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R o h i t A gg a r w a l i s t h e N ew V P a n d M D o f
Huntsman India
Sunil Kumar Sathyanarayanan Appointed Head Industrial Adhesives at Henkel India
Mumbai, India: Huntsman International

Pvt Ltd has appointed Rohit Aggarwal
as the Vice President and Managing
Director of Huntsman India subcontinent
with effect from July 1, 2015. Rohit will
be succeeding Steve Stilliard who will
be retur ning to Singapore. Aggarwal
Rohit Aggarwal, Vice President will rejoin Huntsman after 2 years with
and Managing Director,
Louis Dreyfus Commodities BV where
Huntsman India
he was Chief Executive Officer for the
Asia Region. Aggarwal will continue Steves leadership in helping
grow the business, drive strategic partnerships and third party
investment in India and the subcontinent.
Mumbai, India: Henkel Adhesive

Technologies announces the appointment of
S Sunil Kumar, as the Head of its Industrial
Adhesives business unit in India, in the
capacity of Director. In this role, Sunil will
be spearheading Henkel Indias Industrial
Adhesives business unit, which comprises
Flexible Packaging, Packaging and Labelling,
S Sunil Kumar, Head
Industrial Adhesives, Henkel
Paper, Tissue, Hygienics, Construction
India
and Shoe steering units. Jeremy Hunter,
President, Henkel India, said, We are delighted to have Sunil on board.
He brings with him strong values and leadership culture. Moreover, his
experience of leading country teams across functions such as sales,
business development and segment marketing to success, will help
drive our industrial adhesives business. We wish him success in his
role. Sunil Kumar holds a B Tech degree in Chemical Engineering
from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. He has also
completed an Executive Certificate Program in Business Management
from the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata. In a career spanning
well over 25 years, Sunil Kumar has had rich industrial B2B experience
in both Sales and Marketing functions in organisations such as BP and
Carborundum Universal Ltd.
Speaking on the appointment, Paul Hulme, Huntsman Senior

Corporate Officer, India Subcontinent said, Rohits appointment
recognises our focus in accelerating our growth in a market that
is exciting and filled with opportunities. He brings over 20 years
of experience in the chemical industry, having led businesses
across multiple chemical specialties, including additives, coatings,
advanced materials and textiles. Rohits experience in Huntsman
from 2003 to 2012 augments a deep understanding of Huntsmans
business and culture and will augur strategic growth in India.
Rohit Aggarwal started as Strategic Marketing Director in the
Advanced Materials Division of Huntsman before moving to Textile
Effects where he progressed from Vice President and business unit
Head to Vice President Strategic Marketing and Planning. Rohit
holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from MS University,
and an MBA in International Business from the Indian Institute of
Foreign Trade, New Delhi. A native of India, Aggarwal worked out
of Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland before moving to Singapore
with his family in 2009. His track record includes companies like
Monsanto and UCB.
RCF Signs Deal for Importing Urea from Turkmenistan

New Delhi, India: Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) has signed
an agreement with Turkmenhimiya, Turkmenistan for importing urea till
2018. The company would also be open to opportunities of supplying
muriate, potash and other chemicals products in the future. A separate
agreement will be signed between the two companies on the quantity
and rate at which Turkmenhimiya will supply urea. The agreement was
inked when Prime Minister recently visited the CIS nations.
Evonik to Initiate Switch to Coal Fired Hot Air Unit

Indias Urea Import from Iran Increased 9-Fold
New Delhi, India: The import of urea from Iran increased 9-fold to
reach 5.72 Lakh Tonnes (LT) in just the first quarter of 2015-16 as
a result of the diplomatic deal on the countrys disputed nuclear
program. During the same period last year, India imported just
about 0.61 LT of urea from Iran.
Pricing also played a part here. Urea was imported from Iran
through two tenders by India this year. 3.37 LT of urea was
imported in May for USD 267 per tonne and about 2.35 LT in
June at USD 299 per tonne. Spurred by the landmark nuclear
agreement, urea imports from Iran are likely to reach about 10
LT this year. The entire inward shipments into India were 6.52 LT
which was less than 10 per cent of the total imports of urea which
were 87.49 LT in 2014-15.
6 July 2015
Mumbai, India: Evonik Industries has started basic engineering for

switch from diesel to coal fired hot air unit at Insilco Ltd, Gajraula for
precipitated silica. The estimated investment for the project is expected
in the low single-digit million Euro range. The completion is scheduled
for late 2016. Between 2010 and 2014, Evonik increased its global
capacity for precipitated silica by around 30 per cent. Catering to a rising
demand, Insilco wants to continue offering its customers high quality silica
combined with customised service and high supply reliability. Insilco Ltd.
manufactures conventional as well as highly dispersible silica. Lately,
the demand for highly dispersible silica is growing in India, specifically
influenced by change in demographics and higher sales growth for tires
with reducing rolling resistance. By using a silica-silane combination,
manufacturers are able to produce tires that allow for fuel savings of
up to eight per cent, thanks to a significantly reduced rolling assistance
(compared to conventional passenger car tires). Low rolling resistance
tires thus make a contribution to climate protection.
CEW Industry News

New Possibilities for NZ Urea Production
Tauranga, New Zealand: Tenders have been called for a possible
redevelopment of Ballance Agri-Nutrients ammonia-urea plant at
Kapuni in Taranaki. The only plant of its kind in New Zealand, Mark
Wynne, CEO, Ballance said the call follows a year-long feasibility
study including discussions with international specialists in
converting gas to fertiliser. He said, This has given us confidence
to make the next move and ask global experts to scope and cost
a re-development. It is an exciting step but it is the first one on
a long journey which includes board and shareholder approvals.
We will not be making any decisions before the year is out. Under
the Companies Act, shareholders need to approve any investment
requiring more than half the total value of company assets. The
Kapuni plant, owned by Ballance for more than 20 years, makes
about 260,000 tonnes of agricultural urea each year around
one third of New Zealands total needs. It is estimated that local
production saves around NZ dollar 150 million in foreign exchange
annually in importation costs.
The plant is well maintained, runs efficiently and is achieving higher
production following a USD 21 million investment in late 2013.
Nitrogen fertiliser plays a key role in New Zealand food production,
and we need to take a long-term view on providing a reliable and
sustainable supply which is globally competitive. Technology has also
advanced and we need to consider the benefits of a new state-of-the
art plant versus the cost of maintaining the current one, said Wynne.
Hanna Instruments Introduces edgeblu pH Metre

Rhode Island, USA: Hanna Instruments has released edge blu,
the worlds first pH metre that uses pH electrodes with Bluetooth
Smar t technology. Free yourself from wires when taking pH
measurements. The HI2202 edge blu pH meter uses Hannas HALO
pH electrodes with Bluetooth Smart technology (Bluetooth 4.0)
that connect wirelessly to edge blu or a compatible iPad running the
Hanna Lab App. The edge blu is thin and lightweight, measuring just
0.5 thick and weighing less than 9 ounces. edgeblu has a 5.5 LCD
with an incredibly wide viewing angle and a sensitive capacitive
touch keypad. It is simple to configure, calibrate, measure, log,
and transfer data to a computer or a USB drive.
The edge blu includes Hannas exclusive CAL CheckTM feature to
warn if the HALO pH electrode being used is not clean or if the
calibration buffers are contaminated. Each edge blu is supplied
with the HI11102 HALO Bluetooth pH electrode. The HALO uses
Bluetooth Smart Technology (Bluetooth 4.0), which is energy
efficient and allows the probe to operate on a single CR2032
battery for approximately 500 hours. The HI11102 HALO pH
electrode is a double junction, gel filled, glass body pH electrode
with a built-in thermistor temperature sensor, allowing readings
to be automatically compensated for temperature variations. The
HI11102 HALO pH electrode transmits measurement data up to
10 metres.
8 July 2015
Albemarle Commissions New Lithium Production

Carbonate Plant
Louisiana, USA: Albemarle Corporation announced the commencement
of commissioning activities associated with its new, state-of-the-art lithium
carbonate production plant. The 20,000 MT plant, located at Albemarles
La Negra site will enable the company to meet the accelerating demand
for lithium, especially high purity lithium compounds required for the
production of large format lithium ion batteries. The plant is on schedule
to produce commercial quantities of lithium carbonate during the third
quarter of 2015. Albemarle expects to increase production from the
new capacity beginning early in 2016. Initial production will be sold into
technical applications while more lengthy battery grade qualifications
take place. The commissioning and planned start-up of this new plant
further demonstrates Albemarles commitment to meeting the demands
of its customers, offering a reliable and reputable supply of high quality
products and maintaining its position as a global leader in lithium
production. Visiting Chile last week, Luke Kissam, President and CEO
said, The company invested roughly USD 200 million to ensure we have
a reliable source of supply for our customers as their demand for lithium,
especially high purity lithium compounds, increases.
BASF Completes Textile Chemicals Business

Divestment to Archroma
S i n g a p o r e : B A S F h a s c l o s e d t h e p r ev i o u s l y a n n o u n c e d
transaction to divest its global textile chemicals business to
Archroma, a supplier of specialty chemicals to the textile, paper
and emulsions industries. BASF will continue to manufacture
and supply textile chemical products to Archroma. Included in
the transaction is the legal entity BASF Pakistan (Private) Ltd,
Karachi. The closing of this divestiture is expected by August
2015. All remaining businesses of BASF in Pakistan, which are
conducted by BASF Chemicals and Polymers Pakistan (Private)
Limited, are not in the scope of the transaction.
Amec Foster Wheeler Awarded Feasibility study for

Malaysian Refinery
London, United Kingdom: Amec Foster Wheeler announces today the
award of a contract by SKS Corporation Sdn Bhd, together with Petromin
Corporation of Saudi Arabia, and another Asian partner, to supply
consultancy services for a proposed new refinery and petrochemical
complex in Kedah state, Malaysia. The value of the consultancy contract,
which will be delivered during 2015 by an Amec Foster Wheeler team
in Reading and Kuala Lumpur, has not been announced. Under the
contract, Amec Foster Wheeler will undertake a detailed feasibility study
to define the configuration of the complex, develop the infrastructure
requirements, establish a project implementation plan and produce a
cost estimate to help optimise the project and establish a clear plan to
take the project forward. The proposed development supports SKSs
aim to boost investment into the Malaysian economy and develop the
region as a world class supplier of refinery and petrochemical products
to South East Asia.
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CEW Industry News

KBL Launches Revolutionary ROMAK Pump
Orica to Cut Down Ammonium Nitrate Production
Frankfurt, Germany: Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) announced the

launch of technologically advanced ROMAK Pump at ACHEMA,
worlds most-followed event for the chemical process industry
held in Frankfur t, Germany. The ROMAK (RMK) pumps are
process pumps used for handling various types of clear / clean
chemical liquids without any suspended particles by various
process industries.
Melbourne, Australia: In response to challenging market conditions,

Orica is adjusting its operating model at the Yarwun site in Gladstone.
Dave Buick, General Manager Yarwun, said, While we remain
confident in the long term outlook for ammonium nitrate, there is a
near term oversupply in the market. As a result, we have made a
preliminary decision to adjust the capacity requirements at Yarwun.
RMK pump is magnetic drive pump comprising per manent

magnets. With a size ranging between 32mm to 100mm, the
pump has a discharge capacity of up to 300 m3/hr. The pump
can handle temperatures from -50 0C up to +180 0C. The design
aids interchangeability of components among different pump
sizes. The sealless pump has liquid protected magnets for longer
performance. The design will have a total of 22 models.
KBL also launched the technologically advanced GK-P Pump
at ACHEMA. GK-P is a process pump used for handling various
types of chemical liquids from various process industries. It is an
End Suction centrifugal process pump having discharge capacity
upto 500 m3/hr at 1450 rpm. With a size ranging between 25mm
to 150mm, the pump can handle temperatures in the range of
-50 0 C upto +350 0 C. The wide range of smooth hydraulics will
meet the customers requirements and promote better efficiency
of the product. The back pullout design will help in easy and
quicker maintenance.
Solvay Opens Asias Largest Alkoxylation Plant

Singapore: Solvay inaugurated its new large-scale alkoxylation
plant in Singapore, the largest plant of its kind in Asia, as part of
its global strategy to expand the growth of its specialty surfactants
in the region. The nearly USD 50 million on-pipe investment will
help meet that demand, complementing existing India and China
facilities and joining Solvay Novecares seven other alkoxylation
plants in Europe and North America.
Located in the world-class integrated petrochemical hub of Jurong
Island, the plant receives a key raw material, ethylene oxide via a
dedicated pipeline, and fatty oleochemicals from nearby countries,
providing a safe and sustainable source of supply for the near
and long term.
The unit produces specialty alkoxylate formulations for the
agrochemicals, coatings, home and personal care, industrial
and oil & gas markets in Asia, especially for those in key South
East Asia countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
The plant bolsters Solvays competitive position in the region,
ensuring the development of alkoxylate solutions for customers
who will be supported by strong technical teams from the R&I
centre located near the plant.
10 July 2015
This decision follows extensive analysis of the market and was

previously flagged in our interim financial results market briefing in
May 2015. Today, we have begun consulting with our employees to
understand and address any impacts on the workforce. We expect
there will be some impact on staffing levels from this decision.
However, the fact remains that Orica is operating in a highly
competitive market in which supply of ammonium nitrate is higher
than demand levels, and we need to pursue strategies that secure
the long-term viability of the business.
Ferro Completes Acquisition of Nubiola

Cleveland, USA: Ferro Corporation has completed the acquisition of
Nubiola Pigmentos on a cash-free and debt-free basis for Euro 149
million (approximately USD 165 million), subject to customary working
capital and other purchase price adjustments.
The acquisition was previously announced on April 29, 2015. Nubiola
is a worldwide producer of specialty inorganic pigments and the worlds
largest producer of Ultramarine Blue, a pigment for the plastics and
construction industries, highly valued for its durability, unique colour
attributes and whitening capability. Nubiola has production facilities
in Spain, Colombia, Romania, and India and a joint venture in China.
We are excited about the Nubiola acquisition and the opportunities it
provides to drive shareholder value, enhance our current position in
inorganic pigments, and accelerate our strategy to become a leading
global functional coatings and colour solutions company, said Peter
Thomas, Chairman, President and CEO, Ferro.
AkzoNobel to Sell Zeta Fraction Biofunctional

Technology to Ashland
Amsterdam, Netherlands: AkzoNobel announced the sale of its
biomaterials technology to Ashland Inc. The transaction is expected to
be completed in the third quarter of 2015. The business is in its early
phase of commercialisation and the divestment of this biomaterials
technology follows a strategic review of the business fit within
AkzoNobels portfolio. This transaction will enable us to focus on our
core technology platforms - specialty surfactants and polymers - and
help reinforce our leadership position in both areas. The biomaterials
activities are focused on plant-based chemistry, which is used to
develop products for various applications, such as high performance
beauty technologies.
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INEOS Increases the Storage Capacity of Ethane Tank
Grangemouth, UK: INEOS Grangemouth today saw the massive roof
that covers Europes biggest ethane storage tank rise into place using
just four low pressure fans, following six months of building work. The
huge tank is 56 metres in diameter and 44 metres high that gives it a
displacement volume of 108,372 cubic metres large enough for 560
double decker buses to fit inside. The investment in the Grangemouth tank
and infrastructure is part of the companys 450 million rescue package
to equip the site to import ethane gas from the US.
The project will transform Grangemouth overnight and will allow its
manufacturing assets to once more compete globally, providing raw
materials for thousands of manufacturing businesses across the UK and
Europe. John McNally, CEO, INEOS O&P UK, says, We know that US
ethane has transformed US manufacturing and now Scottish industry will
benefit as well. This will secure a cost-effective supply of ethane for the
next 15 years, and give a sustainable base for Grangemouth for that time.
The building of Europes largest ethane storage tank is just part of
INEOS USD 1 billion global project to get US shale gas to Europe.
INEOS has contracts to access a 100 mile pipeline from the Marcellus
Shale in western Pennsylvania to the Marcus Hook gas terminal close to
Philadelphia. INEOS has commissioned eight huge Dragon class ships
to carry the liquefied shale gas ethane from the US to Europe.
Sadara Joint Venture Now 94% Complete

Michigan, USA: Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) is progressing
on-budget and on-schedule in alignment with Dows strategy
to enable cost-advantaged growth in fast-growing regions
such as Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern and
Central Europe. Sadara is a joint venture developed by The
Dow Chemical Company and Saudi Arabian Oil Company
(Saudi Aramco).
Significant progress has been made in starting up key infrastructure
and utility systems. Overall construction of the manufacturing facility
is now approximately 94 per cent complete with 47,000 personnel on
site in Jubail Industrial City II, Saudi Arabia. The commissioning and
start-up of key utilities infrastructure is underway and the process
for first production units will begin in the second half of the year
with initial polyethylene production beginning near the end of 2015.
Full site operations remains on track for the end of 2016. Sadaras
26 manufacturing assets are scheduled for a sequenced start-up
process, beginning with the polyolefins envelope to maximise timing
in the ethylene cycle, followed by ethylene oxide/propylene oxide and
their derivatives, with the polyurethanes portfolio in the final phase.
Customer excitement is increasing as Dow businesses actively prepare
to market and sell the majority of products produced by Sadara
Chemical Company via agreements with the joint venture, to support
growth in key markets such as packaging, construction, electronics,
furniture and bedding, automotive and transportation.
12 July 2015
LFM Software Introduces Ground-Breaking

New Technology
Manchester, UK: LFM Software is launching major enhancements to
its laser scan technology portfolio with new releases of LFM NetView
and LFM Server. The introduction of new 3D mark-up functionality to
both products allows users to add, access and share asset intelligence
in the form of tag identifiers, attributes and comments as well as links to
associated documents and information. Alongside these new capabilities
also comes vastly improved access to massive laser scan projects,
supported by cloud and tablet enablement.
These deliver the as-operated asset conditions to the desktops and
mobile devices of all asset stakeholders allowing for secure global
collaboration across multiple project teams and partner companies. LFM
NetView 4.0 provides secure, on-demand access to laser scan data via
company networks or the internet.
The simple, intuitive BubbleView interface has been designed using the
latest web technology allowing in browser, plug-in free global access to
visualise on-site conditions and quickly add or extract reliable intelligence.
Tablet enablement and the facility to take data offline and synchronise
later enables remote use for inspection tasks and on-site reviews. LFM
Server 4.3 provides the data backbone for LFM NetView 4.0 by providing
a live link to a master dataset ensuring all data is up-to-date and accurate.
Mobile App Brings Industry 4.0 to All Pumps

Frankfurt, Germany: To help plant operators increase productivity
and transparency as well as improve competitiveness across the
entire life cycle, Frankenthal-based pump manufacturer KSB has
developed an app for smartphones and tablets that can determine
the efficiency of fixed-speed pumps in just 20 seconds. The KSB
Sonolyzer app is based on an algorithm that has been integrated in
PumpMeter units for five years now, of which well over 30,000 have
already been sold.
The smartphone-based application does not require knowledge of
the individual characteristic curve or any additional technical data
of the pump set to be measured, however, and can also be used
with pumps from other manufacturers. Users can utilise the app to
determine the load at which each centrifugal pump driven by a fixedspeed asynchronous motor is being operated. The following data
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Genomatica Advances the Commercial Readiness
of Biomass Feedstocks
San Diego, USA: Genomatica announced significant progress in
harnessing cellulosic biomass for commercial production of high-quality
chemicals rather than just fuels. Genomaticas work sets the stage to
increase the range of feedstock choices for making chemicals using
biotechnology. Through advances in strain engineering and process
design, Genomatica has developed clear guidance for biomass
pretreatment technology developers to enable their technologies to
work better with commercial bioprocesses for chemicals. An extended
series of trials by Genomatica confirmed major improvements in
process performance and the qualification of multiple types of biomass
sugars as suitable feedstock. The results advance the prospects for
economical production of polymer-grade chemicals from biomass as
pretreatment technologies mature toward reaching their cost targets.
As part of the current work, Genomatica developed a sugar
specification for biomass pretreatment technologies to produce sugars
compatible with commercially-proven GENO processes; assessed ten
technologies against that standard; and demonstrated that at least four
can currently produce sugars suitable for commercial production of
chemicals from a quality standpoint. Integrated approach to bioprocess
development enabled rapid progress with biomass In late 2012,
Genomatica achieved commercial scale with its GENO BDO process,
producing thousands of tons of the chemical 1,4-butanediol (BDO)
from conventional sugars in just a few weeks. To harness cellulosic
biomass effectively required changes to the microorganism and the
overall process, including downstream separation and purification unit
operations. Changes were guided by Genomaticas whole-process
approach to bioprocess development, which is driven by technoeconomic analysis and consideration of downstream unit operations,
and leads more rapidly to a commercially viable solution.
An Elusive Molecule, Finally Revealed

Arizona, USA: A long-standing chemistry puzzle has been solved, with
potential implications ranging from industrial processes to atmospheric
chemistry. Scientists at the University of Arizona have discovered a
mysterious molecule with a structure simple enough to make it into high
school textbooks, yet so elusive that chemists have argued for more
than a century over whether it even exists. Andrei Sanov, a professor
in the UAs Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and two of
his students report the first definitive observation and spectroscopic
characterisation of ethylenedione, or OCCO, representing two carbon
monoxide molecules chemically bound together. According to the
researchers, the interest in this deceptively simple compound is fuelled
by many reasons: from its assumed role as a fleeting intermediate in
a flurry of chemical reactions to its alleged properties as a wonder
drug. The results confirm the existence of the elusive species and
reveal its important fundamental properties, with implications not only
for the basic understanding of so-called radical molecular species,
but also industrial processes and potentially even atmospheric
chemistry and climate modelling. Read more about the research at
http://uanews.org/story
14 July 2015
Aluminum Clusters Shut Down Molecular Fuel Factory

Washington, USA: Despite decades of industrial use, the exact
chemical transformations occurring within zeolites, a common material
used in the conversion of oil to gasoline, remain poorly understood.
Now scientists have found a way to locate-with atomic precisionspots within the material where chemical reactions take place, and
how these spots shut down. Called active sites, the spots help rip
apart and rearrange molecules as they pass through nanometresized channels, like an assembly line in a factory. A process called
steaming causes these active sites to cluster, effectively shutting
down the factory. This knowledge could help devise how to keep
the factory running longer, so to speak, and improve catalysts that
help produce fuel, biofuel and other chemicals. The team included
scientists from the Department of Energys Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory, UOP LLC and Utrecht University. To make this discovery,
they reconstructed the first 3-D atomic map of an industrially relevant
zeolite material to track down its key element, aluminium. The
images confirmed what scientists have long suspected; Steaming
causes aluminium atoms to cluster. Like workers crowded around
one spot on the assembly line, this clustering effectively shuts down
the catalytic factory. Zeolite crystals often grow in overlapping subunits, forming something like a 3-D Venn diagram. With the guidance
of these atomic maps, industry could one day modify how it steams
zeolites to produce a more efficient, longer lasting catalyst. The
research team will next examine other industrially important zeolites
at different stages of steaming to provide a more detailed map of
this transformation.
New Design Could Boost Efficiency of Low-cost

Solar Panels
Menlo Park, USA: A new material design tested in experiments
at the Depar tment of Energys SLAC National Accelerator
Laboratory could make low-cost solar panels far more efficient
by greatly enhancing their ability to collect the suns energy and
release it as electricity. A team of University of California, Los
Angeles, scientists found that by assembling the components of
the panels to more closely resemble the natural systems plants
use to tap the suns energy, it may be possible to separate positive
and negative charges in a stable way for up to several weeks
compared to just millionths of a second the current standard
for many modern solar panels. In photosynthesis, plants that are
exposed to sunlight use carefully organised nanoscale structures
within their cells to rapidly separate charges pulling electrons
away from the positively charged molecule that is left behind, and
keeping positive and negative charges separated. That separation
is the key to making the process so efficient, said Sarah Tolbert,
a UCLA professor of chemistry and one of the senior authors
of the research. The teams X-ray studies at SLACs Stanford
Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a DOE Office of
Science User Facility, enabled them to see, at a microscopic
level, which material design has the most ideal structure at the
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Catalyst Removes Cancer-Causing Benzene
In Gasoline
Scientists Study Integrating Biofuels and Food Crops

on Farms
Evanston, USA: Nor thwester n University scientists are

experimenting with ways to eliminate a cancer-causing agent from
gasoline by neutralising the benzene compound found in gasoline.
They developed a catalyst that effectively removed benzene from
the other aromatic compounds in gasoline, making it cleaner and
more efficient.
Illinois, USA: We ask a lot of the land feed the world with crops,
power the world with bioenergy, retain nutrients so they do not pollute
our water and air. To help landscapes answer these high demands,
scientists from the US Department of Energys Argonne National
Laboratory are designing ways to improveand hopefully optimise
land use. In collaboration with the farming community of the Indian
Creek Watershed in central Illinois, these researchers are finding
ways to simultaneously meet three objectives: maximise a farmers
production, grow feedstock for bioenergy and protect the environment.
These goals, as it turns out, are not necessarily mutually exclusive. All
it takes is a multifunctional landscape, where resources are allocated
efficiently and crops are situated in their ideal soil and landscape
position. Planting bioenergy crops like willows or switchgrass in
rows where commodity crops are having difficulty growing could
both provide biomass feedstock and also limit the runoff of nitrogen
fertiliser into waterways all without hurting a farmers profits. This
is what a group of Argonne scientists has discovered through careful
data collection and modelling at a cornfield in Fairbury. Negri and her
team created a pilot farm site that balances the priorities of economic
feasibility, bioenergy and environmental health. Read more about the
research on http://www.anl.gov/articles/
An estimated 137 billion gallons of gasoline were consumed in the

United States last year, according to the US Energy Information
Administration, a daily average of about 375 million gallons. Within
each gallon of gas is a chemical compound known as benzene,
which has been recognised by the Environmental Protection
Agency as a known contributor to cancer. A research team led
by Northwesterns Tobin J Marks has found a way to remove it.
The gasoline we buy is one-third a mixture of aromatics, and
benzene is one of them. Only benzene is known to be cancer
causing, and it is very difficult to remove. Our catalyst opened a
whole new way to do that and probably a very inexpensive way,
said Marks, explaining that aromatics are necessary to improve
gas octane numbers and fuel efficiency. Marks is the Vladimir
N Ipatieff Research Professor of Chemistry in the Weinberg
College of Arts and Sciences and professor of materials science
and engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering and
Applied Science. Read more about the research on http://www.
northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories
Polymer Mould Makes Perfect Silicon Nanostructures

Ithaca, USA: Using moulds to shape things is as old as humanity.
In the Bronze Age, the copper-tin alloy was melted and cast into
weapons in ceramic moulds. Today, injection and extrusion moulding
shape hot liquids into everything from car parts to toys. For this to
work, the mould needs to be stable while the hot liquid material
hardens into shape. In a breakthrough for nanoscience, Cornell
polymer engineers have made such a mould for nanostructures
that can shape liquid silicon out of an organic polymer material.
This paves the way for perfect, 3-D, single crystal nanostructures.
The advance is from the lab of Uli Wiesner, the Spencer T Olin
Professor of Engineering in the Department of Materials Science
and Engineering, whose lab previously has led the creation of
novel materials made of organic polymers. With the right chemistry,
organic polymers self-assemble, and the researchers used this
special ability of polymers to make a mould dotted with precisely
shaped and sized nano-pores. Normally, melting amorphous silicon,
which has a melting temperature of about 2,350 degrees, would
destroy the delicate polymer mould, which degrades at about 600
degrees. But the scientists, in collaboration with Michael Thompson,
associate professor of materials science and engineering, got
around this issue by using extremely short melt periods induced by
a laser. Read more on http://news.cornell.edu/stories/
16 July 2015
Unlocking Lignin for Sustainable Biofuel

Tennesse, USA: Turning trees, grass, and other biomass into fuel
for automobiles and airplanes is a costly and complex process.
Biofuel researchers are working to change that, envisioning a
future where cellulosic ethanol, an alcohol derived from plant
sugars, is as common and affordable at the gas station as
gasoline. The key to making this vision a reality? Unravelling the
tightly wound network of moleculescellulose, hemicellulose,
and ligninthat make up the cell wall of plants for easier biofuel
processing. Using high-performance computing, a group of
researchers at the US Department of Energys (DOEs) Oak
Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) provided insight into how
this might be accomplished, simulating a well-established
genetic modification to the lignin of an aspen tree in atomiclevel detail. The teams conclusionthat hydrophobic, or water
repelling, lignin binds less with hydrophilic, or water attracting,
hemicellulosepoints researchers toward a promising way to
engineer better plants for biofuel.
Jeremy Smith, the director of ORNLs Centre for Molecular
Biophysics and a Governors Chair at the University of Tennessee,
led the project. His teams simulation of a genetically modified
lignin molecule linked to a hemicellulose molecule adds context
to work conducted by researchers at DOEs BioEnergy Science
Centre (BESC), who demonstrated that genetic modification of
lignin can boost the amount of biofuel derived from plant material
without compromising the structural integrity of the plant. Read
more about the research on http://www.newswise.com/articles/
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Chemtechs 2015 India Day Seminar Strengthening

Ties between India and Germany
L to R: Yatinder Suri, Dr Andreas Widl, Maulik Jasubhai, B Narayan, Dr Kurt Wagemann, Dr Benno Lueke and Richard Clemens at the India Say Seminar in Frankfurt
he 40 years long partnership between Chemtech and

DECHEMA was evident during the 2015 India Day
Seminar organised by Chemtech Foundation. Elaborating
on the association, Maulik Jasubhai, Vice Chairman and Chief
Executive, Chemtech Foundation and Jasubhai Group, said that
organising such platforms, where people can interact, exchange
ideas, develop new technologies helps build greater cooperation
between India and Germany and together with DECHEMA,
CHEMTECH has been able to successfully organise such a
great platform.
With regards to the collaboration between DECHEMA and
CHEMTECH Foundation, Dr Kurt Wagemann, CEO, DECHEMA
stated that it could pave the way for a bright future for both India
and Germany. Discussions related to generative technologies,
progress and challenges in sectors like biotechnology and
chemicals and digitisation will further fortify the partnership of
the two nations that has continued since many decades.
In the context of the theme of India Day seminar, B Narayan,
Group President, Procurement & Projects, Reliance Industries
Ltd, spoke about the world economy and the Indian economy;
where the chemical industry stands and opportunities available.
He stated that India is inching forward and offers hope for
favourable results. Regarding the scope for investments, India
is a consumption based economy, unlike China. Indias import
content is about USD 500 billion, out of which USD 30 billion
relates to the import of chemicals, and about USD 9 billion rests
with top 14 chemicals.
18 July 2015
The global chemical industry is about USD 4 trillion and over

the past 20 years, this industry has posted the best results.
The chemical industry growth in India is about USD 150 billion
with a projection of 11 per cent growth which can increase to
15 per cent. This can be possible as the manufacturing bases
are being shifted to the East, including India; all products are
being accepted outside India; exchange rate is favourable to
India which enables being competitive outside India. Besides
this, the PMs campaign of Make in India will surely create a
good environment and favourable policies for promoting the
Indian industry. Incentivising investments for both Indian
investors and investments from outside India will further help
the cause.
Richard Clemens, Managing Director, VDMA Associations,
shared that export of German industrial products to India is
on a steady increase and the number of German subsidiaries
in India is also growing at a similar pace. India is playing an
increasing role with respect to investments in pharmaceutical
and other industrial products. ACHEMA serves as the perfect
platform since it showcases the latest solutions to achieve
operational excellence, energy efficiency, innovative process
water management, process automation or digitalisation.
Speaking of the association with the growing Indian market,
Dr Benno Lueke, CEO - Operating Unit Chemicals, Oil & Gas,
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG, stated that the work
culture, dynamism of Indian companies, vision of captains and
approach on the business front makes India a very happening and
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bustling place. Many global players from the

chemical industry are seeking the Indian
market for investment as there is a growing
impetus on knowledge based chemicals
specialty and fine chemicals. Though the
current economic conditions and business
scenario appear slightly constricting, there
is reason for optimism as these are cyclic
phenomena. He is confident that a turn of
events is around the corner and the Indian
growth story will be back on track with the
GDP on the better side of 7 per cent in the
foreseeable future.
Dr Andreas Widl, Chairman, Samson AG,

shared that by expanding the factory,
Samson intends to support the India
growth story as it views the Indian market
as a place to enjoy greater business
progress. Government support could
further ease out business processes,
simplify transaction processes, and
reformative measures for issues like
labour reforms, uninterrupted electricity
supplies, infrastructure development will
further facilitate development that would
benefit everyone.
Yatinder Suri, Country Head, Outokumpu

India, said that from the views expressed by
the 4 foreign speakers and fellow Indian B
Narayan about the scope for opportunities
in India, it is evident that a plethora of
substantial prospects await Indian and
overseas companies in India. Congratulating
Chemtech Foundation on organising such
an inspiring platform, he added that it is run
by the industry for the industry; where the
whos who of the industry come together to
rub shoulders, share their experience and
ideas to build a better industry.
B Narayan
Dr Andreas Widl
Dr Benno Lueke
India is inching forward and offers hope for

favourable results. Regarding the scope for
investments, India is a consumption based
economy, unlike China. Indias import
content is about USD 500 billionout of
which USD 30 billion relates to the import
of chemicals
Government support could further ease out

business processes, simplify transaction
processes, and reformative measures for
issues like labour reforms, uninterrupted
electricity supplies, infrastructure development
will further facilitate development that would
benefit everyone.
The work culture, dynamism of Indian

companies, vision of captains and approach on
the business front makes India a very happening
and bustling place. Many global players from
the chemical industry are seeking the Indian
market for investment as there is a growing
impetus on knowledge based chemicals
Dr Kurt Wagemann
Yatinder Suri
Richard Clemens
Discussions
related
to
generative
technologies, progress and challenges in
sectors like biotechnology and chemicals
and digitisation will further fortify the
partnership of the two nations that has
continued since many decades
...It is evident that a plethora of substantial

prospects await Indian and overseas
companies in India. Congratulating
Chemtech Foundation on organising such
an inspiring platform that it is run by the
industry for the industry...
Export of German industrial products to

India is on a steady increase and the number
of German subsidiaries in India is also
growing at a similar pace. India is playing an
increasing role with respect to investments in
pharmaceutical and other industrial products.
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Technical Article
Making the Right Maintenance Decisions with

Intelligent In-Line Sensors
Plant safety and process reliability often rely on analytical field instruments operating correctly, which means
sensors must be kept in good condition. This requires regular maintenance and servicing. But knowing exactly
when to maintain, service or replace a probe has been very imprecise. Cutting-edge measurement systems that
utilise intelligent sensors take all guesswork out of maintenance decisions. This technology also reduces the
possibilities of human-error and lowers production costs.
ailure of analytical in-line sensors in

a process can lead to poor product
quality, over- or underuse of reagents,
compromise equipment integrity, or cause
production downtime. And if a sensor is
required for safety purposes, its breakdown
can have devastating consequences.
Therefore, instrumentation engineers spend
a great deal of time ensuring measurement
points are operating reliably. However, it
has been estimated that as much as 60 per
cent of sensor maintenance is conducted
needlessly due to it being conducted to
a fixed schedule.1 And, despite all this
maintenance, half of industrial accidents
are maintenance related. 2 Further, 20 per
cent are due to human error.3
The goal for chemical production companies

therefore, is to be certain that maintenance
on individual instruments is actually
required and to replace failing sensors
before processes and safety are affected,
but not so early as to lead to additional
sensor replacement costs.
Until recently, deciding if and when to
perform sensor maintenance or replacement
has been based on a combination of past
experience and speculation. Now, a new
generation of intelligent digital sensors is
taking the guesswork out of maintenance.
Further, they are simplifying workflows,
reducing measurement point downtime and
increasing process reliability.
The advantage of digital signals
There are now many brands of digital
sensor available. These output the
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measurement signal digitally for display

and forwarding by a transmitter. This is
in total contrast to analog sensors which
output a low voltage or ampage signal
to an instrument that converts the signal
into a parametre value. Such analog
systems can be susceptible to delivering
unreliable data. This is frequently
due to environmental conditions such
as electromagnetic fields generated
by neighbouring equipment and high
humidity. Their presence can severely
degrade analog signals and the longer
the length of cable from sensor to
transmitter, the greater is the potential for
signal damage.
Digital signals are largely immune to such
fields, humidity and cable length. Therefore,
the digital signal output by the sensor will
be received at the transmitter, unchanged.
Intelligent sensors
But a more reliable signal is only the start
of the advantages offered by intelligent
sensors and compatible transmitters. The
more sophisticated pH, ORP, DO, etc,
sensors carry an in-built microprocessor
that enables a range of significant
operating advantages including fast,
error-free start-up; and more importantly,
diagnostics that understand the effects
of the process and actually predict when
sensor maintenance or replacement
should be performed. These advances
are nothing short of a revolution in
process analytics and are helping to pave
the way for the digital chemical facility
of tomorrow.
Among
the
capabilities
of
the
microprocessor in such pH sensors is
its ability to retain calibration data. This
negates the need to calibrate the sensor
at the measurement point, a process
that can be inconvenient at best and
dangerous at worst if the measurement is
located in a toxic process. Further, due
to the required position of measurement
points, the accompanying transmitter
may be located many metres away. Such
a setup may require two technicians
involved during calibration: one to hold
the sensor in buffer solutions and the
other to operate the transmitter.
Because these sensors store their own
calibration data, they can be calibrated
away from the measurement point in any
convenient location such as a workshop.
The sensor can be calibrated using a
compatible transmitter or, for the more
advanced ones, by connection to a
standard PC/laptop using appropriate
software. Once calibrated, the sensors
can be stored until required. When an
installed sensor needs maintenance or
replacement, it can be exchanged with
Figure 1 An intelligent digital pH sensor
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a sensor that has been pre-calibrated.
Upon connection, the calibration data is
uploaded to the compatible transmitter
which then configures itself without any
operator intervention. This hot-swapping
of sensors means measurement point
downtime
during
maintenance
is
almost eliminated.
This approach offers additional benefits.
If the sensor in the maintenance shop is
stored correctly in KCl solution, it will have
time to rejuvenate, which can significantly
extend its lifetime and improve its speed
of response. Rotating two such intelligent
digital pH sensors in-and-out of a
process means sensor lifetime can be
twice as long as for two analog sensors,
plus measurement performance will
be increased.
Predictive maintenance
If the data from a measurement point is
unreliable, production and safety can be
severely compromised. Unreliable data
can be seen on transmitters as rapidly
fluctuating or totally erroneous readings.
As mentioned, false data can be caused
by interference to analog signals,
but it can also be due to a sensors
diaphragm becoming blocked or the
sensor approaching the end of its reliable
operating life. A significant problem for
maintenance engineers is not knowing
when sensors needs calibrated, replaced
or simply cleaned. This burdensome
issue has also been solved with
intelligent sensors.
Sophisticated algorithms constantly run in
the background while a sensor measures
Figure 2 The green bar on this transmitter display indicates

that the connected sensor will operate reliably for the next
730 days based on current and past conditions.
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the process parameter. These algorithms

monitor conditions in the process and the
sensors health and using current and
past conditions are able to determine
when calibration or cleaning should be
performed and, in the case of a pH probe,
when the sensor should be replaced.
As process conditions alter, so do the
diagnostics to provide continuously
reliable data.
These diagnostic tools can be displayed
as easily interpreted counters, on the
transmitter or monitored remotely on
asset management software or even on a
handheld device. This ability to see when
sensor maintenance will be required
means needlessly servicing or replacing
a sensor becomes a thing of the past. And
it increases process reliability and safety
as the chance of a sensor failing in the
process without providing forewarning,
has been removed.
to a fixed schedule, meaning that a probe

might be cleaned, calibrated or even
replaced when it is not necessary. This
costly use of resources is due to lack of
information as to what tasks actually need
to be performed and when.
The highly informative diagnostics
available from intelligent sensors
combined with the simplified traceability
they provide, offers efficiencies in
maintenance planning, plant safety
and productivity while also reducing
production costs.
References
1 Shell Global Solutions, Asset
Management with Foundation Fieldbus
Technology, G. Mooney
2, 3 http://organica1.org/ops_85/
accidentes.pdf
Some sensor diagnostic tools may take

days to adjust to process conditions
before they provide reliable data. The
latest intelligent sensors have resolved
this by quickly learning from process
conditions and are able to provide
dependable diagnostics much earlier.
Simplified traceability
Recording sensor calibration and
maintenance information provides useful
data for instrumentation engineers.
However, manually recording the
information is time consuming and can
be subject to human error. Intelligent
sensors store this data and it can be
easily transferred to software to be
retained for future consultation or printed
out if required.
Conclusion
Chemical plants have two main areas
of concern: production efficiency and
quality; and plant, staff and environmental
safety. In-line process analytics often has
a significant role to play in both respects.
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Achieving the best performance from inline sensors demands that they be kept
in good operating condition. However,
sensor maintenance is often conducted
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Challenges in Design and Engineering of Horizontal

Buried Vessels
Horizontal vessel buried inside a pit is one of the very common features of a refinery or petrochemical plant.
However the contractors face a challenge while specifying the requirements of the buried vessels due to lack
of international standards and specifications specifically catering to buried vessels. This often leads to a lot
of variation in design of these vessels resulting in sub optimal engineering. The present article will discuss
basic design and selection issues of horizontal buried vessels, which if addressed carefully by the engineering
contractors in the early stage of development of specification, can go a long way in minimising the changes
during the detailed engineering stage.
Review of the Available Design

Codes for Design of Horizontal
Buried Vessels
Let us start with the review of the available
design codes and standards with respect
to their applicability and limitations vis-avis horizontal buried vessels.
1. EEUMA-190: Guide for the design,
construction and use of mounded
horizontal cylindrical steel vessels for
pressurised storage of LPG at ambient
temperatures.
a. Applicability: Is applicable for
mounded storage steel vessel for
pressurised storage of LPG.
b. Limitations: The design loads
mentioned in cl. no. 4.1.3 of
EEUMA-190 neither fully cover all
the loads applicable to a buried
vessel nor are strictly not applicable
for horizontal buried vessels. While
EEUMA-190 does not specifically
mention about the buoyancy force
applicable on a vessel buried inside
a pit (it only refers to it in appendix
as an example), load due to uneven
support by foundation (cl. no.
4.1.3.6), load due to temperature
and internal pressure (cl. no.
4.1.3.7) and loads due to external
explosion (cl. no. 4.1.3.9) are not
applicable for buried vessel.
2. EN 12285-1: Workshop fabricated
steel tanks - Horizontal cylindrical
single skin and double skin tanks for
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the underground storage of flammable

and non-flammable water polluting
liquids.
a. Applicability: Shop fabricated
cylindrical, horizontal steel tanks,
single and double skin for the
underground storage of water
polluting liquids (both flammable
and non-flammable).

b. Limitations:
i.Nominal diameter: 800 mm to 3
000 mm
ii.Maximum length to diameter
ratio of 6
iii.Liquids with a maximum
density of up to 1,9 kg/l and
with an operating pressure of
maximum 1,5 bar (abs)
3. IS 10987-1992: Code of practice
for design, fabrication, testing and
installation of underground/ above
ground horizontal cylindrical steel
storage tanks for petroleum products

a. Applicability:
Underground/
above ground horizontal cylindrical
steel storage tanks with flat ends
for petroleum products

b. Limitations:

i.Design pressure: Atmospheric

ii.Design temperature: Ambient

iii.Specific gravity of stored fluid:
Less than 1
Why Is Design Basis For Buried
Vessel Required?
As may be noted from above, the
availability of generic standard and
specification related to buried vessel

is very limited. Hence a design basis
covering the following aspects will help
the engineering companies to evaluate
various design options related to buried
vessels, leaving the actual mechanical
design of the vessel to the applicable
design code (eg, ASME Sec VIII Div 1,
PD-5500 etc.)
Design loads
Combinations of various design loads
Type of saddles
Location and projection of inlet nozzle
Centre to centre distance of nozzles
on top of the vessel
Number of manways
Design Loads
Buried vessel shall be designed according
to pressure vessel code applicable for the
project, considering the following design
loads
Internal pressure with loads due to
liquid head during operation and
testing
Dead weight (weight of all component
parts of the tank and components
permanently attached to the tank, such
as internal baffles, internal tank, dip
pipes, etc)
Partial/ full vacuum due to steam out,
if any
External load due to sand
Concentrated live loads (eg, loads due
to pump mounted on top of tank)
Buoyancy load
Seismic load
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Loads resulting from connected piping
and attachments
Combination of Various Design Loads
Cl. no. 4.1.4 of EEUMA-190 can be used
as guidance in this regard. However,
EEUMA-190 does not specifically
mention about the buoyancy force
and the combination of buoyancy with
seismic load needs to be reviewed. Since
for sand filled pit the buoyancy load
calculation is anyway conservative, the
possibility of simultaneous occurrence
of seismic with buoyancy may not be a
possibility. However, for open pit the
simultaneous occurrence cannot be ruled
out. Hence, it was suggested to consider
the simultaneous occurrence of buoyancy
and seismic in case of vessel in open pit
and separately in case of vessel in sand
filled pit.
Type of Saddle
Buried vessel can be supported either
on steel or on concrete saddle and each
one has got its inherent advantages
and disadvantages. A careful review of
the following parameters may help in
selection of correct type of saddle.
As rule of thumb, vessels in sand filled pit
are supported on concrete saddle while
steel saddle is preferred to support vessel
in an open pit.
Following three options are available for

supporting the vessel on concrete saddle
1. Equipment placed directly on the
concrete saddle with steel straps to
hold the equipment against buoyancy
2.
Equipment placed on concrete
saddle with normal bracket support
with anchor bolts (as shown in Fig 1
below) to hold the equipment against
buoyancy
3. Equipment placed on concrete saddle
with inverted bracket support with
anchor bolts to hold the equipment
against buoyancy.
Location and Projection of Inlet Nozzle
Since buried vessel is mainly used
for blowdown service, the location of
centerline of the vessel inlet nozzle
is dependent on the final plant layout
and piping slope required for effective
drainage. The location of inlet nozzle
cannot be finalised till the blowdown
system layout, in terms of distance of the
vessel from the further point of release of
the blowdown, is finalised. Till the nozzle
location is finalised, the nozzle cannot be
ordered (especially when it is of SR type
as the length of the nozzle will depend
on the location of the nozzle) and till that
is not finalised, the vessel fabrication
cannot be completed and vessel cannot
be dispatched. Hence, the model review
for the buried vessel needs to be planned
Table 1: Merits and Demerits of Concrete and Steel Saddles

Parameter
Concrete saddle
Steel saddle
Accessibility
Provides better accessibility in sand

filled pits since entire pit need not be
emptied to access the anchor bolts for
vessel removal, only removal of sand
from the top half of the pit will suffice.
However complete removal of the
sand is required for reinstallation of
vessel due to the presence of boot(s).
Finds wider in cases in open pits or

where sufficient clearance between
the vessel periphery and the walls
of the pit are maintained.
Handling
It is a challenge to handle vessels,

which are on concrete saddle, during
transportation since separate transportation saddle to be fabricated and
properly bolted to the vessel, as may
be noted from Fig 1 below.
Easier to handle during transportation since same saddle can be used

during transportation with suitable
temporary extension to take care
of boots.
Interface
with other
disciplines
Supporting and anchoring is more

difficult than vessels supported on
steel saddles, as may be noted from
Fig 1 below.
Supporting and anchoring similar

to those of conventional horizontal
vessels.
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to meet the vessel RAS (required at site)

date of the vessel.
The projection of the inlet nozzle is
dependent on the project philosophy
regarding the connection of the inlet
nozzle with the connected piping under
the following scenarios
Vessel in sand filled pit: Since no
leakage of hydrocarbon vapour inside
sand filled pit is acceptable, either
of the following two options shall be
exercised

1. If golden joint inside the sand
filled pit is acceptable then the
projection can be minimum to meet
the code requirement and shall be
provided with bevel end without and
flange, as shown in Fig 1 below.

2. If golden joint is not acceptable,
then nozzle should be provided
with flanged end with sufficient
projection to clear the vessel pit
into the adjacent valve pit. This
should be advised by piping. Since
the projection will be substantial (~2
to 2.5m) suitable bracing needs to
be provided to avoid damage during
transportation and erection.
Vessel in open pit: Since leakage
of hydrocarbon in an open pit is not
as critical as it is in a sand filled pit,
standard nozzle projection with flanged
end will be adequate.
Centre-To-Centre Distance of Nozzles
on Top of Vessel
Unlike other horizontal vessels all the
nozzles in a buried horizontal vessel are
located on the top of the vessel (refer
Fig 1 on the next page). This calls for a
careful assessment of the vessel tan-totan length due to the following reasons
which are typical to buried vessels
1. Code required clearance between
nozzle reinforcement pads of adjacent
nozzles
2. Minimum clearance required between
outside diameters between flanges of
adjacent nozzles.
3. Requirement of stiffeners for slender
nozzles to protect them against
damage during transportation, uplift
during flooding, sand filling of the pit
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Considering the fact that combining pump
manway with other manway may severely
jeopardise the maintenance of other
internals (eg, instrument dip pipes etc)
inside the vessel and the requirement of
more than one manway is mainly for above
ground vessel, where increase in number
of manway will not necessarily increase
the length of the vessel, the following
approach may be used as a guide in
deciding the number of manways without
increasing the vessel tan-to-tan length
1 manway for general maintenance,
irrespective of the length, and
1 separate manway for each of the
sump pumps
Figure 1. Buried Vessel on Concrete Saddle with Golden Joint
Notwithstanding the above guidelines,

a close coordination among various
engineering disciplines is a prerequisite
for early finalisation of the selection and
design and minimising changes during the
detailed engineering stage.
Figure 2. Combining of smaller nozzles
Figure 3. Vessel Buried in Sand Filled Pit
etc, as shown in Fig 1 above.

4. The project philosophy for covering
the pit.
of 1 to 3 above. This may call for increase

in the vessel tan-to-tan length required
from process consideration. Hence,
other than Process, Civil department also
needs to be consulted before finalising
the vessel tan-to-tan length.
While requirement of code is complied

with by carefully locating the nozzles
on the top of the vessel and providing
combined reinforcement pads, the
challenge of avoiding damage of too
many slender nozzles on the top of the
vessel is addressed by either providing a
temporary horizontal stiffener connecting
all the small nozzles (as shown in Fig 1
above) or by locating two or more small
nozzles on a single larger nozzle with a
blind cover as shown in Fig 2 above.
In order to have easier access to the
vessel pit, project philosophy may opt for
concrete covers supported on removable
cross beams, instead of a thin layer of
concrete. In case of former, the nozzle
center-to-center distance will be governed
by the width and number of the cross
beams over and above the considerations
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Number of Manways
In the absence of specific project
philosophy regarding the number of
manways in buried horizontal vessel,
we tend to adopt the same philosophy
as is being specified for above ground
horizontal vessel which is generally
governed by the vessel tan-to-tan length,
eg, 1 manway for vessel length upto X
m and 2 manways for length larger than
X m etc. This approach results is longer
than required vessel tan-to-tan length,
as discussed in the previous paragraph,
and in order to limit the vessel tan-to-tan
length sometimes the second manway is
combined with the manway for the sump
pump, which is an integral part of these
types of buried vessels.
References
1. EEUMA-190: Guide for the design,
construction and use of mounded
horizontal cylindrical steel vessels for
pressurised storage of LPG at ambient
temperatures.
2. EN 12285-1: Workshop fabricated steel
tanks - Horizontal cylindrical single
skin and double skin tanks for the
underground storage of flammable and
non-flammable water polluting liquids.
3. IS 10987-1992: Code of practice
for design, fabrication, testing and
installation of underground / above
ground horizontal cylindrical steel
storage tanks for petroleum products.
Authors Details
Ritabrata Pramanik
Mechanical Engineering
Fluor Daniel India Pvt Ltd
E: ritabrata.pramanik@fluor.com
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Technical Article
Use of Administrative Control in Process Safety

Deciding the credibility of the scenario for the PSVs is always found to be a users choice. There are many ways
by which a user can justify the non-credibility of the scenario. Administrative procedures defined for the plant
is one of the ways often used for the justification. However, it is always a question when to apply them in a
process safety. This article addresses the question on when to use administrative procedures without hampering
the safety of the plant.
afety is an utmost concern in any

process plant operations. No
engineering or design is said to be
reliable if it negotiates the safety of the
plant. Most of the times, the accidents in
the process plants occur due to operator
negligence, improper standard operating
procedures,
instrument
malfunction
etc. However, in some of the cases,
these accidents occur due to improper
and inadequate process safety design
such as PSV (Pressure Safety Valve),
Flare system etc. Sometimes, the minor
hazards get overlooked by the designer
during process safety design which
later results in one of the reasons to the
system failure. Thus, it is very important
to address every possible hazard while
evaluating the safety of the plant.
API 521 illustrates various possible
scenarios for the PSVs which safety
designer can consider in the safety
design. Whereas, defining whether any
scenario is credible or not is purely

users discretion. In some of the cases,
the likelihood of the scenario is very low
that scenario could be considered noncredible and PSVs designed for these
scenarios are very less often going to
pop-up. Maintenance of such PSVs is
cumbersome and minor leakage from the
flanges could result hazards in the plant.
Also, in some cases, user does not want
not to size the PSV for particular scenario
which may affect the disposal system. For
example, sometimes user does not want
to size PSV for a liquid relief scenario to
avoid large quantity of liquid relieving to
the flare header and sizing knock out drum
to handle this liquid inventory. In such
cases, administrative procedures may
play vital role justifying a) non-credibility
of the scenario b) safety of the system.
As per API 521, certain pressure design
codes allow the use of administrative
controls if the potential overpressure
does not exceed the corrected
IA
To Reactor
FV-101
IA
Chlorine from B.L
Operating Pressure = 6barg

MAWP = 27barg/FV
Operating Temperature = 300c
Coincident Temperature = 2050C
EBV-101
Air Gap
Hot Condensate
Figure:1 Chlorine feed from B.L to Chlorine Knockout drum
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EBV-102
hydrotest pressure.
By defining administrative procedures
at the design stage itself, there would
be marginal savings on the capital and
operating cost for the PSVs. Please be
noted that, there is no compromise to
the safety since it does not completely
eliminate the hazard, whereas it
addresses the hazard as a part of an
administrative procedures.
The example below illustrates the use of an
administrative procedure that justifies the
non-requirement of the PSV to the vessel
without compromising the safety of the
system.
System Description: Chlorine gas from
battery limit is sent to the Chlorine K.O
Drum (V-101). The purpose of this drum
is to separate any liquid particles from
the chlorine gas and send liquid free
chlorine gas to the phosgene reactor.
The drum is provided with temporary
hot condensate tracing which facilitate
the boiling off the accumulated liquid
chlorine into the boot of the drum
whenever required.
Scenario Analysis:
I. Loss of cooling water or other
cooling fluid: There is no cooling
water or other cooling fluid used in
this system. This is not applicable
scenario.
II. Loss of power: There are no power
operated equipment such as pumps
and compressor associated with this
system. This scenario is not applicable
scenario.
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Drum V-101 is inherently protected from
the overpressure since pressure is selflimiting which fulfills the requirement
specified in ASME SEC VIII Division 1,
UG-140(a), which concludes that there is
no settlement on the safety of the system.
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Tag No.
V-101
Operating Pressure
6 barg
Operating Temperature
300C
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) of

the drum
27 barg / FV
Coincident Temperature
2050C
Vessel design code
ASME SEC VIII, Div 1

III. Steam failure: There is
no steam used in this system. This
scenario is not applicable.

IV. Instrument air / electrical
supply failure: EBV-101 on chlorine
gas supply line to V-101, FV-101 and
EBV-102 on chlorine gas outlet line
from V-101 are having fail closed
position. Instrument air failure will cutoff inlet and outlet flow of chlorine gas.
Thus, this will not lead to overpressure.

V. Individual control valve
failure: FV-101 closing inadvertently
will lead to blocked outlet from
V-101. However, this will not lead to
overpressure since maximum pressure
(design pressure) of the incoming
chlorine gas is 24 barg which is lower
than MAWP of the drum, which is 27
barg.

VI.
Inadvertent
valve
operation: EBV-102 stuck close
will not lead to overpressure. Refer
scenario Control Valve Failure.

VII. Individual equipment
failure: See scenario II.

VIII. Blocked outlet: See
scenario V.

IX. Gas blow through: N/A

X. External fire: Location of the
drum V-101 is on the grade. Also, as
per MSDS, chlorine non-flammable gas
and vessel V-101 is not coming under
any fire circle radius. Hence, external
fire is not credible overpressure
scenario.

XI. Exchanger tube rupture:
There are no exchangers in this
system. This scenario is not applicable.

XII. Liquid overfill: Liquid
overfill is credible in abnormal
circumstances but overpressure is
not credible since maximum supply
pressure is lower than MAWP of the
drum.
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XIII.
Thermal
expansion:
This system is not liquid filled. Thus,
thermal expansion in case of blocked
in scenario is not credible.
XIV. Vacuum: The vessel is designed
for full vacuum. Hence, it is not
applicable scenario.

XV. Any other: V-101 boot is
provided with tracing with temporary
connection for hot condensate
to vaporize liquid chlorine. Hot
condensate
at
105C
heating
liquid chlorine through tracing with
vapor outlet blocked will create an
overpressure since vapor pressure
of liquid chlorine at 105C (Hot
condensate temperature) is 40.94
barg, which is exceeding MAWP of
the drum. However, this scenario
can be considered non-credible
since
administrative
procedure
will take care of this overpressure
concern by providing the air gap
of the condensate line connected
to V-101.
Administrative Procedure:
shall be provided between
line and V-101 which shall
hot condensate is isolated
(V-101) is not in operation.
An air gap
condensate
ensure that
when drum
Referring to the scenario analysis, it is

clear that the only credible overpressure
scenario is the hot condensate heating
liquid chlorine when drum is isolated or
vapor outlet is blocked. However, this
scenario is considered non-credible
(not eliminated) by taking credit of
administrative control. Sizing the PSV
only for this scenario is not justified as
the likelihood of the scenario is low
also administrative control shall make
sure that this scenario would not occur.
Another example below illustrates that

by taking credit of administrative control
a specific scenario could be considered
non-credible for the PSV design.
System description: This system is
designed to collect the drains from all
the pumps after DCB (dichlorobenzene)
flush which is collected to Drain
Collection drum (V-201). Drain
Collection drum pump (P-201) is then
transfers the collected liquid to the
DCB recovery system. P-201 operates
intermittently which starts on V-201
high high level and stops on V-201
low low level. Hot DCB connection is
provided to V-201 for start-up which
comes from the Hot DCB pump (P202). Pressure in V-201 is maintained
using PV-201 by routing vent gas to
vent collection system which consists
of 8 Vent header and Vent Header
Knockout Drum (V-301). Vent from
this drum (V-301) is then routed to
further treatment.
Scenario Analysis:
I. Loss of cooling water or other
cooling fluid: There is no cooling
water or other cooling fluid used in this
system. This is not applicable scenario.
II. Loss of power: Liquid from all
pumps casing and piping to V-201 is
normally drained when these pumps
are not in operation. Even if the pumps
are not in service or during loss of
power, liquid draining to V-201 will
not lead to overpressure due to liquid
overfill since an extra room available at
the drum overhead line (an open path
assuming PV-201 not stuck) to the
vent header system (8 Vent Collection
Header and V-301) to accommodate
the liquid inventory.

III. Steam failure: There is no steam
used in this system. This scenario is
not applicable.
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Vent From Other
Source
Vent to
Treatment Unit
8Vent Collection
Header
To Flare
Drain Collection
header
Liquid Outlet
to liquid overfill. However, an administrative procedure

will take care of this scenario. PSV is not sized for
this scenario.
XIII. Thermal expansion: This system is not liquid filled.
Thus, thermal expansion in case of blocked in scenario is not
credible.
XIV. Vacuum: The vessel is designed for full vacuum. Hence,
it is not applicable scenario.
EBV-201
LV-201
Hot DCB
DCB Recovery system

EBV-202
P-202
P-201
Figure:2 Drain Collection Header System
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Tag No.
V-201
Operating Pressure
0.5 barg
Operating Temperature
75C
Design Pressure of Drum
3.5 barg / FV
PSV set pressure
3.5 barg
Vessel design code
ASME SEC VIII, Div 1
IV. Instrument air / electrical supply failure: EBV-201 on

drain collection header to V-201, LV-101 on P-201 discharge
line, PV-201 on V-201 vent header line and EBV-202 on
P-201 suction line are having fail closed position. Instrument
air failure will cut-off inlet and outlet flow. Thus, this will not
lead to overpressure.
V. Individual control valve failure: PV-201 closing
inadvertently will lead to blocked outlet from V-201. This will
lead to blocked vapor outlet. PSV is designed to address this
scenario. This is not governing scenario.
VI. Inadvertent valve operation: LV-201 opening
inadvertently may lead to overpressure as discharge pressure
for P-202 is 9 barg, which is higher than PSV set pressure.
However, taking credit of availability of the vent header at
V-201 vapor outlet the liquid overfill does not appear to
happen. This is not credible scenario.
VII. Individual equipment failure: See scenario II.
VIII. Blocked outlet: See scenario V.
IX. Gas blow through: N/A
X. External fire: Location of the drum V-201 is on the grade.
Also, V-201 handles DCB above its flash point. The external
fire is credible overpressure governing scenario.
XI. Exchanger tube rupture: There are no exchangers in this
system. This scenario is not applicable.
XII. Liquid overfill: PV-201 stuck close when P-201
is not in operations and P-202 is feeding continuously
to V-201 may lead to liquid overfill. Also, discharge
pressure of P-202 is 9 barg, which is higher than PSV set
pressure of 3.5 barg. This will lead to overpressure due
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Administrative
Procedure:
An
administrative
procedure shall ensure that whenever Hot DCB pump
P-202 is online to the Drain Collection Drum, pump
P-201 shall always in operation to take care liquid
overfill scenario.
In this example, Flare knockout drum in flare system which was
already sized considering liquid flowrate from other PSVs could
not handle the liquid relieving from the PSV located on V-201
since this PSV was added later in the design. However, by taking
credit of an administrative control, liquid relief scenario for the
PSV was considered non-credible.
Bottom line: There would be many views on whether to use
administrative control in safety design or not. But, looking to the
examples above, it assures that these procedures can be used if
they prove to be beneficial and cost effective without diluting the
purpose of the safety.
References
1.Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems, API Standard
521, Sixth Edition, January 2014.
2.ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code VIII, Division 1, Rules
for Construction of Pressure Vessels, Edition 2010
Authors Details
Nikhil Kadam
Assistant Manager
Daelim Industries Co Ltd
E: Nikhil@daelim.co.kr
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Case Study
A Breath Of Fresh Air

IndoChem discovers the best way to optimise production rates and air consumption in solvent manufacturing
is by using the innovative new Pro-Flo SHIFT AODD pump from Wilden.
ounded in 1997, the Asia Pacific

Petrochemical Co, Ltd, which
is headquartered in Bangkok,
Thailand, has rapidly grown into one of
the leading importers, exporters and
distributors of hydrocarbons, oxygenated
solvents and monomers for use in
industrial-manufacturing operations in the
Asia-Pacific region. Helping Asia Pacific
Petrochemical reach its lofty status has
been a group of subsidiary companies
that are strategically located in an area
that includes the Southeast Asian island
nations of Indonesia, Singapore, the
Philippines and Malaysia.
Representing the group in Indonesia is
PT. Indochemical Citra Kimia, widely
known as IndoChem. Based in Jakarta,
Indonesia, IndoChem was founded in
1982 and is a recognised leader in solvent
production for use in the Indonesian
paint and coatings market, and also a
significant producer of glues and inks for
various industrial applications.
IndoChems
solvent
manufacturing
business consists of three plants located
in Indonesia. These plants have holding

tanks that can accommodate up to 45,000
litres (11,888 gallons), and are constantly
being filled and emptied depending on
the facilitys manufacturing and delivery
needs. In all, IndoChem produces and
handles a total of 300 million litres (79.3
million gallons) of solvents per year at its
three production facilities.
Growing Pains
As IndoChems customer base has
increased, several operational challenges
have begun to hamper its ability to reliably
and efficiently meet its production quotas:
The time needed to fill one 45,000
litre holding tank has approached
seven hours, which is unacceptable for
IndoChems clients
The capacity of IndoChems aircompressor unit has been maxed out
and it is not possible to add another
compressor from both an economic
and available-space standpoint
Perhaps most importantly, the solvents
produced by IndoChem are highly
flammable, and some of them self-
spark, so it is important from a safety

standpoint that they are contained
adequately
Our current transfer time is approximately
three hours for transferring input and three
hours for transferring output, plus halfan-hour for mixing and half-an-hour for
preparation, said Erwin Juardi, General
Manager Operations, IndoChem. Since
we are planning on some improvements,
we wanted to add more pumps, but we
want to stay with the same air-compressor
capacity. I would love to see whether it is
possible that I can save air even though
I am adding pumps and getting more
pumping capacity.
To facilitate the transfer of solvents,
Juardi utilises a total of 60 pumps between
his three manufacturing facilities. He had
been strictly relying on a single brand of
AODD pump, but over time he had come
to find the pumps unreliable and costly to
operate.
They have a high cost of replacement
parts, and I have a hard time getting
Over its 30-plus years of operation, PT. Indochemical Citra Kimia, better known has IndoChem, has grown into a recognised leader in solvent, glue and ink production for use in a
number of industrial markets in Southeast Asia.
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diaphragms; I am fed up with these pumps, he said flatly. The
diaphragms do not hold up and it is hard to work on them. It
takes two guys to simply change a diaphragm and I do not want
manpower wasted on pump maintenance. We needed a simpler,
more reliable, higher-performing alternative.
In the search for a better solution, Juardi turned to Winston
Engineering Jakarta, Indonesia. Since 2005, Winston Engineering
Jakarta, which is an operating company within Singapore-based
Winston Engineering Company (PTE) Ltd, has been a pump
distributor specialising in pump technology designed for use in
general industrial-pumping applications, including the handling
of solvents, glues and inks.
Seeing Is Believing
Juardi worked with Peter Koh, Regional Product Manager for
Winston Engineering, who was quick to suggest the new ProFlo SHIFT AODD Pump from Wilden, Grand Terrace, California,
USA. Wilden invented AODD pump technology in 1955, and
since 2008 has been a member of the Dover Corporations
Pump Solutions Group (PSG), Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, USA.
The Pro-Flo SHIFT is an AODD pump air distribution system
(ADS) that can deliver as much as 60 per cent savings in air
consumption when compared to other brands (see Sidebar).
Winston Engineering has a long relationship with Wilden and
PSG, and we have been selling their products for more than 20
years, said Koh. With the latest Pro-Flo SHIFT technology it is
bringing Wilden to the next level. This pump really, really has an
edge when it comes to energy savings, he added.
But rather than simply have Juardi take his word for it, Koh
arranged to have an on-site test and demonstration of the ProFlo SHIFT technology done at one of IndoChems facilities in
April. The test involved three separate trials in which both a
Wilden Pro-Flo SHIFT pumpspecifically, a 51-mm (2-inch)
PS800 Advanced Series (bolted) aluminium AODD pumpand a
competitive model would pump 200 litres (52.8 gallons) of water,
with all pumping done at a pressure of 4 bar (58 psi). Measured
would be the time it took to pump the water along with the amount
of air that would be required to complete the pumping process.
Extrapolating the results for one of IndoChems standard
45,000-litre tanks, the test results showed that the Wilden pump
would be able to fill the larger tank in 78 minutes less than the
competitive model, while needing 2,164.08 fewer standard cubic
feet per minute (SCFM) to complete the transfer process. Juardi
was easily convinced.
Juardi said, I know that Wilden pumps are very reliable. We
have had one here for 20 years and we have not found any
problems with it so. So, I am thinking, let us change the old
pumps to Wilden. What we are learning from the old Wilden pump
is that it has been here forever, but with no problems. I was also
48 July 2015
Optimising Air Consumption In AODD Pumps

Throughout its history, air-operated double-diaphragm
(AODD) pump manufacturers have been working to find
a reliable solution to the technologys one blind spot:
the overfilling of the air chamber during the period
from the end of each stroke to the completed shift of the
valve without any corresponding displacement of fluid,
which is nothing more than wasted air that is vented to
the atmosphere.
To combat this overfilling, Wilden Pump & Engineering
Co, Grand Terrace, USA, has long been an innovator in
air distribution system (ADS) development, and while its
Turbo-Flo, Pro-Flo and Pro-Flo X ADS models undeniably
advanced the capabilities of the technology, the industry
was still waiting for that ultimate Eureka! moment in ADS
development.
That moment arrived in 2013 when Wilden completed
the development of the Pro-Flo SHIFT ADS. Described
as a true game-changer and significant breakthrough
in energy efficiency in AODD-pump operation, the
mechanically actuated Pro-Flo SHIFT ADS restricts air
flow into the air chamber near the end of each pump
stroke through the incorporation of an air control spool
that automatically meters the air to prevent overfilling with
no corresponding reduction in product yield.
This means that an AODD pump outfitted with the ProFlo SHIFT ADSwhich is available on Wildens Original
(clamped) and Advanced (bolted) Series AODD Pumps
can achieve up to 60 per cent savings in air consumption
while costing 50 per cent less to operate than pumps that
feature an electronically actuated ADS. An additional
benefit is that the Pro-Flo SHIFT is mechanically actuated,
which is a critical consideration when the pump is handling
hazardous or flammable liquids. Electronically actuated
ADSs, on the other hand, cannot be used with flammable
or explosive liquids since the electric charge can cause
sparking which could ignite the liquid and result in a
deadly explosion.
Having this Pro-Flo SHIFT pump means I can save air
and would not need to add compressors, which means
less electricity use, and that I can also increase my
productivity, said Edwin Juardi, General Manager of
Operations of solvent manufacturer IndoChem, Jakarta,
Indonesia, after watching the Pro-Flo SHIFT pump easily
outperform a competitive brand in a side-by-side test that
compared transfer times and air consumption.
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compatibility concerns, with IndoChem choosing the fullstroke Neoprene diaphragm with Wil-Flex (Santoprene) backup
diaphragms for its pumps.
Conclusion
Too often, the easy suggestion when a manufacturing facility
has reached the limits of its operational capacity is this one:
Find a bigger facility. In the case of IndoChem, though, that was
not a feasible solution. So, that meant the solvent manufacturer
needed to find a way to optimise its productivity in terms of time,
air consumption and energy usage while operating from the
same footprint.
Installing the revolutionary Pro-Flo SHIFT ADS on a Wilden Advanced Series

AODD Pump gave IndoChem the flow rates, air consumption and product-containment
capabilities that it requires in its solvent-handling operations.
IndoChem found the answer in the new Advanced Series ProFlo SHIFT AODD Pump from Wilden, which will enable it to
simultaneously improve both its fluid-transfer times and energy
savings while working out of the same facility with the same air
compressor.
The unique features of Wilden pumps are very easy for
maintenance, portable and with a very unique high-efficiency
ADS, which is the heart of the pump, said Koh. Every part
is replaceable, even for pumps that have been in the factory
for more than 10 years. That is part of why customers stay
with the Wilden brand. Wilden is the unique market leader in
diaphragm pumps.
An on-site, head-to-head test at the IndoChem facility unequivocally illustrated that a

Wilden Advanced Series AODD Pump outfitted with the new Pro-Flo SHIFT ADS
shortened loading times while cutting air consumption (Competitor Pump shown).
looking for air savings because I cannot afford to buy any more
air compressors.
In addition to the air-consumption improvements that the Pro-Flo
SHIFT ADS can provide to the Advanced Series AODD Pumps,
there are a number of operational benefits that IndoChem will
be able to take advantage of. The bolted configuration of the
Advanced pumps ensures total product containment, a key
consideration with the hazardous materials that IndoChem
creates and handles. Additionally, the Advanced pumps have a
redesigned friction-reducing liquid path that contributes greatly
to their ability to deliver maximised flow rates. In fact, the PS800
(51 mm) pump can achieve flow rates as high as 704 L/min (186
gpm), while the larger PS1500 (76 mm) model has flows to 1,045
L/min (276 gpm).
A variety of elastomer options, including PTFE (Teflon),
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Authors Details
Angela Gong
Marketing Manager
PSG
High precision gear pumps for the

chemical and polymer industry.
The CHEM gear pump can be used for a wide range applications from low to
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Technical Article
Designing Cooling Water Return Lines Appropriately

The following article focuses on the need to analyse the cooling water network as a whole, for a synchronised
pressure profile which is one of the major activity that needs to be distinguished and requires
concentrated efforts.
ooling water line sizing is often

considered to be the simplest
activity in any project, and hence
it is often given less attention. However,
inadequate or improper distribution
of cooling water directly affects plant
performance and consequently the
guarantee figures.
It is worthwhile to distinguish between
two different activities in cooling
water network sizing:
- Cooling water line sizing of an
individual consumer as well as
headers based on flow rates
- Analysing the cooling water network
as a whole, for a synchronised
pressure profile
The first part may be simpler than
the second, which requires more
concentrated efforts. It may become
an area of concern if due attention is
not paid to return line sizing during the
design process.
This article focuses on the second point,
ie, the analysis of a cooling water network
based on return line hydraulics. The
article discusses the general approach
Consumer
Cooling
Tower
Figure:1 Typical cooling water system - Simplified scheme
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of cooling water line sizing in the first

section, and identifies loopholes with
the help of a case study in the second.
The conclusion indicates areas, where
process engineers need to pay attention
while sizing the return header.
A simplified scheme of a cooling tower is
as shown in Figure 1.
The estimation of the pump head
establishes the pressure profile of the
network. This is to make sure that there
will be appropriate flow distribution to
the respective consumers.
For this activity, there are two ways in
which one may proceed.
Option 1: Estimation of the pump head,
considering the entire cooling water
circuit (up to cooling tower) via different
loops and then identifying the loop that
requires the highest head.
Option 2: Estimation of the pump head,
considering the atmospheric pressure at
the consumer outlet that is located at the
highest elevation.
The atmospheric pressure at the
consumer outlet that is located at
highest elevation in the network is
achieved by having vent on return line.
(See Figure1) Thus the head available
due to the elevation in the return header
is sufficient to cause the flow from
consumer to cooling tower.
Option 2 is more frequently chosen, in
view of the power saving it enables. It
also ensures proper distribution without
the throttling of valves, and hence is
widely used. However, when using this

method, appropriate sizing of the cooling
water return line becomes vital.
Generally, since cooling water lines are
expected to be on the pump discharge
line, the velocity criteria with which these
lines are sized are often considered with
respect to this.
However, it shall be noted that for Option
2, the cooling water return line is exposed
to atmospheric pressure by means of a
vent, and will not see any pump discharge
pressure. This line will be under the
influence of gravity and should be
sized accordingly.
In order to get more clarity on the subject,
we shall evaluate the case study below.
There are two cooling water networks
in a plant, one catering to the water
requirement of consumers located
up to the elevation of 15 metres (LP
circuit), and another catering to the
water requirement of consumers located
between the elevations of 15 metres and
25 metres (HP circuit).
This arrangement is made in order to
optimise power consumption, as the
flows in both circuits are quite high.
It is always advisable to have a single
header running from the plant building to
the cooling tower, since minimum piping
around the cooling water deck and the
pipe rack will reduce civil loading of
the cooling tower structure and the
pipe rack.
With the above considerations, two
different set of pumps of different heads
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are used to feed two networks, such as
LP and HP. The return lines of these
headers are then combined into to one
header, which is laid on the pipe rack
that is running up to the cooling tower.
As shown in the Figure 2, both return
headers are provided with a vent at
their respective highest elevations,
so as to see atmospheric pressure as
back pressure. Thus, it will be only
the elevation difference that will cause
flow from the respective consumers to
the cooling tower, overcoming piping
frictional pressure drop.
Reviewing this scheme drives one to
analyse the influence of the HP circuit
elevation on the flow of the LP circuit.
A significant effect may be foreseen
on flow distribution. This is because
pressure at the common return point will
be the same for both circuits.
At first sight, it appears that there
should not be any problem with this
arrangement, as both circuits are
exposed to atmospheric pressure and
connected to a common header at a
single elevation. However, the effect
of the elevation difference was not
taken into account while considering
the atmospheric pressure at the
consumer outlet.
This is the point at which an issue with
back pressure can arise.
As discussed in the beginning, the entire
line sizing of the cooling water system,
including headers, is calculated based
on the pump discharge pressure. This
calls for the velocity in the pipeline to be
in the range of 1.5 2 m/s, as per the
recommended criteria.
HP user at Highest Ele.

Ele: 27 m
LP user at Highest Ele.

Ele: 15 m
Cooling
Tower
LP CWS Pump
Disch. Press: 4.5 kg/cm2a
HP CWS Pump
Disch. Press: 5.5 kg/cm2a
Figure2: Case study
the respective elevation matters, in

terms of the liquid rise in the respective
headers, and thereby the back pressure
on the LP circuit.
In order to avoid this effect, it is required
to size these headers for gravity flow,
considering a lower velocity.
Furthermore, it is required to size these
headers as self-venting lines that are
running vertically, so as to release any
vapors present therein.
Conclusion
Although a cooling tower network works
under pump pressure, a return node
shall be identified from where gravity
flow takes place. Accordingly, the return
header shall be sized considering the
guiding parameter of the Froude number,
which shall be maintained below 0.3.
Secondly, it is equally important to
analyse whether the elevation difference
between the highest consumers of
cooling water and the cooling tower deck
is sufficient to drive the water under
influence of gravity. If the elevation
difference is not sufficient, the pump
head calculation shall be done up to
the cooling tower deck, and the entire
circuit will operate under pump pressure.
However, in that case, due care shall be
taken during start-up to ensure that no
air pocket exists in the loop.
References
Perrys Chemical Engineers Handbook
This can be ensured by getting a

dimensionless Froude number less than
0.3. This can be estimated as below.
Froude Number = V 2 / Dg <0.3
Where
V = Velocity in pipe line, m/s
D = Diameter of pipe, m
g = Gravitational Constant, 9.81 m/s 2
Ref: Perrys Chemical Engineers Handbook
However, in reality, the return headers

are expected to run under the influence
of gravity.
With the above consideration, the return

header size will be sufficient enough to
remove the effect of elevation difference.
Thus the vertical portion of the header
will have a liquid leg filled to the height of
the cooling tower, plus height equivalent
to the frictional pressure drop of the
return header.
Secondly, it shall be further noted that the

atmospheric pressure that is considered
as back pressure is at two different
elevations. Hence, although both
headers are at atmospheric pressure,
Hence, each circuit will see the same

pressure profile across the entire length
of the return header. Accordingly, the
HP circuit will not influence the LP
circuit or the return header. The cooling
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water network can run then smoothly

without any need for throttling valves for
flow adjustment.
Authors Details
Vipin Deshpande
Deputy Engineering Manager
Aker Solutions
E: Vipin.Deshpande@akersolutions.com
Marketing Initiative
Focus Area for 2015: Lubrication

Lubes and Greases related New Technologies, Maintenance and Best Practices
fter the mega success of earlier

5 editions of MainTech Conferences,
Confederation of Indian Industry - CII,
Gujarat organised the 6th edition of MainTech
2015 with specific focus on Lubrication
r e l a t e d M a i n t e n a n c e , Te c h n o l o g i e s ,
Developments and Best Practices on 17 July
2015 at Vadodara. The conference identified
Challenges and Best Practices pertaining to
Proactive and Reactive Maintenance related
to lubrications and covered wide range of
topics of interest to the stakeholders in the
various areas
Technical Plenaries & Topics covered
during the Conference:
Basics of Lubrication: Understanding
Lubr ication and Selection of Correct
Lubricants & Alternative, New Developments
in Lubricant Technology, Contamination
Control & Best Practices.
Maintenance and Lubrication: Bearing Life
Enhancement by Proper Lubrication, Gear
Box Reliability Lubrication Centered, Basics
of Oil Analysis & Wear Monitoring Techniques
through Oil Condition Monitoring Key to
Equipment Reliability, Hydraulics Lubrications
and Best Practices.
Lubrication Management: Lubricants Life
Cycle Management (Planning, Monitoring,
Control, Recycle, Disposal
Case Studies: Case Studies on Proactive &
Reactive Management
Key Speakers addressed during the
Conference were:
Mr Ashwin Gandhi, Chairman CII Central
Gujarat Zonal Council & Director, Express
Hotels Pvt. Ltd., Mr Nishith Dand, Vice
Chairman CII Central Gujarat Zonal Council
& Managing Director, Sure Safety (India)
Pvt. Ltd., Mr Samir Sabnis, Chairman 6th
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edition of CIIs MainTech 2015 & Director,

PruftechnikAimil(India) Pvt. Ltd., Mr Vilas
Kalyankar, Chief Executive Officer Gear
Division, Elecon Engineering Company Ltd.,
Mr Sanjeev Kr Jain, General Manager
Gujarat State Office, Indian Oil Corporation
Ltd., Mr Sunil Desai, Convener CIIs
MSME & Manufacturing Excellence Panel
& Managing Director, Richfield Engineering
India Pvt. Ltd., Mr Gourav Kotwani, Dy
Manager Technical Services (P&AD), Bharat
Petroleum Corp. Ltd., Mumbai, Mr Nitish
Mittal, Sr Manager Technical Service, Head
Office, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Mumbai,
Mr Nirav Shah, Lubricant Technical Advisor,
Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd., Mr Nitin Mankad,
Past Chairman CII Central Gujarat Zonal
Council & Managing Director, Innovative Tyres
& Tubes Ltd., Mr Sreepal Rajan Singh Negi,
General Manager Marketing, Technical
Services, FAG Bearings India Ltd., Mr Samir
A Jethva, Group Head Design Helical &
Planetary Gearboxes, Elecon Engineering
Co. Ltd., Mr KNV Subrahmanyam, Head Oil
Analysis Division, Aimil Ltd., Mr Seshan Iyer,
Head Maintenance, Repaiers & Operations
(MRO), FAG Bearings India Ltd., Mr Sitanshu
Bhatt, Head of Depar tment - Rotating
Equipment (ENCR), Linde Engineering India
Pvt. Ltd.
M a i n Te c h C o n f e r e n c e C h a i r m a n s
Message:"The MainTech platform by CII in its 6 th
edition, continued in its endeavor to bring
the latest trends and technologies in the
maintenance arena to the industry. We
have seen the industry participation grow
over the years and today this is one of the
premier maintenance technology forum
in India.
CII, through maintech 2015 has bought
the impor tance of proper 'Lubrication
Management' to the Indian industry. The
industry today world be losing billions of
dollars due to improper lubrication practices
and CII has got the manufacturers, users
& OEMs on a single platform to impact
the awareness. As I Say, CIIs MainTech
is in line with the concept of Mr Narendra
Modi, Honble PM regarding 'Make in
India' initiative. We just add to it and would
like to spread the idea of 'Make in India Efficiently!'
The Conference was highly successful
and was well attended by more than 200
participants from the across the industry,
Sectors and States. The 7 th Edition of
MainTech is scheduled on Friday, 15 th July
2016 at Vadodara
On Double Digit Growth Track Since 2011
he Asian market for pumps and valves

constitutes for 42 per cent of the
world market. How much of market
share does India have of it?
A: India contributes 10-15 per cent, in the
global pumps and valves market which stood
at around USD 53 billion last year. Many
international valve companies view the lack
of Asian penetration as a viable growth
opportunity. Over the last few years, many
international pumps and valve manufacturers
have opened manufacturing in India envisaging
stronger regional presence in the Indian and
Asian market, which is currently witnessing
a healthy growth. This is creating strong
competition in the Indian as well as regional
Asian market.
What are the key growth drivers for the
pumps and valves industry in India?
Well, pumps and valves, as we all know have
applications across almost all the industry
verticals that one can think of!! Indian economy
is booming right now and witnessing growth
across all the verticals from oil and gas
to chemicals and petrochemicals, power,
infrastructure and water, etc. Currently, Indian
Pump and Valves industry stands at ` 9000
crores with 500 - 700 suppliers already in the
market supplying wide range of products for
industrial applications. However technology
will be a major differentiator for the players
as the users are now more open to opting
for energy efficient products. This is where
Samson Controls Pvt, Ltd, (SCPL) India can
play a major role.
Which industries does Samson Controls
majorly cater to?
Samson products have been witnessing a strong
demand from various industries viz, Oil and
Gas, Fertilisers, Food and Beverages, Power,
Chemicals, Steel and other Metals, Paper and
Plastics, etc, where the manufacturers need
to comply with stringent regulatory norms.
All these industries are witnessing a strong
growth presently and we see major scope for
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our growth in the years to come. Samson India

is one of the leading manufacturers of Globe
Control Valves, ON/OFF valves, Conventional
and Smart Positioners, Self-operated Pressure
and Temperature Regulators and supplies
various products like Lined Valves, Rotary
Plug Valves, High pressure and temperature
Gate, Globe, Check, Butterfly valves, Pneumatic
actuators etc, from specialist Samson
Group Companies.
Please talk about the growth of Samson
Control Pvt Ltd, India since you took the
charge of organisation in 2011?
Since 2011, we have successfully brought
several changes in our internal processes
in Samson India and trying to emulate the
international best practices that are followed
at our headquarters with the aim to ensure our
Indian production is compliant to Samson AG
in quality standards. We have scaled up our
operations and doubled the machinery and
manpower, since I have taken charge of the
Indian operations.
I must say that our team effort has paid off
well and we have been witnessing double
digit growth year-on-year over the last four
years. Presently, SCPL has a marginal share
in Samson AG, but India will continue to be an
important market for the groups global growth
strategy. In the years to come, we intend
to leverage upon this base and achieving
faster growth.
Please share your thoughts about the Hon.
Prime Minister Narendra Modis Make in
India campaign and your expectations from
the present government.
The Make in India campaign initiated by the
Prime Minister holds a lot of promise and the
current government has already started taking
measures to encourage industrial development
and Samson AG is actively investing in
Indian market to leverage on this opportunity.
However, in my opinion, there are still some
challenges like non-uniform tax structures,
Atul Raje
changes in input costs, fluctuating power
cost and labour reforms, etc, which continue
to be hurdles for the Indian manufacturing
sector which need immediate attention from
the government.
I feel that with some more restructuring of
policies and government intervention, the
Make in India campaign can be a game
changer especially for small and medium scale
companies from the manufacturing sector and
help companies like ours to grow faster.
What are the biggest strengths of Samson
Control Pvt Ltd?
At SCPL, we strongly believe in keeping
our customers happy, which tops our list of
priorities across our entire teams. We strictly
adhere to the mandates followed by Samson
AG in terms of highest quality, timely product
deliveries, provide efficient solutions, imparting
proper operational training, excellent service,
which has helped us excel during the last three
years. We intend to continue doing our best to
serve our customers across various industries
in and around India.
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City, Hadapsar, Pune, 411028
Maharashtra, India
T:+91 20 67246600 | F: +91 20 67246666
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Design and Development Never Stops at Everest: Malhotra

Everest is the first and the only Indian blower manufacturer to have successfully shifted entire production load
of its blowers, boosters and pumps on CNC machines. The company has imported a number of sophisticated
Haas make CNC machines from USA. This has resulted in higher production capacities and better quality, claims
Daksh Malhotra, Director Marketing, EVEREST Group.
hat are the specific advantages

of using your products?
We are concentrating more on
application engineering and in helping our
customers save on their processes. This
innovation has not only compensated on
our general sales but even helped us to
outperform on our targets. Our application
oriented R&D has made it possible to cover
wider areas of application, offering cost
effective and energy efficient solutions
thus creating larger market demand for
our product.
Probably the most impor tant issue for
any industr y today is better resource
utilisation, reduction in process time,
higher yields and better product quality.
The major issue of concern today is low
energy consumption per unit of product
produced and this objective is a major
decision factor which favours the chance
of Everests product offerings over any
other possible alternative. Innovation is
the essence of the world today. Resources
and market advantages do not matter
much. Intellect and innovation do. There is
nothing more powerful than the idea whose
time has come.
We know that performance of the OEMs
design ultimately depends on the quality
and dependability of its components. That
is why so many manufacturers of Water
Treatment Plants, Effluent Treatment
Plants, Cement Plants, Aquaculture Farms,
Chemical Plants, Paper Plants, Vacuum
P l a n t s a n d S y s t e m s, a n d P n e u m a t i c
Conveying Systems have entrusted their
reputation to Everest. Our broad product
line of Roots Blowers (Bi-lobe and Trilobe) (Air/ Gas Duty), Mechanical Vacuum
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Boosters, Dr y Vane Pumps, Acoustic

Hoods and Industrial Vacuum Systems
consists of standard and custom models
that fall into major product group.
E l a b o r a t e o n yo u r m a n u f a c t u r i n g
locations, location of plants, investments,
technology and human resources.
Everest Group currently operates through
t h r e e s t a t e - o f - t h e - a r t m a n u fa c t u r i n g
fa c i l i t i e s . T h e s e i n c l u d e t h e p a r e n t
company Everest Transmission at New
Delhi and other two group companies,
Everest Blowers Pvt Ltd and Everest
Blower Systems Pvt Ltd at Bahadurgarh,
Haryana. Facilities include in house R&D,
design and development, production,
manufacturing, quality control, inspection
and after sales service.
A l l t h e m a n u fa c t u r i n g fa c i l i t i e s a r e
equipped with latest CNC machines from
USA resulting in production of world class,
reliable and dependable Everest Blowers,
Boosters and Vacuum Systems.
The top management at Everest is totally
committed to quality and is very open
t o i n d u c t i o n o f n ew t e c h n o l o g i e s o r
business methodologies. In order to keep
ourselves updated on the latest trends.
Various in-house seminars are organised
and the same are conducted by certified
quality professionals and management
consultants. Apar t from this we also
send our personnel to various external
training programmes or seminars being
organised by organisations like IIT, FICCI,
ASSOCHAM, QCI etc. In fact regular
training of every employee is also one
of our quality objectives and we ensure
that every individual in the organisation
undergoes a cer tain number of hours

of inter nal or exter nal training ever y
quarter. We make sure that there is a skill
enhancement in every employee once they
undergo any training.
Please outline your companys focus on
R &D for engineering innovations.
Everest is the first and only Blower and
Vacuum Systems manufacturer in the
country to have an in-house R&D Centre
which is approved by Depar tment of
Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry
of Science and Technology, Government
of India. Everest Group recently won a
National Award for Excellence in Research
and Development which was given by our
respectable Prime Minister. Approximately
3 per cent of group turnover is earmarked
for R&D every year.
Design and Development is one thing
which never stops at Everest. It is a
continual process. Everest has been in an
industrial segment with wide application
areas. Our marketing team constantly
works on identifying areas where our
products can revolutionise process. Having
identified a niche, our technical team
designs and develops products to suit the
requirements. For example, our vacuum
boosters have found a niche in vacuum
distillation processes in menthol industry
had relations with such industrial giants. They taught us the
missing quality consciousness. Due to its quality consciousness
the company could handle prestigious projects for clients like
NTPC, BHEL, Ion Exchange, and Thermax. By working with them,
we started understanding their terminologies, their minimum
requirements, importance of material selection and calibration
of equipment. We learnt these over a period of time.
where it has provided huge improvements in processing efficiency.

At Everest we believe in diversifying our application engineering
and earning out of satisfied customers rather than diversifying
the product mix itself. Excellence in application engineering has
been a key component in the companys growth and profitability.
Being an indigenous company we at Everest totally understand the
cost effectiveness and price implications faced by customers of a
developing nation. Also as compared to our international counter
parts, Everest has a high quality manufacturing unit in India and
hence enjoys the benefit of having lower cost of production. Our
management believes in forwarding these benefits/ privileges to
our customers, not compromising on quality, performance and
services at any time.
What are your thoughts on the Quality Assurance Measures?
Everest is ISO 9001:2008 certified organisation and the ISO
support mechanism itself takes care that our customers receive
quality products. The success story of Everest germinates from its
commitment to quality. Circa 1980, Everest started manufacturing
Twin Lobe Rotary Air Blowers when India was importing them
from USA. During that period the industrial giant BHEL started a
program of Vendor Development, which was intended for stage
inspection of various vendors. BHEL invested a lot of money
on that program. Then they thought of their engineers training
some qualified vendors and improving their level of reliability
and quality so that there would be no need for individual
component inspection.
That was an opportunity for Everest and it was selected as the
company was manufacturing quality products and the people were
technically sound. In 1985, it developed a Quality Assurance Plan.
Based on that plan, it maintained good quality and high standard
of products. Moreover, its drawings and designs were standardised
and approved. Even before we went in for ISO certification we
were maintaining the required records. We were lucky that we
What are the key drivers of your industry?

The major driving factor for the industry today is the 'need to
change' and bring in cleaner and better ways of production. Rapid
industrialisation and ever increasing population is putting a lot of
negative impact on our environment. Our future generations shall
have to suffer if it continues in the same pace. Strict environmental
norms, pollution control, increase in scarcity of water and need
for decreasing energy consumption are major challenges of the
day and this is what has forced the big industries to re-think on
conventional methods of production and introduce newer and
environment friendly technologies with lower cost of manufacturing
(A typical example of same being the replacement of Steam Jet
Ejector by dry type vacuum systems giving heavy saving in cost,
quality and performance).
Please comment on the marketing strategies that have led to
the success of your products in India
Everest Group is a Radical Innovator. We expand the market. Most
of other players in the industry work as incremental innovators.
Incremental innovators focus on trying to grab market share from
the competition and fight within the existing market space. Radical
innovators go a step further. They create a brand new space
for themselves and bring in buyers from two streams: existing
and brand new. Our USP, We dont just offer blowers, boosters
& systems, we offer SOLUTIONS!!!!! helps us in becoming a
radical innovator.
Everest Blower Systems Private Limited

Plot No. 6, Sector 16, HSIIDC Industrial Area,
Bahadurgarh-124507, Haryana, India
T: +91-11-4545 7777
F: +91-11-4545 7718
E: daksh@everestblowers.com
W: www.everestblowers.com
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Reusable Filter Consumables
ith a traditional Filter System,

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usage to dispose the consumables in
environment was a major concern. Filter
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Cartridges, which has many advantages,
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SS Cartridges are designed to overcome
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limitations of fabric or synthetic fiber media.
-SS Random Fiber / Sintered Metal Fiber

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Filter Concept is an ISO, OHSAS & CE
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Stainless Steel Car tridges are offered
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or seams. No media migration occurs due
to stainless steel material. These elements
can be back washed and reused.
Filter Concept
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Reasons For Failures To

Occur In Lined Pipe Work
he core element of a fluoropolymer lined process, one needs

to ensure that the lined piping and fittings have the highest
performance level. This also enables the plant to be retained as
a multi-purpose unit so that the same equipment can be reused with
confidence to make multiple products.
Any discussion on performance needs to cover 3 elements of

Lined piping system.
1.The external metals selected for pipes and fittings.
2.The grade and make of fluoropolymer selected.
3.Most important the processing methods applied for producing
the tubes and the type of fit ensured between the metal
and lining.
Though Lined piping systems particularly PTFE/PFA lining was
perceived and promoted as a total solution to handle highly corrosive
chemicals at elevated temperatures, it unfortunately does have
limitations leading to premature failures which are identified below.
There are primary two reasons why field failures can occur in Lined
Pipe work.
A. When adverse process conditions exist
i. Erosion of lining This is prone to occur when transfer of abrasive
media is done at high flow velocity as the plastic liner is soft and
therefore easily abraded.

ii. Permeation This problem is a known phenomenon and will exist
if the media both gas & liquids are prone to permeate. The piping
if not effectively vented externally, it allows corrosion to build up
between the metal pipe inner wall and the liner causing deformation
of liner and further degrading the liners vacuum resistance. Over
a period of time this will impinge the flow of fluid through the pipe.

iii. Blisters get formed in the top layer of liner due to rapid changes
in temperature cycles involving process. Over a period of time the
lining fails.

iv. Build-up of static charges within the pipe line. The principal
source of charging to occur is through tribo charging which when
occurs can puncture the liners. Transferring poorly conducting
chemicals or solvents there is a high potential to develop
electrostatic charges which need to be dealth with.

v. Product or media solidification caused by crystallisation inside
the pipe line.
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vi. Swelling in lining due to absorption
of media

vii. Pressure/ Temperature upsurge which
cannot be monitored/ controlled due to
process limitations or constraints.

viii. Vent holes are blocked by paint or
other media

ix. Regular maintenance and re-torquing
of bolts if not done periodically.
B. When poor quality products with improper
lining techniques are sourced to save costs
failures are imminent.
i. Pipes are not able to withstand full
vacuum at max specified temp due
to loose/ slip fit lining techniques or
inadequate liner thickness used resulting
in collapse/ bulging of liner.

ii. PTFE flares getting cut off at flange
ends and or liner shrinks into the pipe.

iii. Liners elongating within the metal pipes

resulting in bulging/ blocking the flow
iv. Cold spots forming in liner/ mouldings
during processing stage.
v. Vent holes are not provided by the
equipment supplier.
vi. Achieving an uneven lining thickness
especially in moulded fittings/ valve
bodies - a design flaw to maintain min
bore dia. A compromising technique
adopted to be competitive.
vii. Poor fabrication-weld on flange face

not ground off to form a radius from wall
to flange/ lap face.
viii. Operating a sinter profile cycle with no

adequate and reliable controls to ensure
uniform heating and cooling in all the
zones of the oven resulting in producing
PTFE tubes being either 'under' sintered
or 'over' sintered.
ix. Not using correct bolts for installation

or awarding the erection contract to
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a contarctor who has limited or no

knowledge in installting lined pipework.

x. Products made from processed/

re-ground, mixed and unproven grades
of polymer.
Lined products should be procured in full

compliance to material and testing standards
as specified in ASTM F 1545. Pipe material,
plate flange thickness and liner thickness if
not maintained as specified in ASTM/ANSI
stds should be rejected and returned to the
supplier. Polymer/ Resin processed must be
virgin and only proven grades of polymer
should be selected/ specified with request for
test reports to be provided to support for each
batch of sintered tubes. Lining techniques
adopted and resulting in loose fit of liner in
metal pipe should be rejected and not used.
W h e n s e l e c t i n g l i n e d p i p ew o r k d u e
consideration needs to be paid to
following facts.
1. Pressure generally more to decide the
steelwork 150/ 300 class.

2. Temperature The maximum and
minimum temperatures and potential
for thermal shock and upset conditions
to be ascer tained. Lined equipment
manufacturer should be able to provide
data on pressure v/s temperature for
guidelines.

3. Vacuum A most often ignored aspect
but a major source of failure. A good
lined piping system should be able
to withstand full vacuum at maximum
operating temperature for each type of
liner listed in the ASTM. In the case of
PTFE (200 deg. C) for line sizes upto and
including 150 NB should be absolutely
possible. The equipment supplier cannot
act ignorant or argue that this information
was not shared. The liner thickness and
lining technique should guarantee and
ensure capability to withstand the desired
vacuum conditions. For higher sizes the
manufacturer should provide the vacuum
rating at different temperatures determined
and concluded when carrying out the

qualification test as per ASTM F 1545.

4. Media or flow of chemicals being carried

can influence the design of piping.
- For permeant services consideration

for selecting type of liner, thickness and
venting systems is absolutely essential.
- For non-conducting flammable mainly
solvents staticdissipating materials are
recommended.
- Always consider for any upsurge/ nasty
conditions which can upset the process
parameters.
- It is always wor th consider ing the
combination of PTFE and PFA lining rather
than opt for PTFE/ FEP especially when
it is planned to use the same plant and
equipment in the future for more severe
applications.
Horizon stays ahead of competition the only
processor capable of producing an optimised
lined piping system wherein the materials,
process and techniques applied ensures
full strength of metallic pipe and corrosion
resistance of the liner.
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When others stop, Saurus939 carries on

The vacuum pump unique in reliability, performance and consumption.
aurus939 has all the Italvacuum

experience, a vacuum pump
that
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performance in all the main chemical
and pharmaceutical processes, ensuring
total recovery of extracted solvents,
even in severe operating conditions. A
simply designed machine, that combines
traditional robustness and reliability with
the most evolved technology.
Saurus939 has always been the core
business of Italvacuum, one of the
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vacuum
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point in the design and manufacture of
vacuum dryers. Resistance, strength and
consumption of oil virtually eliminated
thanks to the innovative LubriZero system,
that guarantees perfect operation and
optimum results with total respect for the
environment.
Saurus939 has no fear of aggressive
and corrosive solvents, powders and
condensates, nor distillation by-products.
But above all it does not fear confrontation
because it is designed and manufactured
to work 24 hours a day with a constant
excellent performance and minimum
operating costs, thanks to a low-energy
motor, negligible oil consumption and easy,
immediate
maintenance.
Powerful,
efficient, but absolutely safe: Saurus939
guarantees optimum safety through the
whole process and complete purity of the
final product. In other words, ensures an
uncontaminated vacuum.
Applications
The Saurus939 vacuum pump has a
vast range of uses, as it can be used
in various sectors ie, Chemicals,
Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oil and
Gas, Plastic and Rubber, Bio-science and
Waste Management.
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Processes: Vacuum Drying, Reaction,

Distillation, Crystallization, Filtration,
Evaporation and Polymerization.
Features
The design is simple and traditional.
The great added value is Italvacuums
consolidated experience that year after
year has perfected, innovated and
improved the Saurus939 vacuum pump,
guaranteeing optimum operation in all
chemical and pharmaceutical processes,
such as drying, distillation, reaction
and crystallization.
Saurus939 can intake both the vapours
of common solvents (methyl alcohol,
ethylic alcohol, chloroform, acetone,
ethyl acetate, methyl chloride, benzene,
toluene, isopropyl alcohol , ethyl ether,
heptane) as well as those of more
aggressive solvents
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acid,
acetic
acid,
chlorobenzene,
dimethylformamide,
acrylonitrile,
dichloroethane, cyclohexane, pyridine,
dimethyl sulfoxide, dichloromethane).
Construction Details
Cylinder, pistons, piston rings and head
are made of special anti-acid cast iron.
The other components are made of cast
iron, special steel and PTFE with special
charges. The pump is completely sealed:
a characteristic that makes it extremely
reliable and efficient for a long time, even
in damp and dusty environments. The
discharge valves have automatic openings
and are available in different materials,
including Hastelloy. Cooling is by air.
Saurus939 has two completely separate,
independent lubrication circuits:
one circuit for the process part, with
metered injection of fresh oil, thanks to
the LubriZero system
one circuit for the mechanical part with

recirculated oil.
LubriZero System
Saurus939 is equipped with the exclusive
LubriZero system that ensures best
possible performance with truly negligible
oil consumption, completely compatible
with the environment.
The LubriZero system combines the
metered injection of oil with a kit of new
materials in PTFE with special charges
that are not only resistant to corrosion,
but require virtually no lubrication. This
also allows for the use of synthetic FDA
approved oils.
The metered flow of a few drops of fresh
oil (about 10 g/h) guarantees an effective
barrier from even the most aggressive
solvents, considerably increasing the
duration of the perfect cylinder-piston
coupling and hence the working life of the
vacuum pump.
Uncontaminated Vacuum
Powerful, resistant, efficient, but also
completely safe: Saurus939 guarantees
maximum safety throughout the whole
process and complete purity of the final
product. In other words, guarantees
uncontaminated vacuum.
Figure 1: Saurus939_double stage with all accessories
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Yearly operation costs
Break-even
In fact, during the entire work cycle, not even

one molecule of oil reaches the processed
product. This is certified by the Department of
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research carried out on a complete process of
vacuum drying.
The results leave no space for doubt: the
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Better quality is never an expense: its
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The use of oil not only avoids any
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Range
Saurus939 range includes single stage
and double stage models.
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Accessories
The high quality of Saurus939, not only
in the unquestionable reliability of the
vacuum pump, but also the wide range of
accessories, allows for turn-key installation
of the entire vacuum group:
Atmospheric
post-condenser
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1)
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pump outlet
2) Condensate recovery tank from the
post-condenser outlet
3)
Pump suction filter with particle
centrifuge separation and metal filtering
cartridge
4) Control panel board, also available in
compliance with ATEX DIRECTIVE 94/9/
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5) Support base for easy, fast installation.
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Complete robustness in any work
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Absence of warm-up cycles and waiting
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Low noise (<70 db) and low operating
speed (250 rpm)
Low average working temperatures.
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Humidity and Temperature Calibrator
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pH Meter
The HI2202 edgeblu pH meter uses Hannas HALO pH electrodes with Bluetooth Smart technology (Bluetooth
4.0) that connect wirelessly to edgeblu or a compatible iPad running the Hanna Lab App. The edgeblu has
a 5.5 LCD and a sensitive capacitive touch keypad. edgeblu is simple to configure, calibrate, measure, log,
and transfer data to a computer or a USB drive. The edgeblu includes Hannas exclusive CAL Check feature
to warn if the HALO pH electrode being used is not clean or if the calibration buffers are contaminated. A
probe condition indicator is displayed after calibration showing the overall state of the pH electrode. Each
edgeblu is supplied with the HI11102 HALO Bluetooth pH electrode. The HALO allows the probe to operate
on a single CR2032 battery for approx 500 hours. The HI11102 HALO pH electrode is a double junction, gel filled, glass body pH
electrode with a built-in thermistor temperature sensor, allowing readings to be automatically compensated for temp variations. The
HALO pH electrode transmits measurement data up to 10 meters. Each HALO pH electrode is automatically detected, the edgeblu
or an iPad running the Hanna Lab App, transferring pH sensor type, serial number, and calibration data. The Hanna Lab App is a
free application that turns the iPad into a full-featured pH meter when used with a Hanna HALO pH electrode. Functions include
calibration, measurement, continuous data logging, graphing, and data sharing. Measurement and logging of pH and temperature at
one-second intervals start as soon as the probe is connected. Measurements can be displayed with tabulated data or as a graph. The
graph can be panned and zoomed with the iPads pinch-to-zoom technology for enhanced viewing.
Hanna Equipments (India) Pvt Ltd
3/4/5/6, Aum Sai Bldg, Plot No: 23 C
Sector 7, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210
Tel: 022-27746554, 27746555 | Fax. 91-022-27746557
E-mail: sales@hanna-india.com
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CEW Products
SS Seamless Pipes, Tubes & U Tubes
Suraj Ltd, an ISO-9001, 14000, BS OHS 18001 certified company offers stainlesss steel seamless
pipes (up to 12 metre long, all austenitic, ferritic, duplex and super duplex stainless steel), tubes
up to 30 metre long and U tubes in various sizes (6.0 mm OD to 323.9 mm OD), specifications
(as per ASTM, ASME, EN, NFA, JIS Standards), thickness (0.8 mm to 25 mm), grades and also
as per customers requirements.
Suraj has strong presence in the global market. It finds a application in refinery, petrochemical,
food, pharma, fertilizer, oil and gas, breweries,sugar, ship building, etc. The company specialises
in heat exchangers, heating elements, surface condensers, evaporators digestors, instrumentation tubing and fluid piping.
Suraj also holds various certificates for quality in accordance with AD2000 MERKBLATT W0 and Pressure Equipment Directives
[PED] 97/23/EC from TUV, NORD and supply our above products under all National and International Third party Inspecation
authorities. SURAJ also have their own Testing Labortories. To undertake various tests such as Hydro, Eddy Current, PMI, IGC,
UT, RT, Spectro analysis, Mechanical properties and many others as per customers and specification requirements.
Suraj Ltd
Suraj House, Opp: Usmanpura Garden
Ashram Road, Ahmedabad
Gujarat 380 014
Tel: 079-27540720, 27540721 | Fax: 91-079-27540722
E-mail: suraj@surajgroup.com
Uniformance Technology Boosts Asset Uptime

Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) offers Uniformance Asset Sentinel, which continuously monitors equipment and
process health, assisting industrial facilities to predict and prevent asset failures and poor operational performance.
The new offering expands HPS Uniformance software suite and supports the emergence of the Industrial Internet of
Things (IIoT) in the process industry, enabling companies to collect, organize and analyze data for a specific asset or
thing. These analytics can transform work processes from reactive to proactive, helping industrial plant operators
avoid unplanned downtime and improve plant performance and safety. The technology works by continuously accessing data from a variety of
sources, including process parameters, vibration data and alarms.
Using a real-time complex event processing engine, Uniformance Asset Sentinel continuously performs performance, health, efficiency and
safety-related calculations and compares those results of the current actual performance to an expected performance model. Predicted or
detected deviations from these models are used to generate notifications to facilitate investigation and intervention to minimize the cost and
frequency of an event. Uniformance Asset Sentinels pre-defined best practice templates for more than 100 equipment types, such as pumps,
compressors, exchangers, valves and turbines combined with its seamless interface to its process design simulation software (UniSim Design)
helps customers rapidly deploy equipment or process monitoring on any plant asset, eliminating the need for complex model development.
Several major refining and chemical facilities are now implementing Uniformance Asset Sentinel to help them overcome the challenge of
accessing data from multiple sources and turning it into actionable information. In addition to the positive impact on safety, this capability can
translate into higher operational efficiency, agility and, ultimately, higher margins.
Honeywell Automation India Ltd
56 & 57 Hadapsar Indl Estate
Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra 411 013
Tel: 020-66039400 | Fax: 91-020-66039800
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Mumbai 400066
Tel. 02228975275 Mobile 9820047858
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Ramapuram, Chennai - 600 089. Telephone : 044-24863811,
Web: www.dynamiccontrols.in, E-mail: sales@dynamiccontrols.in,
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Gasket Tape
De Dietrich Process Systems has endorsed and will provide support for GORE Gasket Tape
Series 1000, a new sealant product from W L Gore & Associates. GORE Gasket Tape Series 1000
was developed to meet the sealing challenges of glass-lined steel equipment utilizing aggressive
media under demanding process conditions such as high temperatures, alternating system
pressures, limited gasket loads and deviation of sealing surfaces.
The new Gore product incorporates a unique barrier core, which enables it to maintain an extratight seal across the full width of the flange even at low loads, and even in the presence of highlypermeating media. Manufactured in the form of a highly-conformable spooled tape, Series 1000
is optimized for use in large (DN 600/ASME 24) or non-standard flanges typically found in columns, mixer vessels, reactors,
storage and receiver tanks.
With Series 1000, gaskets can be customized on-site, as needed. This eliminates the need for offsite fabrication of large gaskets,
and the associated long lead times and complicated logistics for shipping, handling and installation. With Series 1000, gasket
inventories can be streamlined, and inventory costs reduced.
De Dietrich Process Systems Pvt Ltd
B-Wing, 807 Sagartech Plaza,
Andheri Kurla Road, Nr Saki Naka Junction, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 072
Tel: 022-67424272
E-mail: sales@dedietrich.co.in
Diaphragm Valve
GF Piping Systems adds the new diaphragm valve Type 604/605 with integrated pneumatic actuator to
its product range. The valves compact design fits standard installation lengths. The valve is flexible in its
operating modes and offers fail safe to close (FC), fail safe to open (FO) and double acting (DA) options.
The connection with the valve body is full plastic without any metal parts. Therefore all materials have the
same temperature expansion coefficients which prevents leakages and avoids re-torqueing of screws. Thanks
to the optimized linear flow characteristics the kv value is up to 30 per cent higher than with comparable
valves. The valve is available in DN15 with the pressure rating of PN6.
The valves are available in PVC-U, CPVC, PP-H and PVDF. Diaphragms in EPDM, FPM, PTFE/EPDM and PTFE/FPM enable the
handling of aggressive media as well as neutral fluids. Valve Type 604 can be mounted into your system with true union connection
matching all standard GF unions and inserts and solvent cementing. Type 605 has a spigot for welding resp cementing. The valves
meet the standards ISO, BS, ASTM and JIS. The new diaphragm valve will communicate with you as well. A unique QR code on
the product leads to installation manuals, online training videos and certifications.
Georg Fischer Piping Systems Pvt Ltd
Plot No 9-B
1 st Floor, Kopri Village
Powai, Mumbai 400 076
Tel: 022-40072000 | Fax: 91-022-40072020
E-mail: branchoffice@georgfischer.com
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Improved Sealing Capability with ePTFE Gaskets
In the chemical industry, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has
several advantages. Nonetheless, PTFE has one disadvantage:
it is mechanically week. To address this disadvantage, a unique
process was developed with a combination of heat and rapid
expansion, PTFE could be stretched to form a strong, porous
material: expanded PTFE (ePTFE). In addition to the almost
universal chemical resistance properties of PTFE, ePTFE has indeed enhanced strength and
creep (cold flow) resistance under high loads and temperature, making it an ideal material for
industrial flanges.
GORE Gasket Tape Series 500 is available on a spool and the user may customize a gasket
on the flange in minutes. The tape form can eliminate unnecessary downtime while waiting for
custom-produced gaskets to be applied offsite. The adhesive backing holds the gasket in place
securely resulting in a quicker and safer installation. The microstructure of gasket tapes such as
GORE Gasket Tape Series 500 results in greater reliability.
W L Gore & Associates (Pacific) Pte Ltd
802, A-Wing, 215 ATRIUM, Andheri-Kurla Road
Chakala, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 059
Tel: +91 22 67687000
Multistage Vertical In-Line High Pressure Pumps

KSB has further enhanced range of materials for its existing range of
pump Series Movitec B. Multistage, vertical in-line high pressure
pumps, Movitec B; are now available in complete SS materials in addition
to the existing version of Cast Iron (VCF). These versions will be known
as VF and VSF having SS-304 and SS-316 grades respectively.
Movitec pumps are capable of handling variety of applications like RO
plants, irrigation systems, pressure boosting, washing plants, chemical
applications, HVAC system, etc. Pumps are available in 2, 4, 6, 10, 15
sizes.
Higher sizes can also be made available on request. These pumps
can generate a flow up to 22 cu metres per hr with the head up to 250 metres. And
can handle liquid having temperature between -20 and +140 degree Celsius with a
pressure of 25 bar.
KSB Pumps Ltd
Mumbai-Pune Road
Pune
Maharashtra 411 018
Tel: 020-27101000, 2710 1233
Fax: 91-020-27426000
E-mail: bipin.kode@ksb.com
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CEW Products
Remote Collaboration Software
GE Oil & Gas offers InspectionWorks Connect, a remote collaboration software platform for the
nondestructive testing (NDT) and inspection industry. InspectionWorks Connect provides real-time
access to live inspection video and data from anywhere in the world, which enables smarter, faster
decision-making, improves inspector productivity and reduces training costs.
Technological advancements, such as InspectionWorks Connect, allow organizations to operate
with greater inspection productivity, conduct more accurate, consistent inspections and shorten the
learning curve for new inspectors. Real-time collaboration during asset inspections can deliver many
asset reliability, process safety management (PSM) and productivity benefits for asset owners.
Inspection Works Connect is a secure, encrypted solution that is embedded on NDT devices without the use of any additional
equipment. It is also zero-install, which means that users only need a web browser to log in remotely. Inspection Works Connect
provides: live video streaming of inspections; collaboration tools, including 2-way chat communication and telestration; cloudbased infrastructure; wireless connectivity; and over-the-air software updates. InspectionWorks Connect is currently available
for use with visual inspections on the GE XLG3 and GE Mentor Visual iQ Videoprobes, as well as the Mentor EM eddy current
portable.
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Gmb
Robert-Bosch-Str 3, Hrth, 50354
Germany
E-mail: chris.janssens@ge.com / nate.pepper@ge.com
Moisture Analysis
Servomex has updated its DF-700 ultra-trace moisture analyzer range with new firmware and an improved
user interface. Optimized for semiconductor, LED and specialty gas applications that depend on exceptional
ultra high purity (UHP) gas quality, Servomex DF-700 moisture analyzers offer exceptional accurate and
repeatable performance. The DF-700 Series utilizes Servomexs Hummingbird Tunable Laser Diode (TDL)
sensing technology, which delivers robust reliability and industry-leading sensitivity when analyzing
moisture at ultra-trace levels. The ultra-sensitive measurement is enabled by the direct measurement
of moisture in the infrared spectrum. This exceptional measurement is further improved by brand new
firmware that ensures exceptional low-end stability. Specially designed to eliminate the spurious effects of background noise at
very low ppb levels, the resultant performance produces a stable measurement that meets the most demanding requirements
of semiconductor manufacturers. In addition, a new graphical menu interface has been designed. Seven different models are
available: the DF-730 (measuring moisture in HCl), DF-740 (moisture in ammonia) DF-745 (high sensitivity electronic gases)
and DF-745 SGMax (specialty gas trace moisture), DF-749 (ultra-high purity electronic gases) and DF-750 (ultra-trace quality
control for semiconductor fabs). The DF-760E combines the DF-750 and the recently upgraded DF-560E analyzer into the same
19 package for the unique combination of oxygen and moisture measurement from a single product; the new firmware not only
improve trace moisture analysis performance but delivers an unprecedented trace oxygen measurement of 45ppt LDL.
Spectris Technologies Pvt Ltd
Servomex - India Business, Systems Engg and Service Centre
Plot No: A-168 MIDC TTC Indl Area, Thane-Belapur Road Khairane, Navi Mumbai 400 709
Tel: 022-39342700 | Fax: 91-022-39342701
E-mail: MEI_sales@servomex.com
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ChemTECH Chennai 2015

Dates: 10-12 December, 2015
Venue: TNTPO, Exhibition Ground,
Chennai
Details: World meet of chemicals,
petrochemicals, pharma and process
industry in India encompassing exhibition
and conferences.
Contact: +91 22 40373636
Website: www.chemtech-online.com
ChemTECH Gujarat 2016
Dates: 10-12 February, 2016
Venue: Ahmedabad, India
Details: World meet of chemicals,
petrochemicals, pharma and process
industry in India encompassing exhibition
and conferences.
Contact: +91 22 40373636
Website: www.chemtech-online.com
2015 SNO Conference

Dates: 8 - 10 November, 2015
Venue: Portland, USA
Details: This years SNO conference
sessions will be organized around
selected systems, eg, air-water
systems
Organiser: Sustainable
Nanotechnology Organization
Email: info@susnano.org
Website: http://susnano.org/
POWTEX OSAKA 2015
Dates: 14-16 October, 2015
Venue: International Exhibition Centre,
Osaka (INTEX)
Details: The 11th Powder Technology
Exhibition Osaka
Organiser: The Association of Powder
Process Industry & Engineering
Contact: +86 10 6422 2898
Email: info2015@powtex.com
Website: www.intex-osaka.com
AUTOMATION 2015, 10th Edition

Dates: 24-27 August, 2015
Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
Details: Showcasing technologically
empowered machineries catering to
Industrial Automation, Factory Automation,
Robotics, Logistics, Hydraulics and
Pneumatics and more
Organiser: IED Communications Ltd
Contact: +91-22-22079567 / 22073370
Email: jyothi@iedcommunications.com
Website: www.iedcommunications.com
Aquatech India 2015
Dates: 11-13 August, 2015
Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Details: Showcase the latest products and
innovations in process, drinking water and
waste water
Organiser: Amsterdam RAI
Contact: +31 20 549 1212
Email: aquatech@rai.nl
Website: www.aquatechtrade.com
Biorefinery I
Dates: 27 Sept - 2 Oct, 2015
Venue: Chania (Crete), Greece
Details: An event on chemicals
production from renewable resources
Organiser: Engineering Conferences
International
Contact: 1 212 514 6760
Email: info@engconfintl.org
Website: www.engconf.org
Plastics Recycling Show 2015
Dates: 25-26 November, 2015
Venue: Belgium
Details: European exhibition &
conference for plastics recycling
Organiser: Engineering Conferences
International
Contact: +32 2 742 96 82
Email: info@plasticsrecyclers.eu
Website: www.plasticsrecyclers.eu
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CEW Project Update
New Contracts/Expansions/Revamps
The following list is a brief insight into the latest new projects by various companies in India.
CHEMICALS
Bohra Industries is implementing an expansion of its chemical and
fertilizer manufacturing unit at Umarda, district: Udaipur, Rajasthan
on 14,500 sq m of existing land. The project will entail expansion of
single super phosphate capacity from 400-TPD to 600-TPD, granulated
super phosphate from 200-TPD to 300-TPD and addition of new
products namely 150-TPD triple super phosphate, 550 - TPD synthetic
gypsum, 30 - TPD Di-calcium phosphate, 160-TPD phosphoric acid,
0.3-TPD potassium fluoride, 150-TPD H2SO4 and 0.3-TPD Sodium Tri
Polyphosphate (STPP). Machinery has been ordered from China. Civil
work is in progress. The project is scheduled for completion in 2018.
Ami Lifesciences proposes expansion of its synthetic organic
chemicals manufacturing unit (viz, pharmaceutical bulk drugs and
drug intermediates) from 65.70-TPM to 131.60-TPM in Padra, district:
Vadodara, Gujarat. The estimated cost of the project is ` 87.046-million.
Environmental Consultant to this project is Envisafe Environment
Consultants. According to MoEF sources, total plot area is 23,760-sq
m (existing 10,270-sq m and 13,490-sq m for expansion). The unit
currently manufactures 2-TPM 1-Acetyl Naphthalene, 1-TPM 2-Acetyl
Naphthalene, 6-TPM itopide HCl, 1.20-TPM loxapine succinate, 0.30TPM amoxapine, 6-TPM venlafaxine, 6-TPM progunil HCl, 6-TPM
CB-2-L-Valine, 0.60-TPM nateglinide, 0.60-TPM quetiapine, 24-TPM
carbomazepin and 12-TPM oxacarbomazepin. The expansion will
involve addition of new products. Water requirement from ground
water source will be increased from 34.53-cu m/day to 181-cu m/day
after expansion. Effluent generation will be increased from 9.35-cu
m/day to 79.5-cu m/day after expansion. Highly concentrated effluent
will be sent to captive incinerator for incineration. Remaining effluent
(70-m3/day) will be treated in the ETP comprising primary, secondary
and tertiary treatment. Treated effluent will be sent to CETP for further
treatment. ETP sludge, inorganic residue and incineration ash will be
sent to TSDF. Spent carbon, organic residue will be sent to incinerator.
Astrica Laboratories is implementing a 240-TPA synthetic organic
chemicals manufacturing project at a cost of ` 78.8-million in village:
Ananthsagar, district: Medak, Telangana. Team Labs & Consultants are
the environmental consultants. The project will come up on 6.97-acre
of land. According to MoEF sources, it is proposed to treat all HTDS
effluent in stripper followed by MEE and ATFD. All LTDS effluent
including domestic effluent shall be treated in biological treatment
followed by RO system. RO rejects sent to MEE and permeate is
used for cooling towers as make up. Solid wastes are generated
from the process, solvent distillation, collection/neutralization tank,
waste oil from DG sets, used batteries from DG sets. The ash from
boiler is sold to brick manufacturers. The solid wastes; evaporation
salts, wastes from the process in inorganic form, ie, process salts
and filtration aids shall be disposed to the TSDF, while the hazardous
wastes of organic nature, i.e, distillation residues shall be disposed
to authorized cement units and other wastes like used oil and
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used batteries shall be sent to authorized recyclers. The sludge

from treatment plant shall be sent to TSDF. The basic technology
involved in the manufacturing of bulk drugs is the process kettles,
heat exchangers, centrifuges and storage tanks. To support the
process, equipment boilers, chilling plants, cooling towers, etc, are
required. All the above equipment can be sourced indigenously.
80 per cent of civil work has been completed and remaining
20 per cent is in progress. The project is scheduled for completion
in December 2015.
Adi Finechem is planning a 40-TPA specialty products manufacturing
project on a 2-acre land at an estimated cost of ` 400-million in
village: Chekhala, district: Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The project is waiting
for environmental clearance.
Lakhani Dyestuffs is implementing a 100-TPM reactive dyes
manufacturing project in MIDC, Ambernath (W), district: Thane,
Maharashtra. Environmental clearance has been received for the
project. Land has been acquired and civil work is in progress. The
project is scheduled for completion in H2 2015.
RSPL is planning a 1,500-TPD soda ash plant and 40-MW captive
power project in village: Kuranga, district: Jamnagar, Gujarat. Land
acquisition is in progress. 85 per cent of land has been acquired. The
project is waiting for environmental clearance. The entire project is
planned for completion in 5 years from zero date.
Superhouse is planning an expansion of its chemical mixmanufacturing project from 200-kg/day to 500-kg/day in UPSIDC
Industrial Area, district: Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. The product will be used
in leather tanneries. The project will involve installation of containers.
The project is in planning stage.
Stellar Chemical Laboratories is planning an expansion of its
organic chemical manufacturing project from 7.1-TPM to 84.1-TPM
in village: Derol, district: Panchmahals, Gujarat. Machinery is yet
to be ordered. Work on the project is expected to commence after
receipt of environmental clearances and the completion date is yet
to be finalized.
MINING
DSP Associates is planning a 15,17,600-TPA sand (minor mineral)
mining project in the mines of Tikola-1 Sand Unit at village: Tikola,
district: Gurgaon, Haryana. Mining lease area is 42.50-hectare. The
estimated cost of the project is ` 55-million. The project is waiting
for environmental clearance. Mining work is expected to commence
in December 2015. According to MoEF sources, out of the total
area, 31.50-hectare area falls in the river bed and 11-hectare area
falls in agricultural land (outside river bed). Method of mining will be
opencast semi-mechanized without drilling and blasting. The mine will
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be excavated out in layers up to a depth of 3-m in riverbed and 9-m in agricultural field. Letter
of Intent (LOI) for mining contract has been granted for a period of 9 years.
Barmer Lignite Mining Company, a JV between Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals & Raj
West Power, a subsidiary of JSW Energy is planning an expansion of the Kapurdi Open Cast
Lignite Mining project from 3.75-MTPA to 7-MTPA in Kapurdi, district: Barmer, Rajasthan at
an estimated cost of ` 18,000-million inclusive of a new lignite mining project at Jalipa mines.
The project is waiting for environmental clearance.
NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY
Kranthi Edifice is implementing a 20-MW solar photovoltaic power project in village:
Tadoor, district: Mahabubnagar, Telangana. The estimated cost of the project is
` 1.2-billion. The project is being set up on 100-acre of land. Equipment supplier is under
negotiation. Civil work is done in-house. Power generated will be sold to Telangana State
Transmission Corporation (TSTRANSCO). The project is scheduled for completion in
September 2015.
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development is planning a 10-MW solar power project at
an estimated cost of ` 600-million (approximately) in village: Tingloor, taluka: Madhugiri,
district: Tumkur, Karnataka. Surana Telecom And Power has received Letter of Award (LoA)
for development of the project.
Maharashtra State Power Generation Company is planning a 50-MWp solar photo voltaic
power project in Gangakhed, district: Parbhani, Maharashtra. The company is scouting for
land. Other details are yet to be finalized.
Azure Power India is implementing a 10-MW solar photovoltaic power project in taluka:
Hiriyur, district: Chitradurga, Karnataka. PPA has been signed with Bangalore Electricity Supply
Company (BESCOM). Civil work and panel installation work is in progress.
Government of Odisha is planning a 20-MW solar power plant in Manmunda, district: Boudh,
Odisha. Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha is the nodal agency. According to
reports, the nodal agency has identified about 120-acre of land at Manmunda for establishment
of the project. Land has been allotted to the agency from the industrial park area earmarked
by Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO).The EPC tender is for
development of the power plant and maintenance for a period of 10 years. Apart from the
Boudh project, the agency is in the lookout for additional land in Koraput, Kantamal and
Bolangir areas for installing about 200-MW solar energy capacity.
ACME Solar Energy is planning a 30-MW solar photovoltaic independent power project at a
cost of ` 2.4-billion in Chhattisgarh. The company is a JV between ACME Cleantech Solutions,
EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN) and EREN, Luxembourg. PPA is yet to be signed with
Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company (CSPDCL). The project is in planning stage.
The project is planned for completion in 1-year from zero date.
THERMAL POWER
Rain Cements is planning a 7-MW waste heat recovery-based power plant in village:
Boincheruvupalli, Peapully Mandal, district: Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The estimated cost of
the project is ` 700-million. The project will come up in the existing cement plant premises.
The project will generate up to 7-MW of gross electrical energy from the waste heat and
the flue gases evolved during the cement manufacturing process. The project that will
be financed by a combination of internal accruals and bank loans is expected to be
completed in about 14 months. The Board of Directors of the company had approved of
the project at its meeting held on 27th February, 2015.
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Seven Star Steels is planning an expansion of its thermal (coal-based) captive power
project from initial 8-MW to 12-MW at a cost of ` 600-million in village: Kalendamal, district:
Jharsuguda, Odisha. The project will come up along with an expansion of its sponge iron plant
from 60,000-TPA to 180,000-TPA and ingot plant from 39,200-TPA to 80,000-TPA. Machinery
will be partially procured locally and partially imported; orders are yet to be placed. The project
is waiting for industrial clearance. Work on the project will commence soon.
Raichur Power Corporation, a JV between Karnataka Power Corporation and Bharat Heavy
Electricals plans a 800-MW coal-based super-critical power project at an estimated cost of
` 88,062.3-million in village: Edlapur, district: Raichur, Karnataka. This is an expansion of
the Raichur TPP by addition of 800-MW and would generate 5,957-MU of energy annually.
According to MoEF sources, 382-million tonnes of coal to KPCL has been allocated in DeochaPachami Coal Block in West Bengal, which has a total reserve of 2,012-million tonnes. The
blended coal 2.92-MTPA (indigenous coal of 2.044-MTPA (70 per cent) and imported coal
is 0.876-MTPA (30 per cent)) will be used for the proposed TPP. Edlapur TPS is proposed to
be commissioned in 51 months from zero date. Imported coal would be utilized. Coal would
be transported by rail for the entire route from mines to power plant site. Clearances for the
project are received from Airports Authority of India and Archaeological Survey of India,
Health & Family Welfare Department and Fisheries Department, GoK. The project is waiting
for environmental clearance. Work will commence after receipt of clearances from MoEF.
Birla Corporation is planning a 50-MW captive power project in district: Nagaur, Rajasthan.
The project will come up as a part of its integrated cement project. Land acquisition is in
progress. Further details of the project are yet to be finalized.
ARS Metals is planning an 8-MW waste heat recovery-based captive power project in
Naidupet, district: Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. The project will come up
as a part of its 4-phase greenfield integrated steel project in the same location, which
is also in planning stage. The power generated will be used for the upcoming greenfield
integrated steel plant. The project is waiting for environmental clearance. 58-acre of land
has been allotted by APIIC for the project. The entire project is planned for completion in
30 months from zero date.
Adani Power Rajasthan is planning an expansion of Kawai Thermal Power Plant in Kawai,
district: Baran, Rajasthan. The capacity will be augmented from 1,320-MW by addition of
2x800-MW. The project is waiting for environmental clearance.
Anantha Power Projects is planning a 3x2.6 MW hydro-electric power project at village:
Mohanpur, district: Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. The company is in final stages of placing
orders for machinery. Clearances have been received. Work on the project commenced in
September 2014 and is planned for completion in September 2015.
Astrix Laboratories is planning a 5-MW coal-based captive power project in village:
Gaddapotharam, district: Medak, Telangana.The project will come up along with a modernizationcum-expansion of its API manufacturing project. The estimated cost of the total project is `
600-million. The project is waiting for environmental clearance and planned for completion in
2 years from zero date.
Neyveli Lignite Corporation is planning the 4,000-MW Sirkali Thermal Power Project in Sirkali,
district: Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. The project will spread over an area of 1,221.82-hectare of
land. Phase-1 will consist of 1,980-MW at an estimated cost of ` 144.82-billion. Phase-2 will
consist of 2,020-MW. Action has been initiated for preparation of Feasibility Report (FR) for
coal jetty and marine EIA study. The company is to expedite the issue of administrative
sanction for acquiring land. Letter of Award (LoA) for consultancy services for the
preparation of FR has been issued to Tractebel, which is in progress.
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Interview CEW
Empowering
Information Mobility
Anne-Marie Walters
Atanu Pattanayak
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Chemical
Engineering World
With its comprehensive range of software

and services for the design, construction,
and operations of infrastructure across
multiple industries, including process
manufacturing, water and wastewater,
power generation, and oil and gas, Bentley
Systems has been able to meet varied
requirements of its clients in India, says
Atanu Pattanayak, Vice President &
Managing Director, Bentley Systems India
Private Limited. According to Pattanayak,
Bentley has devoted considerable time
to educating these organisations on the
benets of moving beyond software for
design. Harshal Y Desai also seeks
views of Anne-Marie Walters, Industry
Marketing Director Process, Bentley
Systems, Incorporated, on how Bentleys
commitment and approach differ from its
competitors.
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Interview CEW
How well established is Bentley
in India in the sphere of Process
Manufacturing, Water and Waste Water,
Power Generation and Oil & Gas? Will
you please briefly update our readers
on the number of jobs you are/will be
undertaking in near future in India?
Atanu Pattanayak: Our users in India have
been successfully employing our software
and delivering desired results not only for
projects in India, but also for a number of
international projects. Bentley users in
India submitted 74 project nominations for
the 2015 Be Inspired Awards programme,
50 project nominations for the 2014 Be
Inspired Awards programme, and close
to 90 project nominations for the 2013 Be
Inspired Awards.
Pall India, based out of Pune, won the Be
Inspired award in 2013 in the Innovation
in Process & Manufacturing category.
Bentley globally is a leader in software
for sustaining water and wastewater
infrastructure around the world, including
in India. A number of the major AEC firms,
like CDM, MWH, Black & Veatch, CH2M
HILL, use our software tools, with some of
our most notable users in the oil and gas
industry being Reliance, Essar, BPCL, and
IOCL.
How is the demand for advanced
software reflected in the Indian market?
Will you please cast some light on the
latest trends that are driving the market
for companies like Bentley in India?
Pattanayak:
Indian
infrastructure
organisations have been adopting
advanced design and analysis tools for
quite some time. In the last four to five
years, Bentley has devoted considerable
time to educating these organisations on
the benefits of moving beyond software
for design and analysis to also include
solutions for construction, operations,
and maintenance. For this to happen,
information has flow from the design
stage through construction and, ultimately,
into operations. This requires software

that empowers information mobility
(among disciplines as well as across
the infrastructure lifecycle), which is a
hallmark of Bentley offerings. Other trends
that have a lot of potential in India and
elsewhere include asset performance
management and risk-based inspection for
enhanced asset performance. Bentley is a
leader in these areas.
Integrated refinery and petrochemical
operation is one of the prevailing
trends in the country. Can OpenPlant
and AssetWise suites be of great use
for the same? Please elaborate.
Anne-Marie Walters: Both OpenPlant and
AssetWise products are able to provide
significant benefits to integrated refineries
and petrochemical operations.
OpenPlant is used by engineers for the
engineering design and construction
phases of plant projects of all
types, including large and complex
integrated refineries and petrochemical
projects which generally involve multiple
EPC firms. Leveraging ISO 15926 as its
native data model, OpenPlant is uniquely
able to bring together data from multiple
engineering systems to normalise the
information as it moves across them and
resolve any engineering differences. The
software is able to produce the required
deliverables for procurement, fabrication,
and construction from a single managed
source, reducing risks and streamlining
information sharing and workflows across
multiple project participants. OpenPlant
is also able to provide high-quality, open
information for handover to operations.
Our AssetWise platform is focused on
improving asset performance during
operations.
Its
applications
help
operations and maintenance personnel
reduce costs, improve safety, and
increase efficiency. AssetWise APM (asset
performance management) supports a
reliability and risk-based approach to

maintenance, while AssetWise Amulet
enables operational decision support
input from performance and maintenance
history and conditions sensors, applying
predictive and prescriptive analytics
to improve safety and throughput. Our
AssetWise ECM (engineering content
management) offering manages asset
data across the lifecycle, from projects
through operations to decommissioning.
AssetWise ECM ensures engineering
information is always accurate, up to
date, and reliable for improved decision
making and regulatory purposes.
At ARC Advisory Conference, Mr Greg
Bentley had spoken about extending
its offerings beyond design modelling
and project collaboration services to
address the challenge of sustaining
infrastructure across its entire
lifecycle. Will you please throw some
light on this statement?
Walters: Bentleys 30 years of
cumulative BIM advancements began
with its growing portfolio of information
modelling applications spanning all
infrastructure disciplines in design
modelling. In response to demand for
virtualisation of talent, streamlined and
secure collaboration, and comprehensive
engineering content management to
accommodate the needs of distributed
project teams, Bentley introduced
ProjectWise in 1998. Advancing from
visualisation into visibility, Bentley began
to add analytical modelling for simulation
of behaviours, to optioneer infrastructure
improvements.
Next it made it possible for design
work to be sustained and referenced
within overlaid construction modelling
workflows, including workface planning
and advanced work packaging. Our reality
modelling breakthrough (led by our new
Acute3D acquisition) can now perfect the
alignment of the virtual with the physical
In the last four to ve years, Bentley has devoted considerable

time to educating these organisations on the benets of moving
beyond software for design and analysis to also include solutions for
construction, operations, and maintenance.
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Leveraging the reach and computing power of the Microsoft Azure cloud,
and supporting a hybrid environment that includes on-premise servers,
desktop applications, and mobile apps, the CONNECT Edition completes
the reach of information mobility for advancing infrastructure.
context, continuously throughout the
project and asset lifecycle.
Bentley launched its AssetWise initiative
focused on improving asset performance
during operations with its acquisition of
Exor and Enterprise Informatics (eB)
in 2010. The acquisition of Ivara (now
AssetWise APM) integrated OPEX and
CAPEX. Our very recent addition of
Amulet software for operational analytics
(through our acquisition of C3global)
extended asset performance management
to asset performance modelling, enabling
operational decision support with input
from performance and maintenance
history and condition sensors, applying
predictive and prescriptive analytics to
improve safety and throughput.
How do you evaluate the rate of
subscription of Bentleys software
in India? Which are the industries
using your application the most in the
country?
Pattanayak: On a global basis, Bentleys
subscription revenue (as a per cent of
total) grew to 76 per cent in 2014. And
subscription revenue retention exceeded
97 per cent.
Regarding the AECO market segments
that are using our software the most in
India, plant, road, rail, water networks
and structural consultants would be the
predominant ones, though we serve most
of Indias infrastructure community.
There are several companies offering
plant
information
management
solutions to streamline collaboration
between design firms and systems,
enhance the front-end loading, and
connect data to help empower project
teams and other activities while
executing EPCM. How is Bentleys
approach different in assisting its
90 July 2015
clients? What distinguishes Bentley

from others?
Walters: One of the primary areas in
which Bentley differs is its commitment
and approach to information mobility
across disciplines and the infrastructure
lifecycle. Its an approach that enables
solutions that bring together and manage
information from across plant information
management applications, even those of
other software vendors.
The CONNECT Edition, our next
generation of infrastructure engineering
software, further enhances information
mobility through its provision of a
purposefully connected environment to
improve the performance of infrastructure
projects and assets from design through
construction
and
operations.
The
CONNECT Edition provides the first
common environment for comprehensive
project delivery comprising a common
modelling
environment,
common
performance environment, and common
data environment. Leveraging the reach
and computing power of the Microsoft
Azure cloud, and supporting a hybrid
environment that includes on-premise
servers, desktop applications, and mobile
apps, the CONNECT Edition completes
the reach of information mobility for
advancing infrastructure.
Could you mention top five things from
plant owners point of view that should
be considered while choosing right
solutions for the plant?
Walters: Of utmost importance to
plant owners is the ability to generate
trusted and reliable information that their
operations and maintenance personnel
can use with confidence. Even one small
error could cause them to doubt the data
and this would lead to inefficiency at best
and unsafe situations in a worst-case
scenario. So an application with strong
change management capabilities is vital.
Bentleys AssetWise ECM has been tried

and tested in the nuclear power industry,
which is rigorously regulated and therefore
requires highly accurate data and maximum
data integrity.
Second, plant owners need a reliable
and trusted supplier that can provide
both applications and support for those
applications on a mission critical basis.
Bentley offers global coverage through a
team of professional engineers in support that
is second to none. We are especially strong in
India, with a large development office as well
as a significant operations presence.
Third, plant owners must consider a
suppliers track record and ability to provide
user references. The top oil and gas
companies rely on Bentley software for asset
information management, as do numerous
utility and government organisations.
Fourth is the longevity and the future stability,
both in terms of the information generated and
managed and the supplier. As I mentioned
earlier, Bentley has a unique, open approach
to data and believes in using open, industrybased standards. This protects users data
into the future. Bentley has just celebrated
its 30th year in business and has experienced
steady growth over the years.
Finally, plant owners should look at a
suppliers list of partners, as well as the
strategic relationships it initiates and
maintains. Bentley has a partnership with
Microsoft that now includes the provision of
secure, managed cloud services via Microsoft
Azure. Bentley also has a partnership with
Siemens that is enabling the process industry
to truly collaborate across all engineering
and construction disciplines. Such strong
partnerships demonstrate credibility in being
able to deliver tried and tested solutions that
will last the life of the asset which, for a
refinery and petrochemical plant, is going
to be in excess of 50 years.
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