Chemingineering – MOF – Material Of The Future?
– K Sahasranaman, Consultant – Process Engineering and Safety
This column reviews Metal-Organic Frameworks. These are infinite crystalline networks with inherently unprecedented structural and compositional diversity, which make them extremely exciting for a variety of applications.
Energy-Materials Linkage in the Emerging Scenario of Renewable Energy (RE): New Dimension in Energy Conservation for Chemical Industry
– R R Sonde, IIT Delhi
This article presents a new dimension of energy-material duality which opens up an entirely new world that enables manufacture of chemicals using renewable energy, water, hydrogen and carbon dioxide making for sustainable operations.
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells – Role in Energy Transition and Decarbonization
– Antony Francis, Reliance Industries
Cost competitive hydrogen is making many technologies feasible. The not much talked about fuel cells driven by hydrogen is now becoming a practical option for transportation, says the author.
Energy Optimization Steps Toward Net-Zero
– Jagdesh Donepudi, Mayur Talati, Chris Bealing, KBC
Improving energy efficiency and consequent decarbonization requires comprehensive scientifically developed plan of action with a well calibrated approach as discussed here.
Efficient Steam Utilization in a Multi Utility Reactor
– Siddharth Jain, Forbes Marshall
This article talks about the right usage of condensate evacuation and effective management of steam, thereby reducing energy cost.
Energy Conservation in Fertiliser Industry
– Narayana Pillai P.N.
The author highlights how energy can be conserved through optimization of operations and equipment in fertilizer manufacturing.
Developments Towards Low Energy Processes
– Sumit Kamal, Pradip K Tewari, IIT-Jodhpur
Low energy processes help in sustainable development. The authors present energy savings possibilities in various processes and separation techniques.
Waste to Energy Boiler for Non-Recyclable Solid Waste
– Abhishek Pradeep Bhave, TBWES
Wastes generated by process plants pose challenges for disposal. This article presents a case study of such a situation and offers solutions on how to convert waste to energy.
Steam Consumption Optimization in Amine Regeneration Unit by using Advanced Process controller
– Ayan Dasgupta, Srinivasa Oruganti, Fluor Daniel India Pvt Ltd
This article presents a case study where advanced process control is used in an amine regeneration unit to optimize steam usage.
Book Review: Carbon, Capital, and the Cloud
– Reviewer – Dr Sukumaran Nair.
This play book by Geoffrey Cann and Ryan Cann reflects on the current status and future prospects of the oil and gas industry in the context of energy transition and digital transformation.
