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March 2013
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Budget 2013-14: Pragmatic, yet lacking the push?
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t first glance, the Union Budget 2013-14 seems to have taken a fairly cautious step with a clear focus on getting a good grip on fiscal fitness. To begin with, it has emphasised on two specific areas – infrastructure development and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) – the key to fuel the growth of Indian economy.
Although full-fledged implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is still months (hopefully not years!) away, the Finance Minister’s proposal for payment of ` 9,000 crore as the first installment of balance of Central Sales Tax (CST) compensation is a good step in the right direction. Among other highlights, the Budget recommendation to extend MSME benefits for a period of three years after moving to a higher category is well timed and the need of the hour. It should motivate the home-grown emerging enterprises to take the next big leap in their growth trajectory. The exemption of 15 per cent in investments of more than ` 100 crore to set up plant and machinery should further galvanise industrial activity in the country. Also, the commitment to increase availability of low-cost funds to the infrastructure sector augurs well for higher investments. Last but not the least is the spotlight on national skill development programme as well as the additional ` 200-crore outlay to fund ‘technology for common man’, which is the need of the hour to broadbase the country’s growth keeping in mind the abundance of educated youth as well as their aspirations. Other noteworthy initiatives in this Budget include measures to strengthen the investment climate in manufacturing and infrastructure, MSME growth and capital market development. These should benefit the chemical industry directly and indirectly. To sum up, although this Budget lacks the fireworks of its previous editions, this can be considered as the best possible foot forward by the government in the current complex geo-political climate. A contrary viewpoint suggests that the government missed an opportunity to give a greater thrust to various government policies, especially when the whole world is looking at emerging nations like India to accelerate the global growth engine. For more insights into the Budget, especially for the chemical sector, turn to the special section Post Budget Analysis.
Editorial Advisory Board Pothen Paul
Former Chairman, Aker Powergas Pvt Ltd
All said and done, the Budget is a statement of the government’s action plan for the next fiscal. The real result will accrue from its effective implementation. While it is imperative for the government to ensure that all these policy announcements stay on track, the industry needs to leverage the advantages offered in this Budget to take the India success story a notch higher.
D P Misra
Director, TCE Consulting Engineers Ltd and Former Director General, ICC
P D Samudra
Executive Director (Sales) & Member of the Board, Uhde India Pvt Ltd
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Post Budget Analysis Budget Analysis: Chemical industry................................... 24 Budget Impact: Oil & gas................................................... 25
Budget Views ..................................................................... 26
Insight & Outlook: Fine Chemicals Fine chemicals..................................................................... 42
Personal care ingredients..................................................... 44 Agrochemicals..................................................................... 48 Roundtable........................................................................... 52
Market slowdown ............................................................... 54
Special Focus: Safety & Maintenance Plant maintenance............................................................... 30 Welding process................................................................... 32
Maintenance services outsourcing ...................................... 34 Interface - Mike Baldi, Chief Cyber Security Architect, Honeywell Process Solutions............................................... 36
In Conversation With
Automation Trends
Case Study - Qatar Fertiliser Company: Troubleshooting instrumentation issues for smooth project completion....... 56
Energy Management
Pumping systems: Driving energy savings through right selection....................................................................... 58
Policies & Regulations
Pravin S Herlekar, Chairman and Managing Director, Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd ............. 20
Facility Visit: Rama Phosphates Ltd
Responsible Care: Incentivising HSE performance for better compliance .......................................................... 60
Strategy
Talent development: Empowering people, retaining growth.................................................................. 62
Tips & Tricks
Banking on process innovations for fruitful gains............... 38
Fire prevention: Handy tips for safe handling of flammable materials........................................................ 66
Event Report
Regular Sections Editorial......................................................................... 5 News, Views & Analysis............................................... 10 Technology & Innovation............................................. 16 Technology Transfer..................................................... 18 Projects......................................................................... 67 Tenders......................................................................... 68 Event List..................................................................... 69 Book Review................................................................. 73 Products ....................................................................... 74 List of Products ........................................................... 82 List of Advertisers ....................................................... 83
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Market forecast
Indian specialty chemicals market to reach $ 50 billion by 2018
According to a Research and Markets report, ‘India specialty chemicals market outlook 2018’, the market for specialty chemicals in India is expected to reach $ 50 billion by the end 2018. Driven by the boom in end-user industries, the domestic market for specialty chemicals is expected to grow strongly, buoyed also by the increased adoption of specialty chemicals and their increased usage in different product categories. Paints, coatings and construction chemicals, colorants, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), personal care chemicals and flavours & fragrances are the specific segments that are expected to do well in the Indian market. Satish Wagh, Chairman, Chemexcil, commented, “Growth in the Indian specialty chemicals industry is driven largely by robust domestic demand with exports based growth in select segments. Local demand for specialty chemicals in India will continue to grow, driven by factors such as demand from key consumer industries; emerging customer needs calling for high-quality products.” Avani Jain
Reliance Sibur begins construction of butyl rubber plant Reliance Sibur Elastomers Pvt Ltd (RSEPL), a joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and SIBUR, has begun construction of its butyl rubber plant, in Jamnagar. When commissioned in 2015, the new plant will be India’s only manufacturer of butyl rubber and the JV will be among the world’s top five manufacturers of
butyl rubber. RIL and SIBUR signed a technology licence agreement facilitating use of SIBUR’s proprietary butyl rubber production technology at the new facility. The licensing package includes development of a Basic Engineering Package (BEP) and full-time provision of highly experienced technical personnel on both project and operational stages.
Specialt y polymer
Shale gas and personal care markets driving Solvay’s guar solutions business
The growing oil & gas and personal care markets are offering major growth prospects for the guar solutions business of Solvay, which recently announced plans to increase its global derivatised guar production by 40 per cent with the recent expansions in the US and China. “We see this year’s demand for guar as similar to last year’s and feel new crop yields will meet that level of demand. Further, near-term pricing should reflect the balanced situation with supply covering demand in 2013 and everything Emmanuel Butstraen we have seen so far suggests a balanced guar market in 2013. The North America shale gas boom has been a primary driver in the growth of demand for guar. But, we are also seeing a growing demand for our guar solutions in personal care applications, especially hair conditioning, and in agrochemicals with our Starguar anti-drift fertiliser tank mix solutions,” said Emmanuel Butstraen, President, Solvay Novecare. Solvay, which sources its raw material from India through its joint venture with HiChem (one of the leading suppliers of guar gum and guar extracts), is also eyeing to tap the Indian market. He added, “As India’s middle class continues to grow, we see potential as a growth market for derivatised guar. In addition, there have been some very preliminary, exploratory analyses regarding potential shale gas fields. But again this remains very much in the discovery phase.” Rakesh Rao
Heat Exchanger
HRS supplies its largest plate heat exchanger
HRS Process Systems Ltd (HRS PSL), a part of the UK-based HRS Group, shipped its first FP 160, the company’s largest Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE), to an Indonesian company in Malaysia. The PHE will be utilised for cooling condensate water in ammonia plant. With a height of 3 metre and requiring floor space of around 1.2 m x 4 m, this PHE has 483 plates, amounting to a heat transfer area of 769.6 sq m. The PHE weighs more than 10 tonne while in operation and approximately 7.9 tonne when empty. V Gokul Das, Managing Director, HRS PSL, said, “The development of this PHE is a remarkable accomplishment that has propelled us in the league of top players in the industry. HRS is known for innovation and our strong focus on applied engineering. This PHE is yet another product that demonstrates these strengths.” 10
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EPC contract
Technip awarded contract by JBF Petrochemicals in India
Technip was awarded by JBF Petrochemicals, a wholly–owned subsidiary of JBF Industries Ltd, an important contract for a 1.25 million tonne per year latest-generation Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) unit, to be located in the Special Economic Zone in Mangalore. The contract covers the basic engineering, front-end engineering design, detailed engineering and procurement services for the Inside Battery Limit (ISBL) and the Outside Battery Limit (OSBL) of the unit.
News, Views & Analysis
Sustainable development
Maharashtra Industry Summit calls for sustainable industrial development
Inaugural address by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Maharashtra Industrial and Economic Development Association (MIEDA) and SME Chamber of India recently organised ‘Maharashtra Industry Summit’ at Hotel Sofitel in Mumbai. The event, with the theme ‘Sustainable Industrial Growth Opportunities and Challenges’, was supported by the Government of Maharashtra. Prithviraj Chavan, Chief Minister, Maharashtra inaugurated the Summit. During his inaugural speech, he observed, “Maharashtra despite the competition from HOME & PERSONAL CARE
Clariant showcases solutions developed for Indian needs
Clariant’s BU Industrial & Consumer Specialties (ICS) recently launched a range of unique personal & home care products specially catering to Indian needs. The range included mild surfactants, performance and optical effect boosters. Dr Alexander Snell, Head - ICS Business India, Clariant, explained, “India - an important market in Asia - is one of the first markets where we tailored our products specifically for the local market needs. In recent years, Clariant has stepped up its efforts in localising its products and dedicated to the growing domestic market in India.” One of its products Diamonds & Pearls Aristoflex TAC is an effective suspending agent for surfactant systems. It stabilises wax pearls and bubbles in liquids thus offering product differentiation in the competitive category of face washes and shower gels. Mahua Roy
other states is still the leading industrial State and receives the highest FDI (33 per cent) of the total FDI in India.” Speaking about the State’s taxation policy, he assured that the government aims to completely abolish octroi tax very soon to encourage the investment climate in Maharashtra. While emphasising on the importance of developing adequate industrial infrastructure, he added that the government has started focussing on development of private ports. On the New Industrial Policy, Chavan mentioned that the policy would focus on overall development of backward regions of the State, attract more investments from the private sector and generate 20 million jobs. Chandrakant Salunkhe, Founder & President, MIEDA, in his welcome address commented on the industrial and economical development of Maharashtra
and highlighted the key areas that the State Government needs to address in order to build sustainable economy of the State and compete successfully with Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. He recommended the government to take various initiatives to truly make Maharashtra a highly industrialised and economically advanced State. The Summit also featured the launch of ‘Activity Report of MIEDA – 2012’, ‘NRI Business Support Centre’ and ‘www.doingbusinessinmaharashtra.org – portal’. The event was well attended by several dignitaries from the government and industry as well as consulates of various countries and over 350 Indian delegates. A special interactive session was organised where the participants got an opportunity to interact with the Chief Minister.
Competition
Henkel selects finalists from India for its global innovation challenge
Jeremy Hunter, Country President, Henkel India, (second from left) and Ranjan Das, HR Director, Henkel India, (first from right) with the winners
Harsh Vardhan Pande and Aditya Yadav from SRM Unniversity were selected to represent India in the finals of Henkel Innovation Challenge, Henkel’s international innovation
competition for students. Convening international students from 27 countries for the 6 th time, this year’s global finals will take place in Shanghai, China from March 18-20, 2013. The winning concept of Pande and Yadav was based on the adhesives industry. The students calling themselves ‘Radicals’ invented an illuminating adhesive. They presented a sample of their proposed product giving a practical feel. The national finals held in Mumbai saw an enthusiastic display of ideas and innovations from the students of IIM, IIT, and other renowned institutes.
Pharmaceu tical ingredients
IMCD plans expansion post acquisition of Indchem business
IMCD Group, which recently acquired the business of Indchem International (an established player in the pharmaceutical ingredients market in India), is planning to bring innovative products in the country to further expand its business in India. “Acquisition of Indchem adds to our profile and presence in India and provides a strong foundation to taking a leading position in the market over the coming years. Post acquisition, IMCD will look to expand across the regions and drive to bring an extensive product portfolio to the market,” said an IMCD spokesperson. Rakesh Rao
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News, Views & Analysis
Au tomation Technology
Silicone chemistry
Kirishi inducts Honeywell’s Experion PKS in its plant
Silicones play an important role in safety, performance and fuel efficiencyrelated issues of a car. To consolidate its position in the market, Dow Corning collaborates with vehicle OEMs and tyre suppliers to find cost-effective solutions for system design challenges. Its XIAMETER brand offers a range of fluorosilicone rubbers for automotive applications and silicone emulsions for auto appearance. Ivan Mini, Global Marketing Manager - XIAMETER brand, Dow Corning, said, “Vehicle designers and engineers rely on silicones for their excellent thermal stability, mechanical and corrosive resistance, as well as their compatibility with metals, plastics and other materials.”
Honeywell announced that it has been selected by OOO Kirishinefteorgsintez, part of OAO Surgutneftegaz holding, to supply its Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Advanced Alarm Manager system at the company’s refinery in Kirishi, in the Leningrad region of Russia. OOO Kirishinefteorgsintez chose to install Experion PKS as part of the upgrade process to its gas fractionating unit’s compressor block and the crude
XIAMETER addresses critical areas of a car
Processing technology
EPC
KPR Industries awards Uhde India caustic soda plant contract
KPR Industries India Ltd has awarded Uhde India a contract to set up a grassroots 200 tonne per day (TPD) caustic sodachlorine plant at Balabhadrapuram in Andhra Pradesh. The scope of services includes basic & detailed engineering, project management services, technical procurement, supply of imported cell elements, supervision services during civil & erection and assistance during commissioning and guarantee test runs. The project has a completion period of 22 months.
Mettler Toledo releases white paper for gas scrubber efficiency
In chemical plants, oil refineries and steel mills, wet gas scrubbers play a significant role in preventing pollutants to the atmosphere. However, use of inappropriate analytical sensors compromises their efficiency potentially leading to breaches in regulations and damage to the environment. Keeping this in mind, in a new white paper titled ‘You’re scrubbing, but are you clean?’, Mettler Toledo explains the importance of choosing the correct sensors in scrubber applications. The white paper discusses the challenges related to environment and outlines analytical sensor technology called Intelligent Sensor Management which, as a feature of Mettler Toledo’s highly resilient analytical sensors, results in increased scrubber efficiency and reduced scrubber operating costs. Many chemical and petrochemical processes produce gaseous emissions that contain polluting substances such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen chloride. If released into the atmosphere, these compounds would violate regulations and cause serious environmental damage as both are components of acid rain. Therefore, units called wet gas scrubbers are used to remove them.
BUYOUT
Kemira to reinforce focus on water technologies
Kemira Oyj and Rockwood Holdings Inc have signed an agreement, according to which Rockwood bought Kemira’s share (39 per cent) of the titanium dioxide joint venture Sachtleben GmbH. The transaction price of the deal is Euro 97.5 million and will impact Kemira’s cash flow positively in the first quarter of 2013. This strengthens Kemira’s focus on water technologies. “Ever since establishing the JV, we have clearly communicated that this is a non-core asset for Kemira. We are now able to finalise the exit of the business in a manner that is a good fit for both parties. This divestment is again another milestone in implementing our water strategy,” said Wolfgang Büchele, President and CEO, Kemira. 14
distillation unit. Experion PKS will help to optimise production processes by providing the tight integration of production subsystems as well as safety, industrial security and advanced control systems, enabling plant operators to work more effectively and make more informed decisions. Honeywell will also deploy its suite of Advanced Alarm Management products to improve plant uptime and safety by reducing losses through a more effective warning and alarm system, helping to prevent accidents at the plant, which could lead to financial or environmental losses. “Honeywell’s Experion PKS solution enabled us to rise to the challenge of automating our process units,” said Vadim Somov, General Director, OOO Kirishinefteorgsintez.
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Chlor-Alkali Conference
Vinyl India 2013 to be held in Mumbai
To provide growth impetus to the vinyl and chlor-alkali industry, Vinyl India 2013, which is the third international PVC & chlor-alkali conference, will be organised by ElitePlus Business Services Pvt Ltd (EPBS) along with Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturers’ Association (CPMA), All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA) and Plast India Foundation. About 600 industry experts and players (Indian and overseas) are expected to participate in the event, which will be held from April 11-12, 2013, at Hotel Grand Hyatt in Mumbai.
News, Views & Analysis
APPOINTMENT
Dr Deepak Parikh is the new MD of Clariant in India
Dr Deepak Parikh has been appointed worked with Dow Chemical and DuPont as the Managing Director of Clariant in USA and Asia for almost 20 years Chemicals (India) Ltd. He will where he held various global also take over as Vice Chairman and regional leadership roles in of the Board effective from April commercial, R&D and business 2013. Dr Parikh joins Clariant development functions. Chemicals (India) Ltd from Peter Palm has resigned Lion Copolymer (USA), where as the Vice Chairman and he held dual roles as the Chief Managing Director of the Deepak Parikh Vice President of Asia-Pacific company and will continue as Business and Chief Technology Officer. the Executive Director and Vice Chairman Prior to joining Lion Copolymer, he till his retirement effective April 2013. Production strategy
Wacker stops short-time work at Burghausen’s Polysilicon facility
Wacker Chemie AG has stopped the short-time work schedule introduced at Burghausen’s polysilicon facilities back in early October 2012. The Munich-based chemical company took this decision amid growing demand from its solar sector customers. The company is ramping up its current capacities, which are currently curbed to two-thirds of full utilisation, and is, thus, ending short-time work at Wacker Polysilicon. “We sold more polysilicon than expected in January. Our order intake has increased so much over the last few weeks that plant utilisation levels are currently insufficient to produce the quantities ordered. Thanks to its modern and flexible technologies, Wacker could align capacities to customer needs at short notice. Hence, the company could react to current and future market trends promptly,” said Ewald Schindlbeck, President, Wacker Polysilicon. Recognition
Warren Rupp named IndustryWeek’s Best Plant Warren Rupp Inc, a leading manufacturer of air operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps, has been selected as one of IndustryWeek’s Best Plants for 2012. It is one of 8 award winners based in North America for 2012, and the only AODD pump manufacturer to win this award in the 23 year history. The award criteria cover three years of historical data and results focussed on quality, productivity, on-time
delivery, service and safety. “On a daily basis, the Warren Rupp team focusses on continuous improvement in manufacturing quality products, exceptional on-time delivery and the highest level of customer service. This award recognises the hard work and dedication of the entire team. We are thrilled to be recognised with the Best Plants award,” said John Carter, President, Warren Rupp.
Business restructuring
Solvay reshapes its operating structure
Solvay has announced a new business structure, which reflects the Brussels-based group’s integration of Rhodia, the French materials group it acquired in 2011. Rhodia’s polyamides business has been placed into an operating segment called Functional Polymers along with Solvay’s chloro-vinyls business. This segment mainly supplies to the construction and infrastructure, automotive and electrical/electronics industries. Specialty polymers are part of an operating segment called Advanced Materials, which also includes silica, rare earths and special chemicals. End-markets for these materials are advanced transportation, healthcare, energy-efficient tyres, automotive emission control, smart devices and hybrid vehicles batteries. The other operating segments are Consumer Chemicals, Performance Chemicals and Corporate Business & Services.
Financial Result
Damco’s net profit rises by 7 per cent
Damco, one of the world’s leading freight forwarding and logistics service providers, reported a 19 per cent increase in net revenue compared to 2011. Net revenue in 2012 increased to $ 3,272 million, from $ 2,752 million in 2011. Gross profit saw a rise of 7 per cent to $ 807 million in 2012. “I am satisfied about our solid results for 2012. We have taken full advantage of our acquisition of NTS (a China-based freight forwarder), and that all of our products continue to grow organically faster than the market,” said Rolf Habben-Jansen, CEO, Damco. Automation TECHNOLOGY
AspenTech’s new software enables more profitable decisions
Aspen Technology, Inc, one of the leading providers of software & services to the process industries, announced the latest enhancements to the aspenONE process optimisation software suite. The V8.1 release features the new Aspen IMOS (Aspen Inventory Management and Operations Scheduling), significant enhancements for assay management within Aspen PIMS, the first ever Aspen Deployment Assistant, and new Aspen HYSYS Teaching Modules. The new Aspen IMOS is a web-based software solution that enables companies to optimise petroleum supply chain operations. APPOINTMENT
Koch names Matias Amor as Regional Sales Manager for Spain & Portugal
Koch Membrane Systems (KMS), a Koch Chemical Technology Group Ltd company, has announced that Matias Amor has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager, Water and Wastewater, for Spain and Portugal. He will be responsible for increasing KMS’ commercial growth in this region and developing strong relationships with major multinational contractors and engineers working abroad. March 2013 | Chemical World
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Technology & Innovation
Invensys enhances Triconex safety offerings Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the manufacturing and infrastructure operations industries, has enhanced its Triconex critical control and safety offerings for industrial operations. The new Triconex safety view solution is the world’s first software for effective alarm and bypass management certified by TÜV Rheinland to IEC61508 Systematic Capability 3 for use in applications up to Safety Integrity Level 3. Additionally, the company’s market-leading Triconex Trident and Triconex general purpose safety instrumented systems now support OPC Universal Architecture for greater communications connectivity. “Changing market dynamics and emerging technologies require a fundamental rethinking of how companies will manage their operations today and in the future,” said Gary Freburger, President, Systems Business, Invensys Operations Management. He further added, “To address these new and ever-more complicated challenges, companies need to become more agile without jeopardising plant safety. Our new Triconex products provide this agility by reducing risks when bypassing safety systems during startup and shutdown, as well as the risks associated with integrating safety systems across different vendor platforms. In addition, they provide a pathway for modernising existing plant operations, one that links business processes with production processes; removes traditional barriers to collaboration; and empowers our customers’ most valuable resource – their people.” Triconex safety view provides the highest levels of safety integrity for critical alarm management applications.
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Mass flow controller from Brooks reduces cost on recalibrations Brooks Instrument, a leading provider of advanced flow, pressure, vacuum, level and vapour delivery solutions, has come out with GF 80 mass flow controller which is part of its expanded GF 40/80 Series portfolio. It now features an increased flow rate up to 50 slpm. The GF 40 is now equipped with a ‘normally open’ valve typically used to maintain purge gas flow in the event of a power interruption. The GF 80 now features a teflon valve seat, allowing it to be used on all gases, including corrosive and reactive gases. Additionally, the GF 40/80 Series has expanded RS485 communication protocols. The GF 40/80 Series leads the market in long-term zero stability at less than 0.5 per cent per year. This specification means the device will return more reliable accuracy data for a longer period of time than competitive devices. It gives the user greater confidence in the numbers reported, and reduces the time and cost associated with recalibrations. The GF 40/80 Series is also available with Brooks’ patented MultiFlo, a powerful technology that enables users to re-programme the gas or range of the device in minutes without the trouble and cost of removing the mass flow controller from service. Brooks will display the product at Pittcon 2013, slated to be held from March 17-21, in Philadelphia.
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 AC drive simplifies equipment design and operation Rockwell Automation has come out with compact Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 AC drive to help machine builders and end users simplify equipment design and operation, and speed installation and configuration. To help simplify and streamline set-up, users can configure the PowerFlex 525 AC drive through its human interface module (HIM), Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench software or Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Logix Designer. The PowerFlex 525 AC drive offers time-saving application sets, which are groups of predefined parameters for common drive applications that users can apply as it is or customise for a machine. Using a standard USB connection, machine builders can easily download the completed configurations and share with multiple drives, which speeds up commissioning time. The product is suitable for a wide range of applications, including conveyors, material handling, compressors, fans and pumps. The PowerFlex 525 AC drive provides a variety of motor control options to accommodate open- and closed-loop applications. Representing the first in the company’s next generation of compact drives, it features a modular design in power ranges from 0.5 to 30 horsepower or 0.4 to 22 kilowatt at 100 to 600 volt input. Its embedded EtherNet/IP, safety, USB programming, energy savings and a variety of motor control options are ideally suited for machine-level and stand-alone applications or simple system integration.
technology transfer
Technology Offered As part of our endeavour to spread the technology culture, this section provides a means to promote and facilitate exchange of select technologies. We strive to bring together suppliers of such technologies with suitable users for negotiations and industrial collaboration. Activated carbon
An Iranian firm is willing to offer activated carbon from coconut shells. Areas of application Food processing, pharmaceuticals, etc Forms of transfer Technology licensing
Ethanol
An Iranian company is offering ethanol from molasses using the fermentation of sacharomyces cerevisiae. Ethyl alcohol is widely used for making many organic chemicals.
Areas of application Chemical and energy industries Forms of transfer Technology licensing
Furfuryl alcohol technology
An Indian firm offers technology for producing furfuryl alcohol from furfural by liquid hydrogenation as well as vapour hydrogenation, with a capacity of 6,000 tpa to 24,000 tpa. Areas of application Furan polymers, sealants & cements, urea-formaldehyde, and phenolic resins
Forms of transfer Consultancy, technical technology licensing
services,
Precipitated calcium carbonate
An Indian consulting company for the chemicals, minerals & food processing industries is offering precipitated calcium carbonate and turnkey projects for the same. Areas of application Plastics, paper, paints, rubber, inks Forms of transfer Consultancy, technical services
Technology Requested Activated carbon and sodium silicate
A company from Thailand requires technology for manufacturing activated carbon and sodium silicate from rice husk & rice husk ash. Areas of application Manufacturing and construction industry Forms of transfer Others
Glyoxal
An Indian company is looking to
switch the production technique for manufacturing 40 per cent glyoxal from its existing acetaldehyde-based method to the MEG-based glyoxal production. Areas of application Pharma & textile Forms of transfer Others
Inorganic chemicals
An Indian company is interested in seeking the technology and process know-how for production of potassium nitrate, chromium acetate,
and magnesium hydroxide suspension. Areas of application Chemical industry Forms of transfer Others
Lime
An Indian company seeks new costeffective technologies that can reduce carbon emissions for lime manufacturing. Areas of application Quick lime and hydrated lime Forms of transfer Others
Information courtesy: Dr Krishnan S Raghavan, In-Charge, Technology Transfer Services Group, Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), APCTT Building, C-2, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110 016, Tel: 011-3097 3758 (Direct), 3097 3710 (Board), Fax: 011-2685 6274, E-mail: srinivasaraghavan@un.org, Web: www.apctt.org, For more information on technology offers and requests, please log on to www.technology4sme.net and register with your contact details. This is a free of cost platform provided by APCTT for facilitating interaction between buyers and seekers of technologies across the globe. After submitting technology offer or request to this website, you are requested to wait for at least two weeks for receiving a response from a prospective buyer/seeker through this website, before contacting APCTT for further assistance.
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In Conversation With Pravin S Herlekar
Specialty chemical industry is an important growth driver for our economy …says Pravin S Herlekar, Chairman and Managing Director, Omkar Speciality Chemicals Ltd (OSCL). In an interaction with Prasenjit Chakraborty, he highlights on the impact of emerging global trends on the pharma industry, prospects in African markets for specialty chemicals, opportunity for chemical industry against the backdrop of current uncertainty in Europe and other developed countries, etc. With many blockbuster drugs coming off patent by 2015, how will companies such as OSCL benefit?
With availability of a wide range of products and raw materials, several multinational pharma companies are eyeing Indian specialty chemical companies such as OSCL in a big way. Hence, specialty or fine chemicals segment catering to the pharma industry has humungous growth
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potential, which is poised on the cusp of an exciting period of growth, driven by a colossal demand post-global drug offpatent regime (by 2015). The demand for specialty chemicals is linked to the growth from the end-user industries, such as agrochemicals, dyes and flavours & fragrances, each representing about 8-10 per cent of the overall market. The pharma industry, however, remains the largest consumer of specialty chemicals for a long
time now. Roughly 15 years ago, the pharma industry consumed barely about half of the specialty chemicals marketshare. However, pharmaceuticals enjoyed significantly higher annual growth rates than other consumers of specialty chemicals over several years, and its share of the overall intake touched approximately 65 per cent during 2010-2011. It is imperative to note that substantial marketshare of pharmaceuticals indicates that trends
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and developments in the pharma market largely determine what is happening in the specialty chemicals industry. Therefore, continuing growth in the pharma market will provide further growth impetus for the specialty chemicals industry.
How important is the African market for specialty chemicals manufacturers in India?
A handful of countries, particularly South Africa, have indigenous companies developing medicines and manufacturing generics & patented drugs under licence. For Indian manufacturers, Africa has all the necessary ingredients for setting up industry, despite the fact that it faces challenges, such as infrastructure gap and shortage of skilled labour. Merely manufacturing pharmaceutical products would not create an industry in Africa nor will manufacturing in Africa make medicines cheaper as it needs to be supported with distribution and supply chains, followed by competent wholesale dealers and licensed retailers. As generic drug producers are globalising, Africa is one of the focus areas. Once they manufacture in volume, the pharma players will capitalise on reduced transport, customs costs and other expenses to tap Africa.
What are the growth drivers for chemical industry?
The specialty chemicals industry is an indispensable and integral constituent in the Indian subcontinent. It occupies a pivotal position in meeting basic needs and improving quality of life, besides being one of the most diversified sectors covering thousands of commercial products. It is also the mainstay of the industrial and agricultural development of the country and provides building blocks for several downstream industries, such as textile, paper, paint, soap, detergent, pharmaceutical, varnish, etc. Global specialty chemicals industry is estimated to be about $ 740 billion accounting for about 22 per cent of the global chemical industry. Indian specialty chemical industry, excluding agrochemicals and dyes & pigments, is currently pegged at $ 17.7
billion and is an important growth driver for our economy. The segment has the potential to reach $ 38 billion by the end of 2017 with a growth rate of 13-14 per cent every year.
Do you think the current global uncertainty will work in India’s favour with more investments coming into the country?
India’s pharma industry has been growing at record levels in recent years. It now has unprecedented opportunities to expand in a number of fields. The domestic industry’s long established position as a world leader in the production of high-quality generic medicines is set to reap significant new benefits as the patents on a number of blockbuster drugs are scheduled to expire over the next few years. In addition, more and more governments worldwide are seeking to curb their soaring prescription drug costs through greater use of generics. These opportunities are presenting themselves not only in traditional wealthy markets such as the US and European Union nations but also in emerging economies with vast population such as Africa, South America, Asia, and Eastern & Central Europe. In addition, India is a preferred manufacturing location for multinational drug manufacturers and this is quickly spreading into other areas of outsourcing activities. Soaring costs of R&D and administration are persuading drug manufacturers to move more of their discovery research and clinical trial activities to the Indian subcontinent or to establish administrative centres there, capitalising on India’s high levels of scientific expertise as well as low wages. Both multinational and local drug manufacturers could eventually benefit from the market potential of India’s population of over one billion. A large market is likely to open up as the result of a projected boom in health insurance, an area in which the country is currently woefully underdeveloped.
What strategy did you adopt to ward off competition from Chinese manufacturers?
Specialty chemicals industry has diverse categories, such as commodity and niche
What motivates you most in life?
Creativity has been pivotal to the survival of my business as it motivates me to find ways to stay nimble, adaptive and innovative.
What was the toughest decision ever made by you?
There are some life altering decisions that we have to take from time to time to get to the next level. I did the same by quitting a stable job to start my own venture.
Which is your favourite book?
I am an indefatigable reader of biographies and autobiographies of personalities who have contributed in various fields in societal development – the true leaders who lead by their examples. chemicals. Niche products have higher and more stable margins & create less susceptibility from any competitors. However, commodity products are vulnerable to global competition. OSCL predominantly produces niche high valueadded organic and inorganic molecules, which emancipates us from every Chinese competition. China perennially specialises in commodity-based chemicals as it does not have the core competence to produce niche specialty chemicals, which we are capable of. It is this inherent business module of ours that has created an edge over our Chinese competitors. It is also because R&D and innovation are our hallmark and our niche product portfolio remains our biggest growth driver.
What are your future plans?
We export specialised product range to about 21 countries, including regulated markets such as Europe, Canada, Asia and South America. OSCL’s export revenues in H1FY13 stood at ` 34.19 crore (about 35 per cent of the total revenues) as against ` 26 crore in FY12, which is reasonably significant. OSCL is currently targeting exports worth ` 60 crore in FY13. Email: prasenjit.chakraborty@network18publishing.com
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Post Budget Analysis
Budget Analysis Chemical industry: Fiscal prudence for growth sustenance......................................................................24 Aashish Kasad, Partner & Tax Leader – Chemicals Practice, Ernst & Young Pvt Ltd Budget Impact Oil & gas: Clarity on policy and pricing, the missing link.......................................................................25 L K Gupta, Managing Director & CEO, Essar Oil Ltd Budget Views On par with industry expectations?...........................................................................................................26
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he Finance Minister had macro challenges to address such as fiscal deficit, increasing inflation and working towards attaining the estimated growth rate of 6.1-6.7 per cent ahead of the Budget 2013. Therefore, quite expected there has been number of proposals addressing issues surrounding agriculture, infrastructure, employment and savings. While there were no big ticket reforms, the Budget has tried to address other critical areas of economy, ie rural development, capital market, financial sector, education, banking, insurance, etc. The proposals for encouraging investment and infrastructure such as
the Budget session. As regard to the tax reforms such as General Anti Avoidance Rule (GAAR), DTC and GST, the Finance Minister has proposed that the provisions of GAAR would be effective from April 1, 2016. However, one needs to wait and watch as to when DTC and GST would be made effective. Overall, considering the fact that the Finance Minister had macro-economic issues on priorities, the Budget 2013 is on the right trajectory to increase India’s growth rate and, to an extent, reduce the fiscal deficit, if implemented effectively and efficiently.
Chemical industry: Hits and misses
There were no proposals that would directly benefit the chemical sector, despite several requirements laid out in the five-
find place in Budget 2013, despite the fact that there has been a decrease in FDI in chemical industry during the April to October of FY 2012-13 ($ 789.4 million) as compared to corresponding period for the previous FY ($ 7,007.6 million). However, additional deduction of 15 per cent to manufacturing companies investing more than ` 100 crore in new plant and machinery, as defined under the proposed new provision, is a welcome proposal for chemical manufacturers. Moreover, tax proposals that would have incentivised R&D in the chemical sector, especially related to specialty chemicals, REACH registrations, application/end-use R&D, clinical trials undertaken outside the approved facilities, and income generated from exploitation
Fiscal prudence for growth sustenance
In order to find solutions to two dampeners – slowing GDP growth and widening fiscal deficit – in India’s success story, the focus of this year’s Budget was on macro-economic issues. However, from chemical industry point of view, there were no major announcements in this Budget. setting up of Cabinet Committee on Investment to monitor the investment proposals as well as projects under implementation and also quickening the pace of implementation; investment allowance to manufacturing companies making investment of over ` 100 crore in plant and machinery; forming of regulatory authority for road constructions; encouraging infrastructure debt funds, etc are welcome signs for bringing on track the overall investment sentiments and infrastructure of India. The Finance Minister has attempted to not propose any significant changes in direct tax rates and indirect tax rates, in the backdrop of the Direct Tax Code (DTC) Bill being introduced in the Parliament in
year plan. However, the sector should benefit indirectly from the continued focus on agriculture as a priority sector and other areas such as textile, infrastructure and water purification. The Finance Minister has proposed to provide setting up of apparel parks along with the textile parks, technology upgradation fund scheme, various investment and infrastructure proposals, ` 1,400 crore towards setting up water purification plants, etc, which would indirectly benefit the chemical sector. Various macroeconomic proposals could boost the economy and thereby the chemical sector. However, the expectations from government for fast tracking investment in Petroleum, Chemicals & Petrochemical Investment Regions (PCPIRs) did not
of IP to incentivise companies to retain/ commercialise existing patents/develop new innovative patented products, were conspicuously absent despite the fillip that they could have provided to the Indian economy. Hence, from the chemical sector’s perspective, there was much left to be desired. Overall, I would rate* the Budget 3 on 5; however with respect to the chemical sector, it would be 2 on 5. Aashish Kasad is the Tax Partner – Chemicals Practice at Ernst & Young Pvt Ltd. For details, contact Padma Chourey on email: padma.chourey@in.ey.com
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Oil & gas Budget Impact
beginning as a pilot project last year, the direct cash transfer scheme has now touched 11 lakh lives. Although there is still a long way to go before the entire nation is mapped, once fully implemented, this will allow the government to continue its welfare schemes for the needy and yet control its subsidy bill by eliminating wastage. Reintroduction of investment allowance for investments in plant and machinery of over ` 100 crore will encourage new investments and is a step in the right direction. The Finance Minister has shown his serious intent on implementing GST by earmarking a sum of ` 9,000 crore for compensation to the state governments for the revenue loss on account of CST. This is a welcome move as this is expected to herald a more predictable and uniform tax structure across the country.
Impact on oil & gas industry
Clarity on policy and pricing, the missing link The Budget has indicated a move towards a more predictable and uniform tax structure across the country. While it has announced some positive measures to boost investments in infrastructure and manufacturing sector, the oil & gas industry was expecting more clarity on policy and pricing fronts. L K Gupta
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he Union Budget 2013, presented by the Finance Minister, P Chidambaram, is along the expected lines. It appears to have been prepared with an eye on the general elections likely next year, with a focus on infrastructure development and welfare schemes targeted at women, youth, scheduled castes and tribes, disabled people, and minority community.
Well-directed welfare schemes
It is encouraging to see that the government’s increased spent on welfare projects without commensurate raising of taxes have come from the reduction of subsidy bill post partial deregulation of diesel and putting a cap on the number of subsidised cooking gas cylinders. Also, from a humble
For the oil & gas sector, the government has re-emphasised the need for a natural gas pricing policy. More clarity on this as well as the shale gas policy is eagerly awaited, as we believe India, which imports about 80 per cent of its oil & gas needs, cannot wait any longer to develop its own natural resources towards meeting its energy requirement. We were hopeful that the Finance Minister would view our request for removing service tax on service providers to Exploration & Production (E&P) companies favourably, since that drains away a substantial part of the funds committed for exploration.
What’s up for upstream sector?
For the upstream sector, the Budget has been largely neutral in the absence of any specific announcement targeted at the sector, which is among the largest contributors in terms of direct taxes as well as Forex earner for the country. We are disappointed that the Finance Minister has not removed the tax anomaly between branded and unbranded fuel, given that such fuel have been proved to increase engine efficiency and enhance its life, thereby reducing consumption. The Finance Minister has cleared the confusion around classification of imported coal for tax purpose and has proposed a uniform 2 per cent Customs Duty and 2 per cent Countervailing Duty (CVD) for both, steam coal as well as bituminous coal. This would increase the cost of power as the present duty on steam coal was only 1 per cent. The ultimate deregulation of petroleum sector will lead to increased competition, thereby benefiting the consumers in the long run in terms of improved service and competitive prices. L K Gupta is the Managing Director & CEO of Essar Oil Ltd – a fully integrated oil & gas company of international scale with strong presence across the hydrocarbon value chain from exploration & production to refining and oil retail. For details, contact Rabin Ghosh on email: rabin.ghosh@essar.com March 2013 | Chemical World
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Budget Views
On par with industry expectations? This year’s Budget had no big ticket announcement, but boosted confidence of achieving GDP growth of 6.1-6.7 per cent in 2013-14. Against this backdrop, Prasenjit Chakraborty and Mahua Roy take stock of the sentiments the Budget evoked among industry veterans and their views on its expected outcome. Ashish Gharpure, Director – Marketing & Operations, Aker Powergas Pvt Ltd Rating: The Union Budget 2013 is particularly an infrastructure-friendly Budget. The announcement regarding the investment allowance of 15 per cent for investments in excess of ` 100 crore comes as a positive for all
sectors. Besides, the government’s decision to clear the blocked New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) projects is also admirable. It will effectively help in reviving the investment climate in the overall oil & gas industry. Given the increased domestic demand for natural gas, the encouragement for shale gas projects is also welcomed. All these come as good news for the EPC industry.
Partha Basu, Chief Finance Officer and Whole-time Director on Board, Akzo Nobel India Rating: Some proposals in the Union Budget 2013 actively seeking to boost the rural spend will help the paints & pigments sector to grow. Especially, the Budget proposal to offer an additional interest deduction for first time house owners
will encourage substantial growth in the real estate and housing sector. This will effectively see rise in demand for related industries such as paints, cement, brick, etc. This announcement, thus, comes as a positive for the overall coatings industry. However, it is difficult to say whether or not it will give investments in the paints & pigments sector a boost, as eligibility limit for investment allowance appears too high for the sector.
Kapil Mehan, Managing Director, Coromandel International Ltd Rating: Overall, the Budget for agriculture is quite encouraging with various schemes like National Food Security Mission/ Eastern Area Green Revolution getting carried forward with higher allocations. Moreover, target of agricultural lending to ` 7 lakh crore will be encouraging
for the farming sector. This creates a good environment for enhanced demand of fertilisers. Revised estimates provide for additional subsidy payout of ` 5,000 crore during FY 13. This will, to some extent, help fertiliser companies overcome liquidity crunch. However, this still leaves a huge gap of unpaid subsidy bills, which get carried over into 2013-14. These are estimated to be around ` 20,000 crore, hence higher allocation of Budget for next year would have been better.
Amit Kapur, Director, Everest Group Rating: Government’s focus on farm sector, higher spends under various plans, and expansion of agri-loan & interest subvention schemes should ensure robust agrochemicals demand. Increased allocation of ` 37,330 crore to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare as well as ` 1,069
crore to the Department of Ayush might trickle down to the pharma, chemical and biotech sectors. Considering the scale of investments required, companies with expansion plans or ongoing projects may benefit from the 15 per cent investment allowance proposed to be allowed as deduction on investments of ` 1 billion and above made in plant and machinery during the period from April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2015, especially for large petrochemical plants.
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Budget Views
Ravi Kapoor, Managing Director, Heubach Colour Pvt Ltd Rating: Overall, the Union Budget 2013 is rated below expectations, however it has not given any big negative shocks. There are very few things of much significance except for the announcement of higher surcharge in corporate tax. The pigment & dyes industry in India stands the
chance to be a leading player in the world, subject to investments in R&D, clean manufacturing and value addition with high-end products. This requires a special boost from the government as the rewards would be seen apparently. This would be in the form of rebates for research-based efforts and developing technology for high-end products as well as for better waste treatment technologies. This has not been addressed in the Budget and it would have given a boost for this industry.
V Gokul Das, Managing Director, HRS Process System Ltd Rating: Overall, it is an average Budget. Some of the measures such as containing fiscal deficit, investment in infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, MSME refinancing limits hike, continued work on GST, etc, are welcome. These are generic, which will have some impact on chemical industry. However, the industry was expecting much
more direct measures and, hence, is disappointed. The industry is passing through a difficult phase with no major investment. The Budget could have fast tracked setting up of chemical parks to attract investment and also provide cheaper fund to the industry to enhance growth. Other area was ‘zero duty’ on import of some chemicals to propel local industry. We hope some details emerging in the coming days on the New Industrial Corridor and other investment opportunity will help the chemical industry.
Omkar P Herlekar, Whole-Time Director, Omkar Specialty Chemicals Ltd Rating: Populism is fast becoming the ‘new vocabulary’ of the political community. It perceivably manifested from the Union Budget 2013-14 presented by Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram. The Budget seemed more like electionnomics and less of economics. I feel that it was more of a ‘now-you-see; now-you-hope’ fiscal statement as it virtually failed to offer any fillip to the specialty chemicals sector. Going by the
so-called fiscal-acrobats, the specialty chemicals sector is visibly left to figure out the exact starting line from where they want to propel. The Budget essentially failed to provide any elbow-room to the sector. As the adage goes ‘the devil is in the details’. Budget 2013-14 was sort of a fiscal window-dressing for the incumbent government. Taking a sneak peek into the Budget clutter, I feel that it does not trigger any positive corollaries for the specialty chemicals industry as it has with great finesse dodged the core issues faced by our industry, which was expecting specific fiscal prudence.
Zarir Langarana, COO - Chemicals, India, Tata Chemicals Ltd Rating: While there has been no major announcement specifically for the chemical sector, the 15 per cent investment allowance for investment of more than ` 100 crore in plant and machinery may spur some positive investment activity within the manufacturing sector. The exemption of service tax on Goods Transport Agency (GTA)
services for movement of a key commodity, salt, is also likely to bring some benefits. The resolve to move to a GST regime in a time-bound manner is a welcome step. The focus on building infrastructure is bound to have a rub-off effect on the manufacturing sector in general with a time lag dependent on individual areas of play within the sector. Also, one might see a re-phasing of investment plans based on the incentive that has been announced. Though, of course, they would continue to be driven by strong fundamentals of feasibility.
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Special Focus
Safety & Maintenance Plant maintenance Mirroring profitable returns from safety ..................................................................................................30 Welding process Ensuring equipment integrity for safe production....................................................................................32 Maintenance services outsourcing A helping hand to maintain productivity .................................................................................................34 Interface - Mike Baldi, Chief Cyber Security Architect, Honeywell Process Solutions “Regulations will drive companies to install robust industrial cyber security program�............................36
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Special Focus Plant maintenance
No word is sufficient to describe the significance of plant maintenance in the chemical industry. With the passage of time, plant maintenance procedures are also evolving. Today, new methods and technologies, especially IT-related, are being utilised for the maintenance of plant, which not only ensures productivity but also increases bottom line. Prasenjit Chakraborty
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aintenance is a significant and inevitable link in productivity chain. Industries in general and chemical units in specific have serious common safety concerns with reference to the efficacy of maintenance. In a wider spectrum, maintenance encompasses a plethora of activities – routine service, repair (minor or major), overhaul, cleaning of equipment from inside (tanks, vessels, reactors), replacement of parts, accessories, ongoing addition, alteration, breakdown fixation, emergency control, corrective action, etc. Most of these are handled by an organisation’s engineering, maintenance wings (and in certain specific cases by the process personnel). 30
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“There have been instances of serious mishaps or even catastrophic incidents due to unplanned, poorly documented, unscheduled, inappropriate, incomplete, below par or poorly executed maintenance. All these reasons have been identified as root cause of disaster,” says K N K Murthy, Safety Consultant.
Emerging trends
With the advent of new technologies, machines or equipment in the chemical industry, the issue of safety and maintenance has got more prominence. Murthy strongly feels that many of the existing techniques are fairly adequate and time tested; however, they are being reviewed, updated, amended and, of course, modernised through adoption of new methods, technologies coupled with the application of specialised machinery,
tools, systems and better administrative controls, procedures, and practices. For example, nowadays more scientific remote operated inspection and testing devices are adopted such as laser technology for thickness survey, selfactuated or robotised welding machines and at times, replacement of welding by safer and less intensive cold work (eg, on line injection of leak sealing materials on pressurised pipe lines, vessels etc). Besides, computerisation has helped in documentation and preservation of equipment-wise history data to strengthen the existing predictive system. Proper maintenance of plant equipment can significantly reduce the overall operating cost, while boosting the productivity of the plant. “A planned maintenance programme helps to increase plant reliability, reduce production downtime, enhance throughput, improve safety & quality conditions, and increase lifecycle of assets. In recent times, proper plant maintenance using IT-enabled tools has helped improve productivity,” says V Gokul Das, Managing Director, HRS Process Systems Ltd. There are different types of maintenance such as proactive, preventive, etc. Proactive maintenance concentrates on the monitoring and correction of root causes to equipment failures. This strategy is designed to extend the useful age of the equipment to reach the wearout stage by adoption of a high level of operating precision. IT enabling includes evaluation of data, market demand of product, production schedule and machine running times. This helps in real-time plant maintenance and improving productivity.
Proactive maintenance
Risk management plays an important role in today’s process industry. Proper risk management programme ensures that there is perfect balance and synergy at achieving quality product and improved productivity vis-a-vis human safety, longer equipment lifecycle and zero breakdown. “In chemical industry,
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risk management is critical to the plant operation because any error in risk evaluation can lead to accident and be fatal to human life and environment. Most of the processors have modernised their lines to enhance plant operation and improve product quality and ensure reduced risk. These days, much importance is given to plant design and equipment selection, right at the time of project planning to ensure accident-free running,” says Das. Keeping safety aspect in mind, various companies are constantly coming out with new devices to ensure hasslefree process operation. Take the example of LANXESS, where safety is a core value and not merely a function. “Most importantly, safety at LANXESS is not just one department’s responsibility but is a mandate and priority, right from the Board of Management to the workers at the plant. There are well laid-out directives from the Board of Management of LANXESS, compliance to which is mandatory for every employee. This also includes contractual staff, and safety measures related to the distribution, storage, transport and handling of raw materials, finished goods as well as other materials. All plant and process designs are approved only after conducting adequate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies,” says Namitesh Roychoudhary, Vice President - IEA (Industrial & Environmental Affairs) & Capital Investments, LANXESS India Pvt Ltd. In its endeavour to ensure safety, LANXESS in association with DuPont Sustainable Solutions has come out with a programme called Xact. Xact is aimed at creating awareness on the
Risk management has already replaced the conventional injury prevention-driven safety governance in highly hazardous chemical processing units. K N K Murthy
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topic and developing comprehensive safety management, enabling systematic identification of risks with appropriate counter measurements and ensuring regular checks by professional safety experts using cutting-edge technologies. “This programme is meant to transform the safety culture at LANXESS into a more proactive one. The Xact programme is based on 22 elements of safety, 12 of which are cultural elements. This implies that greater emphasis is laid on the behavioural aspects of all stakeholders towards improving safety,” explains Roychoudhary. It has well laid-out procedures for management of change in technology and facility. Latest technologies are in use for automation, production and processes. All processes and safety protocols used are proven and well-established in other countries and are uniform for all LANXESS plants across the globe. Well-defined HSE metrics are in place for reporting on safety standards. “We are also in the process of implementing Responsible Care at both our sites at Nagda in MP and Jhagadia in Gujarat,” he reveals.
Risk management
According to Murthy, Risk Management (RM) has already replaced the conventional injury prevention-driven safety governance in highly hazardous chemical processing units. “The proactive approach of RM is getting duly reflected from the conceptual stage of the plant through selection of technology, process, quality control, maintenance, etc,” he says. The technique and methodology of modern risk assessment studies include all the aspects of safety with reference to people, machines, production strategy, etc. The element-wise coverage pattern could be as follows: People: Training, competency enhancement with respect to hazard identification, risk assessment analysis, job safety analysis, standard operating procedures duly complemented by practical drills including execution of mock-up exercises
The Xact programme is meant to transform the safety culture at LANXESS into a more proactive one. It is based on 22 elements of safety, 12 of which are cultural elements. This implies that greater emphasis is laid on the behavioural aspects of all stakeholders towards improving safety. Namitesh Roychoudhary
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Machines: Selection of items having additional safety features including interlocks along with the documentation and issue of service manual highlighting safety features and work instructions to maintain them Process & operation (production): Selection of process with inherent safety features such as use of less hazardous materials, processing of hazardous materials in less severe conditions pertaining to pressure, temperature, runaway scenarios, etc
Focus areas for India
In today’s competitive world, undertaking adequate process safety measures in production plant has become mandatory due to the risk of various untoward incidents. Adopting process safety not only saves human lives in plant (which can happen due to wrong operation) but also enhances the production efficiency. “This involves understanding the risk involved against process requirement – define personnel and processing safety norms, evaluate technology and finally decide on the machinery to install. This will ensure better plant reliability, quality product, safety of workmen and environment,” exhorts Das. Walking the extra mile by establishing best practices based on industry-specific mandates such as formulation of maintenance schedules and strict adherence to the same could make all the difference. Email: prasenjit.chakraborty@ network18publishing.com
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Special Focus Welding process
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Ensuring equipment integrity for safe production
industry is greater than ever. According to Dhananjay Patil, Head - Quality Control, Raj Process Equipments and Systems Pvt Ltd, welding is a process that joins the material by causing coalescence. The workpieces are melted and filler material is added in it, which is also in the molten form and on cooling it becomes a strong joint. Welding is an important part of all chemical plants. In a chemical plant, there are many assembled parts of the metal, which are combined together by welding. If the welding is not proper or defective, it can lead to a disaster. Improper welding may result in serious accidents such as causing leakage in joint that can further result in spillage of the material. And if the material is hazardous, it can cause harm to people. If welding is weak, it could also lead to explosion of the vessel. “Welding has to be proper in every respect. If finishing of the welding is not proper, it may lead to material deposition and scaling of the surface. This, over a period, makes the joint weak, which could be harmful,” points out Patil. Defective welding may lead to contamination of the process material as well.
The processes
Welding plays a crucial role in ensuring safety at chemical plants. If done with accuracy, it prevents leakage, eliminates chances of mixing of different fluids, and keeps other hazards at bay, all of which could lead to process upset. Prasenjit Chakraborty
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elding is an essential manufacturing process performed in almost every major industry. Welding technology is the application of the art and science of joining metals. It plays an important role in the fabrication and construction of nuclear and fossil fuel power plants, heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, petrochemical plants, floating and underwater vessels, automobiles, etc. Specifically anything involving metals, from miniature electronic devices to sophisticated space projects, require the skills of the expert welding technologist. And when it comes to the chemical industry, weld quality and integrity are critical to safety in an extremely wide range of products and structures. Welding technology has evolved dramatically over the years; hence the need for skilled welders in the chemical 32
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Taking due cognizance of the fact, companies are taking steps to make welding process foolproof. Take the example of Raj Process, which is one of the leading manufacturers of process equipment and turnkey plants. In its endeavour to provide quality welding, Raj Process follows Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW ), which is a manual arc welding process wherein a consumable electrode coated in flux is used to lay the weld. An electric current, in the form of either alternating current or direct current from a welding power supply, is used to form an electric arc between the electrode and the metals to be joined. “As the weld is laid, the flux coating of the electrode disintegrates, giving off vapours that serve as a shielding gas and providing a layer of slag, both of which protect the weld area from atmospheric contamination,” says Patil. Another process is Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW ). This is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. The weld area is protected from atmospheric contamination by an inert shielding gas (argon or helium), and a filler metal is normally used. A constant current welding power supply produces energy, which is conducted across the arc through a column of highly ionised gas and metal vapours known as plasma. Similarly, Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIGW ) is an arc welding process, which uses carbon dioxide to protect the weld pool from oxidisation during the welding process. To carry all such operations require skills, which is possible through training. “We train our welders before issuing any job to them and based on the performance of the welder, jobs are given. We strictly follow the standards as per ASME and have a strong procedure for welder training,” says Patil. There are various parameters for training welders. For instance, Welder Procedure Specification (WPS) is a document, which has a
Welding process
Welding has a key role in ensuring safety in chemical plants. It enables reduction of open joints in a plant, which can lead to leakage of process fluids and can result in accident. Welding eliminates mixing of different fluids, which can also result in process upsets. V Gokul Das
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description of the welding procedure. The purpose of the document is to guide welders to the accepted procedures so that repeatable and trusted welding techniques are used. A WPS is developed for each material alloy and for each welding type used. Similarly, Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) is a document that contains details of the welding test. “It also includes the details of all the parameters of welding variables for each process involved and all the destructive test results,” says Patil. And Welder Performance Qualification ( WPQ) specifies essential requirements, ranges or approval, test conditions, acceptance requirements and certification details.
Welding techniques
Welding techniques used for chemical process industry are Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), submerged arc welding etc. According to V Gokul Das, Managing Director, HRS Process Systems Ltd, “Most of these techniques are decades old; however, the welding tools, fixtures and automation have changed drastically to the extent of having robotic welding machines. In the process equipment industry, the essential requirement is for controlling temperature, power consumption and other consumables to enable a quality weld. Today, there are several welding machines available, which help in enabling these,” he says. HRS uses PulseTIG welding machines for most of its equipment fabrication and specialised orbital welding machines for hygienic process equipment and piping. These enable good quality welding, thus ensuring safety of chemical plant. “Welding has a key role in ensuring safety in chemical plants. It enables reduction of open joints in a plant, which can lead to leakage of process fluids and can result in accident. Welding eliminates mixing of different fluids, which can also result in process upsets,” points out Das. Over a period, welding segment has also witnessed the advent of new technologies. K N K Murthy, Safety Consultant, concludes, “Welding constitutes an effective and proven maintenance practice to ensure reliability and integrity of all metallic components susceptible to abuse, stress and strain. New techniques are available using automatically operating laser heat transfer technology, which can be used for faster cutting, welding work.” Email: prasenjit.chakraborty@ network18publishing.com
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Special Focus Maintenance services outsourcing
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utsourcing of maintenance work is not new to the chemical industry, only the dimension has changed. Earlier, the outsourcing was mainly on the labour front, ie number of workers required for shutdown or maintenance of a plant. Over a period, the industry has witnessed the emergence of
advantage of gaining expert advices and reviews. In addition, outsourcing also enables a company to gain greater control over costs and results. “We advise customers to go for an ‘annual maintenance contract’ with manufacturers of key equipment, which helps them to overcome such problems. In large units, high technical expertise is available. However, in terms of high-end machinery with variable capacity and
water coolers, building maintenance, insulation work, housekeeping, etc
Areas of concern
However, outsourcing also has its negative sides. According to Murthy, a major area of concern in outsourcing maintenance is sustaining the feeling of belongingness among the workforce, especially since their association is short-lived and they feel aggrieved
A helping hand to maintain productivity
It has been observed that maintenance work outsourcing for chemical plant is not only cost-effective but also facilitates smooth running of the plant. Added advantage is the advice from experts that ensures product quality, safety, plant efficiency, productivity, etc.
companies that provide special services for maintenance work. Today, plants are highly automated that resulted in drastic reduction of manpower. And people associated with maintenance work are no longer with such companies and are part of organisations (sometimes it is on job basis) which offer maintenance services. This seems a viable option for chemical companies.
Brighter side of outsourcing
“Today, outsourcing is a key word in reducing cost and at the same time enabling expert guidance for services. Chemical plant maintenance services have always been a mixture of in-house maintenance and outsourcing. In-house maintenance takes care of day-to-day maintenance activity whereas outsourced maintenance services are required during periodic plant shutdown or emergency,” says V Gokul Das, Managing Director, HRS Process Systems Ltd. Association with professional maintenance company gives the 34
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product processing, post-sales service tie-up with manufacturers becomes essential,” points out Das. During the engineering phases, the selection of equipment and their characteristics can have a major impact on safety & maintenance. According to K N K Murthy, Safety Consultant, outsourcing of many functions including maintenance services have become the order of the day considering the ease in getting skilled personnel. The other benefits of outsourcing include: o Cost-effectiveness, especially when the functions are of continuous, routine, mundane nature; and availability of skilled manpower as and when required o Seasonal or staggered tasks, which is all the more significant when it comes to routine or shutdown maintenance of plants and equipment o Outsourcing is prevalent in many common services such as repair, upkeep of air-conditioning equipment,
about the major divide in terms of remuneration and perks as compared to regular employees. It has been noticed that cost aspect becomes an important criterion while selecting a company for maintenance work. “Quality of work suffers since the selection of agency highly depends on commercial aspects as compared to quality, competency, skill or hands-on experience on the specific jobs being executed,” laments Murthy. It has also been observed that at times certain periodical maintenance functions being carried out by accredited competent personnel from outside (as per statutory provisions) do not get the required direct attention from the principal employers. Of late, it has been seen that the Indian companies have also taken steps for plant safety. But lot more needs to be done. “The lifecycle study of equipment must also be given priority to facilitate decisions to go for repeated maintenance or replacement of equipment, spares or accessories,” observes Murthy. Email: prasenjit.chakraborty@ network18publishing.com
Special focus Interface - Mike Baldi
How important is cyber security for chemical industry?
Today, there are several instances of security breaches being reported all over the world and industrial control systems are becoming primary targets. In fact, there are suspected cyber attacks on critical industrial installations in some countries. While traditional security solutions have been used for banking & financial institutions, these solutions cannot be used in the industrial control system environment such as refineries and
else. Whitelisting solutions have been deployed in business IT environments for years, but their introduction into automation control systems is relatively new. Hence, application whitelisting can complement the antivirus software and provide additional protection to the system against known as well as unknown virus/malware. However, just having whitelisting and antivirus are not enough. They should be combined with other protection solutions depending upon the need.
the existing set-up. After the assessment is done, depending upon the existing security set-up and requirements of additional protection to fill the need gap, one can incorporate more security programs. Also, it is important that users who find difficulty in their control systems (ie if they are at risk or have faced virus attack) contact their vendors to fix the problem because vendors understand the process control environment and are in a better position to solve the cyber security challenges.
Regulations will drive companies to install robust industrial cyber security program …says Mike Baldi, Chief Cyber Security Architect, Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS). He is the primary focal point for HPS product & customer cyber security issues, and is on the Board of International Society of Automation (ISA) Security Compliance Institute. In this conversation with Rakesh Rao, Baldi explains the importance of industrial cyber security in chemical industry. chemical plants. What works best is industrial cyber security that helps minimise vulnerability to cyber attacks, improves recovery, and reduces loss of view & control.
How is application whitelisting different from antivirus?
Antivirus works against known threat of malware but it has limitations. While antivirus can limit virus attack, it cannot prevent attack from unknown or new virus. Even if one changes the signature of known virus, antivirus will not be able to detect the threat. But application whitelisting does the opposite. It protects from unwanted intrusions by permitting only applications and executable files that are considered safe and on an ‘approved list’ to run, while blocking everything 36
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What are Honeywell’s offerings with application whitelisting?
Honeywell is committed to helping customers strengthen their cyber security by providing best-in-class technology in a manageable and scalable fashion. Last year, Honeywell announced a fully-certified application control and whitelisting solution to help combat viruses and malware from attacking its Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) control system platform, thus providing an additional layer of protection for industrial systems and networks.
What steps should be taken to set up cyber security?
For carrying out assessment of a plant, the company can appoint an IT security expert who understands process control environment, risks involved in such setups and also find out security lapses in
Are present regulatory frameworks effective in preventing cyber threats?
Cyber attacks are difficult to prove and by the time it is proved, the damage has already been done. Hence, it is important to prevent such attacks. Governments in the US and many other countries have realised the threat of cyber attacks and hence are actively supporting initiatives to find solutions to such challenges. Regulations will drive companies who run critical installations to install robust cyber security program to defend against any virus/malware attack. Even in India, the government has recognised the importance of protecting critical installations against cyber attacks, and is taking steps to devise strategies to protect such installations. Email: rakesh.rao@network18publishing.com
Facility Visit Rama Phosphates Ltd
plant also produces sulphuric acid with Double Contact Double Absorption (DCDA) process as sulphur is the key raw material. Sulphuric acid is one of the raw materials for manufacturing phosphatic fertilisers. Besides, it manufactures 23 per cent oleum as value-added product from sulphuric acid plant. “Our sulphuric acid plant has its own captive power generation system, with steam turbo generator imported from Nadrowski, Germany, wherein electricity is generated exothermically in the process of production of sulphuric acid, which partly caters to the plant requirement. In addition, the company has its own DG set that can cater to the power requirement of the plant in case of emergency,” says Satish R Chimote, General Manager (Works), Rama Phosphates Ltd.
Productivity enhancement programme
SSP plant with 50 metre high RCC bricklined chimney
In order to enhance productivity, RPL is continuously monitoring and reviewing production processes with respect to breakdown analysis. Besides, debottlenecking of the streams is being carried out to enhance productivity. For example, in SSP plant, it has augmented rock grinding capacity from 12 TPH to 14.5 TPH with modification in mill circuit. Similarly, in sulphuric acid plant, it has replaced conventional acid cooler with plate heat exchanger, thereby enhancing the plant running hours. “When it comes to world-class management tools & systems, RPL follows First In First Out (FIFO) & Just In Time ( JIT) practices in engineering stores and to control inventory levels,” claims Chimote.
Banking on process innovations for fruitful gains
Research & Development (R&D) forms an integral part of manufacturing at Rama Phosphates Ltd (RPL). Recently, the company has introduced a special additive in Single Super Phosphate (SSP) manufacturing process to improve the product quality and maintain free flow characteristic of material to minimise caking tendencies. Prasenjit Chakraborty
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The specific areas in which R&D activities are carried out by the company include improvement in quality of the existing products and development of new product mix to meet market demands. “We have introduced a special additive in SSP manufacturing process to improve the product quality and maintain free flow characteristic of material to minimise caking tendencies,” claims Chimote. Besides plate heat exchanger, a natural draft cooling tower for acid cooling is installed in sulphuric acid plant for the improvement of product quality and has helped in water conservation. “We have installed moisture separator in gas scrubbing system in our SSP plant, which is first-of-its-kind in SSP industry to minimise stack appearance,” states Chimote. The facility has a full-fledged quality control laboratory where a range of sophisticated equipment is installed. The laboratory, in addition to monitoring the norms for air and liquid effluents, which
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are laid down by State Pollution Control Board, monitors quality of incoming raw material, intermediates & final product on a regular basis as per Fertiliser Control Order (FCO) & Indian Standard (IS). The process parameters are checked at regular intervals and accordingly suggestions are given to ensure consistency in quality production.
Safety and manpower training
In order to provide better health and safety to its employees in the plant, RPL has constituted a Safety Committee that involve active participation of workers as well as management representatives. The committee meets periodically and the minutes of the meeting are maintained. The suggestions and observations regarding safety and health are studied, examined and implemented. It regularly conducts health check-up of its employees, as well as monitors ambient air quality around the plant at regular intervals. Apart from this, RPL provides training to its workers on waste management and safe handling of hazardous waste. It also makes workers understand the importance of industrial hygiene. “Personnel engaged in handling of hazardous chemicals are well-trained and able to respond in an unlikely event of emergencies. We have developed safe work practices in controlling hazards during operation and maintenance,” says Chimote.
Strategic location
The availability of its own railway siding, and strategic location of the plant have put
the company in the most advantageous position as it can bring its basic raw material rock phosphate from the mines located far away in Rajasthan. It also facilitates to transport imported rock phosphate from nearby ports of Mumbai. The facility is located around main SSP consumption area, hence provides location advantage. SSP is mainly consumed and applied in crops such as sugarcane, banana, onion, soyabean and cotton. With increased area for soyabean, a short duration cash crop for farmers is proving as boon for SSP industry. Long duration crops, sugarcane and banana, are main source of SSP consumption. “Primary marketing of SSP and NPK mixture fertilisers manufactured at Rama’s Pune facility is done in Maharashtra and North Karnataka,” says Jaswantsingh Sidhu, Head-Marketing, Rama Phosphates Ltd. According to him, Maharashtra alone has SSP consumption of 9.20 lakh MT (2011-12) with average consumption of 7.50 lakh MT for SSP & 7 lakh MT for NPK mixture fertilisers in last five years. “Consumption of SSP in North Karnataka is approximately 1 lakh MT. In spite of tough competition from other SSP manufacturers, our brand’s popularity has remained unaffected,” he claims. Rama Phosphates, with its brand ‘Suryaful’, is established for more than 30 years. The plant is located in a strategic position, hence gives the company logistical advantage. “Because of this, we can deliver our products faster to our customer base of more than 250, approximately 250 plus
SSP plant fluorine scrubbing section and silica recovery unit
We always treat our workers as a part of our family; such attitude not only helps us in delivering quality products but also gives them a sense of belongingness. We want to serve farming community and enhance prosperity through our quality products, so that we can achieve selfsufficiency in agricultural production. D J Ramsinghani
Chairman & Managing Director
active dealers and around 1,000 active retailers. Crop diversity also helps the company to keep its inventory level at minimum round the year, with an aim to market minimum 25 per cent marketshare in Western Maharashtra and Marathwada region, and minimum 15 per cent marketshare in Khandesh and Vidarbha regions of Maharashtra. We have around 20 per cent marketshare in North Karnataka,” says Sidhu. It is taking all necessary steps to achieve numero uno status in SSP sector. “We always treat our workers as a part of our family; such attitude not only helps us in delivering quality products but also gives them a sense of belongingness. We want to serve farming community and enhance prosperity through our quality products, so that we can achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural production,” concludes D J Ramsinghani, Chairman & Managing Director, Rama Phosphates Ltd. Photo: Nachiket Gujar
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Insight & Outlook Fine chemicals
Sustainability, the catalyst for cost-effective innovations The role of fine and specialty chemicals has increased manifold in almost every industry. Its knowledge-driven nature has huge scope of leading to cutting-edge solutions for the consumers. A spate of innovations has led to the growth of this sector where new product launches concentrate on sustainability and value for money. Mahua Roy
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he lines of distinction between global audience and those in India are fast diminishing. Value for money has anyway been one of the key attributes an Indian consumer looks at. But now it is coupled with the demand for sustainable and green products. The fine & specialty chemicals industry is innovating towards development of niche products to deliver such requirements 42
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suiting the forward nature of consumers. But the biggest driver for growth remains pharmaceutical solutions.
Aiding pharmaceuticals sector
BASF announced the launch of a production line for precious metal-based fine chemical catalysts at the company’s manufacturing site in Mangalore. These catalysts are important for the efficient production of active pharmaceutical ingredients. “India is a significant growth market for the pharmaceutical industry.
As population expands, the need for new and cost-effective life-saving drugs is also on a rise. By introducing a new production line for precious metal-based fine chemical catalysts in India, we will expand our offerings to meet the needs of local pharmaceutical producers,� said Prasad Chandran, Chairman, BASF Companies in India and Head - South Asia. By definition, fine chemicals are those that can generally be produced on a large scale, and measured in thousands of tonne per year. Fine chemicals manufacturing is typically carried out in batch processes, with synthesis being followed by separation and purification steps. Pharmaceuticals have always been the largest market for the fine chemicals industry. Besides, it is likely that pharmaceutical intermediates will account for over two-thirds of the fine chemicals market by 2014. Agrochemical intermediates represent the secondlargest category among fine chemicals, the majority of which are used in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and fumigates. Another area of new development for fine & specialty chemicals is that of molecular biology offerings. Application areas such as oncology, vaccines, RNAi, biologics and molecular diagnostics, are becoming increasingly important. As both large and small biopharmaceutical companies are becoming increasingly riskand cost-averse, especially when it comes to projects requiring high capital investment, such as manufacturing, investments in this sector are rolling large. The prospects for fine & specialty chemicals manufacturing are bright in India.
Redefining innovation
The need for chemical manufacturers to focus on innovation in order to maintain competitiveness is the prime strategy. Recent times have shown that the conventional approach to R&D for product innovation was no longer sufficient to achieve a useful return on investment. Products today have shorter lifecycles and disappear or convert into commodities more quickly than in the past. So there
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is a need to bring new products into the market to maintain a certain margin and have a substantial competitive edge. “Earlier, R&D meant innovation and a new molecule was automatically a new material or application that people desired. Today, a new molecule is nothing – it is just an invention. Companies need the capabilities to turn inventions into innovations, and this involves the whole company – sales, marketing and manufacturing – not just the R&D department,” adds Chandran. The specialty chemicals industry is heavily knowledge-driven and relies on R&D efforts for product innovations. This industry is witnessing dynamics in strategies to focus on higher bottom lines. An interesting observation was made at Endura, an Italian fine chemicals company. Recently, many of the leading fine & specialty chemical manufacturers have started to focus on small-scale complex products, an area where advanced technologies are required. Endura announced that it would commercialise a technology that encapsulates insecticide into very small crystals. The encapsulation delays the release of insecticides, thus enabling an enzyme inhibitor to disable the enzymes that insects use to block pesticides. Moreover, Endura will also promote the concept of microencapsulated piperonyl butoxide. Microencapsulation is a niche technology and this sector is pushing its acceptance. And this is just one example of the changing mindset of the sector. “It is heartening to see that the Indian region’s profile in use of advanced, cuttingedge chemical technologies is changing
Sustainability is an important prerequisite for business success in today’s world. Companies that conduct business sustainably and act responsibly will be more successful than their competitors in the long run. Prasad Chandran
Chairman, BASF Companies in India and Head - South Asia
– from chemicals and technologies lower on the scale of advancement, many sectors are moving towards high-end products and solutions that are now used globally,” adds Frank Lelek, President - India Region, Evonik Industries. Speaking from specialty chemicals perspective, he notes that the chemical categories in demand are in line with key developments in this region right now. “In the past few years, we have seen increasing demand for MetAMINO – amino acids that are used as feed additives, which is in step with the increasing consumption by expanding Indian middle class. Also, as infrastructure and mobility pick up speed in the region, we have seen demand move upward for engineering plastics such as VESTAMID, our TEGO range coatings additives, oil additives and precipitated silica. As the regional growth continues, we see that the demand will keep pace in all these areas,” he states. Innovation has helped the fine and specialty chemicals industry deliver excellent results towards functionality, sustainability and value for money.
Sustainable solutions rule
“From the sustainability point of view, we see a lot of changes. Technology to harness renewable energy, particularly wind and solar power, is gaining wider acceptance in the region. This spells strong growth for relevant chemical segments, such as amine hardeners and bonding pastes for rotor blades,” says Lelek. For instance, the estimated life span of an individual wind turbine is 20-25 years. Specialty chemical manufacturers are complementing the research of power generation industry to address this critical issue. Today’s resins, adhesives and coatings need to meet the challenge of a 20-year life span requirement; this means they must have acceptable fatigue performance. Or, silicone encapsulation using Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) to protect solar cells can improve durability and cell efficiency through better UV transparency. Sustainable solutions of tomorrow depend upon the specialty chemical innovations from today.
Indian companies are now keener than ever on resource efficiency. They are willing to go the extra mile to provide more value to end-customers, thus creating demand for high-performance specialty chemicals. Frank Lelek
President - India Region, Evonik Industries
“Sustainability is an important prerequisite for business success in today’s world. Companies that conduct business sustainably and act responsibly will be more successful than their competitors in the long run,” adds Chandran. Offering high value for money or multiple functionalities is another demand by Indian consumers across all industries. This is pushing the fine & specialty chemical manufacturers to offer tailor-made solutions addressing this key demand. By providing efficiency of resources, value for money can be established. “Another trend we observe is that Indian companies are now keener than ever on resource efficiency. They are willing to go the extra mile to provide more value to end-customers, thus creating demand for high-performance specialty chemicals. Automotive sector is evolving rapidly in using advances in high-performance polymers to cater to the evolved, high-end buyers. An example of that could be the tyre coatings that reduce rolling resistance, resulting in lower fuel consumption. We see a lot of interest from Indian companies in these products today than before,” adds Lelek. ROHACELL, Evonik’s brand of rigid foam used with carbon fibres in sandwich structures, can effectively reduce the weight of vehicle parts by up to 70 per cent. Tyres produced with its latest silica-silane technology have lower rolling resistance than conventional tyres. All these create value for money proposition for the customers as also for end-consumers. And this has been possible due to the innovation brought about by the fine and specialty chemicals industry. Email: mahua.roy@network18publishing.com
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Insight & Outlook Personal care ingredients
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in India,” says Rajiv Subramanian, Principal – Consumer & Retail, TSMG. This is creating huge opportunities for the fine and specialty ingredients to help sustain this fuelling demand. “Other trends, such as consumers demanding better performance from products, thereby needing a minimum addition of the active ingredients, is also a trend,” adds Subramanian.
Skin care gets more attractive
Making a particular product part of the everyday regime of consumers is what the personal care industry has mastered. But now it has gone one step ahead. It is steadily converting the behaviour of consumers into friendly products. And the fine and specialty chemicals sector is heavily backing this unique trend. Mahua Roy
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he Indian market is a wonderful case study for marketers. The rich variety of consumers, their psyche, sheer number, buying behaviour, everything exhibits wide diversity. The personal care industry has successfully created products that have become a part of the everyday regime of consumers. But now the companies are innovating further to offer niche products to the consumers by studying how they think. The skin care and hair care product categories have seen simplistic innovations to help create differentiation while delivering functionality, thanks to 44
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the backing by the fine and specialty chemicals industry. The Indian personal care ingredients market is currently estimated at around $ 300-350 million, as per Tata Strategic Management Group (TSMG). The major constituents can be classified as active ingredients, lipid layer enhancers, shine concentrates, waxes, protein products, opacifiers, thickeners, chelating agents, UV light stabilisers, humectants, cream bases, solvents, polymers, surfactants, etc. “The Indian consumer has a particular loyalty when it comes to products branded on the ‘green’ or natural platform. As a result, these products are doing extremely well
The skin care industry is seeing massive development in India, which is to the tune of a whopping 18 per cent growth rate. The product differentiation in this category is unmatched. A small category like facewash, which was once considered a fledgling category having around ` 100 crore market size five years ago, has become a ` 1,000 crore market. As per research by the Kline Group, of the $ 600-million specialty surfactants market, only about 10 per cent of the raw ingredients available in this category is naturally derived. Growth in the naturally-derived segment is expected to register nearly 4 per cent CAGR through 2013. What consumers demand increasingly, especially in India, are those products, which effectively reduce skin and eye irritation. This has helped the entire baby-care range to develop as well. Besides, foaming properties in hair and skin care rinse-off products are gaining traction, particularly in the mass market product categories. As a result, specialty surfactant ingredients, such as alkyl polyglucoside (APG), supplied by Cognis, Clariant and Croda are seeing high demand. APGs are manufactured from plant-derived materials such as vegetable oils and starch. “India is one of the first markets where we tailored our products specifically for the local market needs. In recent years, Clariant has stepped up its efforts in localising its products and dedicated to the growing domestic market in India. Our market enablers are not just in selling a product, but that of offering concepts, which help our consumers – the formulators – to
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develop products in line with the endconsumer needs. Velvet & fresh Aristoflex polymers that show unique fresh sensorics for thickening and texture enhancement, giving the skin a fresh and velvety feel has been launched recently by Clariant in India,” said Dr Alexander Snell, Head ICS Business in India, Clariant. Next set of popular ingredients are emollients, which are effective in facial creams, cleansers, wipes and other skin care products for their moisturising, softening and anti-aging properties. In this category, the naturally derived ingredients have a stronger share at just over 50 per cent of the market, around $ 400 million. This market is expected to grow by more than 3.5 per cent CAGR through 2013. There is a general movement in the industry away from synthetics and animal-based ingredients such as lanolin. BASF recently launched its new personal care brand Care Creations. More than 30 product formulations, designed for applications including skin care and hair care demonstrate how consumer needs can inspire solutions from the world of chemistry. “With improved purchasing power and greater awareness, today’s Indian consumers are demanding high quality personal care products that also help them save time and resources,” says Prasad Chandran, Chairman, BASF Companies in India and Head - South Asia. BASF is one of the largest manufacturers of UV filters matching the challenging market demands for sunscreens that provide broad-spectrum protection and high photostability along with ease of use and skin care properties.
The emerging middle class is increasingly seeking premium products. Also, there is steady demand for hair colourants. Of course, the keyword in this industry revolves around natural/ organic products. Rajiv Subramanian
Principal – Consumer & Retail, TSMG
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“Another new trend is the attractiveness of skin care products themselves. Colours and other visible ingredients are creating a unique differentiation of the product categories to attract consumers. Most new launches in the past year had exfoliating beads or other such attractive ingredients in the products. To aid this further, Clariant launched diamonds & pearls Aristoflex TAC, which is an effective suspending agent for surfactant systems. It stabilises wax pearls and bubbles in liquids,” adds Dr Snell.
Hair care gets safer
“The emerging middle class is increasingly seeking premium products. Also, there is steady demand for hair colourants. Of course, the keyword in this industry revolves around natural/organic products,” adds Subramanian. Gone are the days when conditioning and styling products were considered premium and used sparingly. Moving forward, hair care market in India is anticipated to grow at a 20 per cent CAGR during 2011-2014 to reach around ` 208 billion by 2014. In fact, in last five years, the hair care segment, especially shampoos, saw the maximum number of new launches in India as compared to any other FMCG category. The trend to notice in this category is that there is more activity of milk- and silk-based ingredients than active botanicals. Another category, fixative ingredients used in hair sprays and other hair styling products are more of a challenge when it comes to developing an effective and safe natural alternative. As of now, synthetics like vinyl, acrylic and polyurethane polymers, make up 99 per cent of the active ingredients in the market. However, specialty chemicals derived from corn starch-based formulas are the new areas of research in this category.
What’s next?
Rapid advances in the area of nanotechnology are helping researchers bring about huge breakthroughs in biotechnology. This has the potential
Another new trend is the attractiveness of skin care products themselves. Colours and other visible ingredients are creating a unique differentiation of the product categories to attract consumers. Most new launches in the past year had exfoliating beads or other such attractive ingredients in the products. Dr Alexander Snell
Head - ICS Business in India, Clariant
to further enable development of organic- based specialty chemicals. “Nano-scaled encapsulation techniques are being utilised to develop better delivery systems for active ingredients to the intended target area. Also, strong demand for multi-functional products is being witnessed. These include silicones, which offer improved sensory characteristics, and surfactants that have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties,” says Dr Jyoti Vora, Head, Department of Biochemistry, Ramnarain Ruia College. An area of concern is that active ingredients are highly unstable in formulations due to their biodegradability. Thus, the adaptation of active ingredients into such formulations is a cost-intensive and risky process. “The incorporation of an active ingredient requires that the ingredient does not negatively react with any other component of the formulation. It is also dependent on the surrounding pH, heat transfer occurring within the ingredients, and flow characteristics of the formulation,” adds Dr Vora. Such a complex weaving of characteristics could cause degradation rapidly. This has given rise to highly sophisticated delivery systems that are not always within the reach of local producers due to the inability to pass on product prices to consumers. The continued instability of active ingredients causes a loss of product efficiency, unless significant investments are made in the same. Email: mahua.roy@network18publishing.com
Insight & Outlook Agrochemicals
Harvesting success with
high-quality
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Agrochemical segment, one of the most traditional industries in India, has witnessed several changes owing to recent trends in the farm sector. It has created a steady growth rate for this industry. But it still has a long way to go to match up to global standards. But the good news is India provides all the conducive opportunities!
Mahua Roy
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asn’t the number and variety of exotic, pulpy, colourful fruits shot up at your local vendor’s cart or the shelves at the supermarket? Also, hasn’t the availability of beautiful flowers visibly increased at your local florist? Well, industry figures back your findings too. India’s horticulture production has crossed an all-time high of over 240 million tonne in 2012, as per Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). It has helped the country earn ` 14,000 crore as exports too. And the floriculture industry is growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of about 30 per cent, and is likely to cross the ` 8,000crore mark by 2015, as per industry body ASSOCHAM. What does this mean for the agrochemical industry? And, we have not even started to state the opportunities in the area of staples and other crops.
Imminent growth
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billion in 2012, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5 per cent for the period 2010-2014. In agrochemicals, insecticides occupy the largest marketshare of approximately 55 per cent,” elaborates Gayathry Ravishankar, Senior Consulting Analyst, Chemicals, Materials & Foods Practice, Frost & Sullivan (F&S). As per figures released by a FICCI study, in India, there are about 125 technical grade manufacturers, 800 formulators, with over 1,45,000 distributors, serving almost a million farmers in the country. Almost 60 technical grade pesticides are being manufactured indigenously. “The top 10 companies in this industry occupy almost 85 per cent of the marketshare,” adds Ravishankar. Besides, about 20 Indian agrochemical producers are active in the international markets. However, the bigger challenge lies in getting the products registered. In recent times, partnerships and outright buyouts have helped hasten market entry. The good news is that, the value of exports has now effectively crossed $ 2 billion and continues to grow at double-digits, somewhat similar to the pharmaceuticals industry.
Cashing in on the trends
Many unique trends have emerged in the past years, which have altered the dynamics of this industry. The top five are enlisted as follows:
Hot on horticulture: “One of the biggest trends has been the huge growth in horticulture industry in India. Horticulture crops require more care than feed crops and are more susceptible to attacks, especially fungal outbreaks,” says Kapil Mehan, Managing Director, Coromandel International Ltd. This has led to an increase in demand for specialised products. The market share of fungicides has increased by almost 6 per cent between 2004 and 2012. Functional products rule: “Farmers are more open to experimenting with products today. They are open to explore products that promise value-addition. This has created a lot of activity in the market and a lot of players have emerged, thus opening up the market altogether. This is good for the industry,” says Rajnish Sarna, Executive Director, PI Industries Ltd. Increased R&D investments for the development of new molecules, which are low dosage, high potency, is the way forward for this industry. “The functionality achieved by half kg of agrochemicals for one acre, can today be achieved by just 50 gm. Besides, development of environmentfriendly pesticides, which break down easily and are safe, are the biggest areas of R&D concentration for this industry,” adds Mehan. Labour costs on the rise: One of the biggest challenges faced by the agriculture industry is low availability of
Agrochemicals
Another challenge faced is high price and lack of affordable pesticides for small-time farmers. Affordable pesticides and small volume packages will help the farmers to adopt the current agrochemical solutions. Gayathry Ravishankar
Senior Consulting Analyst, Chemicals, Materials & Foods Practice, F&S
labour, which has led to a steep increase in labour costs. “As labour wages have shot up, chemical control of weeds is the biggest opportunity area for agrochemicals. Herbicides or weedicides are the fastest growing segment for agrochemicals,” adds Mehan. The herbicide industry has been growing steadily at 15 per cent in India, with an estimated market size of ` 2,000 crore. Patent expiry: The Indian companies have concentrated on marketing generic and off-patent products. About 70 per cent of all pesticides used in India are generics, and India has developed competencies in the generics market. It is now a net exporter of pesticides. By 2014, many molecules are likely to go off patent throwing the market open for generic players. “The total viable opportunity through patent expiry is estimated at over $ 3 billion,” says Ravishankar. Priority no 1 – Generate more awareness: Though there are ample opportunities, the agrochemical market is plagued by unique challenges. The biggest one is low awareness. The pesticide industry is working capital-intensive as the seasonal nature of demand for pesticides forces
As labour wages have shot up, chemical control of weeds is the biggest opportunity area for agrochemicals. Herbicides or weedicides are the fastest growing segment for agrochemicals. Kapil Mehan
Managing Director, Coromandel International Ltd
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companies to maintain large inventory levels. Moreover, the farmers require long credit periods as farmers have little surplus money left for purchasing pesticides, as these are the last inputs in agriculture operation. However, companies are concentrating on increasing the awareness levels of farmers to adopt integrated pest management. “About ` 50,000 crore worth agri-produce is lost to pest attacks annually in India. A holistic approach is needed to cut down this whopping figure. With our team of around 2,000 professionals, we educate farmers about safer products, safety gear and efficient use of agrochemicals. We even arrange for webinars by experts at our kiosks,” adds Mehan. Evidently, the biggest priority for the agrochemical industry is to open up this category as a whole. The market for pesticides is highly price-sensitive and less brand-conscious as it largely caters to farmers. However, farmers need to be educated and made aware of the usage and quality of pesticides. Moreover, due to the prevalence of spurious pesticides in the market, brand awareness becomes critical for the Indian manufacturers. “We spend about 5 per cent of our annual revenues in extension activities to educate the farmers. We inform them about application strategies. Even if we manage to salvage 30 per cent of the produce that is wasted to pest attacks annually, just imagine the rise in production India can witness,” says Sarna. “Another challenge faced is high price and lack of affordable pesticides for small-time farmers. Affordable pesticides and small volume packages will help the farmers to adopt the current agrochemical solutions,” adds Ravishankar.
Innovation, the differentiator
R&D investments in Indian agrochemical industry are extremely low – at less than 1 per cent of sales. Also, most of this is for quality control and analysis. Even for an industry with a generics focus, this is dangerously low. As patent expiries happen by 2014, generics will definitely rule the marketshare. However, innovation will act as a differentiator for those wanting to create leadership. One of the areas the
Farmers are more open to experimenting with products today. They are open to explore products that promise valueaddition. This has created a lot of activity in the market and a lot of players have emerged, thus opening up the market. Rajnish Sarna
Executive Director, PI Industries Ltd
industry is concentrating on is that of water-based pesticides. This sustainable range of pesticides can help tackle several environmental issues for the industry. Coromandel International Ltd has its own indigenous technologies for water-based pesticide product, with brands such as Ninja, Marvin, Solvo SC, Hexanil SC and Corazole SC. DuPont has come up with two new herbicides – Resolve Q and Require Q – which are effective against a greater variety of plant diseases than traditional herbicides and can be used in more types of weather. Syngenta has developed the IZM (isopyrazam) fungicide with advanced double-binding properties, which combines binding to the fungal target site for high potency against disease, with binding to leaf wax for long lasting and durable results. Currently used in Barley, Syngenta is aiming to extend use for disease control in wheat. The insecticide Entrust Naturalyte developed by Dow AgroScience has an active ingredient as effective as many synthetic compounds against pests that harm certain kinds of corn, potatoes. BASF’s F500 fungicide blocks the transport of electrons in the fungus’ mitochondria, thereby reducing the supply of energy to the fungus and killing it. With this molecular approach, a single fungicide can function well against a range of different plant diseases in a wide array of cultivated plants. Bayer CropScience has released a product, Oberon, which protects plants from pests while leaving little residue on the food or in the fields. Concentration on organic farming is also opening up opportunities for specialised organic manures. Email: mahua.roy@network18publishing.com
Insight & Outlook Roundtable
Special skill-sets, need of the hour for fine chemicals sector!
The fine and specialty chemicals sector has high growth potential in India, but is facing talent shortage. It is expected to grow at 15 per cent in the country and this translates to a huge demand for specialised skill-sets and job opportunities. Mahua Roy finds out from experts how the industry is getting ready to tackle the challenge.
Steve Stilliard Vice President and Managing Director, Indian Subcontinent, Huntsman
Hussain Tinwala National Practice Head - Engineering & Manufacturing, TeamLease Services Pvt Ltd
Venkatesh Parasuram Head, HR and Legal, Evonik India
The fine chemicals sector requires talent across all skill-sets in order to meet the market’s demand for innovation. The chemical industry must shed any stigma of being anti-environmental and drive the message of progressive contributions to society. Also, the opportunity for personal development in the crossfunctional team culture should be highlighted. Building stronger links with the academic institutions – both science and humanities – must be a priority. At Huntsman, our approach is to allow personal growth within the role by offering a flexible environment, with a readinesss to accept failure as a learning tool. This requires risk assessment, but enables individuals to test themselves and build confidence in an accelerated way. Growth in the chemical industry is so much more than shaking test tubes and installing new reactors. It is one of the richest seams of complex teamwork across functions in industry.
The chemical industry is facing a talent crunch. This industry has low brand awareness. We see a low uptake of chemical courses. It is also rare to see a B-school graduate who has a degree in chemical engineering or higher chemistry. Another observation is that the top chemical companies consider few top colleges for talent and have quite a traditional approach towards hiring. The openness to hiring from other sectors is minimal. Even hiring from other chemical subsectors is rare. For example, in general, a specialty chemicals company scouts for talent only in the same domain and not from say, polymers or pharma industry. It is necessary to create a diversified workplace with multi-talented people who can offer a different perspective to challenges. Hiring from B/C tier institutes can somewhat help solve the issue, because, once that happens, the institutes will automatically upgrade their quality.
Yes, there is definitely a crunch, since today the demand for talent in specialty chemical industry exceeds supply. The crunch varies in certain areas and is more acute pertaining to certain skill-sets, specifically in technology training, R&D and sales-marketing profiles. The immediate need is for a better connect between academia and industry; and the industry needs to initiate it. At Evonik, we have made a concerted effort to provide every opportunity to our associates to experience different profiles, and work in different regions. On the academic front, I see that many Indian universities are now striving to stay relevant to the industry needs. More efforts are required to initiate technology training, curriculum co-design, and meaningful collaborative research initiatives. However, more specialised technical courses, such as coating technician, are the need of the hour.
Editorial take
While it is evident that the shortage of talent is a real challenge, the solution lies in building up ‘Brand Chemistry’ right at the school level. Besides, codesigning curriculums and encouraging R&D activities with academic institutions can also be a solution because the specialty chemicals sector is heavily research-oriented.
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Insight & Outlook Market slowdown
Devising effective business plans with product innovations Industry experts believe that the market slowdown is here to stay at least for another two to three years. Hence, it is important for the Indian chemical manufacturers to devise strategies to survive during this period by focussing on long-term goals and product innovations. Avani Jain
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he current uncertainty in the global economy leading to market slowdown is casting dark shadows on the Indian chemical industry. With the traditional markets such as the US, Europe, etc not providing ample export opportunities, Indian chemical manufacturers are exploring strategies to survive amid the market slowdown. Satish Wagh, Chairman, Chemexcil, and Chairman & Managing Director, Supriya Lifescience Ltd, notes,
There cannot be any effective standard business plan for the chemical companies in India to sustain growth during the slowdown. Every chemical will require a different strategy as this industry comprises basic, specialty and knowledge chemicals. Satish Wagh
Chairman, Chemexcil, and CMD, Supriya Lifescience Ltd
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“India is one of the most important destinations for global chemical companies. As we stand at the financial year-ending of 2012-2013, it can be said that while oil prices remained at high level throughout the year, prices of petrochemicals have shown a downward trend. This has been largely influenced by the weak EU economies and volatility in the US.” The Indian market started on a slow note in the beginning of 2012, but showed signs of recovery in the second half of the year. These included industries such as automotive and paints & coatings to name a few. “Overall, petrochemicals sales showed growth of 10-12 per cent as compared to last year. Specialty chemicals segment continued to face the limitations of feedstock availability. With the overall slowdown in the Indian economy and its resultant impact on the end-user industries, specialty chemicals segment witnessed moderate growth,” he adds.
Sustaining during slowdown
The Indian chemical industry ranks sixth globally in terms of volume. Growing at an average rate of 12.5 per cent, it
contributes 5 per cent to the country’s GDP. Wagh avers, “There cannot be any effective standard business plan for the chemical companies in India to sustain growth during the slowdown. Every chemical will require a different strategy as this industry comprises basic, specialty and knowledge chemicals. Further, Indian chemical industry caters to a wide range of end-user industries producing various commodities such as pharmaceuticals, fertilisers, textiles, plastics, polymers, agrochemicals, paints, dyes etc. However, the basic strategies remain the same such as strong green approach, robust R&D, etc. Further, favourable government initiatives can help the industry. These few factors will help the Indian chemical industry to build its own strategy for effective growth and sustaining during slowdown.”
Understanding market needs
To facilitate India’s march from being agrarian to an industrialised economy while providing huge employment opportunities, the chemical industry is one of the oldest in India and is
Market slowdown
significant in contributing to the economic development of the country. Wagh states, “It is seen that during turbulent times, the development of any industry depends upon how well the companies understand the consumer needs and how effectively they have positioned their products in the minds of the consumers. In the chemical industry, specialty chemicals segment is growing at a rapid space as this segment manufactures the products as per the needs of the consumers.” He adds, “On the other hand, knowledge chemical segment remains largely insulated during the global economic downturn and holds bright prospects. These chemicals comprise mainly agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. This segment has made prominent headway in the area of R&D and technological innovation. Knowledgebased chemicals are now manufactured as per global standards. In fact, Indian products are now in great demand across the world.”
Tapping the domestic market
With dwindling exports to developed markets, chemical companies can explore domestic markets instead. The demand for chemicals in India is founded on a strong domestic demand rather than on exports. Wagh observes, “The opportunities for the chemical industry in India are manifold. Today, India is the third-largest market for chemicals in Asia and is expected to grow further. With the increased purchasing power, consumers are demanding good quality of goods and those products, which improve their quality of life and status. This offers tremendous scope for innovations in the chemical industry.” The government has been emphasising on the opening up of the manufacturing sector in India. “In the Draft National Manufacturing Policy, which is a recent development, government has spelled out its desire to improve the contribution of manufacturing sector to the overall GDP growth rate of India, which is estimated
to grow from current 16 per cent to 25 per cent by 2022. This coupled with an awakening among industry players will provide a major fillip to the growth of the Indian chemical industry. Valued at $ 108 billion in 2011, the sector is poised to grow at a CAGR of 9 per cent per annum,” he adds.
Transforming challenges into opportunities
In these turbulent times of market slowdown, it is important to look at domestic market and consolidate one’s presence. Also, entrepreneurs need to be careful in pursuing growth. It can be concluded that the growth of Indian chemical industry will be sustained, if consumer needs are kept in mind and products are manufactured as per the market requirements. Also, product innovation can help chemical companies survive successfully during the market slowdown. Email: avani.jain@network18publishing.com
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Automation Trends Case Study - Qatar Fertiliser Company
Troubleshooting instrumentation issues for smooth project completion
The aqua ammonia storage facility at Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO) experienced malfunctioning of instruments such as ammonia analyser, radar type level transmitter, and earthing switch at the time of testing and commissioning of the system. However, by deploying the right measures, the issues were resolved on time resulting in timely completion of the project. Deepak Makhijani
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ounded in 1969 as a joint venture between the Government of Qatar and a number of foreign shareholders, QAFCO is a large-scale venture in the petrochemical sector, established with a view to diversify the economy and utilise the region’s enormous gas reserve. After successfully implementing several expansion projects over the past three decades, the company has evolved into a world-class fertiliser producer. QAFCO is now owned 75 per cent by Industries Qatar (IQ) and 25 per cent by Yara Netherlands. With a sizable annual production capacity of two million metric tonne (MT) of ammonia and three million MT 56
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of urea from four ammonia and four urea plants, QAFCO is now the world’s largest single-site producer of urea. To cater to the world markets, which are showing increased fertiliser consumption patterns, QAFCO currently seeks to maximise its production of granular urea as opposed to urea pills. Currently, the company exports ammonia and urea to more than 35 nations across the globe. QAFCO pursues a policy of retaining existing customers while forging ties with new ones. This has enabled the company to maintain a large network of distributors, with utmost care being taken to ensure that all are satisfied with the quality of QAFCO’s products, services and level of commitment.
Troubleshooting issues
The aqua ammonia storage facility had state-of-the-art instrumentation such as ammonia (NH3) analyser, radar level transmitter and earthing switch. During the testing & commissioning, the facility experienced malfunctioning of the system that needed to be sorted out using problem solving techniques. NH3 analyser: The NH3 analyser application is to determine the percentage concentration of ammonia in liquid ammonia that is about 20 per cent as the downstream process requirement. The analyser was strategically placed to improve the process and purity of the end-product. During the production of ammonia, the gases pass through the steam reformer, high and low temperature shift converters, and amine scrubber before entering the ammonia synthesis process. The NH3 analyser is extremely well-suited to make the CH 4 , CO and CO 2 measurements using Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) photometric detectors. Typical analysis ranges after the methanator are 0 to 10 ppm CO and 0 to 5 ppm CO2. Abnormally high concentration levels are alarming. Ammonia concentration can be measured using NDIR photometric detector in the analyser. Since this is hazardous area, the analyser is to be housed in purge/ pressurisation systems for these applications. These analysers with the state-of-the-art technology ensure more efficient production, longer catalyst life and higher quality product. During testing and commissioning of the system, NH 3 analyser was malfunctioning as the condensate was getting accumulated in the sample line and same was damaging the sensor. A Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study was conducted and it suggested suitable modifications in the form of bypass line for condensate. On sensing moisture in the sample flow line, the bypass valve was opened to prevent moisture particles from getting accumulated in the sensor probe.
Case Study - Qatar Fertiliser Company
Testing of radar type level transmitter: The radar type level transmitter using non-contact microwave radar type technology is easy to use and understand. It offers a real alternative to existing technologies such as differential pressure transmitters and displacers. Since the application involves liquid ammonia and the liquid medium contains suspended solid particles, the radar type level transmitter was the right fit solution for the application requirement. This transmitter is noncontact type, making it versatile, extremely reliable and suitable for such applications where the liquid will contain suspended solid particles during storage or processing. The radar transmitter was installed wrongly. It was removed and installed at the other end. The same transmitter was working perfectly well after being placed in the correct orientation. Testing of earthing leakage switch: An earth leakage relay is an electronic
or electromechanical device that detects the current flowing to earth (also referred to as ground). If this earth leakage current is above a preset level (and carries on for a preset time) the relay is tripped – this may switch on an alarm signal – or more usually it simply disconnects the supply. Currents may flow to earth due to a fault condition or because several individual items connected to the supply have a small leakage to earth. In the ammonia storage facility during transfer of material from the storage tank to the truck vehicle, it is important to check before starting the loading operation that the grounding of the tank vis-à -vis the truck vehicle is proper and there is no residual current resulting in hazards. For the same purpose, the earth probe is connected to the truck vehicle and the earth leakage switch; in case of residual current, it gives an alarm to stop the loading operation. The earth switch cable connector was broken during trial run and
the probe was giving a faulty red alarm. The breakage was repaired using cable connector probe of same size and reinstalled. As a result, the earthing connection was re-established and it gave a green signal indicating the loading operation could be started.
Mission accomplished
Thus, the project was successfully completed and the malfunctioning of the instruments was done just in time, resulting in timely completion of the project and meeting the project schedule requirements of the customer. Deepak Makhijani is a consultant having 15 years work experience in executing several EPC contracts with leading oil & gas and pharmaceutical companies in India and abroad. Email: deepak123mum@gmail.com
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Energy Management Pumping systems
In the chemical process industry, use of energy-efficient equipment is gaining popularity. This is because achieving energy efficiency by totally eliminating power wastage and enhancing process efficiency is a relevant and much-needed strategy to reduce manufacturing costs. In such a scenario, adopting energy-efficient pumping systems can help to a large extent. Avani Jain
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he chemical industry is now witnessing a difficult energy scenario. This is because not only energy prices are steadily going up, thereby upsetting the economics of operations, but also there are problems in procuring energy sources such as coal and natural gas due to shortage conditions. In fact, besides raw materials, the energy cost is considered to be the second-largest operating expense in a chemical manufacturing plant. In order to become globally costcompetitive, chemical manufacturers are on a drive to reduce energy costs. During the past few years, induction of energ y-efficient technologies has led to the dramatic reduction in the use of energy in the chemical process industry. In most of the segments within the industry, pumping systems take up almost 50 per cent of the energy used. Hence, pumping operations has been a primary target for energy conservation. 58
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Normally, a company may not consider pumping systems to save on energy cost. But, it is estimated that pumps actually consume around 10 per cent of the world’s energy, more
Improving pump performance is one of the fundamental steps to controlling energy costs and meeting increasingly stringent regulatory norms. in fact, than any other type of equipment. Hence, it is imperative to optimise inefficient pumping systems, which can save energy and reduce overall cost of processing.
Changing scenario
Few years ago, pump technology was not advanced; chemical industry’s growth was also low and energy shortage was
not a big issue like it is today. However, now the scenario has changed and energy conservation has become a daunting task. Thus, usage of efficient pumping system for ensuring energy efficiency has become a necessity. Sanjeev Srivastava, Associate Vice President (Development), Doshion Ltd, notes, “The pump industry has witnessed a phenomenal growth and maturity over the years. Earlier, big, bulky, Mild Steel (MS) or Mild Steel Rubber Lined (MSRL) pumps were used, but today this market is completely taken over by lightweight high-efficiency sheet metal pumps with multiple impellers. Keeping in mind the energy-efficiency aspect and technological changes, we offer pumps that give superior performance and consume less energy than other products.”
The selection criteria
Pumping system efficiency depends on the performance of motor, pump, pipe and valves. Proper selection of pumps & motor (without oversizing) and appropriate pipe size can keep the pump set close to Best Efficiency Point (BEP). While high-capacity, low-head pumps have reasonably good efficiency, medium and low-capacity pumps have relatively low efficiency. Process engineers calculate the flow that the pump has to handle and the head it has to develop. The manufacturer then selects the pump that meets process engineers’ specifications at around its BEP. Further provision of variable speed arrangement for reducing speed can help decrease power consumption, which is proportional to the cube of the pump speed. Apart from energy efficiency, the operation of pump near or at BEP is necessary since the pump is most stable under this condition. Moreover, it improves the overall life of the pump and reduces maintenance cost.
The right pumping system
The critical consideration for energy efficiency in a pumping system is the matching of pump set to the load handled. Most pumping systems incur excessive
Pumping systems
operating costs as they use more energy than they should. Larger than necessary pumps are specified in the name of safety and reliability, which results in pump systems that operate sub-optimally. It has been observed that oversizing is the single biggest culprit of pumps wasting energy. Thus, it is important to conduct efficiency tests on priority pumps in a plant, identify misapplied or oversized pumps, estimate energy savings and determine the cost-effectiveness of each improvement. The wastage of energy due to oversizing of pump can be taken care of at the design stage itself by proper selection of pump with duty point lying in the range of 80-110 per cent of BEP, with a provision of variable speed drive arrangement and use of highly efficient motors. Further, pumping system includes not only the pump but also pipe, control valves, functional system and other instruments. Hence, adequate attention should be given to such equipment also.
Need for a comprehensive approach
At present, conventional practices influence pump selection, placing a high premium on initial investment than lifecycle cost. Normally, the prime mover and pumps are designed for best efficiency; but when it is used, people do not consider the system efficiency. Due to wrong selection of pump sets, the efficiency of the system drops to the lowest level. People consider only the price advantage while selecting the pump sets, and do not use proper size as recommended by experts. Chemical pumps are normally selected based on various criteria. The material and shape of the impeller & diffuser should be designed to suit the chemical property of the liquid that is being pumped. For most applications, the market for high-efficiency pumps and energyefficient motors exists. However, these are expensive because of their sophisticated design and superior materials. Since
energy constitutes major cost in the entire lifecycle of a pumping system, initial installation should not be the sole criterion for purchasing a pump. A Lifecycle Cost (LCC) approach should be employed while procuring a pump, which should be extended to the electric motor. LCC includes capital, operating and maintenance costs over the lifecycle of the pump. Improving pump performance is one of the fundamental steps to controlling energy costs and meeting increasingly stringent regulatory norms. Since energy availability is a major challenge faced by the industries these days, adopting energy-efficient pumps is the need of the hour. Efficient pump systems can ensure energy efficiency, if there is proper selection, sizing, operation and maintenance of pumps. Ensuring that a pump operates close to BEP under all situations is the key to energy conservation in pumping systems. Email: avani.jain@network18publishing.com
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POLICIES & REGULATIONS Responsible Care
Rakesh Rao
to the Responsible Care Charter of ICC and put in place the internal audit process for compliance to the various codes. The chemical industry is contributing to the global economy and is essential to living and meeting the expectations of the Tata Group purpose of ‘Improving Quality of Life’. We at Tata Chemicals found the Responsible Care initiative as enabler for continuous improvement in HSE performance, together with open and transparent communication with stakeholders.”
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hile chemical companies are engaging themselves to satisfy shareholders’ clamour for higher returns, they have also understood the importance to do so responsibly and sustainably. In their quest to achieve sustainable growth, many companies in India are joining Responsible Care programme – a voluntary self-regulatory initiative aimed
Incentivising HSE performance for better compliance
Responsible Care – a global voluntary initiative in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance – is gaining momentum in India as chemical manufacturers brace for sustainable growth. However, for wider acceptance, experts believe that the government should offer incentives for chemical companies adopting this green initiative. at continuous improvement in the areas of health, safety and environment. Launched in Canada in 1985 to address public concerns about the manufacture, distribution and use of chemicals, Responsible Care has since spread to over 60 economies across the world. At global level, International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) launched the Responsible Care Global Charter in 2006 at the UN-led International Conference on Chemicals Management in Dubai.
Learning to be responsible
Globally in past few years, Responsible Care concept made rapid strides. Joining the global bandwagon, Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has revived its Responsible Care initiative in 2011, which was first introduced in India in 1993. Indian companies are responding equally well to this initiative. Sanjay Choudhary, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Tata Chemicals, says, “When ICC became member of Responsible Care Initiative of ICCA, USA, Tata Chemicals became signatory 60
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Responsible Care Code
Responsible Care commits companies, national chemical industry associations and their partners to: o Continuously improve the environmental, health, safety and security knowledge and performance of technologies, processes and products over their lifecycles so as to avoid harm to people and the environment o Use resources efficiently and minimise waste o Report openly on performance, achievements and shortcomings o Listen, engage and work with people to understand and address their concerns and expectations o Co-operate with governments and organisations in the development and implementation of effective regulations and standards, and to meet or go beyond them o Provide help and advice to foster the responsible management of chemicals by all those who manage and use them along the product chain Source: European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic)
Responsible Care expects product stewardship across the value chain from the chemical producer. He adds, “The chemical industry’s supply chains are quite fragmented, diffused and unorganised in some segment and there are certain things that chemical companies cannot change about their supply chains to any significant degree like where the customers are, and where they buy their raw materials from. There are challenges in management practices of some of the unorganised services provided by contractors and transporters.”
Partners in collaboration
Big chemical companies, such as Tata Chemicals, Reliance Industries, BASF, which have vast supply chain network spread across the globe, are looking for better collaboration with their suppliers to ensure adherence to Responsible Care initiative. Choudhary says, “In case of Tata Chemicals, with its Living, Industry, Farm Essentials (LIFE) portfolio of products, the supply chain is quite challenging with business to business, business to customers and business to farmers sales.
Responsible Care
This poses challenges but also gives us the opportunity to understand the complete supply chain, which is not only limited to offering products but extends to solutions and services. These extended relationships offer the opportunity to partner and collaborate. We have found that such partnering and collaborations offer solution to the challenges and the forums such as Responsible Care and Global Compact Network India can facilitate the dialogue between the supply chain partners.” ICC has already got more than 100 companies on board in support of the initiative, of which 17 have passed the audit process and are allowed to use the Responsible Care logo – a way of differentiating the elite from the commoners. Choudhary says, “At Tata Chemicals, we believe that Responsible Care helps industry in managing sustainability to meet the world’s growing need for essential chemicals and the products those chemicals make possible. Tata Chemicals is one of the first Responsible Care logo holder chemical companies in India and we found it helps in ensuring that we have systems and processes to meet the criteria of various codes as well as gives us the confidence to engage with the stakeholders in a transparent manner.” Experts believe Responsible Care can be one of the important differentiators for Indian companies, which want to increase the presence across the globe. “If not a differentiator, Responsible Care can certainly be an enabler for global acceptance of Indian chemical industry. We find that increasingly the Middle East and Chinese chemical producers are adopting Responsible Care and reporting their performance on the Responsible Care metrics. Going forward, this would be essential requirement than differentiator. However, the opportunity to differentiate will come from leading in the Responsible Care performance. The increasing globalisation of supply chains would demand compliance. The possible shift of chemical processing to the US in future on the back of shale
gas discoveries will raise the standards further,” opines Choudhary.
Integrating with global supply chain
While the internal operations of Indian chemical units have become much safer with adoption of the ISO and OHSAS standards, Responsible Care aims at making them safe even outside the factory boundaries. This can be game changer for chemical manufacturers who aspire to become major players on the global landscape, where regulations are increasingly becoming stringent. Hence, in last few years, many Indian companies have acquired or taken steps to Responsible Care certification. Choudhary elaborates, “This has been the result of the engagement with the Responsible Care process by some of the leading companies in India that volunteered for the logo and the resulting peer pressure on the fellow chemical companies.” With the chemical industry in India achieving the double-digit growth, despite the depression in the West, the supply chains of many global chemical producers are running through India. “This is creating growing interest in the global community in Responsible Care in the Indian chemical industry. The global industry is becoming increasingly interested in compliance of Indian industry with Responsible Care principles to comply with the international norms for longterm growth in the global market. Some of the initiatives such as Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) legislation of European Union, Global Harmonized System (GHS), etc are also creating interest in Responsible Care as enabler,” he adds.
Incentivising safety
So has the time come for India to have regulation, which mandates chemical manufacturers to adhere to norms that are in line with Responsible Care, a voluntary initiative? Choudhary says, “Regulations can create the minimum national standards or norms and do
Increasingly the Middle East and Chinese chemical producers are adopting Responsible Care and reporting their performance on the Responsible Care metrics. Going forward, this would be essential requirement than differentiator. Sanjay Choudhary
Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Tata Chemicals
not encourage the global leadership or advocacy and encourage best practices. This can be best achieved by the non-mandatory and voluntary processes such as National Chemical Policy, National Voluntary Guidelines for Responsibility of Business, Technical Regulations, and Chemical Safety Rating etc. Such initiatives with engagement of the industry will be more effective in driving Responsible Care in addition to the sanctions.” Globally, there is a drive towards sustainability, and chemical companies have become environment-conscious. While there is an agreement in the Indian chemical industry that manufacturers should act responsibly, there is also need to differentiate such responsible companies through an Indian equivalent of Responsible Care certification. Experts feel that policy or regulation should be such that companies (both Indian as well as MNCs), which are complying and acting responsibly, should be incentivised for growth and not be treated at par with those who do not. Many believe that the government should offer incentives for chemical companies, which adopt Responsible Care. Choudhary concludes, “If the government can work out incentives, it will help large number of SMEs to improve compliance. However, the large producers would look for recognition and some support such as priority for growth plans and expeditious environmental clearances, self-declarations and third party certification instead of regulatory inspections.” Email: rakesh.rao@network18publishing.com
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Strategy Talent development
With the chemical industry in India slated to become one of the top three globally within the next five years, the road ahead is full of challenges. It is important to take the right steps at every level, strategise plans, and most importantly invest in people by following the success mantras to develop, hire, grow and retain. Sangeeta Lala
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he chemical industry is one of the largest manufacturing industries in the world. The people’s dependence on the chemical industry today surpasses all frontiers – from toothpaste to drinking water to clothes, food, automobiles, homes, etc – every solution in our lives uses a plethora of products, which are chemical in nature. By its application and usage, chemical sector is among the ever-changing dynamic forces in any economy. It defines growth by feeding all sectors that are critical for development and livelihood. India in the last decade has scaled to being one of the top destinations for chemical manufacturing as well as consumption. Recent studies show that the industry is worth above $ 100 billion in India and is slated to become one of
the top three globally within the next five years. Obviously, it will not be an easy task nor would it happen without its set of challenges. The challenges to sustain this pace of growth would revolve around innovation, demand and growth. The investments are huge and can be broadly categorised into the following needs: o Infrastructure (investing for factories, special zones, roads, ports, transportation and so on) o Technology (investing in greenfield projects, R&D initiatives, etc) o Regulatory and tax related (for ease of procurement of raw material, capacity building and availability) o Human resources and people investment
The people investment
Focussing on the people aspect in this industry revolves around two primary features. The industry is
Qualification and skill-sets for different domains Core – Non-technical Non-core – Non-technical R&D BD & sales Admin, front office Development Marketing Accounts & finance, taxation (formulation, scientist) Operators - ITI Materials & inventory Payroll & benefits Operators - diploma Purchase HR, IR & personnel Engineers Bagging & labels Customer care/services Chemist Procurement, supply, sourcing MIS/data entry/language Quality Godown, factories & warehouse Trade Facilities Exim related Maintenance Analytics Materials IT/SAP/ERP Technical
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highly interdependent (ie customers of chemical companies are other chemical companies), so are its skills and qualification, which are highly interdependent and exchangeable in nature. The industry and its people are both highly global in nature in exposure and demand. These points raise an important need for the industry, at a macro level, to come together and invest in developing the flow of ready resources for the years to come. It calls for development, hiring, recognition and continuous training to bridge these gaps. If one looks at the typical areas of manpower, across all the sub-industry classifications, it indicates what can be flexible and placed across any organisation and industry, provided the basic qualifications and skills are met.
Need fulfilment
The need of the hour is to develop, hire, grow and retain. Develop talent pool: This industry is estimated to require more than four million skilled resources within the next decade and the industry needs to develop institutes to impart education for technical courses (ITI, diploma, vocational) and focus on developing high-tech classrooms, and administration & faculty. Moreover, there is a need to explain and offer the long-term value proposition to potential hires as well as engage in internship and apprenticeship programmes.
Talent development
Hire the right talent: Talent is currently limited by way of the available pool and students passing out of technical institutes. The chemical sector and vagaries of this industry’s working conditions add to the fact that youngsters do not flock to appropriate jobs even after having the technical qualification. This results in the need for programmes smartly linked to the education system such as internship, contract to permanent hire, attracting the right people etc. It is essential to introduce organised contractual/temporary workforce to take care of seasonal, volume and other demands of people. This segment then becomes an experienced force to be taken as future employees utilised across all allied industries. Hiring at base levels/industry events can help, because then one can pick the people who are genuinely interested in technical jobs, and thereby act as an effective tool for recruiting top talent. It is also important to explore rural, tier 2 and tier 3 cities, as
well as look online because of the global nature of skilled and niche manpower. Growth recommendations: The first step is leadership development at an accelerated pace that can drive the volumes. This requires careful identification and hiring from allied and diverse industries. Integration of talent across levels and cultures; high level of employee engagement; in-house skill development are other essentials. Retention plan: Various retention measures are required to keep the employees engaged and secure. It should go beyond mere hygiene and should include risk identification (hiring at right time, cost of attrition and so on); statutory and safety hygiene to sensitise resources; and continued assessment and skilling in core competency development in chemical industry. It is also vital to invest in employer branding, as more and more organisations operate within the same space, and skills become inter-changeable and there is a gap in supply of people. Other suggestions
include managing diversity in teams across ages (old vs young), in cultures (factory vs corporate, white vs blue collar) and so on; attracting past employees, alumni, referencing within a niche technical group; and offering the flexibility in work schedules and remote operations.
Taking the right call
Understanding and implementing the workforce needs of this industry is an important tool as a gap in even one of the critical investment areas (infrastructure, people, government, policies) would mean losing out on the leadership call knocking on our frontiers today. Sangeeta Lala is Co-Founder & Senior Vice President at TeamLease Services. She heads the Sourcing SBU (Strategic Business Unit), handling both permanent and temporary hiring needs for corporate across India. Email: info@teamlease.com
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Tips & Tricks Fire prevention
Handy tips for safe handling of flammable materials Flammable materials can cause fires and explosions in a production facility, which can lead to substantial property damage and subsequent business interruption. Hence, great care should be taken in the storage, handling and use of flammable materials to prevent fire.
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oday, fire protection forms an integral part of a modern strategy for survival and competitiveness. Whenever a fire or explosion takes place in areas with large quantities of highly flammable materials (liquids, gases or solids), common preventive and mitigating measures might not be sufficient to avoid substantial property and business loss or serious environmental impact. Hence, one has to be extra careful while dealing with flammable materials. Given below are some useful tips to prevent fire due to inept handling of hazardous materials. Workplaces wherein large amounts of flammable materials are stored or used can present a greater hazard than those where the amount kept is small. It is important to identify all flammable materials that are in the workplace so that proper controls can be put in place.
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Store remaining stocks of highly flammable materials properly outside, in a separate building, or separated from the main workplace by fire-resisting construction. Provide clearly marked separate storage for flammable chemicals, gas cylinders, and waste materials. Train employees on safe storage, handling and use of flammable materials.
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Projects
Fertiliser
Fertilisers And Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT)
Project type New facility Project news FACT intends to set up an ammoniaurea complex at the Kochi division as a part of its plans to revive urea production. The proposed complex will consist of an ammonia plant of capacity 2,000 tpd and a urea plant of 3,500 tpd. The cost of this venture is expected to be ` 4,500 crore. Project location Kochi, Kerala Project cost ` 4,500 crore Implementation stage Planning Contact details : Fertilisers And Chemicals Travancore Ltd FACT Corporate Office Udyogamandal Eloor Kochi 683 501 Kerala Tel: 0484-2546983 Email: contact-us@factltd.com ---------------------------------------Methylamine
Alkyl Amines Chemicals
Project type New facility Project news Chemicals maker Alkyl Amines Chemicals is planning to set up a methylamine manufacturing facility at Dahej in Gujarat with an estimated investment of ` 250 crore. The company has acquired the land in Dahej and the plant is expected to commence production within next three years. Project location Dahej, Gujarat Project cost ` 250 crore Implementation stage Planning
Contact details : Alkyl Amines Chemicals 207/A Kakad Chambers, 132 Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018 Maharashtra Tel: 022-24925564 Email: legal@alkylamines.com ---------------------------------------Pesticides & drugs
SRF Ltd
Project type New facility Project news SRF Ltd is planning to invest ` 1,000 crore over the next four years to set up a plant at Dahej in Gujarat. The plant will mostly produce fluorinebased specialty chemicals for customers in Europe, Japan and the US. These specialty chemicals will be used as intermediates in the manufacture of pesticides and drugs. Project location Dahej, Gujarat Project cost ` 1,000 crore Implementation stage Planning Contact details: SRF Ltd Village & PO Jhiwana, Tehsil: Tijara, Dist Alwar 301 019 Rajasthan Tel: 01493-220288/517838 Fax: 01493-221125/517837 Email: mukund.trivedy@srf.com ---------------------------------------Polyurethane
BASF India Ltd
Project type New facility Project news BASF India Ltd, the leading chemical company, will invest ` 1,000 crore to set up a new chemical production site at the Dahej Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) in Gujarat. The new site will
be an integrated hub for polyurethane manufacturing and will also house production facilities for care chemicals and polymer dispersions for coatings & paper. Project location Dahej, Gujarat Project cost ` 1,000 crore Implementation stage Planning Contact details: BASF India Ltd Unit I, Plot No. 6214/6216 GIDC Phase IV, Ankleshwar 393 002 Gujarat Tel: 02646-221890 Fax: 02646-250464 Email: inorganics@basf.com ---------------------------------------Speciality lubricants and release agents
Freudenberg Group
Project type Capacity expansion Project news Freudenberg Group plan to invest ` 130 crore in its speciality chemical plant at Mysore by 2016. The plant manufactures speciality lubricants, release agents and maintenance products for auto, energy and food industries. This investment would be for expansion of capacity from 3,000 tonne per annum to 20,000 tonne per annum. Project location Mysore, Karnataka Project cost ` 130 crore Implementation stage Planning Contact details: Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Höhnerweg 2-4 D-69469 Weinheim, Germany Tel: +49(0)6201-80-4049 Fax: +49(0)6201-88-4049 Email: holger.steingraeber@freudenberg.de
Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com 1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India Tel: 022 28666134 • Fax: 022 28013817 • Email: parmeet.d@tendersinfo.com
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Tenders
Latest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.com Reciprocating pumps
Org : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) TRN : 14901058 Desc : Supply of reciprocating pumps BOD : March 21, 2013 Loc : Sivasnagar, Assam BT : Domestic (NCB) _______________________________________________
Stepless capacity control system in reciprocating compressor
Org : Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) TRN : 14921271 Desc : Provision of stepless capacity control system in reciprocating compressor BOD : March 25, 2013 Loc : Chirang, Assam BT : Domestic _______________________________________________
Evolved Gas Analysis unit
Org : Department of Atomic Energy TRN : 14900949 Desc : Supply, installation and commissioning of Tg-IR based Evolved Gas Analysis (EGA) unit along with complete software and hardware BOD : March 25, 2013 Loc : Mumbai, Maharashtra BT : Domestic _______________________________________________
Fluidised Catalytic Cracking Unit
Org : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) TRN : 14956958 Desc : Provision of reactor regenerator package of fluidised catalytic cracking unit BOD : March 26, 2013 Loc : Mumbai, Maharashtra BT : Domestic _______________________________________________
Chlorinators
Org : North Western Railway TRN : 14830534 Desc : Provision of two chlorinators and repairs to parts of existing chlorinators at various locations BOD : March 26, 2013 Loc : Bikaner, Rajasthan BT : Domestic
Heat exchanger
Org : Ordnance Factory Board TRN : 14961151 Desc : Supply of heat exchanger for sac unit of Nigu plant, Madhya Pradesh BOD : March 28, 2013 Loc : Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh BT : Domestic _______________________________________________
Chlorine dosing system
Org : Military Engineer Services TRN : 14960579 Desc : Provision of electrically operated granular based chlorine dosing system at various installations under AGE B/R New Mangalore BOD : March 28, 2013 Loc : Kannur, Kerala BT : Domestic _______________________________________________
Gas analysis system based on gas chromatograph
Org : Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) TRN : 14610470 Desc : Procurement of gas analysis system based on gas chromatograph BOD : March 28, 2013 Loc : Jharkhand BT : ICB _______________________________________________
Nitrogen gas generator
Org : Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) TRN : 14766374 Desc : Provision of nitrogen gas generator Ng2 and Ng1 BOD : April 5, 2013 Loc : Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh BT : Domestic _______________________________________________
Carbon sulphur determinator
Org : Directorate General of Quality Assurance TRN : 14732984 Desc : Supply of carbon sulphur determinator BOD : April 9, 2013 Loc : Delhi BT : Domestic
Org: Organisation’s name, TRN: Tendersinfo Ref No, Desc: Description, BOD: Bid Opening Date, Loc: Location, BT: Bidding Type Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com 1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India Tel: 022 28666134 • Fax: 022 28013817 • Email: parmeet.d@tendersinfo.com
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Event List
National
The trade exposition on chemical plant, equipment and process industry; June 07-10, 2013; at Surat International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Surat, Gujarat
Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh, May 31-June 3, 2013 India’s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.
For details
Network18 Media & Investments Ltd
Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. • Tel: 022 3003 4651 • Fax: 022 3003 4499 • Email: engexpo@network18publishing.com
ChemProTech 2013
An international event on chemical processing technology and equipment to be held concurrently with fine and specialty chemicals trade fair, Chemspec; April 11-12, 2013; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai For details contact: Krunal Goda Koelnmesse YA Tradefair Pvt Ltd 1102, 11th Floor, DLH Park S V Road, Near MTNL Office Goregaon(W), Mumbai 400062 Tel: 022-28715207 Fax: 022-28715222 Email: k.goda@koelnmesse-india.com
For details contact: Network 18 Publishing
Ruby House, A-Wing, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Tel: 022 3003 4651 • Fax: 022 3003 4499 Email: b2b@network18publishing.com
industries; April 11-12, 2013; at Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai For details contact: Nidhi Verma ElitePlus Business Services Pvt Ltd 61, Radheya, 14th Road, Plot 359, Khar (West), Mumbai 400 052 Tel: 022-26000556 Fax: 022-26000556 Email: nidhi.verma@eliteplus.co.in
Poly India
A trade show for plastics and petrochemicals industries; April 25-27, 2013; at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai
International conference for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlor-alkali
For details contact: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry Federation House
Kuwait Oil and Gas Summit & Exhibition
Petro.t.ex Africa
For details contact: The CWC Group Ltd Regent House, Oyster Wharf 16-18 Lombard Road, London, The UK Tel: +(44)-(20)-79780000 Fax: +(44)-(20)-79780099 Email: info@thecwcgroup.com
For details contact: Exhibition Management Services PO Box 650302 Benmore, Johannesburg South Africa Tel: +(27)-(11)-7837250 Fax: +(27)-(11)-7837269 Email: director@exhibitionsafrica.com
Vinyl India 2013
An exhibition & conference focussing on the development, diversification and growth of the oil & gas industry of Kuwait; April 28-30, 2013; at Kuwait Regency Palace Hotel, Kuwait City
Focussed event on refineries & oil and related technology; May 14-16, 2013; at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa
1 Tansen Marg, New Delhi Tel: 011-23738760/23738770 Fax: 011-23320714 Email: ficci@ficci.com
analytica Anacon India 2013
International trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics; November 12-14, 2013; at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai For details contact: Avisha Desai Project Manager MMI India Pvt Ltd Lalani Aura, 3rd Floor, 34th Road, Khar (West) Mumbai 400 052 Tel: 022-42554710 Email: avisha.desai@mmi-india.in
China Adhesive
An exhibition focussing on latest development on adhesive and sealant products, chemicals and raw materials for adhesives & sealants; September 25-27, 2013; at Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center, Shanghai For details contact: CCPIT Sub-Council of Chemical Industry Building 16, Block 7, Hepingli Dongcheng District Beijing, China Tel: +(86)-(10)-64275419 Email:contact@chinaexhibition.com
The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective organiser. In any case, it does not represent the views of Chemical World March 2013 | Chemical World
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Event report Engineering Expo Aurangabad 2013
Aurangabad February 22-25, 2013 Ayodhya Nagari Grounds
Exhibiting Aurangabad’s unparalleled potential Since the last few years, Aurangabad has emerged as one of the fastest growing industrial hubs. The region already has a huge industrial presence with a large number of engineering services, auto ancillary and pharmaceutical research companies setting up facilities here. The everevolving industrial scenario and the enterprising spirit of its entrepreneurs have helped Aurangabad grow into an industrial area of repute. Taking it further, Engineering Expo Aurangabad 2013 proved to be the right ‘growth tonic’ for boosting the region’s industrial might. A report...
including Kala Ojha, Mayor, Aurangabad; Sanjay Shirsat, MLA, Aurangabad West; Pradeep Jaiswal, MLA, Aurangabad Assembly Constituency; G M Ambhore, Director, MSME Development Institute; P Udayakumar, Director, The National Small Industries Corporation; Sudhanva Jategaonkar, Associate Vice President, Network 18 Publishing; and Vijay N Jaiswal, President, Aurangabad Industrial Suppliers Association (AISA). The inauguration also witnessed the presence of Sunil Raithatha, President, Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA); Dr Uday Girdhari, President, Marathwada Association of Small Scale Industries and Agriculture (MASSIA); Adesh Palsingh Chabda, President, Aurangabad Zilla Vyapari Mahasang; and Mansingh Pawar, Past President, MASSIA, among others.
Officially approved
Dignitaries unveil the Exhibitors’ Directory at the inauguration of Engineering Expo Aurangabad 2013
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availability of labour, comparatively lower cost for setting up base and a developing market attracting an array of industries to the city. Additionally, the presence of renowned MNCs and domestic giants in Aurangabad has further catalysed the city’s industrial growth by offering Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) a boost. Reflecting the city’s industrial growth was the second edition of Engineering Expo Aurangabad. Held during February 22–25, 2013, at Ayodhya Nagari Grounds, the fourday Expo was inaugurated in the presence of an esteemed set of Guests of Honour
Organised by Network 18 Publishing with AISA as supporting partner, the Expo played host to various industry giants and market leaders who showcased their best products and services at the trade show. Balasaheb Thorat, Minister of Revenue, Government of Maharashtra, also graced the Expo. He said, “Engineering Expo Aurangabad has become a platform for new industries developing in the region. It has also proved to be the best platform for students as it gives them exposure to the real industrial world. I feel more events on similar lines should be organised in the near future.” Rajendra Darda, MLA & Minister of School Education, Government of Maharashtra, also marked his presence in Engineering Expo Aurangabad. “The whole experience here was worth the visit. The Expo was well organised and provided a platform for local entrepreneurs. We look forward to many more such events,” he added.
Bright future for SMEs
According to experts, the historical background of the place helps attract foreign investors. Aurangabad boasts of a strong brigade of young and enthusiastic
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first-generation entrepreneurs, who not only implement new ideas but also steer the growth. “Aurangabad has a lot of potential when it comes to the industries. The small scale industries here have a great future. They are keen to grow and play a key role in the growth of any particular region,” said Udayakumar. Engineering Expo Aurangabad focused on providing SMEs an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities, to offer a platform to industries across the country and enable exhibitors to formalise business alliances for mutual growth. “The trade show truly opened up a new world of opportunities for the small and medium scale industries here. The enthusiasm among exhibitors was encouraging. It was a good experience to be a part of this grand show,” asserted Shirsat.
Upbeat exhibitors
The exhibitors were overwhelmed by the positive response they received from the visitors. They were looking forward to generating more business gauging from the enquiries that they received at the Expo. Manoj Kumar, Director, Apex Group, who exhibited at the trade show, said, “We have had a lot of enquiries; I cannot gauge how many will turn out to be good business leads, but yes, I am pleased with all the enquiries. It proves that we have managed to attract the target customers and create our brand visibility.”
Highlights of this edition Pan-India participation by 223 exhibitors Spread across more than
10,914 sqm 18,528 business visitors from across India Business transacted worth
` 74.78 crore More than 11,533 business leads generated
8,500+ products displayed from different industries More than 90,000 kg machinery moved in for display
Balasaheb Thorat, Minister of Revenue, Government of Maharashtra, being felicitated with a memento by Network 18 Publishing and AISA team
Another exhibitor,Nitin Bagul,Director, Technovision Instrumentation Solution Pvt Ltd, expressed, “We participated in Engineering Expo Aurangabad last year as well; it helped us build good contacts. Aurangabad is an industrial hub and the number of industries is increasing by the day. This is a good place for such an event; only awareness among the masses has to be increased.” Anand Pahade, Proprietor, Chintamani Electricals, who also exhibited at the trade show, said, “We participated in this trade show as we wanted to create our brand image on which customers can bank on. The response we have received has been mixed. Expos such as these should work towards creating awareness among the masses in Aurangabad.”
Initiatives in action…
Engineering Expo Aurangabad saw some great initiatives in action. The ‘National Vendor Development Programme’ acted as a crowd puller both in terms of exhibitors and visitors. Organised by the MSME Development Institute, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, the event became an instant hit. It saw participation from organisations such as Western Railways, State Transport, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Indo German Tool Room and Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology. Speaking at the event, Ambhore stated, “Our main objective is to identify and explore the business opportunities in the highly competitive area. We also encourage benchmarking for meeting the challenges in the best way.”
Engineering Expo Aurangabad was not all about exhibitors but it also offered a lot to the visitors.
Visitors make the most of Expo
Commenting on how an Expo of this stature acts as a growth catalyst, Mayur Parikh, Senior Manager Marketing, Sah Petroleum Ltd, explained, “Exhibiting companies fully utilised this platform at the Expo. Such trade shows always help the industrial circuit of a particular region. It was great to be part of the Expo as a visitor.” Another visitor opined that the turnout, despite the recession, was commendable. “Taking into consideration the recession, the turnout was good. Engineering Expo is a great platform for small and medium scale industries to connect and understand the market requirements,” averred Abhay Sharma, Director, Extreme Ro System Pvt Ltd. Students too had a great chance to gets hands-on experience at the Expo. Starting from market trends to new technology, the Expo turned out to be a helpful lesson for them. “Students can learn a lot here; where else can they find the latest technologies and machines at one place?” opined Ojha.
Marking a new beginning
Adding another feather to its cap, Engineering Expo came to an end with a promise to come back with more enthusiasm and better opportunities for Aurangabad. The next edition of Engineering Expo will be held in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, during May 31 to June 3, 2013. Email: nisi.rath@network18publishing.com
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Engineering Expo Aurangabad 2013 - Panel Discussion
Gauging Aurangabad on the critical parameters
A panel discussion was organised on the sidelines of Engineering Expo Aurangabad 2013. Held on February 22, 2013, the panel discussion focussed on the topic, ‘Trade, trends and technologies: Gauging Aurangabad on the critical parameters’. A report…
(L-R) Maithilee Tambolkar, Director, Sanjeev Auto Parts Manufacturers Pvt Ltd; SG Rajput, GM, DIC & Superintendent Industries Officer, Aurangabad; Archana Tiwari-Nayudu, Editor, Network 18 Publishing; Ram Bhogale, Director, Umasons Auto Compo Pvt Ltd; P Udayakumar, Director, NSIC; and Mukund Kulkarni, Director, Expert Global Solutions & Ex-President, CMIA, voice their views at the panel discussion
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urangabad has carved a niche for itself among the industrial leaders in the country. In the era of liberalisation and intensive competition, Aurangabad is resolutely addressing the challenge of moving to a higher growth trajectory in the industry. Taking a peek into this growth story, Network 18 Publishing with support from Aurangabad Industrial Suppliers Association (AISA) organised a panel discussion on the sidelines of Engineering Expo Aurangabad 2013. Held at Taj Presidency on February 22, 2013, the panel discussion served as food for thought for more than 150 industry leaders and professionals. Some of leading industry experts such as Ram Bhogale, Director, Umasons Auto Compo Pvt Ltd; S G Rajput, GM, District Industries Center (DIC) & Superintendent Industries Officer, Aurangabad; Mukund Kulkarni, Director, Expert 72
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Global Solutions and Ex-President Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA); P Udayakumar, Director, The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) and Maithilee Tambolkar, Director, Sanjeev Auto Parts Manufacturers Pvt Ltd, enlightened the audience on the opportunities Aurangabad can provide. The panel discussion was moderated by Archana Tiwari-Nayudu, Editor, Network 18 Publishing.
Is Aurangabad underrated?
The first non-stick pan came from Aurangabad; one of the best white goods brands and electronics is offered by this city; it also supplies the best microfinishing machines, which also compete with the world’s best. However, it seems to lack visibility. “We export to 72 countries and, in the last two years, Aurangabad-based organisations have done acquisitions overseas. But we are still understated because we have been underestimating ourselves. It is high time we move ahead,” said Kulkarni.
“We have created brands, but were never given that status. This is because we were overshadowed by major industrial hubs such as Mumbai and Pune. But I think it is time for us to come out of that shadow and prove our calibre,” observed Bhogale. Taking the discussion ahead, Tambolkar added, “There is no denying that Aurangabad is underrated as a manufacturing hub, one of the reasons being the presence of various firstgeneration entrepreneurs. Every business has to go through a cycle and most of them are completing the cycle now. So, this is the time.” Giving the discussion a twist, Udayakumar said, “I look at it in a positive way. In the age of competition, it can be seen as an opportunity. Entrepreneurs can focus on their resources and future plans, when no one looks at you as a threat.”
Technology takes the lead
According to the panelists, investing in technology and innovation will take Aurangabad to a new level. “What we have focussed on is right investment and right technology; investing in the latest technology will always pay back in the long term. This strategy has helped us too,” added Tambolkar. Speaking up for technology, Bhogale stated, “Investing in technology is one of the reasons why we have witnessed growth. Aurangabad is a good mix of innovation and tradition. There are people who have innovatively managed their traditional ways. That has given them a competitive edge.” Kulkarni added, “Investing in the best technology is key; the short-term costs may be higher, but the long-term gain is what people should be looking at. Managing time, quality, productivity and safety will also make us competitive.” The panel discussion received an overwhelming response from the industry, who actively participated as the audience. The insightful discussion was followed by a lively question and answer session. Email: nisi.rath@network18publishing.com
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The chemical industry
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Purification of laboratory chemicals
In the wake of the necessity for high purity chemicals to be used in various applications, this book acquires special importance. It has been keeping engineers, scientists, chemists, biochemists and students up to date with the purification of the chemical reagents and the processes for their purification. Also there is a special guide about critical safety and hazards for the safe handling of chemicals. This book provides expanded coverage of the latest chemical products and processing techniques, safety and hazards. It outlines strategies that can help improve efficiency, results and safety by providing critical information for day-to-day lab and processing work. The book contains special sections on distillation and recrystallisation techniques, chromatography, purification of organic, inorganic, metallo-organic and biochemical compounds. A special inclusion in this book is the section on chemical methods used in purification.
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Laboratory bottles
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Chemical transfer pump
CFP series pump in SS 316 material is used for handling mild corrosive chemicals and various other liquids in different industries such as chemical, petrochemical, steel plants, printing houses, pharmaceuticals and food processing etc. The main features of the pump are high efficiency, good performance and reliability. The pump is available from 0.25 HP to 10 HP in different capacities in monoblock and bare pump design. All the wetted parts are made of graded SS 316 material. The sealing is by mechanical seal of different face combination of carbon, ceramic, GFT, silicon, tungsten etc. The pump can be used for high temperature application of up to 250oC. Special pumps are also available with casing steam jacketing and with flameproof motors.
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PTFE-lined valves
Fluoropolymer FEP, PFA, PTFE-lined SGI/ WCB/SS pipes, valves and fittings are manufactured using technical knowhow and raw material for appropriate application of the resin. They have low co-efficient of friction, chemical inertness, excellent weathering resistance, zero water absorption, are non-toxic, non-inflammable, selfsealant and approved by international food and drugs regulatory authorities. Supremo Line & Control Ahmedabad – Gujarat Tel: 079 – 22205282, 22205181 Email: supremoproduct@gmail.com Website: www.supremoproduct.com
Lubricant additives and reactive surfactants
The lubricant additive is an organo-molybdenum compound developed with original technology. It can reduce friction and help save fuels, minimise metal wear & extend machine life. The additive gives good lubricity performance even under severe conditions, prevent degradation of oil, and extend oil life. Adeka India Pvt Ltd Mumbai - Maharashtra Tel: 022-40263301 Email: info@adekaindia.com Website: www.adekaindia.com
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Corrosion-free cable management system
Aeron FRP cable tray management system is developed for long lasting performance in challenging environments where corrosion & chemical resistance and lasting mechanical performance are key requirements. Ladder type as well as perforated cable trays with wide range of sizes to select from is offered. Aeron Composite Pvt Ltd Ahmedabad – Gujarat Tel: 09909988266 Email: info@aeroncomposite.com Website: www.aeroncomposite.com
Pneumatic conveyor
The MiniVac pneumatic conveyor comes with a complete integral blower, which eliminates the need for an expensive plant air or a separate compressor. The regenerative blower increases operating efficiency. It lengthens filter life and maximises performance with a standard reverse pulse jet filter cleaning system that keeps the filter clean and at optimum operating efficiency. The standard size access doors allows for easy filter replacement in less than five minutes without the use of any tool. The compact and integral blower eliminates the need for air piping and makes installation easier. Hapman Systems Pvt Ltd Vadodara – Gujarat Tel: 0265 – 2517505 Email: info@hapman.in Website: www.hapman.in
Chemical compound for cleaning and finishing machines
A wide range of cleaning chemicals is used in various machines and equipment such as vibratory finishing machines, tumbling barrels, ultrasonic equipment, washing machines, spray cleaning equipment, etc. These chemicals are used for various functions such as cleaning, degreasing, descaling, deburring, brightening, etc. Ashok Industry Mumbai – Maharashtra Tel: 022–26232133 Mob: 9892848669 Email:sales@ashokindustry.com Website: www.ashokindustry.com March 2013 | Chemical World
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dispersing and mixing system was developed to meet the needs of research scientists and mixing specialists within the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical, and food industries who need to use the same methods from initial formulation to mass production.
before One must consider the cost of the product ed purchasing so as to secure definite and assur returns over a period of time.
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Hot and cold zinc phosphating chemical
The zinphophos – hzp is designed to provide heavy zinc phosphate coating with thickness of 300 mg/sq ft within 15 to 20 minutes on iron and mild steel components by simple immersion method. A dense, heavy adherent coating is obtained by this method and prevents excessive wear and tear of moving parts of machinery. This coating serves as base for paints as well as for rust preventive oil coating. It is operated at a temperature of 85o to 95oC. It is available in packages weighing between 5 and 40 kg. Priyadharishini Chemicals Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Tel: 0422-2567040/2567114 Mob: 09443022310/09865222310 Email: pritrac_cool@yahoo.com, support@priyadharishinichemicals.com Website: www.prichem.in
In-line homogeniser system
In-line homogeniser system allows smooth changeover from laboratory to production plant. The homogeniser allows the user to select from seven different mixing technologies using a variety of available mixing heads, all with programmable speed control to determine the best mixing function for the process. It offers a great variety of applications for many different mixing and particle size reduction processes. It also eliminates the need to purchase separate mixers – operates as both a batch mixer and in-line mixer. The compact, tabletop design minimises space requirements. This 78
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Rotary evaporator
The rotary evaporator is used for distilling a wide range of liquids. It has an attractive appearance backed by innovative features in the areas of safety, functionality and ergonomics. The evaporator automatically lifts the receiving flask out of the heating bath if the power cuts off. This means that the ongoing test and any distillate already produced are unaffected by the stoppage. The patented geometry of the distillation condenser also provides a larger cooling surface area for distillation. The associated heating bath is ergonomic and safe. IKA India Pvt Ltd Bengaluru - Karnataka Tel: 080-26253925, Mob: 09845387684 Email: usha@ika.in Website: www.ikaindia.in
Degreaser
A wide range of alkaline, solvent-based and water-based degreasers is available, which feature metal-safe and fire-boil safe range and cleans, emulsifies, degreases the toughest of thick burnt greases. It has minimum odour; is reusable, biodegradable and economical on dilution. The degreaser is an excellent substitute for caustic soda, kerosene, diesel, CTC etc. The degreaser range includes Magna 100 hard surface cleaner, which is an alkaline-type detergent that emulsifies, absorbs and floats away the toughest of greases and oils. The Magna 106 alkaline degreaser is a powerful liquid degreaser that avoids most of the risks common to powerful cleaners and with anticorrosion properties. The Magna big blue, high power, emulsifiable solvent degreaser is used to clean heavy engine parts, blocks and related components in shipyards, oilrigs, etc. The Magna Husky is an ideal cleaning compound formulated to clean all types of filtering equipment, deep fat fryers, ovens, greasy vents, etc. Ecochem Innovative Solutions & Services Mumbai – Maharashtra Tel: 022-23880007, Mob: 09322294436 Email: ecochemplus@hotmail.com
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Flameproof magnetic drive chemical pump
PMD/SMD series seal-less magnetic drive pump with flameproof electric motors is suitable to use in hazardous industrial environment in different industries for handling toxic and fuming liquids/chemicals. Due to the use of high power rare earth magnets, this range of pumps is made seal-less in design and give zero leakage during operation. Since there is no shaft seal, there is no leakage or breakdown. Also, the seal-less feature ensures handling of wide variety of liquids, which conventional seal type pump cannot handle. The pump is ideal to handle corrosive chemicals, acids, dyes, solvents, petrol, kerosene, etc. The motors comply with Indian Standard specification IS 2148 for Gas groups I, IIA, IIB, II C. Typical applications are in industries such as chemical, pharmaceuticals, petroleum, dyeing and printing, electroplating, photo processing, solvent extractions, etc. The pump is available in capacity of 50 LPM up to 2,000 LPM having maximum head of 60 m. Special application pumps can also be designed as per customer requirement and import substitute.
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Fume extraction and scrubbing systems
The packed tower absorption system removes gaseous pollutants such as HCl, Cl2, ClO2, SO2, NH3, NOx, HCN, H2S, mercaptans and amines. The typical absorption unit consists of a packed absorption tower, recycle tank, heat exchanger, recirculation pumps and ID/FD fan. The gaseous stream flows upward through a packed bed tower while the scrubbing liquid flows downward by gravity over the packing. The incoming liquid is distributed over the tower cross-section using a liquid distributor. Gases leaving the packed sections are passed through a mist eliminator to remove the moisture entrainment before discharging to the outlet gas connection at the top of the tower. The scrubbing liquid is stored in recycle tank and circulated using recirculation pumps. As most of the absorption processes are exothermic, a heat exchanger is necessary to remove the heat of absorption. The fume extraction and scrubbing system can be used in the agrochemical plants, plastics, paint and varnish plants, soap and detergent plants, sulphuric acid plants, fertiliser manufacture, nitric acid and ammonia plants, acid pickling plants, welding electrode plants, foundry, boilers, process heaters, catalyst regenerators, flares, reactors, storage tanks. Trans Tech Projects Pvt Ltd Pune – Maharashtra Tel: 020-65002534/65008534 Email: info@transtechprojects.com Website: www.transtechprojects.com March 2013 | Chemical World
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Drum dryer
A range of drum dryers is available with quality standards and optimum effectiveness. This range is broadly accepted by prospective clients due to the fine efficient performance, robust construction and longer service life. The dryer is available as per customised specification and also at industry leading prices. Moreover, the range of dryers is manufactured using finest quality raw material sourced from reliable vendors after an appropriate inspection process. The range is manufactured using superior quality raw material and is used to convert liquid material into dry flakes. Tridev Industries Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tel: 079-25895865, Mob: 09978917299 Email: info@tridevindustries.com Website: www. tridevindustries.com
Vapour phase corrosion inhibitor
Corobit-VP is a vapour phase corrosion inhibitor used for prevention of rust and corrosion of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It is available in powder form and when sprinkled in enclosed systems, it emits vapours that form invisible protective film on surrounding metallic surfaces, thus preventing corrosion. Ashok Industry Mumbai – Maharashtra Tel: 022 – 26232133, Mob: 09892848669 Email:sales@ashokindustry.com Website: www.ashokindustry.com
Flexible screw conveyor
The helix flexible screw conveyor has only one moving part. The conveyor can be disassembled in less than 20 minutes for cleaning and maintenance. It can achieve lengths of up to 80 ft long. A wide range of auger styles and sizes ranging from 2 to 8 inches in diameter is offered. The product meets stringent standards and has USDA certifications. It is one of the most economical conveyors and can be used in many applications. Hapman Systems Pvt Ltd Vadodara – Gujarat Tel: 0265 – 2517505 Email: info@hapman.in, Website: www.hapman.in The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the respective manufacturer/distributor. In any case, it does not represent the views of Chemical World
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FRP storage tank......................................... 55 FRP structural profile.................................. 55 Fume extraction and scrubbing systems...... 79 Gas chromatography................................ 84 Gasket.......................................................... 59 Gate valve..................................................... 13 Gear, gear box.............................................. 22 Gear motor................................................... 22 Geared and flexible coupling....................... 22 Globe valve................................................... 13 Hastealloy............................................... 13 Heat exchanger......................................... BIC Hot and cold zinc phosphating chemical.... 78 HPCL production........................................ 84 Impeller................................................... 63 Industrial ceramic..................................... 3, 57 Industrial machinery plants and equipment.79 In-line homogeniser system......................... 78 Laboratory bottles.................................... 74 Large diameter welded pipe......................... 79 Laser particle size analyser........................... 84 Limit switch................................................. 77 Lined valve................................................... 13 Lined valve and pipe fitting........................... 4 Long neck pipe end..................................... 63 Lubricant additives and reactive surfactants.........74 Mixing and drying.............................. 19, 37 Monel........................................................... 13 Monoblock pump......................................... 77 Multi-stage cake washing............................ 33 Nickel aluminium bronze......................... 13 Nitrile glove................................................. 17 Non-metallic pump...................................... 77 Non-return valve...................................... 4, 63 P/P positioner......................................... 77 Pipe ............................................................. 59 Piping system from polypropylene................. 6 Plug valve............................................... 13, 59 Pneumatic conveyor..................................... 77 Pole ring....................................................... 63 Pollution control equipment..................... BIC Polypropylene process pump........................ 77 Pressure and vacuum filtration..................... 33 PTFE, PTFE bush...................................... 59 PTFE lined valve and pipe fitting........... 74, 4 Pump.....................................................77, BC
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