Chemical Industry Digest – February 2024 Issue

Chemingineering – Collaborative Robots
– K Sahasranaman, Independent Consultant 
The author explores the history, differences, applications, and materials of cobots, collaborative robots revolutionizing industries with safety, efficiency, and innovation.

Harnessing AI for Enhanced Risk Management in theChemical and Process Industry
– Dr. Ashish Mulraj Ved 
AI revolutionizes safety in the chemical industry, offering predictive analytics, real-time hazard monitoring, robotic interventions, process optimization, and customized training. Challenges like data accuracy and ethics must be addressed for responsible AI integration, ensuring safer and more efficient operations.

Chlor-Alkali Operational Digital Twin and Reinforcement
Learning Agent for Energy Optimization
– Rohit Kochar, Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO, Bert Labs
The article discusses how AI integration in chlor- alkali industries improves energy efficiency and sustainability. It outlines AI’s role in predictive modelling, optimization, and the creation of digital twins, leading to significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon footprint, benefiting early adopters.

Achieving Process Optimization in Chemical Industry Using Modern Innovative Level Measurement Technologies
– Sumant Juvekar, Emerson India
The challenges faced by level measurement technology in the chemical industry and how modern instruments address them are covered. Article highlights the importance of accurate measurement for process optimization, safety, and efficiency, focusing on various applications and advanced features available in the latest generation of level measurement instruments.

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Indian Fertilizer Growth Perspectives 2024 
– Dr. MP Sukumaran Nair, Centre for Green Technology and Management
Discusses India’s fertilizer industry’s pivotal role in ensuring food security over five decades. Despite challenges like geopolitical tensions and climate change, innovations and policy support drive sustainable agricultural growth, with a focus on decarbonization and technological advancements for future sustainability amidst rising food demand.

Some Electrical Problems and How They Were Solved
– S Raghava Chari 
Our expert addresses motor failures due to corrosion and dust in industrial settings. Solutions include using adapter plates for motor changes, greased stainless steel fasteners, FRP components, and innovative covers to prevent corrosion, leading to increased uptime and reduced maintenance costs.

CEO’S Forum Chandrakant Nayak, DOW India 
The world is at a crucial intersection with several digitally powered technologies converging simultaneously that are set to transform business and industry in undreamt of ways. Read the marvellous potential and impacts of this from a leading expert.

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