Anamika Singh

According to market research data, close to 3.5 billion people around the world lack proper water for sanitation and more than 2.3 billion do not have safe drinking water. This is the reason why it has become extremely important for governments across the world to take the necessary steps to achieve sustainable development. When it comes to a developing country like India, rapid urbanisation and industrialisation, followed by increased climate stress has necessitated the construction of advanced systems for water treatment.  Over the past few years, we have witnessed partnerships being struck between many reputed waste water treatment companies in India and the government authorities. These partnerships ensure the flow of capital in the right manner that would have been problematic if handled only by the government departments. Through this blog, we will try to explore how public-private partnerships are helping build an advanced water treatment infrastructure in India.  ...

The increasing scarcity of freshwater resources has become a major reason for concern for countries all across the world. When it comes to a developing country like India that has undergone heavy industrialization and urbanization over the past two decades, it has become necessary to reduce the dependence on freshwater resources. This is exactly why many organisations are making use of wastewatertreatment solutions for the purpose of adopting sustainable practices.  They are trying to recycle huge amounts of wastewater to be used for industrial purposes, which can significantly reduce the consumption of freshwater. Over the past few years, there has been the emergence of a number of smart technologies and processes that can support various industries in reducing their freshwater use and promote sustainability. Let us try to understand them in a better way with the help of this blog.  Optimize Water Use in Industries Despite several innovations entering the business ecos...

In mechanical systems where precision is a major factor, gear dynamics play a vital role in deciding characteristics like harshness, vibration, and noise. With the engineering ecosystem becoming more advanced and sophisticated, there has been a growing demand for more efficient and quieter power transmissions. This is the reason why engineering professionals across major sectors like the automotive, aerospace, and others are going for the latest analytical methods and tools for computation in gear tooth geometry in order to reduce mechanical vibrations and acoustic emissions in an API gearbox . The use of these tools and technologies has significantly helped in enhancing the longevity and performance.   Analytical Tools and Simulation Methodologies The scenario for gearbox engineering has experienced a great shift from a state of empirical testing to methods of predictive modelling. This has primarily happened because of the advent of processes like the Finite Element Anal...

Ethanol has emerged as one of the vital biofuels promoting the growth of the renewable energy sector. It has accounted for the majority of biofuel consumption worldwide and has made a significant impact on the Indian market. The Ethanol Blended Petrol programme that has been launched by the Indian Government has elevated the blending levels in India, which currently stands at 20 percent.  This growth has influenced the top ethanol manufacturers in India to bring in advanced production and fermentation technologies to achieve increased efficiency and quality of product. This has added significant value to the renewable energy sector of the country and helped it achieve many net-zero targets.  Traditional v/s Advanced Fermentation Methods The production of ethanol using traditional fermentation techniques is subject to downtime because of various factors. During these processes, molasses or sugarcane juice undergoes fermentation for up to 48 hours in single-use vessels. O...

Research and Development is an important feature for efficiency, quality and competitiveness in sugar manufacturing. The sugar manufacturing industry operates under tight margins and strict quality norms. This is why there is a need for continuous improvements in different sugar manufacturing processes. Top sugar manufacturers are investing in R&D to improve quality systems and operational efficiency. Initiatives in this area are being made to help enhance sugar recovery and improve product consistency. Efforts are being made to optimize the overall manufacturing cycle in a sugar plant . Process Optimization and Operational Efficiency Research & Development processes have a significant contribution within sugar mills. The research in this process optimization has led to increasing dependence on automated operations and real-time process controls. Upgrades in crushing systems and other equipment improve the total output for the sugar manufacturers. It also reduces energy and...

If we consider the global market for commodities, it is the sugar industry that will emerge as one of the most price-sensitive and cyclical. One might be related to this industry in any possible way, like having a sugar plant or a company, but the volume of profits might fluctuate heavily year on year.  When it comes to a developing country like India, there are a number of factors related to the economy and the environment that lead to the volatility of the sugar industry. This is the reason why it becomes very important for all kinds of stakeholders to have complete knowledge of all the factors and what measures can be taken to bring the market into balance.  Understanding the Challenges Cane Price Fluctuations We are aware of the fact that sugarcane is the primary raw material required by a sugar company. This is why the procurement of sugarcane is intricately related to the profit margins. In case there are any changes in the monsoon patterns, it might lead to the...