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OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY INSTRUMENTATION

Balmer Lawrie bags Silver at India Green Manufacturing ABB launches analysers for effi cient chlorine measurement

Challenge ABB, a global leader in automation,
has launched ChloroStar, a family of
Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., under sensors, transmitters and accessories
the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural for accurate and reliable chlorine mea-
Gas, has announced that its Strategic surement and analysis that enable
Business Unit (SBU) Chemicals has users in the water, wastewater and other
been honoured with the prestigious Silver industries to control chlorine more
Award at the ‘India Green Manufacturing efficiently, enhancing treatment and
Challenge’ (IGMC) 2024 for its commitment increasing process uptime.
to sustainable manufacturing practices
and innovation. With the removal of potentially
harmful pathogens critical for both
The IGMC, organised by the Inter- potable and wastewater quality, strict
national Research Institute for regulations govern chlorination treatment
Manufacturing (IRIM), Mumbai, is in utility and industrial applications. To
a renowned platform that recognises The Silver Award being presented to Mr. R.M. Uthayaraja, Director [Manufacturing Businesses] date, chlorine measurement and analy-
manufacturing fi rms demonstrating Manali plant in Chennai and the faci- ment to the efforts made by the Chemi- sis has been challenging, with many “Accurate and effective chlorination trode sensor for the measurement of
consistent progress in improving sus- lities were thoroughly verifi ed for the cals team for continuously adopting sensor technologies requiring time- is key to safe and effi cient treatment of Free or Total chlorine, and the latter is
tainability within their facilities. As part green manufacturing. eco-friendly and greener manufactur- consuming maintenance to resolve issues potable and wastewater supplies, mak- a fast reacting direct-contact electrode
of the challenge, IRIM conducted a ing practices,” Balmer Lawrie said in a such as fouling and drift that have ing maximum availability of measuring sensor with self-cleaning technology
rigorous audit at Balmer Lawrie’s “The recognition serves as a testa- statement. affected sensor performance. devices a critical requirement,” said for the measurement of disinfectants
Mr. Nikodem Siwek, Global Product such as chlorine and chlorine dioxide.
Tata Chemicals among ‘CII Top 20 Innovative The ChloroStar family of analysers Manager, Continuous Water Analysis,
addresses this challenge. With self- ABB Measurement & Analytics. “The “The design ensures top sensitivity
Companies 2024 Award’ recipients cleaning and resilient sensors, modular new ChloroStar family enables users to for reliable long-term deployment even
installation, predictive maintenance, count on maximum availability and in high-fouling applications such as
Tata Chemicals Ltd. (TCL) has and diagnostics, the analysers make it reliability in their chlorine measure- municipal and industrial wastewaters,”
been honoured with the ‘CII Top 20 quicker and easier than ever to achieve ments whilst reducing maintenance.” ABB said in a statement. Enhanced per-
Innovative Companies 2024 Award’ at accurate measurements and maximum formance can be achieved by combin-
the Technology Conclave held during uptime of the chlorine dosing process, The ChloroStar comprises two com- ing the ChloroStar family with other
the CII Annual Summit on Technology, while ensuring sensor maintenance ponents – a Digital Sensor and a Cell. technologies in ABB’s continuous water
IP & Industry-Academia Partnership costs are kept to a minimum. The former is an intelligent tri-elec- quality portfolio, the company said.
in New Delhi recently.
HPCL announces lube modernisation and bottoms
“The recognition is a testament to
the consistent efforts of Tata Chemi- upgradation project at Mumbai refi nery
cals’ R&D teams, especially at the
Innovation Centre in Pune, which has Hindustan Petroleum Corporation The project is expected to increase bitumen. The timeline for mechanical
been pivotal in driving the company’s Ltd. (HPCL) has announced that its the production of lube oil base stocks completion is 36 months, with an addi-
innovation agenda. Their pioneering board of directors has approved a moder- (LOBS) from the current 475 kilo- tional three months for commissioning
work continues to redefine industry R&D, Business Excellence, and Chief globally.” The ‘CII Industrial Innova- nisation project at its Mumbai refi nery. tonnes per annum (ktpa) to 764-ktpa. after the board’s approval.
standards by focusing on green chemistry Ethics Counsellor at Tata Chemicals, tion Awards’ recognize organisations The lube modernisation and bottoms The upgraded facility will produce
and sustainable practices,” the company said, “We continue to remain focused for their innovative contributions to upgradation project will increase the “superior-grade” Group II+ and Group III HPCL’s Mumbai’s lube refi nery
said in a press note. on developing sustainable, next-gene- the Indian industrial landscape. They production capacity and quality of the LOBS, HPCL said. The company said has a capacity of 428 thousand metric
ration science, rooted in green chemis- evaluate innovations across products, refi nery’s output at a total investment of there would be an increase in bitumen tonnes per annum (tmtpa), and HPCL
Speaking about the recognition, tries, whilst collaborating with the best processes, services, and technologies Rs. 4,679-crore, the company said in a production by approximately 487-ktpa has a 40% market share in the lubri-
Dr. Richard Lobo, Head of Innovation, of academia and R&D labs in India and that drive industry growth. stock exchange fi ling. with the “upgradation” of fuel oil to cants business.

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