Chemingineering – Digital Twin
– K Sahasranaman, Independent Consultant
Digital Twin technology is transforming the manufacturing industry by creating virtual replicas of physical objects and systems that can be monitored and analysed in real-time. Digital twins offer several advantages over the lifecycle of a chemical plant which are well
explained.
Building a New Plant? Embed Cybersecurity at the Design Stage Itself to Reduce Lifetime Enterprise Risk – Mandar Phadke, Abhisam Software
Since the advent of the internet age and extensive digitalization, cybersecurity has become crucial to ward off all kinds of threats in process and other industries. This article explains how building cybersecurity from the ground up is much more robust and less expensive.
Modularization: Strategic Choice for EPC Projects
– Abhijit Bhattacharya, L&T Energy (Hydrocarbon) (LTEH)
Modular Construction of complex plants is gaining ground due to many advantages. However, it may not be suitable in all cases. This article elaborates on the criteria for selecting modular mode for EPC projects.
Process Simulation Enabled Optimal Conceptual Design
– Nirav Shah, Puneet P, Omkar P, Omprakash Gupta, Aniruddha Chipalkatty, Equinox Software and Services Pvt. Ltd.
Process simulation is used to advance our understanding of a specific process and chemical engineering as a whole. This case study is an interesting exercise of how joint working of simulation team consultant and client lead to great results.
Importance of Energy Efficient Dehumidifiers for Drugs and Pharma
– Dhirendra Choudhary, CEO, Bry-Air (Asia).
It is crucial to have dehumidification to keep medical products without deterioration and increase shelf life. The benefits are explained in the article, with reference to new humidification technology.
Coal Gasification for a Self Reliant India
– Sumit Kumar, Avalon Consulting
Using syngas generated by coal gasification to make urea and a number of other chemicals can help the country reduce dependence on imports of natural gas and chemicals. This article outlines coal gasification technologies developed in India and the support needed from the government.
Interview – SK Chaudhary, Founder Director, Safex Chemicals
In this interaction with Chemical Industry Digest, Chaudhary says that agrochemical companies have already started gearing up to combat climate change, practice sustainability and move to greener manufacturing processes. He emphasised that all stakeholders should jointly work together to phase out harmful chemicals.
