms, it is only natural that the Gensets also conform to the new standards of fuel efficiency. As a consequence the alternators also must adhere to the highest efficiency standards. Mecc Alte range of current

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and upcoming alternators is as future ready as you thought and fulfill the most stringent customer criteria. Going forward too, our quest for innovation and continuous improvements shall continue which will help us consistently deliver cutting edge products that help our customers get the best value for their investment. Mecc Alte will soon introduce value added accessories in the field of Genset electricals: Genset Controller, Engine Controller and Battery Chargers. This will provide to our customers a single window service for all products related to alternators. Our focus on core product quality than sheer numbers shall continue to delight our customers who insist on Mecc Alte alternators (and not just any product) inside their Genset. With Mecc Alte strongly entering the High Horse Power (HHP) segment in India, our valued customers need not wait any more and can now be assured of the same impeccable product quality across the HHP Genset range also.

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TESTO INDIA : Global leadership in Test & Measurement Arena Q. TESTO INDIA HAS GAIN CREDIBLE MARKET SHARE IN MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY, HOW DID TESTO INDIA MANAGED THIS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH? Testo is the market leader in the measurement industry on a global platform. Testo India Pvt Ltd, 100% subsidiary of Testo group now exists in the Indian market for past 12 years. Our team of highly engaged employees, our distributors and channel partner network well spread across the entire nation has enabled us to be the trusted brand present PAN India. Another important aspect that has always been a cut above the rest is our product quality and performance. Our products are made with German technology which gives us a premium value in the market. We even have a NABL certified testing and calibration lab locally available in Pune. Q. CAN YOU BRIEF US ABOUT TESTOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GLOBAL NETWORK & ACTIVITIES? Testo SE & Co KGaA is a world leader in design, development and manufacturing of electronic portable test and measuring instruments. Backed by more than 60 years of measurement engineering experience, Testo as a group is headquartered in Lenzkirch in the Black Forest region of Germany. Production, Research & development centers are also established in Germany. The company has been privately owned since inception. Today, with 2500 employees, 32 subsidiaries and more than 80 representatives worldwide, Testo is represented on 5 major continents. Testo is continuously working to find innovative measurement solutions in the fields of air conditioning and ventilation, food quality, data monitoring, building technology, emission monitoring, predictive and preventive thermographic maintenance and many more fields.

Q. How about Testo Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initiatives in measurement technology space? Which are your focus areas? Being a market leader, we have always understood our role and responsibility towards the segment. Since the very beginning we have provided testing and measurement

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Mr. Kalidas Bhangare Managing Director Testo India Pvt. Ltd.

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INTERFACE solution to our customers. With time we have taken measures to improve the measurement methods, introduce advanced products and even include latest trends and technologies in our instruments. We transformed from manual measurement techniques to automatic ones, we initiated the transition from regular analog instruments to digital equipment and now with increasing applications and technology we are providing smart & networked measuring instruments as well. Bluetooth & WiFi connectivity are the key features of our products which are very much in line with the technology around us. Our focus has always been on developing the best products, answer all the application requirements and provide not only the instrument to a user but also present the best solution possible. Q. WHAT ARE THE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR TESTO PRODUCTS IN INDIA? HOW DO YOU PLAN TO POSITION THESE PRODUCTS? Undoubtedly test and measurement industry is one of the rapidly growing industries, Market is very much welcoming for those who come up with solutions that can reduce manual intervention, calculations and analysis

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time. Testo carters to multiple sectors within the industry & with the ongoing changes and inclusion of smart operational methods, the opportunities have multiplied for T&M equipment. We provide the best suited product for HVAC consultants, contractors, advisors, building surveyors and for segments like food, pharma, HVAC, power, automotive, manufacturing etc. Our products are of great utility starting from those who work in precision and comfort level monitoring in large working areas to those who are engaged in emission analysis in a power plant or a cement plant. Our all-rounder instruments impress with smart technology, fast readiness and convenient application. Q. WHAT IS YOUR MARKETING STRATEGY FOR INDIAN MARKET? Testo being a prominent name in the sector has a very deep basket of products that are used in several industries and applications. A major role in T&M sector is played by the latest technology and its inclusion with our products & services. With such rich product range our marketing strategy primarily focuses on reaching every possible customer, segment & area of application which is undertaken by proper market development and market-penetration. We have developed a very strong and wide spread distribution network that includes our channel partners, dealers and other resellers. The idea is to be available for our customers & provide a direct contact point to them. This way we can satisfy the existing requirements as well as explore new applications.

Q. CAN YOU PLEASE ELUCIDATE THE CONTRIBUTION OF R&D IN THE SUCCESS OF TESTO INDIA PRODUCTS? Testo India has shown exponential growth and the prime reason is our innovative products and German technology. Our manufacturing unit is in Germany where a great share of fund is invested for R&D purpose to produce high quality products. We analyses the application areas, requirement of customers & difficulties in the measurement process and accordingly come up with the intuitive products. This gives us an additional advantage to pitch our products which are not only cost effective but are very precise. Very recently Testo even received the international prestigious German Design Award 2020 for 3 products for excellent product design - testo 300, testo 400 and testo Smart Probes. This also shows the quality, commitment and thorough R&D that takes place at our end, to continuously improve and keep delivering the best products to the market. Testo has always tried to make compact measuring instruments which are easy to operate. Testo brings in the new generation of IEQ measurement technology with testo 400 which is the universal measuring instrument for all air flow and IEQ applications. The product is sleek and attractive in design with a big data display that can connect to several probes wirelessly.

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The new range of testo smart probes beats any parallel product in terms of size, shape and user friendliness. Features like customised design of the 605i probe tip, magnetic holder given at the back for secure attachment & bendable probe feature makes measurement more comfortable at the outlets, vents or smaller measurement apertures and openings. The testo 300 flue gas analyser is ideal for the most important measurements involving heating systems. It combines decades of experience in measuring technology with contemporary smart-touch operation, robust construction and impressive design. Q. CAN YOU BRIEF US MORE ABOUT TESTO INDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TOP LINE PRODUCT RANGE? Considering the latest and most advanced solutions, Testo has a whole new range of smart and intuitive products for instance, testo 440, intuitive air velocity & IAQ measuring instrument which can carry out measuring tasks on air conditioning and ventilation systems reliably under control with just one versatile instrument and multiple range of probes. And as the latest contribution to the industry, testo brings in the new generation of IAQ measurement technology: The new testo 400 which is the universal measuring instrument for all air flow and IAQ applications, and impresses with smart technology, fast

readiness and convenient application. Testo also has products like our new Thermal Imagers with smartphone integration designed to deliver networked thermography mostly used for predictive and preventive maintenance in electrical and power sector. Electrical measuring instruments have very distinct and unique features capable to inspect the electrical components and circuit failure threats in multiple applications. We have a range of Smart Probes which equip the users with smart and easy measurement techniques using the smartphone interface. It can get integrated to the thermal imagers and can ensure instant testing and measurements. The testo 160 WiFi data logger measures, monitors and documents temperature, humidity, light intensity, UV radiation, CO2 concentration, atmospheric pressure, continuously, precisely and automatically. Wireless operation, with the easy of saving & transferring data over networks makes our instrument more users friendly, interactive and cost effective. Our continuous approach towards innovation, research & development ensures eminent future of our products which are sure to redefine the overall working experience of Testing & Measurement. Q. WHAT ARE THE KEY TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS THAT ARE DRIVING MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY? As mentioned previously, the latest trends and advancements that we are witnessing, which are expected to drive the industry are coming from the digitization of the working system. The traditional methods and processes are now getting replaced with smart solutions. The more comfortably we

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control the process, the better the output we get. The emergence of smartphones has simplified the functioning of every industry. All the time consuming, manually driven operations can now be governed with just once click of the smartphone making the process more easy, accurate, fast and reliable. Booming concepts like IoT and cloud storage are yet other advancements that are influencing the measurement industry as they are faster and much secure way of data transfer and storage. Q. ACCORDING TO YOU WHAT IS THE FORECAST FOR THE MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY? At the current scenario when we are witnessing a great development prospect in all the industrial areas, increasing digitization of the existing systems, adaptation of smart technology within the industry and growing power and energy concerns, the needs for measuring instruments has increased big time. Now when the government has also become so focused on the upcoming concepts like smart cities, green technology & renewable energy conservation, the testing & measurement industry is sure to see a great future ahead as the applications are going to increase and so are the solutions required. Testo also hopes to offer many technologically advanced products in the coming era of opportunities.

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GOGATE ELECTROSYSTEMS: Proven expertise in electronic products domain In over two decades of its existence, Gogate Electrosystems has established itself as a credible provider of power and control electronic products. Courtesy its product quality and focus on customer service, the company is today a preferred partner for several leading multinational companies

GOGATE

Mr. Aditya Gogate, Executive Director, Gogate Electrosystems Nashik Private Limited

We try and understand what each customer is looking for when buying a product or a service from us. Accordingly, we build the products and competencies to meet that value requirement. This, we feel, is the right step towards our vision of being a reputed player in the global market.

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stablished in 1996, Gogate Electrosystems (Nasik) Pvt. Ltd. is today one of the most trusted manufacturers of electronic products & assemblies, based in India. The company designs, develops and manufactures various Power and Control Electronics and Communication Products for a wide range of sectors, including low voltage switchgear, transmission and distribution, control &automation, manufacturing and processing, railways, automobile, solar and wind. The company’s product range includes battery chargers, power packs, control and protection units, monitoring and annunciation units, electronic relays, products for low voltage applications, voltage stabilizers, UPS & inverters, solar products, communication products and integrated solutions for medium voltage panels. It is also involved in providing Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Own Design Manufacturing (ODM) services. FOCUS ON QUALITY AND INNOVATION As per the company, one of the key reasons for its growth over the years is its emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction. “We have been awarded certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018) by reliable authorization body like Bureau Veritas, which is a true recognition of our commitment to quality, environment and occupational health and safety,” shares Aditya Gogate, Executive Director of the company.

Servo Controlled Voltage Stabilizer – Three Phase Oil Cooled The company has the state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities including fully automatic SMT Line, Wave Soldering Machines and an ESD Safe shop-floor. At the core of the company is the motto, ‘Live Better, Perform better!’ In line with this vision, the company’s in-house R&D Center works on customizing the products to meet the customer’s specific requirement. “We are the preferred partners for a whole array of reputed multi-national companies and serve as their singlesource and green-channel suppliers. Backed by our wide product range and proven customer service, we have achieved a wide global footprint across India, South Asia, West Asia, South East Asia and Africa,” shares Aditya.

CONTACT Gogate Electrosystems Nashik Private Limited Website: www.gogate.in

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KREEPA STEEL INDUSTRIES: Powering Excellence Equipped with latest machinery for manufacturing, supported by state-of-the-art software and highly skilled employees, Kreepa Steel Industries is a high-quality manufacturer of indoor & outdoor switchgear panels

K Mr. Aniket Kenge, Director, Kreepa Steel

The company has huge capacity for welding with six welding stations. It also has advanced assembly and testing facilities with separate teams for both assembly and testing

reepa Steel Industries has come a long way since its humble establishment as a Low Tension Distribution Box and feeder pillars supplier. Today, the company supplies complete assemblies like Indoor & Outdoor Switchgear/Control Panels, Package (Compact) Substations including in-house sheet metal manufacturing. Its product range also includes transmission line towers, switchyard & substation structures, rural electrification structures, V-Cross Arms, railway electrification structures, solar structures, etc. POWERED BY LATEST MACHINERY The company constantly works to be the best in the industry both in Quality & Service. For realizing this goal, the organization is equipped with latest machinery for manufacturing, supported by state-of-the-art software and highly skilled employees. The company has aligned its systems in line with ISO 9001 to ensure dependency on the systems rather than individuals. Its manufacturing facilities are equipped with the latest punching, bending, and hydraulic machines. The company has huge capacity for welding with six welding stations. It also has a conveyorized powder coating plant with 47 meter conveyor. length and 1 meter/min speed. The company also has 10 tank pre-treatment process with adequate testing facility. Further, Kreepa Steel has advanced assembly

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and testing facilities with separate teams for both assembly and testing. Kreepa Steel stresses on collaborative partnership with customers, employees, suppliers and community members to provide world-class products and seamless customer service. Its huge client portfolio in the government, private and multi-national companies is a testimony to the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth and commitment. Its products confirm to the standards set by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (M.S.E.D.C.L.), Dakshinanchal Vidhyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd. (D.V.V.N.L.), Purvanchal Vidhyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd. (Pu.V.V.N.L.), Madhyanchal Vidhyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd. (M.V.V.N.L.), Jharkhand Bijali Vitaran Nigam Ltd. (J.B.V.N.L.), Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidhyut Vitaran Co. Ltd. (M.P.P.K.V.V.C.L.), and North Bihar Power Distribution Co. Ltd.

CONTACT Kreepa Steel Industries Website: www.kreepa.co.in

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LUCY ELECTRIC: Committed to support India’s Smart Grid and Smart City Mission We use our engineering excellence to design and manufacture bespoke and best in class switchgear products which are unique among the contemporaries.

Ajithkumar Kesavan, Business Development Director Asia - Renewables Executive Director – Marketing & Sales- India Cluster Countries Lucy Electric India Pvt. Ltd., Nashik

Automation solutions are a key area for Lucy Electric’s growth in the fields of energy, transportation & buildings with the demand for modern & sustainable infrastructure rapidly growing across cities in India

perational for more than 200 years, Lucy Group of companies has a long and rich heritage. Over the years, the Group diversified into three business units, based on the expertise gained and developed. Lucy Electric is one of the key business units with expertise in secondary distribution solutions working at the forefront of design and implementation of automation projects and associated equipment. It uses its engineering excellence to design and manufacture bespoke and best-in-class switchgear products which are unique among the contemporaries. Lucy Electric has been established in India with a history of more than 25 years serving different markets and customers. It provides a complete range of switching, protection and automation solutions for underground and overhead distribution power networks. The company’s product basket range of medium voltage switchgear in India includes SF6 gas and oil insulated ring main units, compact secondary substations, pad mounted substations, pole and structure mounted air or gas insulated load break switch, field remote terminal units and LV monitoring systems. Customers in India largely benefit from Lucy Electric’s technological expertise, experienced engineers and global product portfolio covering both underground and overhead secondary

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distribution systems. The company is an expert in design and implementation of these solutions and is ideally placed to support India’s commitment to the development of Smart Grids and Smart Cities. Automation solutions are a key area for Lucy Electric’s growth in the fields of energy, transportation and buildings with the demand for modern and sustainable infrastructure rapidly growing across cities in India. The company has implemented many prestigious projects across the globe and increasingly in India with major utilities

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1812

Established William Carter opens ironmongery business on Oxford High Street

200

Over Years’ Industry Experience

and system integrators including retrofit and monitoring solutions. The power sector in India has witnessed tremendous improvements over the last few years across the entire value chain from fuel supply to capacity addition in generation and highest ever in renewables. India’s DISCOMs are forefront in implementation of various smart grids and IoT solutions which in turn has drastically reduced the AT&C losses and improved system reliability and availability. The IPDS and DDUGJY schemes by the government of India have significantly boosted this growth.

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22/36kv Ring

Years Establish in India

Newly introduced Agies series

Automation Solutions

CONTACT Lucy Electric India Private Limited Website: www.lucyelectric.com

The key Growth Factor

OFFERING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS Lucy Electric is poised to support its customers with state-of-the-art, highly innovative solutions suitable to meet the growing demands of Indian market with products of highest quality, reliability and safety parameters. The company has introduced in India its Aegis series of 22/36kV Ring Main Units with number of features to meet customer requirements and ideally suited to India as well as growing renewable markets around the world. This unit features one of the smallest footprints in the market and is flexible, easy to install and can be supplied fully automated with integrated FRTU’s. Lucy Electric has two state-

of-the-art manufacturing units based in Vadodara and Nasik including a global R&D centers to cater the requirements for India as, well as the global support to its other manufacturing units. Lucy Electric is committed to support various initiatives of Government of India in the Power distribution segment to ensure quality power to consumers.

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RISHABH POWER: The legacy of excellence

ishabh Power Components has made an appearance as a leading supplier of quality and reliable components at reasonable prices. We have a huge spread of catalogue including obsolete and rare to source industrial components. With a combined experience of more than 25 years in the industry we have optimised our procurement procedure and deal directly with the Manufacturers or their authorised distributors across the globe. Our operations are optimised with a perfect balance of time of procurement, logistics and costing which results in saving huge operational cost and time to our patrons. Our supply chain is structured to import/ procure most of the spares at the fastest possible time. We provided CNC spare parts for Machine Tools, AC Servo Systems, AC Drivers, AC Inverters, AC Geared Motors, PLC, SM PS, Sensors, Speed Controller Encoders etc. With our huge Inventory of Fanuc repair parts and many more Products of almost all reputed Manufactures of electronic Components spread all over the world and required by local OEMs

and service industries we are At a competitive edge to give fastest service to the end user. We are stockiest of integrated Circuit, Transistor, Diode, Mosfet, IPM, GTR, Sensor, LCD, Relay, CT, Fuse, Battery, Capacitor, DC-DC Converter, Fiber Optical Sensor, Fan for the following international brand Mitsubishi, IR, Sanyo, Toshiba, Fuji, Omron, Sanrex, ABB, Siemens, Infinion, Fanuc, Daito, Panasonic, NMB, Sanyo-Denki, IXYS, Vicor, Lambda, Semikron, Eupac, PRX, Maxim, Dallas, NSC, FSC, Sharp, Intersii,ST, Atmel, NXP, ADI, AVX, Texas, ON-semi, Vishay, Bourns and many More some of which are listed in the following pages we are a customer friendly organization which believes in the customer Service. OUR STANDARD PRODUCTS: IGBT, IPM, LCD, SENSOR, CT. FUSE, BATIERY, FIBER OPTICAL CABLE, DRIVE FEEDBACK FAN, ENCODER FEEDBACK CONNECTOR, FANUC AMPLIFIER, ENCODER, HONDA CONNECTOR, POWER CONNECTOR, 1/0CARD, SOFTKEY, SERVO MOTOR, TRANSISTOR, IC, DIODE, CAPACITOR, FANUC MOTHER BOARD, CONTROL CARD, SIEMENS PLC, AND MANY MORE ...

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CONTACT Rishabh Power Components Email: rishabhpowerl@gmail.com

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SHAH ENTERPRISE: Delivering Innovative International Products with Unsurpassed Quality (Mersen); Siemens Sitor; Jean Muller; Siba; Italweber; ETI; Fuji; Littelfuse; etc.. Power Semiconductor Devices such as: IGBT, IPM, Thyristors, Diodes, Bridge Rectifiers, etc., from: Eupec (Infineon); IXYS; Semikron; Westcode; Fuji; Toshiba; Mitsubishi; Sanrex; IOR; Hirect; ABB; etc.

Mr. Hitendra Shah, Proprietor, Shah Enterprise

HAH ENTERPRISE was established as a Proprietorship Concern in January 1984 with a passion by Hitendra R. Shah, as a leading Indian Importer, Distributor & Supplier of Global Industrial Components such as:

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Rise of Renewables

Renewable energy sector in India has witnessed significant strides in the past few years. Apart from being a sustainable alternative to polluting fossil fuels, renewable energy can satisfy the country’s energy demand, while bringing down the power cost. Let’s look at the key challenges and opportunities in the segment

ndian power sector is witnessing substantial activity in order to meet the increasing energy needs backed the country’s industrial and infrastructure growth and increased manufacturing activity. With modernization, there is a constant uptick in demand for power capacity to sustain lifestyles. To meet this demand, moving towards renewable and clean sources of energy are at the top of the national agenda. In fact, India is running one of the largest and most ambitious renewable capacity expansion programs in the world. India has set a target of installing 175 GW of renewable generation by 2022, comprising 100 GW solar, 60 GW wind and 15 GW of other forms of renewable

generation. Power Minister R K Singh, in October, showed confidence that India is on the right track to achieve this target. “Today, we have established 83 GW clean energy. About 29 GW of renewable energy is under installation. That makes it 112GW and under about 30GW is under bid. So that makes the 175GW of renewables. I am very confident that we would make it to 175GW of renewables by 2022,” Singh said. Given government’s focus, India renewable energy sector is attracting foreign and domestic investors. As per industry estimates, India’s renewable energy sector is expected to attract investments of up to $80 billion in the next four years.

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New programs such as PM-KUSUM, solar rooftop phase-2, development of Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks (UMREPPs) are slated to give a further thrust to renewable energy sector in India. SOLAR POWER AT THE FOREFRONT India has made tremendous progress in use of solar energy in the recent years. Solar power generation is likely to outweigh other sources, including wind, small hydro, biomass, waste to energy by 2022. The advantage for India is that it is one of the best recipients of solar energy courtesy its location on solar belt. Plus, the subsidies and incentives provided by the Government and Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar

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TECH TRENDS Mission (JNNSM) since 2010 have contributed immensely in the adoption of solar energy. According to the findings of Mercom India Research, installations in the Indian solar market rose by 36% year-on-year during third quarter of calendar year 2019, reaching 2,170 Mw from 1,592 Mw a year ago. Compared to the second quarter of 2019, installations are up by 44%. KEY CHALLENGES Currently, key issues affecting growth of renewable market is low investor sentiment due to delayed or non-payment by discoms to clean energy developers. As of July 2019, distribution companies across India owed renewable power producers Rs 9,736 crore, according to CEA data. Around three-quarters of that were owed by four southern states — Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka. Ambiguity over goods and services tax (GST) on solar equipment is also hampering the growth. Other major deterrents include safeguard duty on imported solar panels and lack of funding. The issue of storage of renewable energies also needs to be addressed. Energy storage technologies provide flexibility in the use of electricity, for both centralised and decentralised supply provisions. Advanced battery technologies could enable rapid deployment of rooftop solar installations, which is currently impacted by the high cost of energy storage solutions. Government is also exhibiting interest in energy storage and pursuing innovative solutions. “Development of storage systems is necessary in order to ensure 24×7 power supply using RE sources like solar and wind. We are committed for the growth and development of the storage systems such as Lithium-ion batteries, pumped Hydro and Hydrogen. We shall be technology neutral in this and allow the market to decide

the appropriate systems in various performances depending on markets,” said Power Minister R K Singh. As per the findings of Council on Energy, Environment and Water, the energy storage market for off-grid renewables in India will be worth Rs 130 billion in 2022. Land for renewable projects is another key challenge in India as the high cost reflects on the price of electricity. To address this challenge, government is looking at barren lands for building renewable projects so as to avoid any clash with growing need for agricultural production. THE ROAD AHEAD Renewable energy sector in the country has witnessed significant strides in the last decade. Apart from being a sustainable alternative to polluting fossil fuels, renewable energy can satisfy the country’s energy demand, while bringing down the cost. As per estimates, replacing coal plants with renewable sources is expected to save India Rs 54,000 crore annually due to reduced power costs. Further, renewable energy sector will also favourably impact employment generation. According to the International Labour Organization, Indian renewables sector will create around 330,000 new jobs by 2022 and more than 24 million new jobs by 2030. India is currently targeting to increase the share of renewable energy in the national energy mix to 40% by 2030. The country is evaluating new technologies, such as floating solar, offshore wind, wind–solar hybrid and storage to attain this target. Maximizing India’s renewable energy potential and achieving these ambitious targets is dependent on sufficient technological breakthrough in energy storage in the near future, as well as the affordability factor. by Shweta Nanda Assistant Editor

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luke’s ultra-portable laser distance meter increases measurement efficiency while maximizing the reliability of measurements by reducing estimation errors, saving time and money. Designed for indoor and outdoor applications, the palm-sized 417D features a bright laser for clearly tracking targets, even at long distances or in hard-to-reach spots. The 417D can survive a one-meter drop and is rated

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IMPACT OF INDUSTRY 4.0: Digital Transformation in Energy Industry- Energy 4.0 Digital transformation in the energy industry is the single biggest enabler of that change. Increased use of renewables, resiliency issues and concerns of sustainability are just a few of the drivers behind the industry’s need to transform and digitise.

he most critical components of infrastructure, crucial for the economic growth and people welfare is Electrical Power. Energy management and development of adequate infrastructure is essential for sustained growth of the Indian economy. To achieve “Power to all”, GW are required to be made available to pro-

vide electricity to remote places in India. India’s power sector is one of the most diversified in the world. Sources of power generation range from conventional sources such as coal, natural gas,oil, hydro and nuclear power to viable non-conventional sources such as wind, solar and agricultural and domestic waste. Electricity demand in the country has increased rapidly and

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exponentially, hence massive addition to the installed generating capacity is required. Currently, as the leading industrialized economies move to intelligent manufacturing, called Industry 4.0, there is a growing impact on the energy sector, may be referred to as Energy 4.0, which incorporates the period of mechanization, the gas and oil era,

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TECH TRENDS and the new digital revolution with renewable energy era. Energy 4.0, a buzzword used to denote the digital revolution in Power Sector. Generation, distribution, consumption and smart production of energy all of these are going to experience an enormous revolutionary change due to technologies as big data, IOT and cloud computing, Machine learning, Artificial intelligence, Augmented reality, Virtual reality, Digital Twin, Robots and automation, Blockchain- the main technological pillars of the revolution termed as Industry 4.0.. It is essential for the Power industry to generate, distribute, manage, and offer the consumers the best of the technical and commercial service, and also the uninterrupted quality power. The next step is revisiting the processes that energy and utilities companies do business, engage their customers and interact with them. Industry 4.0 is a concept that is known well in the world of manufacturing. This “fourth industrial revolution” incorporates automation and real

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time data that is used for optimization of production, enhanced flexibility and efficiency within a smart factory environment, predictive maintenance and achieving minimum downtime of equipment. The energy and utilities sector is embracing such emerging innovations as the Internet of Things, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The digital revolution— referred to as Energy 4.0—involves these advances to build smart grids, manage renewable energy and distributed generation, understanding usage pattern, demand side REAL time management, and consumer engagement. Platforms for rapidly connecting the plants through sensors to hardware ,software to integrating businessdriven solutions with huge corporate systems, with an emphasis on internal reliability and ecological safety and also the Data security and data management. Digitalization presents opportunities for Energy 4.0 companies to establish new collaborative business models and sustainable strategies of

producing and delivering and also managing energy. Internet of things solutions incorporate machines/ devices and data analysis to achieve the requirements to operational efficiency, set forth by energy businesses. Decision-making is improved by actionable data, and reduce risk factors. Their supply chains are also increasingly influenced by the digitalization, which positively affects related industries as well. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IS RESHAPING THE ENERGY INDUSTRY Digital transformation in the energy industry is the single biggest enabler of that change. Increased use of renewables, resiliency issues and concerns of sustainability are just a few of the drivers behind the industry’s need to transform - and digitise. The ‘digital twin’ version of the physical power plant monitors every asset, and capable of providing an intelligent response with analytics that trigger the appropriate actions from a service and maintenance perspective. Cyber physical systems, networking and real time

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TECH TRENDS data enable the recording of dynamic states of the systems. The ability to develop plans based on real time data analytics will be revolutionary, making plants smart, capable of reacting to change more efficiently, in terms of cost and capacity. Distributed generation, where companies can shift power production closer to the point of consumption through solar tiles or wind farms. This becomes possible because the technology is now intelligent enough to plan, service and manage even the remotest of assets 24x7. 24X7 DEVICES MANAGEMENT AND PREDICTABLE SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR Increased automation, certainly the use of sensors on turbines/any devices in the systems,could not just identify how to squeeze more power out of existing machinery, but also monitor the performance and potential failure of equipment. It’s about monitoring and control of equipments, creating insights from real time data analytics to control losses and wastage. Sensors can now monitor burners and generators in real time sending data back over a cloud-based IT system to a central data pool, from where data is analysed automatically by specialist software. Safety of equipment, electrical and fire hazards, spares management and other risk factors can be dealt promptly. Field service teams have intelligence at their fingertips, often knowing in advance which particular piece of machinery is likely to fail and which part is needed, reducing down time and costs. OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES The digital revolution in the power industry. Renewables, distributed generation, and smart grids demand new capabilities and are triggering new business models and regulatory frameworks.The opportunities are present all along the power-industry value chain, from generation to customer relationship management. Many utilities have launched mobile

applications for bill notification, presentment, customer care, and payment, as well as for outage management CHALLENGES AND ISSUES: Data driven architecture. Data security and data management is a major challenge. Technical challengesrelated with integration of several devices or resources with grid network and includes – Inadequacies in grid infrastructure, cyber security, energy storage concerns, data management, communication issues, stability concerns, energy management Social and economic challenges - The socio-economic challenges include – high capital investment, stakeholder’s engagement, system operation aspects, lack of awareness, and fear of obsolescence, new tariffs, regulation and policies, power theft, expertise of work force, business market, economists as well as consumers. CONCLUSION For any system to be effective and efficient, there should be minimal or no dependency on any of the external support system.Digital optimization can boost profitability by 20 to 30 percent. Smart grid enables– loss reduction, real time granular level energy audit, precise interventions for power theft detection and load curtailment, making 24×7 power accessible by load limiters for rationing power supply,introducing dynamic pricing, rooftop solar generating green energy at user end and net metering using smart meters, value-added services for smart city such as 24x7 continuous monitoring of the system. Analytics for Demand Forecasting, Analytics for Energy Auditing, Analytics for fraud detection and loss reduction, Analytics for forecasting renewable generation, remote monitoring, control and operation, ensure a shift from unpredictable systems to predictable systems.

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Mohini Sudumbrekar, M.E. (EE), Trainer, Consultant, Mentor Result oriented, Multitalented, Inspiring Mentor, Trainer & Industry 4.0 Consultant, with 39 years of field experience, & Multidisciplinary exposure specialized in • CNC, SPM design, Automation, Robotics, IOT, Product Design, Project management, Industry 4.0, Procurement 4.0, Maintenance 4.0, Industry 5.0, Instructional Design, Auto Electronics, Electric Vehicles, 9 Pillars of Industry 4.0, AI ML, • Digital transformation & Future workforce & Skills requirements, Analyzing the current digital landscape and technology infrastructure of the organization for Digital transformation & Industry 4.0 implementation,Capture & understand existing systems & employee experience, suggest suitable changes, • Driving change management for top management and functional leaders • Understand customer expectation and experience

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lectricity or power is one of the critical components for the socio-economic growth and overall development of any country. If there is no power, then the country lacks basic infrastructure which in turn paralyses the country’s economy. The proper planning and implementation of power utility is as important as maintaining the economic quotient of the nation. India has always been rich in the availability of power resources. Its power sector is one of the most diversified in the world. This is because India does not rely on the conventional

resources. It has embraced the new and evolving technologies as well as preserving its natural resources. The sources of power generation in the country range from conventional ones such as coal, lignite, natural gas, oil, hydro and nuclear power to viable non-conventional sources such as wind, solar, and agricultural and domestic waste. The electricity demand in the country has been increasing rapidly in the country and is expected to rise further in the years to come. To meet the ever-increasing demand, the authorities have been installing additional electricity generating

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capacities to the existing ones. As per reports, in May 2018, the country ranked 4th in the Asia Pacific region out of 25 nations on an index that measures their overall power. MARKET SIZE The power sector in India is undergoing a significant change redefining the industry outlook. While sustained economic growth continues to drive electricity demand in India, the Government of India’s focus on attaining ‘Power for all’ has accelerated capacity addition. As of May, 2019, the total installed capacity of power stations in India stood at 356.82

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TECH TRENDS Ramky Enviro Engineers Limited for USD 530 million in August, 2018 and ReNew Power made the largest M&A deal by acquiring Ostro Energy for USD 1,668.21 million in April, 2018.

Gigawatt (GW) and it is increasing by the day. INVESTMENT SCENARIO According to reports, the power sector attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of USD 14.32 billion between April 2000 and March 2019 accounting for 3.41 per cent of total FDI inflows in India. Some of the major investments and developments in the sector include, Renascent Power Ventures Pvt Ltd’s acquisition of 75.01 per cent stake in Prayagraj Power Generation Company Limited (PPGCL) for USD854.94 million in November, 2018; Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) acquired

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GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES The Government of India has identified power as a key sector of focus so as to promote sustained industrial growth and some initiatives undertaken by the Government to boost the power sector include: • A draft amendment to Electricity Act, 2003 was been introduced. It discusses separation of content & carriage, direct benefit transfer of subsidy, 24x7 Power supply is an obligation, penalisation on violation of PPA, setting up Smart Meter and Prepaid Meters along with regulations related to the same. • Ujwal Discoms Assurance Yojana (UDAY) was launched to encourage operational and financial turnaround of state-owned Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMS), with an aim to reduce Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses to 15 per cent. • The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy set solar power tariff caps at Rs 2.50 (USD 0.04) and Rs 2.68 (USD 0.04) unit for developers using domestic and imported solar cells and modules, respectively. • The Government of India approved National Policy on Biofuels – 2018, the expected benefits of which are cleaner environment, employment generation, reduced import dependency, boost to infrastructural investment in rural areas and additional income to farmers. The achievements as regards power sector in the past four years include India’s rank jumped to 24 in 2018 from 137 in 2014 on World Bank’s Ease of doing business - “Getting Electricity” ranking; Energy deficit reduced to 0.7 per cent from 4.2 per cent in FY14; 100 per cent village electrification achieved under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram

Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY). ROAD AHEAD The Government of India has released its roadmap to achieve 175 GW capacity in renewable energy by 2022, which includes 100 GW of solar power and 60 GW of wind power. It is also preparing a ‘rent a roof’ policy for supporting its target of generating 40 gigawatts (GW) of power through solar rooftop projects by 2022. The coalbased power generation capacity in India, which currently stands at 191.09 (As of May 2019) GW is expected to reach 330-441 GW by 2040. India could become the world’s first country to use LEDs for all lighting needs by 2019, thereby saving Rs 40,000 crore (US$ 6.23 billion) on an annual basis. All the states and union territories of India are on board to fulfil the Government of India’s vision of ensuring 24x7 affordable and quality power for all as per the Ministry of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India. Source: https://www.ibef.org/industry/powersector-india.aspx

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Renewable Energy & Woman Empowerment Empowerment of Woman through Renewable Energy in Rural parts of Madhya Pradesh (India)

ith large number of illiterate population in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh there are various factors responsible out of which few are social, few are economical and few are definitely because of improper implementation of various government schemes because of unawareness of beneficiaries. Women in general suffer from various kinds of deprivations. The position of women in the society is result of typical social discrimination. The stylized role assigned to her in the families hence

puts them to certain disadvantages in life due to which they are notable to realize their potential in life. They have poor access to all essential services like health, education, drinking water and sanitation. This makes their position even more vulnerable. Now. TO BEGIN WITH LET US UNDERSTAND FEW FACTS ABOUT MADHYA PRADESH • Total Population (as Per 2011 Census7.26 Cr i.e 72.6 Millions) • Present Population (Projected in 2018- 8.23 Cr i.e 82.3 Millions) • Total Rural Population- 72.3% i.e about 59.5 Millions

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• Total % of Woman in Rural Population- 48% • Total Rural Woman Population- 28.56 Millions • Woman Literacy rate in Rural about 59% which is about 16.85 Millions • This means still 11.71 Million women in Madhya Pradesh are illiterate and hence they are away from the rights of better health, social and economic status in society. This paper will focus on how using renewable energy can bring change in life of rural woman and how it will empower them….. Now few suggestions for incorporating

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TECH TRENDS changes in Rural areas with help of renewable energy and how it will change the life of Woman 1. Impact on Health & Security In most of the villages still main source of fuel is forest wood and woman of the family is responsible for collecting these fuel from forest and cook the food and because of this they are exposed towards diseases like Asthma, affect on Lungs and eyes. Also during collection of wood most of the social crime against woman took place and they also been bitten by snakes and other poisonous Insects & animals. Solution is simple and very economical i.e providing Solar Cookers, Energy Efficient Chulhas & Solar Schfellers and Biogas plants 2. Impact on Socio Economic status & Education In most of the rural part availability of Electricity is always under question mark during night time and during day time women are busy with their domestic and family responsibilities and hence even if they have interest in study

they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have access to electricity or they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford it so simple and cost effective solution is community based solar lighting, Solar lamps. 3. Financial Support to Family In many village woman are either not allowed to work by their family or are not having any skill sets to start their own earnings but with the help of training for solar lamp assembly, Knitting machines which runs on electric power, working with solar dryers for packaging industry or by running small refreshment or tea shops they can assist their family financially or can be financially dependent. 4. Local transportation In rural areas most of the time woman and girls are not allowed to take benefits of education, employment and health facilities just because of non connectivity of the village with any mode of public transport and other personal modes of transport such as two wheelers which runs on Petrol or diesel are either not easily available of not affordable hence simple and easy solution can be community based transport system which is solar powered or runs on battery which can be charged through solar electric panels. SUGGESTIONS By implementing activ ities through arranging funding through CSR, soft loans by various state and central

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government policies schemes had been introduced and substantial changes had been observed in various index such as Woman Health, Crime against Women, Education and financial position of women in rural areas of women.

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INSULATOR INSPECTIONS & DIAGNOSTICS IN SUBSTATIONS INSPECT AND DIAGNOSE FAILURES AT LONG RANGES THE CUSTOMER’S CHALLENGE When an insulator fails, it may cause a widespread outage. There’s a good chance it will affect multiple components in the transmission system – creating a larger, more unmanageable problem. It isn’t always easy to inspect for potential failures as insulators are often located up high and out of reach. Since it’s difficult to inspect, it’s also a challenge to diagnose a problem. The failing component could be inside of the insulator, making it harder to get an accurate temperature measurement from a distance. A SOLUTION : Regular temperature monitoring using a combination of thermal imaging cameras can help you both inspect and diagnose impending failures before they occur. Using a thermal camera, such as the FLIR E8, you can easily scan for temperature differences and hot spots to locate the problem area. Then you can use a highperformance thermal camera, such as the FLIR T640, to diagnose the issue. This type of thermal camera will give you the ability to detect small anomalies, as well as the best accuracy from a longrange distance. THE RESULTS Through regular thermal inspections, you can find fault locations, diagnose the severity of problems, and correct issues before an incident. This will establish a safer work environment, increase product efficiency a cross t he s ystem, a nd i mprove c ustomer satisfaction by ensuring no loss of electricity. For more information about FLIR in substation/ transmission, or to schedule a product demonstration visit: www.flir.in/substation-transmission Imagery for illustration purposes only. For more information FLIR Systems India Pvt. Ltd. 1111, D Mall, Netaji Subhash Place Pitampura, New Delhi - 110034 Tel: +91-11-4560 3555 Fax: +91-11-4721 2006 E mail: flirindia@flir.com.hk Web: www.flir.in

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Electrical systems must be monitored. There are several reasons for this: This protects people and plants from damage, and monitoring also makes a significant contribution to availability. Modern insulation monitors can even monitor drive technology components when they are not in operation

lectrical drive technology plays an important role in many applications in mechanical and plant engineering. If a drive fails once, this inevitably leads to a standstill of the machine or system. In the worst case, complete plants can no longer produce, which is usually associated with high costs. MONITORING ELECTRIC DRIVES Drives are therefore monitored in many applications. By monitoring the speed, the function of the drive system as a whole can be verified. Temperature and vibration measurements can detect faults on the mechanical side of the drive, such as bearing damage. On the electrotechnical side of the

drive, it is particularly important to detect insulation faults. In addition to the failure of the drive, these can also endanger persons by electric shock or damage - in the worst case even a fire of the motor is the result. When monitoring drives for insulation faults, it depends on how the installation is carried out. Care must be taken whether the system is earthed or unearthed. In unearthed IT systems, there is no low impedance connection between the active conductors of the system and the ground potential. In this case, insulation monitors are used which measure the resistance between conductors and earth potential. With grounded TN or TT systems, on the other hand, common residual current

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monitors can be used, which measure the total current in the three phases and the neutral conductor. If this total current is not zero, an insulation fault must be present. In both cases - with earthed or unearthed systems - the monitoring device switches off the drive in a controlled manner if an insulation fault is detected. Subsequently, appropriate measures can be taken to eliminate the fault. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE DRIVES ARE SWITCHED OFF? The monitoring of drives that are switched off, however, cannot easily be realized with all of the methods described above. In unearthed IT systems, the insulation monitors operate

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TECH TRENDS as described above. In electrical drive technology in industrial environments, such installations are still rather the exception and are only used where the power supply must not fail. Typical examples are hospitals but also areas in the process industry. However, the residual current monitors used in earthed systems only function when the electric motor is also in operation, since no currents flow when the drive is at a standstill. Depending on the application, however, switchedoff electric motors should also be monitored in TN or TT systems. Typical applications in which this is particularly important include fire pumps, smoke extraction systems, pumping stations and various other systems that must be reliably commissioned in an emergency. It must be ensured that these drives actually function when required. A regular inspection of such drives is one possibility. However, this is associated with high costs and does not offer the safety that is possible with permanent monitoring. When electric motors are not in operation, environmental influences such as moisture or dust can attack the insulation in the supply lines or in the electric motor. When the drive is then switched on, the protective device responds and switches the electric motor off again. If a smoke extraction system or fire pump cannot be switched on in an emergency, this can have fatal consequences. INSULATION MONITORS FOR EARTHED SYSTEMS Dold offers special insulation monitors of the VARIMETER IMD series for

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monitoring switched-off loads, even in earthed systems. The insulation monitors MK 5880N and MH 5880 are connected to a drive in such a way that they only monitor the insulation resistance as long as the drive is disconnected from the mains. For this purpose, an insulation monitor is connected via the normally closed contact of the contactor or the circuit-breaker and only operates when the drive is disconnected. Otherwise the insulation monitor would trigger a false alarm during operation. With three-phase drives, it is sufficient to monitor only one phase, as the three phases are coupled with low impedance in the feeding transformer. In this way, insulation faults can also be detected on the unconnected phases.The two insulation monitors are suitable for three-phase and alternating current mains up to 500 V and for mains frequencies from 10 Hz to 1,000 Hz. The devices are designed for installation on DIN mounting rails and can therefore be quickly and easily installed in a terminal box or switch cabinet; the connections are available either as screw terminals or cage clamp terminals. Auxiliary voltage, measuring circuit and output contacts are galvanically isolated from each other. The alarm value for the earth fault can be set from 5 立 to 100 k立 for both devices. If the value falls below the set value, the output relay drops out and the alarm is triggered. At the same time, a red LED signals the insulation fault. STATUS-ORIENTED MAINTENANCE BEFORE THE FAULT OCCURS The insulation monitor MK 5880N additionally has a pre-warning value that can be set from 10 k立 to 5 M立. This allows a slowly occurring deterioration of the insulation resistance to be detected. A second output relay and an additional yellow LED are provided for this purpose. In this case, maintenance personnel can check the corresponding installation before a critical error occurs. With the MH 5880, the currently measured resistance is issued via an analog output from 0 V to 10 V. In

The insulation monitor only measures when the contactor or circuit breaker trips the motor. addition, an 11-level LED bargraph display visualises the value directly on the device. Via the analog output, the insulation value can be evaluated by a higher-level system, such as a PLC. Here too an alarm can be issued and, if necessary, condition-based maintenance can be carried out. MONITORING ENSURES SAFETY The permanent monitoring of switchedoff loads for insulation faults is highly recommended for safety reasons in numerous applications. A nonfunctioning drive on a gate valve, fire pump or smoke extraction system can have serious consequences. But availability should also be ensured for other drives, which are kept in reserve in industrial production facilities, for example. Otherwise, costly plant shutdowns can occur. With modern insulation monitors the monitoring of switched-off drives is possible without any problems.

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TECH TRENDS Suitable for measuring currents from 1 A to 5,000 A, SCT current transformers are available in ring-type versions (the two devices on the left) and split-core versions (the two devices on the right).

New SCT CURRENT TRANSFORMERS for measurements ranging 1 A to 5,000 A Beckhoff recently unveiled versatile current sensor series with complete end-toend power measurement chain from the sensor to the cloud

ith the SCT current converters, Beckhoff Automation completes the power measurement chain that now ranges from measuring physical values to transmitting captured data to the cloud. The Beckhoff portfolio of current transformers covers all applications for currents ranging from 1 A to 5,000 A with a choice of ring-type and split-core devices as well as three-phase current transformer sets. With its SCT current transformers, Beckhoff makes it possible to implement reliable power sensor technology directly in the field as an integrated component of the PC-based control technology. Users can select from two device types, each available

in various designs and performance categories that are highly scalable and therefore suitable for a great variety of applications. The SCT portfolio is extremely broad, ranging from low-cost 3-phase CT sets for building technology and standard industrial transformers for machines through to solutions for inspection and test stands with extrahigh accuracy requirements. The choice of product category depends on the type of use. While ring- type transformers are predestined for cost-effective and accurate data acquisition in new installations, the easy-to-install split-core CTs provide the ideal solution for trouble-free retrofit solutions. With either solution, the integrated power

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measurement chain from the sensor to the cloud simplifies energy management and opens the door to improving the availability of machines and systems. Continuous, systemintegrated power measurement allows users to perform I/O, measurement technology Page 2 of 2 extensive inline analyses, for example, to detect deviations early in time and take quick corrective action in order to minimize downtime. For more information E-mail: info@beckhoff.co.in Web:www.beckhoff.co.in

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THERMAL IMAGING

for HVAC inspections

hermal Imaging cameras allow quick, nondestructive, non-contact testing and help reveal temperature changes and differences, which are otherwise invisible to the naked eye. The pictures from Thermal Imagers are indisputable as no one can argue with the evidence based reports and very easy and instantly understood by everyone. Thus, Thermal Imagers can prove to be very efficient and valuable tools for inspecting and maintaining HVAC systems. Thermal imaging cameras use an algorithm to display a picture of small temperature differences which are not visible to the naked human eye. They operate similar to a camcorder and work indoors & outdoors, on concrete, electrical wiring, concrete and even wood. Indoor Air Quality is dependent on HVAC Systems and need hence, HVAC maintenance is critical. Inadequate or faulty HVAC equipment or performance can cause Indoor Air Quality to deteriorate and cause problems; walls may start trapping moisture, there may be mould growth and damp development as well as inadequate ventilation. Majority of these problems and issues can be visualised and diagnosed in advance with the help of thermal imagers. Thermal Imagers provide a way to detect problems in advance and prevent low air quality and high energy costs. They help you gain new perspectives and insights to any

building’s HVAC system status along with cooling and heating issues. USING THERMAL IMAGERS, YOU CAN INSPECT AND/OR DETECT ISSUES SUCH AS GIVEN BELOW AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION BEFORE THEY CAUSE ANY PROBLEMS: • Leak and humidity detection • Air tightness testing • Door seal inspection • Wall seal heat loss inspection • Moisture, within the structure, floor and roof • Covered openings searches within walls • Pest inspections • Missing insulation • Locate leaking and misrouted ducts • Electrical or mechanical fault inspection in HVAC system • Confirm source of energy losses • Discover AC condensate leaks And many others AC CONDENSATE LEAKS Evaporation has a cooling effect on wet walls, ceilings and even floors and hence, the

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AC condensate leaks would appear colder than the rest of the room. Thermal Imagers can quickly guide you to these cooler spots and you can take corrective action once the leakage spots are identified. The drying process can also be monitored using Thermal Imaging â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as the identified areas/ spots dry, the cold spots will disappear. AIR LEAKS If ducts and insulation are incorrectly installed, leakages happen and lead to higher energy costs as these leakages allow cold air to seep in or warm air to escape or for that matter, cold air to escape in summers and results in higher energy costs. Building cracks found around windows, doors and vents are also sources for air leaks and insulation gaps can come up anywhere in a structure. Thermal Imagers guide you to these leaks due to the temperature difference they cause. Visually looking at the relative temperatures one can easily make out probable areas for leakages and take immediate monitoring and corrective measures. HVAC EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS HVAC systems need to be energy and cost efficient. Facility maintenance professionals can use Thermal Imagers to readily uncover sources of HVAC faults and take best-suited measures to stop and prevent energy loss. Quick scans with Thermal Imagers can effectively tell you about HVAC system health. The electrical and mechanical elements need to be inspected regularly in order to avoid costly breakdowns. Installation of Thermostats need to be done correctly for regulating temperatures and maintenance of Gas Heaters and Boilers is of utmost importance, along with air handling systems and AC condensers. Machines tend to heat up as they begin to fail and Thermal Imagers help look for overheating due to worn belts and motors or even hot electrical circuits and fuses, which would indicate potential short circuits. A thermal image which shows that some air handling system is running hot, which could also indicate a clogged air filter. In conclusion, Thermal Imagers can prove to be powerful,

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non-contact, monitoring & diagnosing tools for HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they help you with predictive and preventive maintenance. If system faults are ignored, they turn to be serious and costly and thermal imagers can efficiently help avoid the same. CEM Instruments offers a wide range of innovative, highspecification and feature-full Thermal Imagers right from 32 x 31 pixels (IR Resolution) all the way up to 640 x 480 pixels (IR Resolution). They have inbuilt visual cameras as well for fusion mode measurement. The temperature range covered is up to 1200 Degree C. They can store pictures and record video with audio annotation. These can then be used for documentation purpose on software for analytics. The software is provided free of cost with almost all the models. CEM has also launched an integrated range of Thermal Imagers, including adaptors that convert smart phones into Thermal Imagers. For more information CEM Instruments (India) Pvt. Ltd.] 32A Ganesh Chandra Avenue, 4th Floor, Kolkata 700013 Tel.: +91 33 2215 1376 Email: info@cem-instruments.in Web: www.cem-instruments.in

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Enabling data practices at the last mile in O&M of transmission lines There is a significant need for Power Transmission Utilities in India to adopt practices to sustain the efficiency in uptime and availability in line. Incorporating a change in the regular practices adopted by the Power Utilities at the last mile towards maintaining the Power Network can prove to be a game changer

e are seeing visible changes in the practices of the power utilities to optimize the technical and commercial losses. Certain elements beyond technology also play a vital role imbibing the change. The Power Transmission System in India has evolved since 2012. The investment in the GRID infrastructure since 2012, has resulted with most of the Transmission Utilities being able to maintain an availability of 99.50% - 99.75% and power loss between 2.5% â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3.5% to-day. GROWTH IN POWER TRANSMISSION We are witnessing increase in the: installed capacity, powerline length, transformation capacity, interregional transmission capacity, electrification

of number of nodes at the last mile, gross electricity generation and total electricity consumption. The growth in the power system is adding to the complexity which is mandating the Power Transmission Utilities in India to adopt practices to address the challenges so as to sustain the efficiency in uptime & availability in line with the growth. CHALLENGES OF POWER TRANSMISSION NETWORK While the growth opportunities are enormous to take the production capacity further, the system will have to address the following to protect itself from obsolescence. a. Network has become ever more complex.

b. Land congestion and availability is getting scarce by the day. c. The number of crossovers is increasing. d. Renewable integration is adding on to already critical infrastructure. e. GRID incidences and GRID disturbances are erratic. f. Knowledge transfer is required at a more reliable rate as the experienced people are exiting the system at a faster rate. g. Uniform practices required in technology adoption. The big question is sustaining the operational efficiency, by making the system predictable through process attributes by addressing all the above challenges, taking ownership and setting uniform practices. This can be achieved,

Making the System Predictable

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by making the system predictable with the integration of technology, data, skills and knowledge. MAKING THE SYSTEM PREDICTABLE There is a tremendous focus on the improvement in the Infrastructure and Technology to lead the country to the next level. The need of the hour is a process which can integrate the technology, growth and people to imbibe technology adoption, skill enhancement, knowledge transfer and data practices established in the power utilities in India. Data is evolving as the biggest bottleneck with the Power Utilities. It is not just availability of data, it is also practice of data. While availability of data may be a technology challenge but practice of data is a behavioral challenge. The practice of Data is a bigger challenge the Power Utilities will have to adopt. HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF POWER LINES AND SUBSTATIONS. The answer lies in incorporating a change in the regular practices adopted by the Power Utilities at the last mile towards maintaining the Power Network. The key is how to incorporate the change without changing the user experience. Process Attributes • Health at top of the tower • Health at bottom of the tower

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LINES This comprises of the following which will require the process to integrate all the activities systematically The activities which help to establish the process are

Health along the line Data Capture Data Storage Data Analysis Health Forecasting

Activities • Line Signature Analysis • Tower Leakage Current measurement • Partial Discharge • Tower Footing Inductance and Impedance measurement • Corona Detection • Thermovision scanning • Visual Inspection • Data Analysis & Reporting ATTRIBUTES OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF POWER LINES The key attributes of the practices are to • Adoption of technology at the last mile • Uniform practices • Synchronization of technology deployment with last mile practices • Integration of processes, data with people in day to day activities • No shut down required for the line or the substation Incorporating the practices will help to establish uniform and systematic methodologies across the last mile towards Locating concerns, investigation, creating actionable intelligence, prioritization and forecast. HEALTH ASSESSMENT – TRANSMISSION

A. LINE SIGNATURE ANALYSIS Capturing Transmission Line Signature regularly helps to analyze the evolving vulnerabilities across the power line so that preventive measure can be taken well in advance. This activity makes the regular Operation and Maintenance activities more predictable and data driven. A line signature helps to locate and prioritize the vulnerable points across the line which will help to prioritize the actions to be attended. The vulnerabilities can be because of damaged conductor, loose joints, leaky insulators, errors in the support structure, line sag, encroachment and vegetation. Applications – Line Signature • For HVAC & HVDC Lines (66 kV – 800 kV Lines) • Takes Signature of the Power Line • Locates inhomogeneities in the Line • Fault Location (Line Breakdown Condition) • Fault Detection +/- 100 Mtrs • Line Fault Analysis • Line Continuity Test • Line Length Verification • Phase sequence Verification

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Comparing the Line Signatures of a Power Line • Portable • Line Health Analysis and Diagnostics • Works in Online and Off Line conditions B. Tower Leakage Current Measurement A very cumbersome, risky and costly method of PID is commonly used to detect the weak insulators in the transmission line towers. The weak insulators on Transmission Line Tower allow leaking very minute current through tower body. Measuring this leakage current gives us an idea of weak insulators. By measuring the leakage current, we can identify the towers on which the insulators are weak and thus restrict the PID scanning work only for these towers. This will reduce the risk, time and cost. Thus, Leakage Current Measurement is a quick, safe and effective method of identifying towers having weak insulators. C. PARTIAL DISCHARGE We human make noise when in pain. Same way even the equipment and objects in the transmission system make noise when not in good health. The noise emitted is at very high frequency hence not audible to the human ear. A new technique Ultrasound scanning is being used in detecting damaged, cracked or punctured insulators in transmission line and in a substation. D. TOWER FOOTING IMPEDANCE & INDUCTANCE Electric power research institute

suggests that around 30% of the annual power outages are due to lightning. The high energy generated during a lightning stroke or heavy surges must be discharged immediately through the tower body. The earthing provided to tower legs should provide the least resistive path to dissipate this high energy as quickly as possible. It is possible that sometimes the earthing provided is not proper and can prove disastrous during heavy surges or lightning due to which insulators fail temporarily or permanently due to transient high voltage and results in tripping of line. The permanent solution would be to address the root cause i.e. check for poor tower earthing and make improvements. We Taurus carry out measuring of tower footing earth resistance, impedance and inductance without removing the top earth-wire, but the towers are virtually isolated from each other by injecting high frequency. The entire procedure is carried out as per IEEE 81-1983 standard by injecting 25 kHz high-frequency signal. E. CORONA DETECTION Every year many transmission lines trip in the winter and during first rain due to corona and cause power loss to utility and inconvenience to customers. The dirty and polluted surface of the insulator is the main cause of corona. This causes tripping during fog and drizzling. The partial discharge is formed due

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to ionization of air where the electric field exceeds a critical value and it produces ozone and nitrogen oxide which are corrosive chemicals. During high humidity, this oxide creates nitric acid which is very corrosive and works like slow poison for the system. Corona damages the area around it and creates radio interference. It emits UV rays and makes audio noise. Insulators and conductor get damaged due to corona. Corona on the NCI insulator is very dangerous because the nitric acid which is created during high humidity starts damaging the insulator. Unless the intensity of corona is very high it cannot be seen with naked eyes. Early detection of corona and the subsequent preventive action will help to maintain the required uptime. Corona on the insulator can be removed by cleaning the insulators thoroughly. Corona detection can also be done before and after cleaning of insulators as a quality check. Ultra-High sensitive daytime corona camera is used to capture corona even during broad daylight. F. THERMOVISION SCANNING The main reason for developing hot spots in the system is loose joints. This happens due to poor workmanship, constant vibration or wear and tear of material in transmission lines. A loose joint causes more resistance to the current flow and hence get heated up. With the rising temperature, the spot becomes a hotspot and if not attended reaches to a breakdown point. The hotspot is not visible to naked eyes unless it becomes too hot. The Thermovision scanning is done for some nut bolts at joints get loosened up due to this vibration, strands get opened, in compression type joints some strands get cut if crimping was not done properly, tension hardware, jumper cone, PG Clamps, Midspan joint, Repair Sleeve, open stands, T joints are the places where a melting point of aluminium is 660 °C. G. VISUAL INSPECTION The visual inspection

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TECH TRENDS transmission line is done from the ground using binocular. An HD digital camera is used to capture all components of the tower from top to bottom. Apart from tower components, the conductor and its components too are observed for any possible defects. The periodic line patrolling can reveal many abnormalities like deteriorated & stolen components. The following items are covered in visual inspection- tower stub condition, bottom earth wire, missing nut bolts, clearance with ground, tree, road, railway track, telephone and other transmission lines. Condition of armouring, vibration damper, arcing horn, spacer, bird guard, mid-span joint, repair sleeve. Condition of the insulator like a broken disk, contaminated, flashover, polluted disks. The condition of conductor H/w and earth wire H/W. The tower parts with abnormal conditions are highlighted in the report and photos are printed for the same. H. ANALYSIS AND REPORTING Proper Analysis and Reporting plays a major role in understanding the health of the line and scheduling the maintenance work and prevent the unpleasant breakdowns. To find out the overall condition of a tower one must consolidate the data acquired from different tests, analyze them and produce meaningful summary and detailed reports. Software is used to analyze the data and to make the reports. Health of the towers is categorized such as “Good”, “Bad” and “Very Bad” so that the user can prioritize the maintenance work based on these inputs. Also the findings are categorized into “Structural” and “Electrical” defects. This also helps the utility to arrange the required manpower, inventory, shutdown, etc., and plan the maintenance work in a phased manner. Data is evolving as the biggest bottleneck. It is not just the availability of data; it is also practices of data. While the availability of data may be a technology challenge, but practice of data is a behavioral challenge. The

practice of data is a bigger challenge the power utilities will have to adopt. Note: The data depicted here has been taken from CEA, Govt of India/States published data and other credible national/international sources.

Mr. Ashok Dash A seasoned executive with strong general management experience in business-to-business and consumer environments across Power, Telecommunication & Information Technology segments. A proven track record of bringing in growth and profitability to technology organisations through developing strategic plans, building high performing business units and enhancing operational efficiency. A technology enthusiast, adept in organization building, enthuse action, speed in the market place and Work Place. Have successfully lead change in both market place and work place multiple times. Successful track record of delivery of self and team through demonstration of entrepreneurial ability, creativity, and initiative to achieve shared goals.

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Mr. Ravinarayan A technocrat, with a passion towards Power Systems, Mr. Ravi Narayan has been enabling the Power Infrastructure towards a DATA driven ecosystem since 1991. The Taurus Offline Overhead Transmission Line Fault Locator the Patented Flagship product of Taurus Powertronics Pvt. Ltd. has been the lifeline of the Power Transmission Network of the country and abroad for the last three decades. During the career span, Mr. Ravi Narayan has been actively involved with the technology map of India’s Power Eco System and Taurus powertronics introduced many innovative technologies which added value in terms of uptime, safety and support during disaster situation to the Power Infrastructure of the country. An active member of the Society of Power Engineers (India), IEEE & CIGRE, Paris, Mr. Ravi Narayan was recognised & felicited by CIGRE India during 2018. A versatile personality, Mr. Ravi Narayan is a distinguished member and has been recognised by Indian Society for Industry and Intellectual Development, Madison Who’s Who and International Who’s Who Historical Society. Being a responsible organisation, Taurus Powertronics has been actively supporting different sections of the society through various CSR activities since the last two decades.

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Industry 4.0 playing huge role in sustainable energy The phenomenon called Industry 4.0, with its origins in Germany, has been around for about eight years now with fairly substantial literature written on the topic and discussions held worldwide. Industry 4.0 is the phenomenon in which the digital world communicates in real-time with the physical world and has resulted in disruptive innovations such as self-driving cars. This phenomenon, when combined with big data analytics, AI, robotics, 3D printing and cloud computing, has the potential to radically alter the business landscape, especially the manufacturing landscape, thereby bringing in a revolution of sorts.

he commonly used term, Industry 4.0, refers to the fourth industrial revolution based on cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things, machineto-machine communication, big data and analytics, augmented reality, block-chain, and smart manufacturing. Industry 4.0 is a fundamental shift from ‘centralised’ to ‘decentralised’ manufacturing, focussing on highly specialised-and, at times, customisation and lowvolume production involving rapid prototyping. And just like the previous

three industrial revolutions, this too would be closely linked with energy. As Industry 4.0 takes the centre stage in most economies, policy analysts have continued to observe the fate of developing economies and have sought to provide answers to such question as: what will be the role of electricity in this revolution? To what extent will electricity be needed for this revolution to take place? Will this revolution totally replace electricity energy? These questions continue to beg answers among researchers and the academia. The usage of energy is

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a close indicator of industrial activity and a significant index of standard of living. In the developing countries, no activity is more basic to the fuller utilisation of their resources than the development of the energy industries. In order to survive in this competitive market, utilities need to provide uninterrupted power supply with efficient load distribution and minimum downtime and timely maintenance. As a result, technology innovations such as machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence are entering the power distribution

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TECH TRENDS business at a drastic speed. Among other innovations, battery storage and Internet of Things are showing the promise of transforming the power business in the very near future. Manufacturers are humongous users of electricity. When they become more sustainable, they make great contributions to a cleaner planet. Additionally, the public also benefits from the drop in electricity prices. At present, very few manufacturers can provide data on their overall energy efficiency. With digital technologies, they can measure the gains when they introduce new robot systems, and the public can get factual insights into the entire production process. As per data from the International Energy Agency, the industrial sector accounted for 42 per cent of the world electricity consumption in 2015. Immediate reaction to changes post incorporating Industry 4.0 in the power sector in energy quality is a good example of how manufacturers can enhance their energy efficiency. Sensors that detect voltage imbalances and trigger changes in the system will prevent damage to the equipment. Despite the fact that Industry 4.0 has become the buzzword of late, however, it was way back in 2011 that the German federal government announced ‘Industrie 4.0’ as one of the key initiatives under its High-Tech Strategy 2020. Historically, the first industrial revolution took place in late 18th century with the advent of steam engines. Then, in late 19th century, came the second industrial revolution with the introduction of assembly lines and mass-production techniques. The third industrial revolution pertains to introduction of electronics and ICT in manufacturing in the 1970s. Post the muted success of the Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY), the Government of India’s (GoI) big investment support plans for the distribution sector, worth INR 2.5 lakh crore, has not taken off due to the tight fiscal condition existing in the country over the past couple of years.

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This investment support plan has the potential for transforming utility operations by focusing around smart meters, enterprise resource planning, billing and collection systems, etc. Another area of the power sector that Industry 4.0 has impacted is the Crossborder Electricity Trade (CBET) . In South Asia CBET is gradually moving from inter-governmental agreementbased trades to market-/commercialbased trading, with both long-term and short-term trades taking place among Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal. The CBET policies and regulations developed in India have created an enabling environment for growth of CBET in the region. At present, several international development agencies are supporting investments in power generation and transmission assets linked to CBET. Furthermore, the policy and regulatory frameworks and institutions in the neighbouring countries are maturing and such developments are expected to enhance CBET in the region. There have been some positive steps in power trade deals between Nepal and Bhutan with Bangladesh via India, which would set the tone for trilateral trade in this region. Industry 4.0, along with voluntary commitments from the private sector on platforms such as the ScienceBased Targets Initiative and EP100, is expected to drive the agenda in the industrial sector, apart from regulatory frameworks such as perform, achieve and trade. Smart appliances and demand response through grid interactive equipment are the opportunities for domestic industries, buildings, and municipal sectors. The net-zero concept of energy-friendly buildings, together with digital integration of buildings and implementation of building codes, will drive initiatives in the building sector of the power industry. The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) issued a report in 2017: Accelerating Clean Energy through Industry 4.0.

The report stated that from that point of view, it’s clear that we had a long way to go. By 2014, 78 per cent of the entire energy consumption of the planet was driven by fossil fuels. But the growth rates are significant, especially for solar photovoltaics, which achieved a growth rate of 46.2 per cent since 1990. By integrating Industry 4.0 in the sustainable energy industry, we achieve smart energy networks that avoid the development of new path dependency. The technology will enable decentralisation, with energy coming from local solar photovoltaic or wind farms. This, in turn, means that the users will be able to manage and control their energy use. Built with the help of Industry 4.0 a virtual power plant connects mediumscale, decentralised units that produce power. These can be flexible power consumers and storage systems, as well as solar parks, wind farms, and CHP units. Tesla’s virtual power plant in South Australia is a nice example of theory that works in practice. This type of system works through a cloud-based centre, which controls IoT devices in the units. Peter Asmus, an expert on new energy models, identified the combination of VPPs and transactive energy as a compelling vision of the future. A very handy example of the role of Industry 4.0 in the power industry is the SIDRIVE IQ, digital drive system by Siemens, which makes the production process more sustainable, but more intelligent at the same time. Manufacturers get relevant data from all motors and converters, so they can evaluate their efficiency. The device delivers cloud-based data analytics, which enables the manufacturer to identify and improve affected drive system performance. Data about the machine vibration degree, for example, helps the engineers detect flaws in the systems. Arijit Nag is a freelance journalist who writes on various aspects of the economy and current affairs.

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systems enabling them with possibilities for optimization, OPEX savings, and building efficiency in their networks. The added value addition provided by the system is its problem diagnosis engine based on the trends and data mining of historical data in cloud of an asset preventing expensive down-times and breakdown of machines, motors, transformers and other loads. The cloud version directly takes data over GSM from our marc.gateways or directly inbuilt GSM communication in energy meters. This data is being pushed on our marc.cloud where customers can view live data and reports on our iOS, Android and web apps and do historical data analysis along with Alarms and Notification. We have implemented projects not only in energy but in water and plant/equipment monitoring and we are proud that we have over 800+ live devices of solar inverters across the globe as well. Marc platform is capable to configure all the parameters of WAGES ( Water,Air,Gas,Energy & Steam) and top of it, this platform is Parameter & Device agnostics with multilanguage features for each user. User can connect their devices and leverage our cloud for Real-time data monitoring across the globe over GSM specially beneficial in multi plant architecture and multi-site scenarios with Multi License with different authorization (User & Admin ). Along with the Real time data monitoring, customer can get multiple types of Report of historical data for analysis with different time intervals with Auto-mail features. Apart from this user can monitor individual parameter of individual node with the help of Alarms and Notification by setting customized arithmetic equation and getting the response from marc in terms of SMS and e-mail. We truly believe that data is the new oil and as a company aligned to supports our customers with the evolving industry trend.

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Genset Controllers A genset, acts as a backup or an alternate power source. It provides power output to the loads as and when required. Genset Controller is used to control the functioning of the GENSET system. A genset controller provides various monitoring functions of a genset, Monitoring of various electrical parameter like voltage, current, frequency, power etc. It also has capability to measure the temperature, oil level/ pressure etc. Rishabh Instruments, known for its innovations & pursuing customer needs provides unique advantage of offering all the necessary devices to DG OEMs right from APM, CT’s, CAM Switches, Dual source energy meters, battery chargers, data loggers, transmitters and now the DG set controllers. Few of the key characteristic features are listed: FEATURES Three variants for different applications & requirement; • AMF Auto Mains Failure Controller (RI 303 AMF) The AMF controller is a kind of

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module used in generator control panel when you have to control a generator that is connected in standby configuration. It is about a system that is waiting for a failure of the power utility. The product is recommended for High End offering • DGC - Genset Controller (RI 302 G) A Genset Controller provides an auto switch when the mains supply fails and provides back up to load as a temporary arrangement. After retaining of mains supply, the genset switches the load back on mains supply. The product is recommended for standard requirements. • ATS Automatic Transfer Switch (RI 301 ATS) A transfer switch is an electrical switch that switches a load between two sources. An Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is often installed where a backup generator is located, so that the generator may provide temporary electrical power if the utility source fails. The product is recommended for upgradation or retrofitting solutions.

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• Fuel Level and Oil Temperature • Voltage Drop Immunity • Smart auto setup systems with Events log with up to 250 events • Remote start with closure of the generator contactor even with mains present • Easy programming & navigation with display on same page for Current & Voltage • Digital / Analog inputs & outputs programmable from keyboard • Help service page with visualization of inputs & outputs status • Fast and easy updating of the maintenance hours along with & Timer Start / Stop for programmed work cycles • RS232 - RS485 independent serial interfaces • Engine CANBUS Communication J1939 • Gasoline engines support with automatic management of the choke valve. For more information Rishabh Instruments Pvt. Ltd. Phone : 0253-2202099 E-mail: marketing@rishabh.co.in Website: www.rishabh.co.in

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Smart City Pole The concept of smart cities came into being as a consequential development to internet of things (IoT), digital connectivity, global warming and the compelling necessities for energy saving. More than 50 % of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population lives in cities, A city environment, with a closely knit street light network became a natural choice for a smart city concept, hosting sensor networks and wireless communications for traffic control, smart parking, noise and air quality monitoring, incident detection, and more. Smart city lights are not stand alone system. They have to be integrated with other systems under what is known as Internet of Things (IoT). Hence the chosen smart city light poles should be able to accommodate a full range of lighting controls compatible to remote control and integral with suitable sensors for the respective application. In fact, the smart city pole is going to be a service platform for various services for Network redundancy, application areas such as mobile connectivity WLAN), traffic control, security camera (CCTV), information

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transfer, public announcement with loud speakers, smart parking, environmental monitoring and even the electric charger for electric cars etc., K-Lite proudly announces the introduction of smart city poles ( Intelligent poles) with its modular solution, to cater to the above needs in the upcoming smart cities with the salient features as below : SALIENT FEATURE OF SMART CITY POLE One main pole with one to five modules, Smart column is a multitude of combinations. With flexible modules, the smart column is very handy and flexible for add-on. Choose your combination, add the module, connect them together and the smart column is ready to meet your requirement.

Sharmila Kumbhat Director & Partner, K-LITE INDUSTRIES

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METRAVI DT-725 AUTO RANGING T-RMS CLAMP METER Digital AC T-RMS / DC Clamp meter that can measure up to 600A. This is a 6000-count Auto-ranging clamp meter with built-in non-contact type voltage detector. This has a built-in flashlight at the clamp so that dark areas can be accessed and it also has a backlit display to conveniently take the readings in a poorly lit area. It has an auto power-off facility to preserve the life of the battery. A push of a button and you can see the frequency of the voltage being measured. It can measure DC Voltage up to 1000V DC, AC Voltage up to 750V T-RMS AC, DC/AC T-RMS Current up to 600A and can also measure Resistance, Capacitance, Temperature and Frequency. It provides Variable frequency square wave output to activate circuits under test. It has diode and continuity test facility as well. It comes complete with temperature probe, testing leads, carrying case, instruction manual and battery. For further details please contact: METRAVI INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD., 32A, Ganesh Chandra Avenue, 4th Floor, KOLKATA – 700013, Email: info@metravi.com; Phone: 033-22151376 / 22159759, Website at www.metravi.com

CEM BS-100W VIDEO BORESCOPE Video Borescope BS-100W is a Perfect tool for HVAC inspection, vent pipe, machine equipment, engine, automotive, parts assembly, construction sites, wind turbines inspection. It will play an important role in seeing the position or other glitches when the place is hard to reach. It can be easily connected with your phone, computer and other terminals via Wi-Fi. It comes with a gooseneck that can be rotated in any angle. The standard length is 1m however, on extra charge probe lengths of 1.5m and 2m can also be provided. The camera diameter is 9mm with the resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Optimum focus length is 4cm – 10cms. FOV is 70 Degrees. APP is available for both Android and I-phones. It comes complete with an instruction manual, rechargeable battery and battery charging cable. Both pictures and videos can be recorded and you can have bi-directional communication between the Borescope and the smartphones. For further details please contact: CEM INSTRUMENTS (INDIA) PVT. LTD., 32A, Ganesh Chandra Avenue, 4th Floor, KOLKATA – 700013, Email: info@cem-instruments.in; Phone: 033-22151376 / 22159759, Website www.cem-instruments.in

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Multifunctional measuring relay with Modbus connection

Detecting errors as they occur or continuous monitoring of machines and plants significantly increases system availability and avoids expensive downtimes and repairs. Measuring relays are used to reliably monitor electrical and physical operating variables. Preventive maintenance is also possible through continuous monitoring. The multifunctional measuring relay UG 9400 of the VARIMETER PRO series from DOLD is ideally suited for this purpose.

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Up to nine measurement functions are combined in a 22.5 mm wide enclosure. Depending on requirements, the measuring relay UG 9400 monitors the three-phase mains simultaneously for over/undervoltage, voltage asymmetry, over/undercurrent, cos phi, active, apparent and reactive power, frequency and phase sequence. It can also be used in single phase mains. With an integrated Modbus RTU interface, the fieldbus connection offers extensive diagnostic options. In addition, the user-friendly device configuration enables optimum adaptation to the application. In this way, the response values for all monitoring functions can be easily set. Kontaktadresse zur Veröffentlichung, Contact address for publication Nous contacter avant publication, s.v.p. E.DOLD & Söhne KG, Postfach 1251, 78114 Furtwangen Tel.+49 (0)7723/654-0, Fax –356 E-mail: dold-relays@dold.com, Website: www.dold.com

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Renlub’s Portable Oil Skimmer, OilSKIM OS001 Users of cutting fluids often complain of lubrication oil leakages seeping in to their machining centre sumps. This deteriorates the health of the cutting fluid and causes frequent machine breakdowns which ultimately affect productivity. Conventional oil skimmers such as belt type and disc type are ineffective due to limited reach, slow rate of oil removal and removal of cutting fluid along with the floating tramp oil. OUR PORTABLE OIL SKIMMER, OILSKIM OS001 IS AN ENDURING SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. OILSKIM OS001 HAS THE FOLLOWING DISTINCTIVE FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES: • High rate of oil removal, from 6 to 40 litres per hour • Reaches and removes oil from areas under the machine centre • Works for long hours due to quick cooling motor • The tube comes in standard sizes: 1.2, 1.8, 2.2 & 2.5 mtr. • The tubes can also be custom-made as per clients’ requirements • Easy mounting, dismounting and portability The Skimmer weighing 5 kg, comes in dimensions: 8‘x 8’ x 6’. It uses an AC single

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phase synchronous motor with a torque of 20 kg/cm. THIS IS HOW THE OIL SKIMMER WORKS: The tube floats from one corner to the other of the sump and it does not sink in the solution or emulsion or water below the oily surface. It attracts only floating oil, leaving aside water and other solid and sticky particles below the oil. Oil which is adhered to the tube is scraped by the scrapers and the scraped oil flows through an outlet and is collected in a container. The clean tube is now cycled back to the surface of the sump to collect more oil. OilSKIM OS001 is used with advantage in multifarious applications in machine shops, tool rooms and metal industry; industrial washing machines; automobile washing stations; heat treatment and rolling mills; ETP and other waste water treatments; chemical, food processing, poultry; disposal sites, etc. For more information: Renlub India Pvt. Ltd. A2-211, Puranik’s Capitol, Opp. Hypercity Mall Ghodbunder Road, Kasarwadavli Thane(W)-400 615 (Mumbai), Maharashtra Email: sales@renlubindia.in, admin@renlubindia.in

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