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can be minimized by adopting suit- such as nickel, manganese and molyb- ‘Corrosion Engineering’, (1967), Mango Seeds – the super-fuel for your boiler
able design parameters during the denum, which form a thin, inert oxide McGraw-Hill, USA.
design stage and selecting suitable layer on the surface. Under the right 3. Chakravorty, S.K., Tribocorrosion
materials for components like impel- conditions, this protective oxide layer in process plants, Chemical Weekly, Executive summary and 40% of its total production. In Tamil KISHAN KARUNAKARAN
lers, valves and pipe-fi ttings. Anti- is self-repairing if it is scratched or December 19, 2017. he case study on mango seeds Nadu alone, mango cultivation spans CEO, Buyofuel
corrosion coatings reduce corrosion damaged. 4. Chakravorty, S.K., ‘Erosion Corro- explores their transformation across 125,104 hectares, yielding ap-
damage and improve pump effi ciency sion and its Prevention in Process Tfrom waste to valuable biomass proximately 537,780-tonnes with an Exploring the opportunity in mango
and the economic life of the pump- For dealing with strong acids or al- Industry’, Alkali Bulletin, Dec, fuel, emphasizing their high calorific average productivity of 4.30-tonnes per waste
ing system. Condition monitoring and kalis, particularly at elevated tempera- 2017 issue. value, low ash content, and manageable hectare. Notable mango cultivation dis- Imagine the vast mango orchards of
preventive maintenance will contri- tures, nickel-based superalloys have a 5. Failure analysis and prevention, moisture levels. Mango seeds, with a tricts in the State include Dharmapuri, India, where millions of mangoes are
bute to the economical operation higher resistance to corrosion than SS. ASM Metals Handbook, Vol. 11, Gross Calorific Value (GCV) of 3,255 Krishnagiri, Vellore, Dindigul, Thiruval- harvested, processed, and enjoyed every
of the water pumps and the overall Pumps constructed from, or lined with, 9th edition, 1995, p.463. Kcal/kg and an ash content of just 2%, lur, and Theni. year. As mangoes are transformed into
pumping system. thermoplastics are also a viable and 6. Peterson, R.E., Stress concentra- stand out among biomass fuels, offer- juices, pulps, and slices, mountains
economical alternative to superalloy tion factors, John Wiley & Sons, ing effi cient combustion and minimal Despite its global popularity and de- of seeds are left behind, seen as nothing
The wetted parts of pumps may be pumps for handling certain aggressive 1974, USA. environmental impact. Their potential lightful taste, mango processing gener- more than waste. But what if these
constructed from a number of materials: chemicals such as hydrochloric or 7. Mechanical Testing, ASM Met- as a sustainable energy source is high- ates significant waste, including peels, seeds, often considered a burden, could
metals, alloys, ceramics, thermoplastics hydrofl uoric acids. Metal components als Handbook, Vol. 8, 9th edition, lighted through various industry appli- seeds, and fibers. Mango seeds, which be turned into a valuable resource?
and elastomers. In selecting a pump for can also be coated with resistant alloys 1985, p. 364. cations, showcasing significant reduc- can constitute 20-60% of the fruit’s
a particular application, it is important for added protection. 8. Hicks, T.G., Pump selection and tions in greenhouse gas emissions and weight, are typically discarded, posing With India as the world’s top mango
to understand how all exposed mate- application, McGraw-Hill, USA. operational costs. Buyofuel’s role in environmental challenges and resource producer and Tamil Nadu playing a
rials interact with the pumped fl uid. REFERENCES 9. Berndt, F., Bennekom, A.V., Pump promoting mango seeds as a biomass ineffi ciencies. India, producing around crucial role in this output, the untapped
1. Van Delinder, Ed., NACE Inter- shaft failures – A compendium of fuel underscores its commitment to fos- 12-mt of mangoes annually, contributes potential of mango seeds is significant.
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tains chromium and other elements 2. Fontana, M.G., and Green, N.D., Elsevier. enhancing economic opportunities in production concentrated in Asia. seeds, often considered waste, can be
the biomass sector.
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