Chemingineering- 3D Printed Catalysts
– K Sahasranaman, Consultant-Process Engineering and Safety
3D printing in catalysis is a recent development, full of exciting possibilities. Catalysts have traditionally been in the form of granules, pellets, etc. 3D printing unlocks opportunities to structure the catalysts in a variety of ways that provide improved transport properties at lower energy requirements. It overcomes the conventional shaping methods, allowing it to
be customized to suit specific parameters.
New Developments in Ammonia Technology
– Dr. MP Sukumaran Nair, Director, Centre for Green Technology & Management, Kochi
The target of net-zero emissions have become important for industries to achieve, including the ammonia industry which is on the move to decarbonize its production process. Great efforts are being made in this direction and the ammonia technology developments of some
major technology developers are discussed.
Nano Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture
– R G Rajan, Consultant
Fertilizers are an essential requirement for maximizing agricultural productivity. To counter imbalanced use of fertilizers, nano urea and other nano fertilizers are very helpful and they also enable sustainable agriculture. Benefitting farmers and the environment, this new development of nano fertilizers has the potential to revolutionize the entire agricultural sector across India.
How Engineering Consultancy Helps Agrochemical Companies Grow
– Shekhar Kale, Strategy Consultant, Shiva Engineering Services
India is currently the fourth largest manufacturer of agrochemicals. With the industry growing, challenges are also increasing. Therefore, Engineering, Procurement, and Consultancy Management (EPCM) inputs are very important in enhancing the industry’s capabilities for production and development.
Inadequate Indigenous Technology Development Throttling Growth of Indian Chemical Industry
– N S Venkataraman, Director, Nandini Consultancy Centre
Availability of indigenous technology is crucial for the Indian chemical industry. But this is precisely what is lacking due to inadequate technology development in India.
