Chemingineering – The ZLD Paradox
– K Sahasranaman, Independent Consultant
Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) offers water reuse benefits but poses significant energy, cost, and waste management challenges. It should be applied selectively, complemented by broader strategies like source reduction and partial recovery for true sustainability.
Modularization Design Guide: Chemical Plant
– Grajesh Shah, Hitesh Majmundar – Worley
The author outlines modular construction for chemical plants, highlighting its benefits like reduced costs, improved safety, and faster installation. It discusses design considerations, types of modules, challenges, and comparisons with stick-built methods, emphasizing a hybrid approach for optimal results.
Process Scale-up Using Batch Multipurpose Pilot Plants – Opportunities and Challenges
– Dr. D. Murugan, Dr. K. Sri Bala Kameswari, CSIR-CLRI
Batch multipurpose pilot plants enable cost-effective process scale-up, innovation, and sustainability in chemical production. Despite challenges like contamination risk and resource inefficiency, systematic planning ensures successful industrial translation and environmental compliance.
Efficient Boilers and Burners for Process Industry
– K. S. Chandrasekhar, Forbes Marshall
The article highlights how combination boilers and digitally regulated burners enhance energy efficiency in process industries. By addressing fluctuating steam demands with responsive design and precise air-to-fuel control, they reduce fuel consumption and lower total lifecycle costs.
Fuels and Combustion
– PM Jagannathan, Freelance Consultant
Explore fuel types, combustion principles, control systems, and efficiency optimization, offering practical guidance for plant engineers to enhance energy conservation and thermal performance in industrial settings.
EU CLP Revises Chemical Classification Rules: What Indian Exporters Need to Know
– Sheeba Kapoor, Freelance Consultant
The revised EU CLP Regulation (2024/2865) introduces new hazard classes, digital labelling, and stricter notification rules. Indian exporters must update classifications, labels, and compliance processes by 2026–2028 to maintain EU market access and enhance global competitiveness.
