Chemingineering (100th Column) – Why Chemical Engineering Matters Even More Today
– K Sahasranaman, Independent Consultant
Chemical engineering matters more than ever for its unique mindset of systems thinking, problem-solving under constraints, and ability to transform challenges into sustainable solutions — making chemical engineers essential in addressing today’s global, environmental, and technological crises.
Integrated Refinery and Petrochemical Complexes – A Timely Shift towards Crude to Chemicals
– Sushree Chaudhuri, Bechtel India Pvt Ltd.
Integrated refinery-to-chemical complexes offer a strategic shift for refiners, enhancing profit ability and sustainability. Case studies show up to 30% chemical conversion, doubling margins and IRR, while optimizing costs, resources, and downstream integration.
Status of Development of PCPIRs in India
– D. P. Misra
India’s Petroleum, Chemical, and Petrochemical Investment Regions (PCPIRs) aim to boost industrial growth through integrated zones. While Dahej and Paradip show progress, others lag due to infrastructure, regulatory, and investment challenges, needing urgent reforms and strategic collaborations.
Methanol – India’s Missed Opportunities and Recommended Strategies
– N.S.Venkataraman, Nandini Consultancy Centre
India’s methanol sector faces low domestic output and high import dependence due to costly LNG. Coal-based alternatives pose challenges,but international joint ventures in gas-rich countries and focus on derivatives like olefins and DME offer strategic growth potential.
Adaptive Logistics in a Volatile World
– V. Raju, i3pl india (p) Ltd.
Adaptive logistics is a data-driven, agile approach to managing supply chains in a Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA) world. By leveraging real-time data, advanced analytics, and collaboration, businesses enhance visibility, resilience, and flexibility to navigate disruptions and drive sustainable growth.
Design and Engineering Aspects of Cross-Country Pipelines
– Shivnarayan Pareek, Lakshmana Rao V., Charan S – Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd.
The article details the engineering and design aspects of cross-country pipelines, focusing on route selection, material choice, stress analysis, and corrosion protection to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable long-distance fluid transport systems.
