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CONTENTS
08-10
News
• India to host the mega
inaugural International Solar
Alliance Summit
• BASF launches resource
saving refinish product line
16-17 • Siemens to manufacture new
generation of photovoltaic inverters in India
In Conversation With: • Sumitomo Corporationbecomes first Japanese company to enter
Mr. Upendra Tripathy condominium development/sales business in India
IDG-International Solar Alliance • Tata Motors flags off its first set of Tigor electric vehicle
11-13
Regular
Merger & Acquisition
05 Editor’s Desk • ONGC acquires 51.11% stake of President of
India in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
36-45 Product Spotlight • ExxonMobil completes LNG Acquisition in
Mozambique Area4
• eInfochips Acquired by Arrow Electronics
52-63 Events & Exhibitions • KKR completes its investment in LS Automotive
77 Subscription 32-35
FEATURE
• Your motors are talking to you -ABB
64-74 • World’s first -1,100 kV HVDC transformer-Siemens
• Fully Integrated Solution Towards a Digitally
Enabled Grid-GE
Book In Series
• HYDRAULIC VERSUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Electro-Hydraulic
Components and Systems
-by Milwaukee School of Engineering
• OIL HYDRAULIC PUMPS
Hydraulics in Industrial and Mobile
Applications -by Assofluid
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EXPERT TALK company’s index
ABB ............................................................................32-33
ADITyA BIrlA InSUlATOrS................................................40
AIMIl lTD.........................................................................37
AMTEX 2018 –rEED TrIUnE EXHIBITIOnS.........................41
AnCHOr............................................................................37
ArrOw ElECTrOnICS......................................................12
18 SSG 29 Halonix 31 Servokon ASSOFlUID...................................................................66-74
Infratech Technologies Systems BASF.................................................................................08
BOSCH rEXrOTH.........................................................24-27
C&S ElECTrIC...................................................................40
14-15 PROFILE
DAnFOSS...........................................................................36
INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE EATOn...............................................................................45
EInFOCHIPS.......................................................................12
20-27 ARTICLE: ElECTrICAl-EnGInEErInG-POrTAl.COM...................22-23
ElESA+GAnTEr.................................................................44
• Moving materials with a sustainable focus EMErSOn..........................................................................42
- Jerome Pommereul EXCOn –CII..................................................................46-49
Global Business Engineer-SKF EXXOnMOBIl....................................................................11
GE....................................................................................35
• Consider this when planning high voltage HAlOnIX TECHnOlOGIES PVT. lTD...................................29
switchgear installations HInDUSTAn PETrOlEUM COrPOrATIOn lIMITED..........11
- Edvard Csanyi IMTMA..............................................................................51
Editor-In-Chief and electrical engineer at EEP IEEMA...............................................................................28
InTErnATIOnAl SOlAr AllIAnCE.........................08,14-15
• Mobile Machines :Options for driving hydraulic KIrlOSKAr OIl EnGInES lTD............................................36
pumps KKr...................................................................................13
-Rexroth Bosch Group KOEl.................................................................................36
lIEBHErr...........................................................................43
28,30 CURTAIN RAISER lS AUTOMOTIVE...............................................................13
MIlwAUKEE SCHOOl OF EnGInEErInG.......................64-65
• Elecrama nEPTUnE InDIA................................................................42
OnGC...............................................................................11
46-51 POST SHOW SErVOKOn SySTEMS lTD.................................................31
SIEMEnS.......................................................................09,34
• EXCON 2017
SKF..............................................................................20-21
• IMTEX FORMING 2018 & Tooltech 2018 SSG InFrATECH PVT. lTD..................................................18
SUMITOMO COrPOrATIOn..............................................09
76-77 TATA MOTOrS...................................................................10
advertiser’s index
AAH FlUID POwEr InC. ..................................................76
AGGCOn............................................................................04
AMTEX 2018....................................................................41
CrAnE BEl InTErnATIOnAl PVT. lTD. ...........02, 38-39, 79
EPPInGEr TOOlS ASIA PVT. lTD.......................................75
HPl...................................................................................78
PAnAGOn SySTEMS........................................ BACK COVEr
PErMCO...........................................................................03
rr KABEl..........................................................................19
JAN-FEB 2018 GloBAl MDA JourNAl 7
NEWS
India to host the mega BASF launches resource
inaugural International saving refinish product line
Solar Alliance Summit
BASF’s Coatings division has launched new product lines in
Europe for its Glasurit® and r-M® refinish paint brands that
make automotive refinishing more sustainable. They are the
world’s first refinish products manufactured according to the
certified biomass balance approach, therefore contributing
India will host the mega inaugural International Solar to reduce CO2 emissions.
Alliance Summit in Delhi on March 11, 2018 in the
presence of more than a dozen leaders, including those For the biomass balance approach, parts of the fossil
from Asia, Pacific and South America, to set the ball resources are replaced by renewable resources, such as
rolling for the country’s leadership in providing affordable bio-naphtha or biogas from organic waste or vegetable oils,
renewable energy. already at the beginning of the production process. This share
of biomass is mathematically allocated to the new product
The big draw at the summit will be the French President line for automotive refinish products according to a method
Emanuel Macron, who will be on a state visit to India certified by the German Technical Supervisory Association
coinciding with the event, which his country is co- TÜV SÜD. By applying this calculative model, 100% of the
sponsoring fossil resources can be replaced with renewable resources.
The summit or mega founding conference comes just The biomass balance approach already permits renewable
over two years after Prime Minister narendra Modi first resources to be used at the start of chemical production.
proposed the initiative. This allows BASF to process the products obtained via this
The International Solar Alliance is a treaty based process in the usual manner and use them to manufacture
international inter-governmental alliance of 121 solar refinish products. By developing the new product line, BASF
resource rich countries lying fully or partially between the is offering body shops the opportunity to stand out from the
tropics of Cancer and Capricorn competition and directly influence the way they save CO2 and
in so doing, make a conscious contribution to environmental
Many countries face gaps in the potential solar energy protection.
manufacturing eco-system. Absence of universal energy
access, energy equity and affordability are issues common The biomass balance approach, used by various BASF
to most of the solar resource rich countries. International divisions, is comparable to the green energy tariff, since
Solar Alliance (ISA) is conceived as a coalition of solar the power that comes from the socket is not necessarily
resource rich countries to address their special energy generated from renewable sources. what is much more
needs and will provide a platform to collaborate on important is that the total proportion of renewable sources
addressing the identified gaps through a common, agreed in the system adds up and that it is mathematically correctly
approach. allocated to the certified commercial products. If demand
increases, this proportion must be increased accordingly.
The secretariat is based in Gurgaon, where PM Modi TÜV SÜD continuously monitors whether BASF actually uses
and then French President Francois Hollande laid the this share in renewable resources in the production Verbund
foundation stone in 2016. and that it allocates it correctly to the certified products.
www.isolaralliance.org
www.basf-coatings.com
8 Global MDa Journal Jan-FEb 2018
NEWS
Siemens to manufacture Sumitomo Corporation
new generation of becomes first Japanese
photovoltaic inverters in company to enter condominium
India development/sales business in
Siemens India launched with Sinacon PV a new generation India
of photovoltaic (PV) central inverters with an output up Sumitomo Corporation of Japan has partnered with the Krishna
to 5,000 kVA. The inverter is part of the Siemens new Group to establish the Indian business company Krisumi
electrical Balance of Plant (eBoP) solution for PV power Corporation Private limited and join in the Krisumi City Project, a
plant installations. condominium development project being pursued by the Krishna
Group in the northern Indian city of Gurugram in Haryana State.
The state-of-the-art Sinacon PV inverter will be locally The Project will be the first condominium development/sales
produced and manufactured at Siemens’ Kalwa plant project in India featuring participation by a Japanese company.
near Mumbai for the domestic market as well as for The Project plan is to construct approximately 5,000 housing units
export into the region. as well as commercial facilities and office buildings over a total
The Indian renewable energy sector is the second of eight phases on a site of about 26 hectares, making it one of
most attractive renewable energy market in the world the largest development projects in Gurugram. The intended
construction site is located about 30 kilometers southwest of
Crossing 14 Gw of already installed solar capacity, the central new Delhi and about 18 kilometers southwest of Indira
Government is firm on its ambition of 100 Gw of installed Gandhi International Airport, and lies adjacent to national
solar generation by 2022. Highway 8 (nH8), the main highway connecting new Delhi and
Harald Griem, Executive Vice-President and Head of Gurugram. leveraging its experience in large-scale complex
Energy Management, Siemens ltd, said that Siemens development and more than 50 years of condominium sales,
Sumitomo Corporation will be helping devise the master plan for
is committed to partner with the Government in its the Project as a whole and the residential plan, as well as working
endeavor to increase use of clean energy sources. The to put in place Japanese-style construction management, sales/
national Solar Mission of the Government aims to building management methodologies, etc.
establish India as a global leader in solar energy and
Siemens aspires to contribute to this with local value- India’s rapid economic development of recent years has driven an
expansion in its middle class, and housing demand is expected to
addition in line with Make in India. rise still higher in future. Gurugram is a newly emerging city located
A solar PV inverter converts the variable direct current in the Delhi capital area that is seeing new office buildings and
(DC) output of a photovoltaic solar panel into a utility high-rise condominiums going up one after the other as foreign
frequency alternating current (AC) that can be fed into corporations and major IT companies have congregated locally.
a commercial electrical grid or used by a local, off-grid Sumitomo Corporation is currently engaged in housing
electrical network. The Sinacon PV is equipped with development projects in Indonesia and China as well as India,
3 level IGBT modules, has an outdoor design for harsh and it is considering new housing development and real estate
environments with fluid cooling and can operate up to business elsewhere in Asia. while responding to the growing
60°C ambient temperature. need for housing as Asian economies steadily grow, Sumitomo
Corporation will be further strengthening/expanding its real estate
As a leading supplier of transmission, distribution and business and contributing to local development while building the
smart grid solutions, Siemens intends in addition to the foundations for comfortable and exciting living.
inverter manufacturing also a local assembly of medium
voltage inverter stations. The new Siemens inverters
and medium voltage inverter stations target large scale,
ground mounted solar PV power plants, comprising
of comprehensive eBoP solutions. The eBoP solution
enables solar power to be intelligently integrated into
the grid.
The portfolio includes all electrotechnical equipment
needed. Siemens offers complete end-to-end planning,
engineering, and financing, all the way to commissioning
and service, including optimum interconnection of Conceptual image of fully-completed project
energy storage systems and even complete microgrids. www.sumitomocorp.co.jp
www.siemens.co.in
JAN-FEB 2018 GloBAl MDA JourNAl 9
NEWS
Tata Motors flags off its first Railways plans
set of Tigor electric vehicle Rs 10 lakh-crore
high-speed corridor
Tata Motors rolled out the first batch of the Tigor Electric
Vehicle (EV) from its Sanand facility in Gujarat. The Tigor
EVs are being manufactured for the Indian Government’s
prestigious order of electric vehicles from the Energy The Indian railways is set to announce a rs 10 lakh crore plan,
Efficiency Services ltd (EESl), an entity under the Ministry under which it aims to construct high-speed train corridors
of Power.
that connect all the major cities in the country. The corridor,
Tata Motors had qualified as l1 bidder in the midst of said to be about 10,000 kilometers long, will reportedly be a
stiff competition and won the tender of 10,000 electric
cars floated by EESl in September 2017. For phase 1, Tata part of the government’s Bharatmala highways development
Motors is required to deliver 250 Tigor EVs, for which it programme.
has received a loA. For an additional 100 cars, the loA is
expected to be issued shortly by EESl. The electric drive The high speed-train corridors are new railway lines that will
systems for this prestigious order have been developed be built over national highways or on railway lands that are
and supplied by Electra EV – a company established
to develop and supply electric drive systems for the parallel to the functioning railway routes. while the usual
automotive sector. routes let trains run at about 55-112 kilometers per hour,
The Tigor EV is a full electric, zero emission ‘StyleBack’ trains would be able to run on these lines at a speed of about
that comes with a stunning, break-free and revolutionary 200 kilometers an hour.
design, set to build on the existing Passenger Vehicles
portfolio of Tata Motors. Specific to the EESl order, The estimated cost is said to be about rs 100 crore per
the Tigor EV will be delivered in three trim variants kilometer. The Indian railways would also welcome global
– Base, Premium and High and will be available in
‘Pearlescent white’ colour with blue decals. Over the players in the project through large tenders and intends to
basic requirements of the tender, the Tigor EV, across the minimize expenses by double lines on one pillar.The funding
variants, would have FATC (Fully Automatic AC) to provide for this project could come through borrowings from financial
maximum comfort to its occupants. Equipped with a institutions and other agencies.
single speed, automatic transmission, the Tigor EV will
also allow the customers to enjoy the driving experience,
maximized efficiency and seamless acceleration. Meanwhile, India will soon also get 534 km-long bullet train
corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad and the cost of
Tata Motors is committed to the Government’s vision for
electric vehicles by 2030 and will work in a collaborative the project is pegged at rs 1.1 lakh crore. This will be India’s
manner to facilitate faster adoption of electric vehicles first high-speed corridor and is expected to be completed by
and to build a sustainable future for India. 2022, with its first run on August 15
www.tatamotors.com
10 Global MDa Journal Jan-FEb 2018
MERGER & ACquISITION
ONGC acquires 51.11% stake of President of India in
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Oil and natural Gas Corporation ltd (OnGC) has entered into about onGc
a share purchase agreement with the President for acquiring OnGC is the largest producer of crude oil and natural gas
the 778,845,375 equity shares of HPCl (representing 51.11% in India, contributing around 70 per cent of
of HPCl) for creating an ‘oil major’ which will be able to match Indian domestic production. OnGC’s market
the performance of international and domestic private sector capitalization as on 19th January, 2018, was
oil and gas companies Inr 248451 Crore. During the financial year
As the Government of India (GOI) through President of ended 31st March 2017, OnGC Group had
India, being the promoter of OnGC (holding 67.72%) and produced 61.60 million tonne of oil and oil equivalent
HPCl (holding 51.11%) is the seller, the transaction is a gas (mmtoe); the Consolidated Gross Turnover was Inr
related party transaction between the Government and a 142149 Crores, Consolidated net Profit was Inr 20498
government company. Crore for the year 2016-17 and total oil and gas reserves
The acquisition has been undertaken in furtherance of the were 2,142 mmtoe as on 31st March 2017.
Government’s objective to combine the various central www.ongcindia.com
public sector enterprises to give them capacity to bear about HpcL
higher risks, avail economies of scale, take higher investment Standard refining Company of India limited was
decisions and create more value for the stakeholders incorporated in 1952, and its name was
and create an ‘oil major’ which will be able to match the changed to ESSO Standard refining Company of
performance of international and domestic private sector India limited (ESSO) in 1962. HPCl was formed
oil and gas companies. OnGC expects that as an integrated
oil conglomerate, its performance will be less affected by in 1974 pursuant to the acquisition of shares in
the volatility of crude prices due to diversification of its ESSO by Government of India and subsequent
cash flows to midstream and downstream presence through merger of ESSO and lube India limited. Thereafter,
HPCl, lower earnings volatility, diversified cash flows and Government of India acquired shares of Caltex Oil refining
lower business risk resulting in better valuation and higher (India) limited in 1976 and merged it with HPCl in 1978.
shareholder value. HPCl and OnGC have a complimentary Kosana’s Company was merged with HPCl in 1979. HPCl
asset portfolio and through this acquisition, OnGC is gaining is currently a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) with
a midstream and downstream presence and access to a majority shareholding (51.11%) by President of India The
marketing network. OnGC will also gain access to marketing equity shares of HPCl are listed on the Bombay Stock
network of HPCl which could be synergistically utilised for Exchange and the national Stock Exchange.
projects such as MrPl, OPal. www.hindustanpetroleum.com
ExxonMobil completes LNG Acquisition in
Mozambique Area4
ExxonMobil announced the completion integrated project. Kogas (10 percent) and Galp Energia (10
of a transaction by ExxonMobil natural gas is projected to be the percent).
Development Africa B.V. to acquire world’s fastest-growing major fuel
a 25 percent indirect interest in source, and Mozambique is well- about exxonmobil
Mozambique’s gas-rich Area 4 block positioned to supply lnG customers ExxonMobil, the
from Eni and assume responsibility for around the world. The deepwater Area largest publicly
midstream operations. 4 block contains an estimated 85 trillion traded international energy company,
ExxonMobil will lead the construction cubic feet of natural gas in place. uses technology and innovation to
and operation of all future natural ExxonMobil now owns a 35.7 percent help meet the world’s growing energy
gas liquefaction and related facilities, interest in Eni East Africa S.p.A. (to be needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-
while Eni will continue to lead the Coral renamed Mozambique rovuma Venture leading inventory of resources, is one
floating lnG project and all upstream S.p.A.), which holds a 70 percent of the largest refiners and marketers of
operations. The operating model will interest in Area 4, and is co-owned
enable the use of best practices and with Eni (35.7 percent) and CnPC (28.6 petroleum products, and its chemical
skills with each company focusing on percent). The remaining interests in company is one of the largest in the
distinct and clearly defined scopes Area 4 are held by Empresa nacional world.
while preserving the benefits of an de Hidrocarbonetos E.P. (10 percent), www.exxonmobil.com
JAN-FEB 2018 GloBAl MDA JourNAl 11
MERGER & ACquISITION
eInfochips Acquired by
Arrow Electronics
eInfochips, a global product engineering services firm, signed • Accelerate growth for eInfochips to expand current
an agreement with Arrow Electronics, a Fortune 118 company services and act as a catalyst for r&D and IP initiatives in
and global leader in technology design, manufacturing the area of digital transformation
support, and supply chain services, to fully transfer and
merge its business with Arrow Electronics Inc. • Allow Arrow to greatly enhance the value proposition to
their vast 125,000 customer base
Post the merger, eInfochips will act as a fully owned subsidiary
of Arrow Electronics Inc.
This acquisition by Arrow will leverage synergies between about einfochips
eInfochip’s engineering capabilities and digital transformation eInfochips is a product
offerings with Arrow’s tremendous breadth of electronics engineering and software
and enterprise products and solutions, and digital operations, r&D services company with
including in IoT. over 20 years of experience,
500+ product developments, and over 40M+ deployments
This acquisition, once closed, will expand Arrow’s ‘’sensor-to-
sunset’’ capabilities, by combining eInfochips’ Snapbricks IoT in 140 countries across the world, in multiple domains,
framework, as well as by adding eInfochips’ 1,500 IoT solution including Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Consumer
architects, ASIC and embedded engineers, and software Electronics, Home and Industrial Automation, Medical
development resources to Arrow’s already leading position Devices, retail, Security & Surveillance, Semiconductors,
in IoT design services. Also, adding eInfochips’ end-to-end Transportation & logistics, etc. Today, 60% of its revenues
product design capabilities, digital transformation offerings come from Fortune 500 companies and 80% from solutions
in cloud services, IoT, intelligent automation, devops, and around connected devices. From silicon to embedded
video management to Arrow’s eDesign platform, will greatly systems to software, from design & development to
augment the scale of digital services offerings to Arrow’s deployment & sustenance, eInfochips maps the product
125,000 customers. journey of its customers. with its r&D centers in the
USA and India, eInfochips continuously invests and
Once closed, significant benefits of this transaction include: fuel innovations in the areas of Product Engineering,
Device lifecycle Management, IoT & Cloud Frameworks,
• Comprehensive and connected IoT solutions and Intelligent Automation, and Video Management. The
technologies for global companies looking for end-end company has sales presence in the USA, Japan, and India.
product design and development, including sourcing
components, engineering services, manufacturing
support, product sustenance and digital transformation –
that will accelerate time to market, provide cost benefits about arrow electronics inc.
and enhance customer experience Arrow Electronics is a global
provider of products, services, and
• Synergies in digital initiatives, including IoT and cloud
services that will provide clients with cutting edge, sensor- solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic
to-cloud IoT platforms for their product and solution components and enterprise computing solutions.
needs www.einfochips.com
12 Global MDa Journal Jan-FEb 2018
MERGER & ACquISITION
KKR completes its investment in
LS Automotive
KKr has completed its investment in lS Automotive (“lSA”),
an electrical auto parts maker for the global automotive
industry, and has completed the acquisition and carve-out about KKr
of KCF Technologies Co., ltd. (“KCFT”), the copper foil and KKr is a leading global
flexible copper clad laminate business formerly known as lS investment firm that manages
Mtron. multiple alternative asset classes,
By leveraging KKr’s expertise and global network, KKr’s including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real
partnership with lSA and KCFT will accelerate the companies’ estate, credit and, through its strategic manager
growth in domestic and overseas markets, help to penetrate partnerships, hedge funds. KKr aims to generate
new verticals, and increase sales in existing markets. Further, attractive investment returns by following a patient
KCFT will leverage KKr’s expertise in completing complex, and disciplined investment approach, employing world-
strategic carve-outs from corporations worldwide and class people, and driving growth and value creation with
supporting these companies in operating as independent KKr portfolio companies. KKr invests its own capital
entities. alongside its partners’ capital and provides financing
solutions and investment opportunities through its
Established in 1973, lSA is a leading auto parts company capital markets business.
in South Korea that has successfully established globally
competitive positions in high-growth auto component
segments including switches, interior lamps and human about Ls automotive
machine interface (“HMI”) systems, and electrical and
electronics components such as power seat modules, Established in 1973, lS Automotive is
electrical control units, sensors and relays. lSA is the top Tier- a vehicle components manufacturer
1 supplier of HMI components to Hyundai Kia Motors, as well based in Korea with a global presence.
as major global original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) In 2008, the company was acquired by lS Mtron as
in the U.S. and Japan, and leading local OEMs in China and part of lS Group’s efforts to further strengthen its
India. competitiveness in auto components.
KCFT manufactures and sells copper foils for large capacity
lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicle (“EV”) applications
and mobile devices. The copper foil business for EV battery about KcF technologies
applications is expected to be among the fastest-growing Established in 1996 as a copper
segments of the auto industry due to rising demand for foil business segment of lG
environmentally friendlier transportation. KCFT supplies Metal, KCFT is a globally leading
global EV battery leaders including lG Chemical and major producer of copper foils and flexible copper clad
battery manufacturers in Japan and China. laminate manufacturing business
KKr makes its investment from its US$9.3 billion KKr Asian www.kkr.com
Fund III.
JAN-FEB 2018 GloBAl MDA JourNAl 13
PROFILE
INTERNATIONAL
SOLAR
ALLIANCE
STEPPING INTO TOMORROW
he International Solar Alliance is a treaty based take solar energy to scale, and that initial public financing
international inter-governmental alliance of 121 solar and initiatives to unlock private finance is important for solar
Tresource rich countries lying fully or partially between energy to take hold in developing countries.
the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn
It is the first treaty-based international intergovernmental
organisation to be based in India.
The aim is for countries to work together towards the
deployment of appropriate benchmarks, facilitating resource
assessments, supporting research and development and
demonstration facilities, with a view to encourage innovative
and affordable applications of solar technologies.
Let us make the Sun Brighter
Countries, bilateral and multilateral organisations,
companies, industries, and stakeholders aim to reduce the
cost of finance and cost of technology for the immediate
deployment of competitive solar generation, storage and
technologies adapted to countries’ individual needs and to
mobilize billions of dollars for the purpose.
A file photo of the launch of the International solar Alliance secretariat in
Gurugram. The idea of a solar alliance of countries that receive sunshine for
around 300 days in a year was mooted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi the focus is on solar power utilization.
The initiative was launched at the Un Climate Change India has pledged a target of installing 100Gw by 2022
Conference in Paris at the end of 2015 by the President of and reduction in emission intensity by 33–35% by 2030 to
France and the Prime Minister of India. let solar energy reach to the most unconnected villages
and communities and also towards creating a clean planet.
French President Hollande acknowledged that developing India’s pledge to the Paris summit offered to bring 40% of its
countries need technology and capacity building to quickly electricity generation capacity (not actual production) from
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PROFILE
non-fossil sources (renewable, large hydro,
and nuclear) by 2030. it is based on world
co operation.
Joint efforts include innovative policies,
projects, programmes, capacity building
measures and financial instruments to
mobilise more than USD 1 trillion dollars
of investments that are needed by 2030.
The reduced cost of finance would enable
the undertaking of more ambitious solar
energy programmes.
with 19 countries ratifying its framework
agreement, the International Solar
Alliance (ISA) became the first treaty-based
international government organisation to Indian Prime Minister Mr. Modi said that he was encouraged by the industry support shown so
be based in India. far for solar energy. He said: “the sun is the source of all energy. The world must turn to solar, the
power of our future.”
Five Key Focus areas “This new tool will
Promote solar technologies, new business models and assist governments
investment in the solar sector to enhance prosperity and investors to obtain
an initial indication of
Formulate projects and programmes to promote solar solar resource potential
applications before carrying out
develop innovative financial mechanisms to reduce cost their own more detailed
of capital analysis.”
Mr. Piyush Goyal
Build a common knowledge e-Portal
Facilitate capacity building for promotion and absorption
of solar technologies and r&D among member countries
The location specific information provided by the Atlas
International Solar Alliance (ISA) has partnered with world involves three main different methodologies: solar radiation
Bank to launch Global Solar Atlas at an ISA event at the world model, air temperature model, and PV power simulation
Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. Global Solar Atlasis a free model. Solar radiation and air temperature modeling result
online tool that displays annual average solar power potential in a series of pre-calculated data layers that can be retrieved
at any location in the world and thus identify potential sites at (almost) any location on the map. Additional information
for solar power generation. world Bank announced “This tool about a possible PV system type and configuration is used
will help governments save millions of dollars on their own for the PV power simulation, which is calculated on-demand
research and provide investors and solar developers with an using Solargis internal algorithms and databases.
easily accessible and uniform platform to compare resource
potential between sites in one region or across multiple
countries.” UPCOMING EVENTS DATE
ISA Secretariat is organizing 10th-18th March, 2018
“The World Bank is seeing a surge the 2nd National Focal Point
of interest from our clients in solar Conclave
power as a result of the dramatic Founding Ceremony of 11th March, 2018
cost decreases over the past few International Solar Alliance on
years. We hope that the Global 11th March, 2018.
Solar Atlas will help inform the Re-scheduling of 10th ISA Get 21st March, 2018
crucial planning and investment Together meeting from 21st
decisions that will need to be taken February to 21st March, 2018
over the next decade to shift to more 2nd Global RE-INVEST INDIA- 19 - 21st April, 2018
MR. RICCARDO PULITI sustainable forms of energy.” ISA Partnership
Senior Director, Head of the Energy
and Extractive Resources Global
Practice at World Bank Group JAN-FEB 2018 GloBAl MDA JourNAl 15
CONVERSATION
Mr. Upendra Tripathy is currently the Interim DG of ISA. He was formerly the Secretary
of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the Government of India. He is an Indian
Administrative Service (IAS) officer with more than 36 years of public service in various
departments including power, commerce, environment, transport and education. In April, 2009 he
was awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration.
As India prepares to host the mega inaugural International Solar Alliance Summit in Delhi on
March 11 in the presence of more than a dozen leaders, including those from Asia, Pacific and South
America, to set the ball rolling for the country’s leadership in providing affordable renewable energy,
Global MdA Journal in an Exclusive Talk with
Mr. Upendra Tripathy-IDG-International Solar Alliance
Businesses around the world are taking decisive steps be doubled if the targets set out in these agreements need
to combat climate change. They also see commercial to be achieved. IrEnA estimates that between 2016-2030
value of investing in a low-carbon world. ISA has annual average investment of at least 770 billion dollars will
been operational for about 2 years now and you have be needed between 2016 to 2030. ISA’s take is that same is
observed this trend closely. Your take on this. quite doable especially in Solar Energy. During the period
2010-2016 the total investment in solar energy sector is
ISA plans to mobilize over 1 billion dollar of investment in the around 286 billion dollars. This is the highest one amongst
solar sector. The present quantum of investment in renewables all other sources of rE. The total installed capacity of Solar at
is under 13.6 billion dollars. As per the Paris accord and also the end of 2016 is 303 Gw. Also, out of the total investment
SDG 7, the quantum of investment in renewables needs to
made during 2010-2016 in rE, 49% has gone to solar and the
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sector has also registered a growth of 41% during the same Solar could shape India’s destiny and the country
period. In addition to this, solar sector has a growth rate of targets 100 Gigawatts (revised to 175 GW) of
20% per annum during this period. operating solar power capacity by March 2022.
ISA is the first treaty –based International and To enable project developers to venture into new
intergovernmental Organization to be based in markets where the cost of generation is still high,
India. It is a unique organization, an alliance by is the ISA ready with financial solutions. Please
the developing countries to form a united front elaborate
to promote solar power and that with aggressive As mentioned above, the Solar Industry has an annual
targets. Considering the mammoth team work learning curve of 20-22 %. Also, solar tariffs have fallen
required, how has the going been? What are the key below the grid parity level in several countries. For example,
challenges? in Badla, India- the tariff been as low as rs 2.44 per Kwh. It is
ISA is the 1st treaty based international and intergovernmental wrong to say that the generation cost is still high. This price
organization headquartered in India. ISA as an action trend is a global phenomenon.
oriented organization is unique in the sense that its mandate Also, ISA is neither a banker nor a financial institution in the
is actually on ground implementation of the solar projects business of funding solar or solar related projects. However,
across ISA member countries. ISA is envisaged as an ISA has world Bank, European Investment Bank(EIB),
aggregator platform bringing all the stakeholders together, European Bank for reconstruction and Development
thereby making solar affordable by realizing economies of (EBrD) as its financial partners, which do lend a substantial
scale. ISA plans to bring out a price discovery global tender part of their credit for solar energy projects. ISA has been
with the Member Countries who have participated in the mandated to mobilize over 1000 billion dollar of investment
programme. Call for expression of interest has already been into solar sector by 2030. ISA is also working in the field of
issued requesting demand for solar water pump and street Credit risk reduction and enhancing marketability of rE
lights from ISA member countries. Also, lack of trained green Bonds. Further, ISA will sign joint declarations with
manpower and capacity is viewed as hindering factor. Asian Development Bank (ADB), African Development Bank
ISA is gearing up for 2 major back to back large scale (AfDB), new Development Bank (nDB), Asian Infrastructure
events –The Founding Ceremony of ISA and the Investment Bank (AIIB), and Green Climate Fund(GCF) on
Global RE-Invest India Partnership. What will be the 11 March 2018. The focus of ISA is on capacity building
focus areas and what are your expectations from among countries to prepare bankable projects and bring
these events? stakeholders together.
11th March 2018 is being celebrated as ISA Solar Summit and
Founding day. The occasion is likely to be graced by several
Heads of the States and Heads of the Governments of the
ISA member countries which have ratified or signed the ISA
Framework Agreement. The major outcome of the Summit
is going to be formally establishing the ISA with prior signing
of the Host Country Agreement. The depository i.e. the
Ministry of External Affairs, GoI shall bring out a notification
to this effect.
ISA is also partnering with Ministry of new and renewable
Energy, GoI during the 2nD Global rEInVEST slated to
happen between 19-21 April 2018. ISA also plans to hold the
1st session of General Assembly during this event. ISA plans
to sign at least 121 solar projects to be implemented across
ISA member countries by April 2018.
JAN-FEB 2018 GloBAl MDA JourNAl 17
CONVERSATION
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M after commissioning, this STP provides highest treatment The first and foremost challenge that we encountered initially
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ARTICLE
MOvInG MaTeRIals WITh a susTaInable fOcus
Products like low-friction bearings can extend the life of conveyors and lifts and help
to boost sustainability in the material handling sector, says Jerome Pommereul,
Global Business Engineer at SKF.
he climate meeting in Paris proved that politicians are since the use of grease is
capable of coming to agreement on important issues. significantly lower, because
Twhile they can be commended for their diplomatic you no longer need to
skills, the hard work of implementing environmental targets purge the bearing clean
will largely be down to industry. with grease. The bearing
itself needs small quantities
SKF’s Director of Corporate Sustainability, rob Jenkinson,
recently said that industry will need to “roll up its sleeves of grease to function.
and plot a way forward” in putting these commitments into Furthermore, the bearing
practice. This needs to begin straight away, by investing life is significantly improved
in lower-carbon technologies and addressing specific because it is working in
sustainability needs. a protected and clean
environment. In a conveyor JeroMe PoMMereul
The material handling sector encompasses everything pulley this means that the Global Business Engineer
from elevators in skyscrapers, cranes, light conveyors (like life of the bearing system is SKF
baggage handling lines) and conveyors in mines. Each part longer or equal to the lagging
of the industry is very different, but has similar underlying on the pulley thus no longer a bottle neck.
sustainability concerns – such as boosting energy efficiency,
extending service life and lubricant disposal. added efficiency
A far more pressing concern is energy efficiency – as it is for
Grease disposal
many sectors. Elevator manufacturer KOnE estimates that
At one time, lubrication grease was simply disposed of but up to 10% of a building’s energy consumption comes from
now it must be recycled. This, however, is not so easy at the elevators, which makes it a key target for efficiency
achieve. For this reason, there is a concerted effort to cut the gains. There are already ways of clawing back some of this
use of grease in applications such as lifts, conveyor pulleys energy, through regenerative drives for example, or through
and cranes. less grease means less disposal, which ultimately traffic analysis optimizing the flow of people and number of
means less pollution. elevators.
One solution is to use bearings that do not need re-lubrication. The move towards more sustainable and energy efficient
In bearings with solid oil the lubricating oil leaves the oil products in lifts and elevators is partly accounted for by
saturated polymer material onto the bearing raceways. the strict lEED certification required for new building. This
The part is then lubricated for life – which has the added informs everything from building materials to construction
advantage of cutting the need for maintenance operations. methods. regarding lifts, customers can specify the type of
In the heavy conveyors application, another popular way to system they want and there is a definite trend in that they
solve the problem is to use a ‘three barriers’ solution. The are increasingly demanding ones with higher standards of
solution consists of: a housing with a seal, a sealed bearing, efficiency.
and grease filled in the space between the bearing and A third – and crucial – element of sustainability is to extend
the housing seal. The solution has environmental benefits, the working life of a product and its components. Every time
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you scrap a component, you are not just throwing away the Handling baggage
material it is made from – but all its embedded energy and There is no particular sector within material handling that
carbon all the way back up the value chain. For this reason, leads the way on embracing sustainability. rather, there
lengthening lifecycle is of huge benefit.
are individual companies that are taking the lead. A good
within material handling, many lift manufacturers now example of this is Vanderlande, which has designed a baggage
insist that components last the life of the product. This can handling system using a ‘Cradle to Cradle’ (C2C) approach. It
be achieved by specifying low-friction bearings-such as SKF is an excellent illustration of a company developing a product
Explorer bearings. with sustainability in mind.
SKF recently introduced a new range of small, sealed SKF Its ‘Blueveyor’ system – which has been running at
Explorer spherical roller bearings that can prolong – or even Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport since June 2014, consumes
eliminate – service intervals. Fitted in a gearless traction around half the energy of a conventional baggage system.
motor in a heavy-duty elevator, it lowers energy consumption C2C principles require the product to be fully recyclable at
by around 145kwh per year – equating to a CO2 emission the end of its life, meaning that SKF had to adapt its y-bearing
saving of two tonnes over the motor’s lifecycle. These cut unit slightly to accommodate this. It meant removing all
friction by as much as 20%, with a subsequent up to 20 polymer from inside the seal, and lubricating the bearing
degrees Celsius reduction in working temperature, extending with biodegradable grease.
bearing life to match that of the lift system itself. This helps The bearings are used in belt conveyors on the handling line,
deliver the ‘maintenance-free’ regime that is important to with four used on each conveyor. Vanderlande specified
lift manufacturers. The sealed SKF Explorer spherical roller the C2C guidelines to SKF, which was then responsible for
bearings form part of SKF’s Beyond Zero portfolio of products, developing the bearing solution based on this approach. The
which are designed to impart real sustainable benefits in two companies have worked together extensively in the past,
their applications.
and SKF has a similarly progressive attitude to sustainability
There are many examples of how sealed bearings extend the as Vanderlande.
service life of elevators: one Asian elevator manufacturer Engineers love a challenge and there is none greater than
switched its entire production to sealed SKF Explorer helping to protect the planet and create a more sustainable
spherical roller bearings, as a low-maintenance solution future for all. Ultimately it is the role of engineers in projects
that would last for at least 20 years. Similarly, a European like those demonstrated earlier, that will be crucial in helping
elevator manufacturer used them with adapter sleeves when to arrest the effects of climate change.
it needed a quickly mountable bearing on its first high-rise
gearless traction machine. www.skf.com
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ARTICLE
cOnsIDeR ThIs When plannInG hIGh
vOlTaGe sWITchGeaR InsTallaTIOns
planning high voltage switchgear
The following three criteria must be considered when planning
high voltage switchgear installations:
1. Voltage levels by edvard csanyi
2. Plant concept and configuration Editor-In-Chief and electrical engineer at EEP
http://electrical-engineering-portal.com
3. Dimensioning
1. Voltage levels
High voltage installations are primarily for power transmission, but they are also used for distribution and for coupling
power supplies in three-phase and HVDC systems. Factors determining their use include: network configuration, voltage,
power, distance, environmental considerations and type of consumer
HV Installations Voltage level
Distribution and urban networks > 52 – 245 kV
Industrial centres > 52 – 245 kV
Power plants and transformer stations > 52 – 800 kV
Transmission and grid networks 245 – 800 kV
HVDC transmission and system interties > 300 kV
railway substations 123 – 245 kV
2. plant concept and configuration
The circuitry of an installation is specified in the single-phase block diagram as the basis for all further planning stages.
Table 1 shows the advantages and disadvantages of some major station concepts.
The availability of a switching station is determined mainly by:
1. Circuit configuration, i. e. the number of possibilities of linking the network nodes via circuit breakers and isolators, in
other words the amount of current path redundancy,
2. Reliability/failure rate of the principal components such as circuit breakers, isolators and busbars,
3. Maintenance intervals and repair times for the principal components.
Table 1 – Choice of plant concept and measures taken in relation to given boundary conditions
Concept configuration Advantages Disadvantages
Single busbar 1. least cost 1. BB fault causes complete station outage
2. maintenance difficult
3. no station extensions without disconnecting the
installation
4. for use only where loads can be disconnected or
supplied from elsewhere
Single busbar with 1. low cost 1.extra breaker for bypass tie
bypass 2. each breaker accessible for maintenance 2.BB fault or any breaker fault causes complete station
without disconnecting outage
Double busbar with 1. high changeover flexibility with two busbars 1. extra breaker for coupling
one circuit breaker per of equal merit 2. BB protection disconnects all branches connected with
branch 2. each busbar can be isolated for maintenance the faulty bus
3. each branch can be connected to each bus 3. fault at branch breaker disconnects all branches on the
with tie breaker and BB isolator without affected busbar
interruption 4. fault at tie breaker causes complete station outage
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2-breaker system 1. each branch has two circuit breakers 1. most expensive method
2. connection possible to either busbar 2. breaker defect causes half the branches to drop out if
3. each breaker can be serviced without they are not connected to both bus bars
disconnecting the branch 3. branch circuits to be considered in protection system
4. high availability (applies also to other multiple-breaker concepts)
Ring bus 1. low cost 1. breaker maintenance and any faults interrupt the ring
2. each breaker can be maintained without 2. potential draw-off necessary in all branches
disconnecting load 3. little scope for changeover switching
3. only one breaker needed per branch
4. no main busbar required
5. each branch connected to network by two
breakers
6. all changeover switching done with circuit
breakers
1½-breaker system 1. great operational flexibility 1. three circuit breakers required for two branches
2. high availability 2. greater outlay for protection and auto-reclosure, as the
3. breaker fault on the busbar side disconnects middle breaker must respond independently in the direc-
only one branch tion of both feeders
4. each bus can be isolated at any time
5. all switching operations executed with circuit
breakers
6. changeover switching is easy, without using
isolators
7. BB fault does not lead to branch
disconnections
3. dimensioning The basic designs available for switching stations and
equipment together with different forms of construction
On the basis of the selected voltage level and station concept,
the distribution of power and current is checked and the offer a wide range of possibilities, see Table 2 below. The
currents occurring in the various parts of the station under choice depends on environmental conditions and also
normal and short-circuit conditions are determined. constructional, operational and economic considerations.
The basis for dimensioning the station and its components is Table 2 – The principal types of design for high voltage
defined in respect of: switchgear installations and their location
1. insulation coordination Basic design Insulation Used mainly location
2. clearances, safety measures medium for voltage
3. protection scheme level (kV)
4. thermal and mechanical stresses Outdoor Indoor
Conventional Air >52 – 123 × ×
Conventional Air 123 – 800 ×
GIS SF6 >52 – 800 × (1) ×
Hybrid (2) Air/SF6 245 – 500 ×
1. GIS used outdoors in special cases
2. Hybrid principle offers economical solutions for station
conversion, expansion or upgrading.
There are various layouts for optimizing the operation and
space use of conventional outdoor switchgear installations
(switchyards), with different arrangement schemes of
busbars and disconnectors.
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ARTICLE
MobILE MACHINES: OpTIOns fOR
DRIvInG hyDRaulIc puMps
Key considerations
• Typically, on-highway
mobile machines mount
hydraulic pumps on
the side of the vehicle’s
gearbox integrated
power take-off units
• Dynamic performance
and space requirements
determine both the
pump and mounting that
works best
• Select motor size
and drive based on
pressure-flow-time cycle
(p/Q profile) for the
application
• Off-Highway equipment
typically does not follow
a pre-existing drive
chassis and is designed
for a specific machine
electronically controlled hydrostatic fan drive systems reliably keep combustion engines at their optimum
operating temperature, even under the most difficult of application conditions, enabling mobile vehicles to purpose or activity.
comply with strict emissions regulations for exhaust gas and noise.
• Options that are
typically used in these
Many of today’s on- and off-highway applications utilize hydraulics as a way to provide applications are: engine
flywheel case coupling,
working energy that is more compact and precise than traditional mechanical methods. engine crankshaft, belt/
There are many components that comprise these systems such as valves, cylinders, pulley, single or multi-
motors, and of course a hydraulic power source, the pump. pad PTO’s, and pumps
with built-in through
The prime purpose of the pump is to convert the input of mechanical, rotational power drives
into hydraulic power, meaning flow for the required functions on the machine. Hydraulics • Tier IV final engines
are used for many different mobile machine functions such as systems for transit drives, show a more demanding
swing functions, boom operation, conveyor drives, etc. In all of these functions, there torque/load ripple
effect due to the higher
must be a pump located somewhere in the system that provides the flow to accomplish injection pressures
the intended work. where that pump is placed in the system is dependent upon the • Make sure to consider
availability of a mechanical rotational power source to drive the input shaft of the pump. the amount of angular
acceleration (rad/s2)
There are two separate base type applications, on and off-highway, that provide fluctuation of the driven
opportunities and distinct ways for pump mounting locations and drive inputs. Although pump input in these
there are a variety of options, keep in mind there is not one input that is preferred designs
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over another. Usually, the design envelope that the OEM engineer has to
physically fit the pump within eliminates some options or maybe even all
but one. However, it is important to understand the pros and cons of each
type of input.
on-highway equipment
On-highway applications such as concrete mixer trucks, truck mounted
cranes, and dump beds rely on traditional mechanical transmissions to
move the vehicle. For these vehicles, there are a few options for providing
the rotational power for on-board hydraulic pumps. The hydraulic pump is
generally mounted on the side of the vehicle’s gearbox integrated power
take-off units.
A power take-off (PTO) is any of several methods for taking power from
a power source, such as a running engine, and transmitting it to an
application, such as an attached implement. Most commonly, it is a system
comprising of a splined output shaft designed so that a pump drive shaft
can be easily connected and disconnected. The PTOs are engaged and
disengaged by means of the truck’s pneumatic system.
Figure 1. For on-highway applications the hydraulic
For these types of inputs, there is often little space between the PTO and pump is generally mounted on the side of the vehicle’s
gearbox integrated PTO with tight space parameters
the transmission axle; therefore, the size and shape of the pump must be around the axle. Bent-axis pumps contain pistons
mounted at an angle offering a compact solution that
considered. A large displacement pump may be too wide or long for using still provides a wide range of displacement.
this input area (because of interference with the axle) so it is important to
research the pump manufacturer’s options for mounting requirements.
Many pump manufacturers, such as Bosch rexroth, offer pump mounting
flange options that are compact in space or bent-axis pumps (Figure 1) that
would offer better clearance around the axle. Bent-axis pumps are similar
to bent-axis motors in that the piston pump contains pistons mounted at
an angle to a drive shaft, which rotates the pistons. This angle, typically
around 25 degrees, allows for a compact mounting area yet provides a
wide range of displacement.
Auxiliary engines (in addition to the main vehicle engine) are often seen
in truck mounted applications when full engine horsepower and torque
are required. Applications such as large vacuum pumps typically use this
method. In these cases, there can be multiple pumps on a multi-pad
gearbox that is directly driven by the auxiliary engine’s output shaft. This
type of configuration allows for multiple pumps, as well as potentially
greater flexibility for pump size considerations. In this situation, it is
important to make sure that there is adequate horsepower available to Figure 2. Usually found in machines that
the hydraulic pump(s) for the intended performance of the function being use the hydraulics system as their only
means to perform work, like excavators and
controlled. feller bunchers, engine flywheel mounts for
pumps allow a direct coupling to the diesel
off-highway equipment engine and offer installation space savings
for applications.
In comparing on and off-highway equipment, it is best to understand the
base design principles for each type of equipment. On-Highway systems
are usually based on an existing vehicle drive chassis. Off-Highway
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equipment typically does not follow a pre-existing drive chassis
and is designed for a specific machine purpose or activity. This
allows the designers to work with a blank canvas for providing
rotational power for pumps. Options that are typically used
in these applications are: engine flywheel case coupling,
engine crankshaft, belt/pulley, single or multi-pad PTO’s, and
pumps with built-in through drives. Similarly to on-highway
applications, there is not one single method that is better than
another, but there are design considerations for each method.
Some pump manufacturers offer engine flywheel mounts for
their pumps which allow a direct coupling to the diesel engine.
Most of these purposed pumps are in the high-pressure
category, such as the Bosch rexroth A11VO and A8VO (Figure
2), and offer installation space savings for applications. These
are usually found in machines that use the hydraulics system
as their only means to perform work, like excavators and feller
bunchers. In these applications the engine power does not
have to drive an axle, mechanical transmission or cardan shaft,
Figure 3. Limited space available for a standard engine single PTO can
cause installation problems for hydraulic pumps. A solution is to use a allowing the space saving installations.
pump that allows for larger displacements to be used in tight areas or
employ two smaller pumps in a tandem/through drive package. There are many times when the pump must be located in
a different area of the application due to space constraints
around the engine and machine frame. In these instances, an engine crankshaft can be used to couple the pump to the
mechanical drive of the engine. For this type of mounting/coupling, it is important to monitor the angle and balance of the
connection method to the pump to avoid undesired bending forces of the pump shaft. The pump drive shaft must be parallel
to the engine crank shaft. Otherwise, an oscillation will be introduced to the pump drive speed which can eventually destroy
the pump. Consult the pump manufacturer for the amount of allowable bending and axial forces the pump is designed to
accommodate or to find ways to avoid the impact to the pump.
Belt and pulley systems offer an alternative to PTO driven methods. These are typically seen when access to the engine PTO
is obstructed or when there is limited area around the engine. A design consideration for this type of input is the amount of
horsepower that can be transmitted to the pump via the mechanical belt drive as well as monitoring the bending moments
with axial and radial loads on the input shaft. These conditions usually limit the maximum possible power transmission and
therefore pump size.
As discussed earlier, the limited space available for a standard engine single PTO can cause installation problems for hydraulic
pumps. Depending on the desired displacement of the pump, the installation space claim for the pump may prevent an easy
mounting to the engine PTO. The result is that the manufacturer may need to utilize spacers or other costly add-ons to allow
for larger displacement pumps to be mounted. Consult your pump supplier to see if they offer any space saving options for
these situations that may allow for larger displacements to be used in tight areas.
The Bosch rexroth medium-pressure open loop pump, A10VnO (Figure 3), offers a solution in these types of situations where
a compact unit with high displacement is needed for small installation spaces. Another idea sometimes utilized is to employ
two smaller pumps in a tandem/through drive package, which when built up together are smaller in diameter, but become
significantly longer.
Multi-pad PTOs offer the largest amount of flexibility for applications requiring multiple pumps. If you have multiple pumps
that will need to operate at different input speeds, a multi-pad PTO typically can offer different output speeds by changing
the internal gear ratios for each pad.
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Driving multiple pump stack(s) in a system can also be
accomplished by utilizing pump through drives. Most
axial piston pumps offer a through drive option to
allow for mating an additional pump to the back. These
through drives are available in various sizes to allow for
different mounting flanges such as SAE, A, B, C, or other
standards. Many combinations can be created by this
method, but one must consider the available maximum
torque levels each pump or thru-drive can provide
to the additional mounted pump. As well, there are
maximum limitations in regards to bending moments/
weights/lengths of the pump stack (rear support of
the stack(s) may be necessary) and a limitation of the
energy efficient fan drives like the compact A1VO provides torque available at each pad.
opportunity to switch to a variable fan drive system which uses
hydraulic power on as it is needed.
other considerations
Even with the cases mentioned, there are still other elements of the machine design that should be considered for determining
the input method to the hydraulic pump. The impact of Tier IV final emissions on machine design should be considered. The
additional engine exhaust after treatment systems will take up more real estate on mobile equipment. This will present new
challenges for hydraulic systems as more pumps with higher power density will be required due to space limitations. These
power dense pumps may be operating at higher pressures that may alter how the pump should be driven within the system.
Additionally, it is now well known that the upcoming Tier IV final engines show a more demanding torque/load ripple effect
due to the higher injection pressures. As pumps are used on direct engine drives as well as PTOs, it is important to consider
the amount of angular acceleration (rad/s2) fluctuation of the driven pump input. Most pump manufacturers have published
limits of angular acceleration that the input shaft can withstand.
In summary, manufacturers of both On- and off-Highway equipment must consider the desired functionality of the machine
while evaluating the best approach to transfer the engine power to the desired function. The pump drive is a key decision in
the layout of the machine and overall performance for the OEM. Depending on where the hydraulic work is performed, e.g.
at the cylinders on a boom or the wheel drives of a loader, the freedom
that hydraulics provide allow the designer to place his components
in multiple locations on a machine which cannot be surpassed by any
mechanical drive. Pumps can be placed with complete disregard to the
point of power usage. This is one of the major reasons designers of
mobile machinery will continue to use hydraulics for years to come.
Hydraulics are used for many different mobile machine functions, all of
which require a pump that provides the flow to accomplish the intended
work. There are many options for where that pump is located, dependent
upon the availability of a mechanical rotational power source to drive
the input shaft of the pump.
www.boschrexroth.com
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Mobile Machines:
Options for driving hydraulic pumps
Key considerations
• Typically, on-highway mobile
machines mount hydraulic pumps
on the side of the vehicle’s
gearbox integrated power
take-off units
• Dynamic performance and space
requirements determine both
the pump and mounting that
works best
• Select motor size and drive based
on pressure-flow-time cycle
(p/Q profile) for the application
• Off-Highway equipment typically
does not follow a pre-existing
drive chassis and is designed
for a specific machine purpose
or activity.
Electronically controlled hydrostatic fan drive systems reliably keep combustion engines
at their optimum operating temperature, even under the most difficult of application • Options that are typically used
conditions, enabling mobile vehicles to comply with strict emissions regulations for in these applications are: engine
exhaust gas and noise. flywheel case coupling, engine
crankshaft, belt/pulley, single or
multi-pad PTO’s, and pumps with
Many of today’s on- and off-highway power, meaning flow for the required built-in through drives
applications utilize hydraulics as a way functions on the machine. Hydraulics • Tier IV final engines show a
more demanding torque/load
to provide working energy that is more are used for many different mobile
ripple effect due to the higher
compact and precise than traditional machine functions such as systems
injection pressures
mechanical methods. There are many for transit drives, swing functions, • Make sure to consider the amount
components that comprise these boom operation, conveyor drives, etc. of angular acceleration (rad/s2)
systems such as valves, cylinders, In all of these functions, there must fluctuation of the driven pump
motors, and of course a hydraulic be a pump located somewhere in input in these designs
power source, the pump. the system that provides the flow to
accomplish the intended work. Where
The prime purpose of the pump is that pump is placed in the system is
to convert the input of mechanical, dependent upon the availability of a
rotational power into hydraulic
CuRTAIN RAISER-ElECRAMA
10-14 marcH 2018
india expo mart
Greater noida, ncr, india
WHERE THE WoRLd of
elecTRIcITy MeeTs The fuTuRe
lECrAMA is the flagship showcase of the Indian Electrical the scope.
EIndustry ecosystem and the largest congregation of power Whatever be the application area, if it is about electricity,
sector ecosystem in the geography.
then it is on display and discussion in ELECRAMA-2018.
ElECrAMA for long has been focused on relevance to its • largest congregation of power sector ecosystem in the
constituencies by providing relevant showcasing of product geography.
and technology as well as strengthening the knowledge
quotient by a suite of concurrent and professionally managed • widest Choice of product and technology across the
events that feature some of the world’s renowned experts spectrum on display – over 221 Transformers, 321 Cables
and thought leaders. & Conductors, 202 Control & Switchgear, 113 Instruments
& Instrumentation amongst others.
ElECrAMA-2018 also introduces a couple of new initiatives
and conferences that reaches out to some of the key • Presence of global majors to small scale manufacturers –
constituents of the global electricity business. the entire value chain to strengthen supply chain, logistics
& vendor capability assessment.
The power sector in India is at an inflexion point. The old
practice and technology are rapidly giving way to the new. • Deeper & direct trade engagement with buyers and sellers
The thrust on renewable sources, power storage and through purpose built events.
smart technologies have changed the paradigm. Keeping • Preview new and upcoming product & technology, new
in perspective of this transformation, ElECrAMA 2018 will specs & standards.
now evolve from the traditional power transmission and
distribution encompass the complete electricity ecosystem. • Explore investment opportunities & closer view of US$250
billion Indian Power Sector Opportunity.
new segments and verticals that now cover the entire
spectrum of electricity will now be covered under the • Professional & peer networking across the globe and
purview of the event, namely: generation, transmission, hierarchies through dedicated networking events.
distribution, power electronics, renewables, powerstorage, • Knowledge Sharing & Career Advancement through
electromobility and automation. The focus application areas seminars, symposia and conferences.
of railway, nuclear and Defence have been also included in
orGaniser:
indian electrical & electronics manufacturers’ association (ieema)
IEEMA is the apex association of manufacturers of electrical, industrial electronics and allied equipment in India. Founded in
1948, IEEMA is the first ISO certified industry association with 800+ member organisations encompassing the complete value
chain in power generation, transmission and distribution equipment.
IEEMA members contribute to more than 90% of the power equipment installed in India and represent a turnover of over USD
25 billion. IEEMA has a pan India presence with its corporate office at new Delhi, registered office at Mumbai, regional offices
at Kolkata and Bangalore and eight state offices.
www.elecrama.com
28 Global MDa Journal Jan-FEb 2018
CONVERSATION
embracing the new era of
LEd REvoLuTIoN
halonix Technologies pvt. ltd. is amongst India’s fastest growing retail and
institutional lighting company. With one of the widest range of products, halonix
is one of the largest players in the branded leD lighting segment in the country.
mr. rakesh Zutshi
Managing Director-Halonix Technologies Pvt. Ltd
President-Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers Association (ELCOMA) of India
aims to transform India into a global manufacturing and export hub of superior as well
as economical lED products
Q1. Brief us about your company and what makes unparalleled ability to develop, test and deploy lighting
Halonix a name to reckon with when it comes to solutions relevant and suitable for Indian conditions. Due to
offering state-of-the-art lighting solutions? its keen focus on innovation and quality control, the brand is
widely accepted all across India by consumers and trade alike.
Halonix Technologies Pvt. ltd. is amongst India’s fastest we have state-of-the-art production and testing facility and
growing retail and institutional lighting company. Set up a dedicated r&D team with fully equipped nABl accredited
over 2 decades ago as an Indo-Japanese joint venture, laboratory that tests and validates our product life and their
Halonix has been one of the leading lighting manufacturing safe operation. we specially develop products tailor-made for
companies in India. At Halonix, we have the entire range of India.
lighting products. with one of the widest range of products
across lED, luminaries, Home lighting, Commercial & Q4. What are your future plans in terms of product
Industrial lighting, Street lighting, Flood lighting, Halogens development and expanding your market reach?
and High-Intensity Discharge lamps among others, Halonix we already have many firsts in our kitty and we feel proud
is one of the largest players in the lED lighting segment in to convey that we are the first lighting brand in the country
the country. As a brand that stands for ‘The right light’, to get Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for
Halonix continues to push the boundaries to develop our spectacular range of lED Street lights. Going forward,
better solutions and adapt to Indian conditions across the our plan is to continuously develop and introduce highly
spectrum of home and institutional lighting. with its pan- innovative product line compatible to Indian power
India distribution, sales and service capabilities, Halonix is conditions.
delivering these efficient, energy saving and environment
friendly lighting products to all corners of India. Q5. How do you plan the allocations across the
On the basis of energy efficiency and our strong and spectrum of industries to achieve growth across
flawless ability of manufacturing products tailor-made for sectors and segments?
India, we already enjoy a competitive edge over all the we already cover the entire gamut of the product range in
national and international brands available in the country. lighting industry. On the retail side we are there with bulbs,
Q2.How have your Lighting products evolved battens, spotlights and on the institutional side, we have
to ensure greater efficiency at lower costs and street lights, flood lights and many more products.
withstand power challenges Q6. What is your assessment of the LED lighting
we are today one of the top five names in energy efficient sector in terms of growth in demand and
lighting brands in India. All our products ensure greater consumption over the next three years and the
efficiency at lower costs. Our products which can handle opportunity that it presents?
any power fluctuations.
In terms of growth in demand and consumption over the
Q3. What type of testing do you perform to validate next three to five years, lED lighting market is pegged
your product life and safe operation? at around rs12000 crore to rs 15000 crore in India and
The success of Halonix has been built on the back of its obviously it offers a huge opportunity.
JAN-FEB 2018 GloBAl MDA JourNAl 29
CuRTAIN RAISER-ElECRAMA 10-14 marcH 2018
india expo mart
tecHnicaL conFerences and industry summits Greater noida, ncr, india
WORLD uTILITY SuMMIT
world Utility Summit™ is a pioneering thought leadership forum, which attempts to set the agenda
for the future, actively playing the role of a key enabler for the eco-system and to develop optimal
solutions, technology & products.
Theme: utility of utilities
Today utilities are embracing the smart grid technologies, internet of things (IoT) and usage of real time
data to enhance their performance. will the convergence of activities of different types of industries
extend to the utilities themselves?
ETECHNxT
A hybrid new age platform that combines the experiential elements and conversations,
E-ETechnxT features state-of-the-art showcase of products and solutions companies and startups
on the cutting edge of technology, supported by high quality conference with tracks on
• Digital Transformation of Power Delivery
• Energy Storage Systems & Solutions
• Industrial Internet & IoT Solutions for Industry & Buildings
• Showcase for Electricals & Electronics for Electric Mobility
CHANGEXCHANGE 2018
ChangeXchange 2018 – 4th reverse Buyer-Seller Meet is being organised together with
ElECrAMA-2018, the premier showcase of Indian Electrical Sector and world’s largest confluence
of the power transmission and distribution community
ENGINEER INFINITE
IEEE Delhi Section and IEEE UP Section along with IEEMA, Indian Electrical and Electronics
Manufacturers Association are jointly organizing an International Conference “EnGInEEr
InFInITE” from 11-12 March 2018, along with ElECrAMA at India Expo Mart, Greater noida,
nCr, India.
The conference will provide an opportunity for researchers, academicians, scientists and
professional engineers to present their work, publish their results, exchange ideas and network
for scientific and industrial collaborations in an international forum.
WORLD CONTRACTORS CONSuLTANTS AND CHANNEL PARTNERS
CONGRESS (W4C)
A conference that features representatives of global associations for consultants, contractors,
architects, specifiers and PMCs to interface with the supplier universe for sharing insights, ideas
and challenges that a tomorrows world requires.
The key agenda areas would like the impact of technology speeding gestation cycles, increased
focus on security, integration of IoT and increasing convergence of utilities.
GLOBAL ELECTRICAL EQuIPMENT MANuFACTuRE’S SuMMIT (GEMS)
A global platform for the electricity equipment manufacturing sector. In an era of boundary less
high technology, it is imperative for businesses across countries need to break silos and talk to
each other to discuss the impact of disruption via technology. The congress will bring the existing
traditional industry to interface with the new age together. This will also feature a roundtable of
manufacturing associations across the globe.
www.elecrama.com
30 Global MDa Journal Jan-FEb 2018
CONVERSATION
Servokon SyStemS
Scaling new HeigHtS
Mr. Kamruddin
Technical and Managing Director
Servokon has been a prominent name in the power conditioning sector since the
company’s inception in 1990. In these twenty seven years, it has become one of
the most trusted brand in the power conditioning industry. A journey composed
of a lot of hard-work, passion, commitment and dedication has not only witnessed
tremendous highs but also significant challenges that have been overcome.
An original and innovative approach to manufacturing has led Servokon to specialize in a modular and highly diversified range
of products including stabilizers, transformers, UPSs, and Inverters. Servokon has the distinction of achieving ISO 9001:2008
and ISO 14001:2004 certifications.
A positive work-life balance, team spirit, open communication, and positive reinforcement are some of the features that
characterize the work environment at Servokon.
Technical and Managing Director. MR. KAMRuDDIN’s technical expertise and extensive experience of more than thirty
years has helped the company scale new heights.
Servokon is a known name in the industry today, please Servokon, remains committed to complying with all applicable
trace your journey in brief. consumer protection initiatives and safety standards through
Our company, Servokon Systems ltd got incepted in the year rigorous safety assessment and a series of tests for energy
efficiency of all our products including the distribution
1995 with a sole motive of providing excellent and reliable transformers before they are placed on the market. we believe
power conditioning solution. Continuously expanding our maintenance of a satisfactory level of quality is essential for
spectrum at global market place with our quality power any brand to achieve commendable success. The BEE and
conditioning products we have been growing remarkably BIS certifications are also helpful in applying quality control
since inception. with an ISO certification, Servokon is measures and offering advantages such as improvement in
growing at a fast pace in developing power conditioning the brand image, facilitation of standardization and cutting
equipments for its clients. we started with an original and down costs by avoiding defective production. Simultaneously
innovative approach for manufacturing a modular range of they make the companies competitive by helping in accurate
power conditioning equipments. Today, we are known name prediction of costs involved. Moreover, these certifications
in the power conditioning and UPS industry. become helpful in selling the products in highly competitive
Any new launches as the season is approaching? international markets where quality assurance is a must. The
we are all set to launch a wide range of products in the only point of concern for the industry is the unavailability of a
approaching season. we continue our commitment towards single window for obtaining these certifications at one place.
innovation and strive to provide our customers with products Today companies are judged on their products as well
that meet and even exceed their expectations as after sales service, how is Servokon prepared for this,
What is the Impact of GST on electrical industry? what your strategies and plans?
From manufacturers to the end consumers GST has the
concept of seamless flow of input tax credit across the supply Servokon has already embarked on a strategic plan to
chain which include fabricators, assemblers, dealers and strengthen its network pan-India to provide seamless
distributers, and so the overall impact of GST is negligible. after-sales services and on time maintenance to its valued
customers. we already have strong dealers and distributors
What are the main challenges that the industry is facing network to meet the growing requirement. Simultaneously,
and what solution do you suggest? we are also running a nationwide campaign currently to
Ans: The distribution transformer manufacturing segment is appoint more and more dealers and distributors pan-India.
poised for fast paced growth despite some challenges in its recently we held a mega dealers’ meet at Jammu and received
way. The most pressing issue faced by the manufacturers is tremendous response. More than 250 Servokon dealers and
to obtain dual certification of BEE and BIS from two different distributors from the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) had
authorities. As one of the leading manufacturers and thronged the venue to witness amazing growth streak of
exporters of Power Conditioning Products in the Industry, Servokon.
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FEATuRE
yOuR MOTORs aRe TalkInG TO yOu
ARE you LISTENING?
The low voltage motor is the workhorse of many industries, used to drive a broad range
of machines, including conveyors, mixers, pumps and fans.
At present most LV motors are simply run until they fail. This can cause
a number of problems, such as downtime, secondary damage to
other equipment, lost production and poor quality.
Monitoring the condition of each motor in a plant is a complex and costly challenge.
ABB has developed a compact ABB up new opportunities for machine information. The smart sensor monitors
Ability™ Smart Sensor that is attached builders and end users operating large the motor’s performance and can
to the frame of low voltage induction production facilities. detect issues like bearing faults, air
motors. no wiring is needed. Using Attached directly to the motor frame, gap eccentricity, cooling problems
on-board algorithms, based on ABB’s the sensor is small, unobtrusive, self- and overloading. It can reveal issues
decades of motor expertise, the powered and most importantly, creates that account for 70 percent of motor
ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor relays a wireless connection to the cloud. failures.
information about the motor’s health, It is easily fitted to the motor in a The smart sensor technology is a
via a smartphone and over the internet, matter of minutes. Once installed, the maintenance revolution for plant
to a secure server. This solution can motor’s nameplate details and bearing engineers. Instead of making time-
make huge numbers of motors into information are fed into the sensor, and consuming manual measurements
smart devices, enabling them to benefit a wireless connection is established and reports on each motor, engineers
from intelligent services.
to transmit data via a smartphone or can now easily access each motor’s
The smart sensor takes advantage of a gateway to the cloud. Sophisticated health and operations parameters at
ABB’s concept of the Internet of Things, algorithms analyze the motor data any time from smartphones, tablets
Services and People (IoTSP) and opens and convert it into useful actionable or PCs. A quick glance at the screen
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FEATuRE
provides a first-level indication of Identifying potential problems before for the actual load. The analysis also
the motor’s condition. red means they occur significantly reduces costs helps users optimize processes to
critical; the findings need to be verified and increases productivity. Condition reduce energy use.
immediately and corrective action monitoring helps to prevent unplanned ABB’s low voltage motor sensor provides
taken. yellow indicates the motor is downtime and the associated costs new possibilities to implement the
fine for the moment, but will need of lost production. It also enables IoTSP today, opening up opportunities
maintenance during the next scheduled more accurate maintenance during to increase productivity, extend motor
downtime. Green indicates all is well, scheduled downtime, and spare parts lifetime, cut maintenance cost and save
no action required. inventory can be tailored according to energy.
motor performance data and needs.
The smart sensor can even send What are the main benefits?
alerts to smartphones if problems are The advanced services provided by
detected. Maintenance engineers can the smart sensor enable a very short The main benefits are:
use a desktop PC to quickly and easily payback time of less than a year. – increased motor uptime
access the motor’s trend data held on Motor condition monitoring is not a
a secure ABB portal for further insight new concept. Taking the concept to – longer motor lifetime
into the motor’s heath and operational become predictive by utilizing the –improved motor performance and
profile. IoTSP can bring any motor into the next productivity
realm of service. ABB’s smart sensor
predictive technology boosts The ABB solution enables permanently
productivity makes motor condition monitoring very installed condition monitoring to be
economical, especially where hundreds
This pioneering technology is a first of motors are installed. applied to almost all lV motors, so plants
for industrial motors. never before can bring their entire lV motor fleet into
has so much accurate data been analyzing energy the scope of predictive maintenance.
made continuously available so easily consumption Proper maintenance planning will result
from operating motors. The impact Besides monitoring a motor’s health, in higher reliability and a longer lifetime.
on business will be profound with the ABB smart sensor enables the It will also be possible to analyze energy
unplanned downtime reduced by up to analysis of energy consumption consumption patterns to create more
70%, motor lifetime extended by up to patterns. This helps identify poorly efficient loading profiles and so reduce
30% and the energy efficiency improved dimensioned motors so that plant the plant’s energy consumption.
by up to 10%. engineers can select the correct motor www.abb.com
Why is 5G so important for the future?
5G stands for Fifth Generation -the name of the next standard in
mobile communication
More and more devices will communicate directly with each other over the internet
in the coming years. The trend is toward the Internet of Things (IoT). Experts
estimate that up to 50 billion devices will be connected over the web in 2020 – most
of them mobile. 5G lays the foundation for coping with the growing volume of data
and enables emerging applications such as networked production (Industry 4.0)
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FEATuRE
WORlD’s fIRsT 1,100 kv hvDc TRansfORMeR
n January 24, 2018, the most powerful high-voltage (SGCC), a Chinese grid operator.
Odirect-current (HVDC) transformer began its journey The transformers will be installed in the Guquan converter
from the transformer factory in nuremberg, Germany, to station of the HVDC link between the Chinese cities of Changji
China. The transformer will first be transported to the harbor (Xinjiang) and Guquan (Anhui). This is the world’s most
in nuremberg by special heavy load transporter, where it will powerful HVDC transmission system in terms of transmission
be loaded onto a ship. Its journey will take it to rotterdam via capacity, voltage and length. It will transmit power with a DC
the Main-Danube Canal, and from there it will be shipped to voltage of ±1,100 kV for the first time anywhere in the world.
China, where it will arrive after several weeks on the high seas. The HVDC link is 3,324 kilometers long and will transmit
In July 2016, Siemens received an order to manufacture four electricity from the northwestern Xinjiang region to Anhui
transformers of this type. About a year later, the world’s first Province in eastern China. with a transmission capacity of
1,100 kV transformer was completed and successfully passed twelve gigawatts (Gw), it will replace what was previously
the tests in the testing facility. The enormous dimensions of the most powerful system with a capacity of 10 Gw. In these
the transformer – 37.5 meters long, 14.4 meters tall, and 12 systems, the transformers are used to feed power from
meters wide – posed a logistical challenge for the team. In conventional AC transmission grids into so-called converter
operation, the transformer weighs just under 900 tons and stations. These generate the DC voltage on one side and
its efficiency is well above 99% of the rated power. For the convert it back to AC voltage on the receiving side. Due to
first time, the transformer will enable a high-voltage direct- the type of connection to the converters, the transformers
current (HVDC) transmission with low losses over a record will also be loaded with the very high DC quantities of the
distance of 3,284 kilometers with a transmission capacity of transmission voltage and current.
12 gigawatts. HVDC transformers are part of the converter
station that convert alternating current into direct current Based on many years of experience with HVDC transformers,
at the beginning of the transmission line and convert it back Siemens further developed all key components of this type of
again at the end of the line. The conversion from alternating transformer, thus reaching a new transmission level in HVDC
current to direct current helps to transmit energy over long technology. The workflows for manufacturing and testing this
distances with low losses. Transformers are key components product were challenging due to the transformer’s extreme
of an HVDC line: Thanks to the transformer, the Changji- dimensions (lxwxH: 37.5 m x 12.0 m x 14.5 m). nevertheless,
Guquan project will be able to transmit direct current with a the ±1,100 kV prototype was able to pass every test in terms
huge 1,110 kilovolts for the first time in the world. The new of functionality, emissions and load level. The type-tested
transformer not only makes the transmission of this record HVDC transformer is now being prepared for its long journey
voltage level possible, but it is also the world’s most powerful to China by road and sea.
tested transformer with a capacity of 587 megavoltamperes. The connection is expected to begin operation in 2019.
Siemens has thus achieved a new dimension in high-voltage
direct-current transmission. The HVDC line between Changji www.siemens.com
and Guquan will be operated by State Grid Corporation
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FEATuRE
Ge DelIveRs fully InTeGRaTeD sOluTIOn
To HELP oRES AdvANCE ToWARd A dIGITALLy ENAbLEd GRId
Belgium’s wallonia region will soon move forward with The utility aims to contribute to improving Belgium’s
the modernization of the region’s multi-utility operational energy market through this adoption and implementation
systems. OrES, an integrated electricity and gas distribution of modern tools, applications and technologies. GE’s cross-
network operator in the wallonia region, operates more utility solution will span network planning, managing electric
than 49,000 km of electrical and 9,000 km of natural gas and gas distribution networks, telecom networks, and assets
networks daily, serving 1.5 million electrical and over as well as provide a mobile platform for universal data access
480,000 gas customers, has selected GE Power (nySE: GE) to and field automation. The OrES solution will include GE’s
deliver an integrated software solution for the operation of Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Mobile
its distribution network. Enterprise, Smallworld Geospatial Information System (GIS)
Electric Office, Smallworld Physical network Inventory and
As with many grid-operators worldwide, OrES faces the Smallworld Gas Distribution Office. GE’s solution will allow
challenge of balancing the increasing share of generation OrES to move to a fully integrated IT/OT 1 landscape by
supplied by renewables, namely wind and solar, coupled 2020.
with supporting modern loads driven by evolving consumer
behavior, such as increased mobile device recharging and with the OrES implementation, GE’s ADMS systems will soon
heat pump use. At the same time, OrES remains under manage approximately 80% of all electrical connections in
ongoing pressure to optimize operational expenses and Belgium 2.
investments. with these challenges in mind, OrES developed OrES’ new system will support Belgium’s transition to a
a clear strategy to secure the future of their distribution smarter grid, with a roadmap to renewable management,
infrastructure, including improving network reliability and flexibility market and smart meters and will support the
implementing smart metering, all while improving their country’s transition to a 100% renewables-based energy
customer focus and as such, selected GE as their solution system by 2050.
vendor of choice
www.ge.com
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PRODuCT SPOTlIGHT
Diesel Generator
KOEl’s (Kirloskar Oil Engines ltd ) customised power solutions O2E Series (Opmal Operang Efficiency):
suit a wide range of applications, meeting prime power Genset ratings are selected based on the present load and
requirements. KOEl GrEEn Gensets are available in sound future expansion. Fuel efficiency of most Gensets is optimized
resistant and environment friendly canopies. KOEl GrEEn at the full rating of the Genset.
high horse power (HHP) range is spearheaded by Sl90 and DV
series. Upgraded with carefully selected technologies to meet In practice, Gensets rarely get loaded to full capacity. Power
latest CPCB emission norms, demand variations across day &
both Sl90 and DV series Gensets night, weekdays & weekends.
are the most efficient machines Summer & winter lead to an
delivering clean power to average 50-70% loading on the
large requirements. Having gensets.
best-in-class fuel economy,
the performance capabilities Considering this practical
are further enhanced with situation, KOEl has extended
best-in- class block loading. fuel efficiency optimization
KOEl Green HHP Gensets are from 100%, right up to 50% of
extensively used in a variety rated load. Combination of best-
of applications ranging from in-class fuel efficiency & O2E
standard stand-alone Gensets provides a double advantage.
to auto synchronized Gensets, KOEl Green Gensets put the
special applications like Stone Crusher to Heat Exchanger command in your hands. Micro-processor based Genset
cooled solutions for basement installations. controllers display a host of Genset parameters and put all
KOEl Green Gensets offer a unique combination of CPCB controls at your fingertips.
norm compliance and enhanced fuel efficiency. Across the
range, KOEl Green Gensets offer substantial savings in fuel www.koelgreen.com
cost.
pressure transmitter for air and water
applications
The pressure transmitter MBS 1900 is • wetted parts of stainless steel (AISI 304)
designed for use in air and water applications • Pressure ranges in relative (gauge) or
like Booster Pumps and Air Compressors.
absolute from 0 up to 25 bar
The flexible pressure transmitter programme • Output signals: 4 - 20 mA, or ratio metric
covers different output signals, absolute and
gauge (relative) versions, measuring ranges • Absolute or relative (gauge) sensor
from 0-4 bar to 0-25 bar and a wide range of element
pressure and electrical connections.
• A wide range of pressure and electrical
enclosure material is stainless connections
steel aisi 316L. • Digitally compensated
• Designed for use in air and water • roHS conformity
applications
www.danfoss.com
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extra flexible Germ free Industrial cable
Advance - EFFr additional protection, restricting the growth of bacteria and
wire has enhanced thereby supporting in extended product and human life.
flexibility & higher
bending capacity unique features of advance - eFFr building
(15% to 20% more wire:
bending radius than • world’s first Advance Fr insulated wire with extra flexibility
other wires). having germ-free feature.
It comes with unique • India’s only 30++rated wire (lOI).
world’s first germ-free
(as per JIS Z 2801 & • 101%++ conductivity.
ASTM 2149 standard) • 100% bunching.
antimicrobial feature.
• 100% electrolytic grade copper with 60% extra annealing.
This high value
functional property acts as an active ingredient for biocides • Class V conductors
that prevents the antimicrobial surface effects providing an www.anchor-world.com
automatic compression Testing Machine
Automatic Compression Testing Machine is fully automated
version of the manual/semi-automatic compression testing
machine. The machine is available in 50kn to 5000kn capacity
ranges. It has provision for automatically turning the pump on
& off, controlling the set pace rate & switching the machine
off under predetermined conditions. The control releases the
pressure at the end of every run & reinitializes the machine
at the beginning of every test. The pace rate is maintained
by means of full three term PIO feedback control using
high torque stepper motors & driver sets. Data acquisition,
storage, management & analysis are all fully automated.
the complete unit comprises of:
loading unit: The loading unit is of fully welded construction
having a top cross head, base & solid side plates with precision
ground hydraulic piston fixed to the base. The platens of
the machine are hardened, ground & polished. Heavy duty
upper platen comes with oil filled ball seating arrangement stored in the memory & these results can be in Imperial/
for increased stability. To facilitate testing of various size English, Metric of SI units. These results can further be
specimens, suitable size spacers are provided.
downloaded to PC through USB.
Pumping Unit: The dual stage pump allows the fast approach
of the platens, for daylight closure & also allows the automatic, aimil online monitoring software
precise control over the load application; a pace rate bar on • Aimil-Horizon monitoring software (optional)
the display givers operator feedback on the loading rate. • Electronic balance to incorporate weight measurement of
Enhanced Digital Indicator (EDI): This is the touch screen EDI the specimen in the test results (optional)
& features the integral load pacing bar display, maximum • Camera to incorporate images of specimen during testing
load & stress result display, USB output & also wi-Fi enabled. (optional)
results from approximately 2000 completed tests can be www.aimil.com
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CRANE-BEL INTERNATIONAL P. LIMITED
Address:
E-7, Kavi Nagar Industrial Area, Ghaziabad-201002 (UP), INDIA
Tel: +91-120-2702107, 4106003, 2700339,
Fax: +91-120-2700339, 2713868, Mob. : +91 9818998062
ISO 9001 CERTIFIED CO.
Web: www.crane-bel.com
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T h e u l t i m a t e p e r f e c t i o n i n fl u i d p o w e r t e c h n o l o g y w i t h a d i f f e r e n c e !
CRANE-BEL INTERNATIONAL P. LIMITED
Address:
E-7, Kavi Nagar Industrial Area, Ghaziabad-201002 (UP), INDIA
Tel: +91-120-2702107, 4106003, 2700339,
Fax: +91-120-2700339, 2713868, Mob. : +91 9818998062
ISO 9001 CERTIFIED CO.
Web: www.crane-bel.com
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PRODuCT SPOTlIGHT
Multi cone post Insulators
other types of insulators used for similar applications.
Cap and pin type post insulators are divided into two main
groups, nonstacking and stacking units. Single units are
available for service voltage upto 36kV and multi-unit stacks
are available for service voltage upto 245kV.
specifications
n rating: Up to 36 kV and up to 245 kV with multi units
n Mechanical strength: up to 32 kn
Cap and pin type insulators are designed mainly to support
disconnecting switches, busbars, conductors, and equipment n Creepage distance: 1050 mm (single unit)
for substations. They are capable of being stressed in tension, n Applicable standards: IS, IEC, AnSI specifications
compression, flexion, torsion and combined stresses upto the www.adityabirlainsulators.com
specified limits. These insulators are more economical than
air circuit breaker
winmaster circuit breakers use the latest technology to
enhance performance and safety. Compact yet offering
various connections for ease of installation snap on site fit
accessories, enhanced life and intuitive operation makes
them a very user friendly range of circuit breaker for any
application.
The complete range of winmaster ACB confirms to the latest
IEC 60947-2/IS 13947-2 standard.
winmaster ACB simplifies the design of switchboard and
standardizes the installation of the products.
All accessories are common for entire range and now can be
easily fitted from the front.
• Uses the latest technology to enhance performance and
safety
• Simplifies the design of switchboard and standardizes the Features:
installation of the products • Breaking capacity Ics=Icu=Icw up to 65kA
• Used in industries and power systems • Common height & depth across the range
• Uninterrupted service throughout the product life • Common accessories across the range
• Total solution for modern day requirement for
measurement, analysis and communications • Modular construction with most compact dimensions
• High mechanical & electrical operating life
ranGe:
• rating: 630A~4000A • Intelligent micropro releases with communication
protocol (modbus / profibus) rS485
• Poles: 3P & 4P
• Frame Size: 2000AF & 4000AF • Multiple horizontal / vertical terminal connection option
• Version: Fixed – Manual & Electrical and Drawout – www.cselectric.co.in
Manual & Electrical
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PRODuCT SPOTlIGHT
scalable automation Technology Designed for
fast-Growing Renewable power and Microgrid Markets
The new, modular Ovation OCC100 solar facilities. For microgrids, it provides
controller cost effectively extends Emerson’s a single point of control for performance
proven Ovation™ control technology by optimization. Similarly, the new controller
managing the flow of energy from various efficiently monitors and controls remote
sources to ensure continuous, reliable pump stations critical to collecting, treating,
generation for these emerging industries. storing and distributing water to homes and
This small footprint, scalable technology businesses.
is also well-suited to critical water and In addition to operating independently, the
wastewater applications.
new controller can be natively merged into
The OCC100 controller is particularly a larger, Ovation distributed control system
attractive to power generators with offering greater visibility into plant-wide
growing and diverse renewable generation operations. The controller also features
emerson has introduced its new portfolios (including hydro, solar and wind) integrated wide-area technologies that
Ovation OCC100 controller, which and microgrids that rely on a variety of allow it to control geographically dispersed
cost-effectively extends emerson’s
proven Ovation™ control technology distributed energy resources. equipment using cell or other wireless
by managing the flow of energy from technology. This capability will help power
various sources to ensure continuous, The OCC100 offers remote monitoring
reliable power generation. and control capabilities for wind farms generators harness the benefits of Industrial
spread out over a wide geographic area Internet of Things (IIoT) like never before.
and the ability to operate in the higher www.emerson.com
ambient temperatures associated with
Detuned power factor compensator
In Powernac Series P.F. Compensation System the power • Auto/Manual selection
range goes from 50 kvar to 1000 kvar. Designed for medium through Sel. Switch
to large load networks. They are highly reliable, cost effective • HrC Fuses/MCCB-35kA
solution for maintaining high network power factor. The (optional) for backup
compensation is released by measuring the reactive power protection of capacitor
of the system, through 3 CTs from all 3 phases. This makes banks.
it best suited even for most unbalanced loads apart from • High electrolytic grade
balanced loads.
Aluminium Busbar
Features: installed on TP supports.
• Incomer TP MCCB / ACB as per rating. • Discharge resistors
• Micro processor based neptune 3 phase P.F. Controller (MOr)
with inbuilt load Analyzer. • Standard One year
• Inbuilt 3 Phase Energy Analyzer with Data logger warranty with Duca
Power XD capacitors.
• Modular floor mounting system
• Powder Coated- rAl 7035 / neptune Blue, structure
• Side/front louvers with Axial Flow/ Centrifugal Fan & finish.
Thermostat.
• Bottom entry system available with option of front glass.
• Heavy Duty specially designed neptune Capacitor Duty
Contactors with high thermal current withstand capacity. • Available with tuned 7% & 14% 0r any other tuning
frequency as per customer request.
• MCBs for control protection
www.neptuneindia.com
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chamfercut solutions
the new stand-alone solution Ld 180 c offers new opportunities for introducing
the method in existing production lines.
Clean-edge gear teeth prevent damage during workpiece advantages of the method
transport, hardness cracks, and gear wear. They also • Very precise chamfer geometry
facilitate the assembly process and improve the tool life.
Chamfering using ChamferCut delivers high-quality edges • Premium chamfer quality and reproducibility
with reproductive accuracy, and is more cost-effective than • no bulging or material deformation
press deburring and chamfering with tapered end mills. It • Standard tooth-root chamfering
is thus no wonder that chamfering is so popular among car
and commercial vehicle manufacturers as well as in gear and • Established process in gear production
engine manufacturing. • Very long tool life
• ChamferCut tools can easily and cost-effectively be re-
perfect chamfers for existing production
sharpened approx. 20 times
The version with workpiece diameter up to 180 millimetres is
designed for the automotive area. Machines with a diameter • lower tool costs compared to alternative processes
up to 300 millimetres are generally more suitable for contract • Short amortization period due to low tool costs
gear manufacturers and the truck sector. • Application range module 0.8 - 3.5
As the installation area is restricted in existing lines, the • 2nd cut omitted when gear hobbing - thus higher tool life
machine and control cabinet can be positioned separately as quantity with gear hobbing
an option. The machine can also be operated from the right • Short setup times
or left.
advantages of the machines
The loading can be effected by belts, robot cells or other
automation solutions. Similar to all liebherr solutions for the • User-friendly software
ChamferCut method, the lD 180 C also works with maximum • Simple adjustment or corrections via CnC axes
productivity in order to guarantee very short cycle times. It • Simple adaptation at varying flank corrections
can machine small to medium workpieces with a diameter up
to 180 millimetres and length of 200 millimetres. Although • Dry and wet machining possible
extremely precise chamfers are created with the ChamferCut • Automatic loading with new lift/tilt loader (robot also
method in comparison to other deburring methods, the optional)
lowest tool costs are still incurred, which shortens the • Flexible automation, e.g. via plastic chain conveyor,
amortization period considerably.
palletizing cell
The lD 180 C and lD 300 C handle both wet and dry • right/left operation: Control cabinet can be freely
machining, and have a high tool life with both machining positioned
types. The machines have simple and intuitive controls,
which can be easily programmed with the user prompts. www.liebherr.com
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PRODuCT SPOTlIGHT
Oil drain valves plus accessories
Elesa+Ganter enlarges its “Hydraulics” production line: Special valves for clean
oil change and elements for safe the ventilation and breathing of containers now
round off the product range.
Changing oil is not exactly anybody‘s favourite work. Help
comes in the shape of Elesa+Ganter‘s Gn 880 oil drain
valve: it speeds up the used oil draining and makes the
job neater and cleaner.
The small standard elements available in different sizes
replace the conventional drain plugs in the oil sumps
of vehicles or machines. The matching connector piece
Gn 880.1 ensures the controlled draining of the used
medium. Bolted to the oil drain valve with a union nut, it
operates its valve plate and allows the oil to flow straight
into the collecting pan without polluting the environment.
The connector piece is available as a straight, 45 degree
or 90 degree variant, suitable for virtually any installation
situation.
Temperature resistant up to 160 °C and pressure resistant
up to 100 bar, the Gn 880 oil drain valve is a true all-
rounder. The valve body is made of zinc-plated passivated
steel or brass, while the seal tightness is guaranteed by
an O ring at the valve plate and a metal sealing ring at the
point the unit is screwed in. Designed for long service life,
tests involving 50,000 operating actions have shown no
signs of malfunction or wear and tear.
Matching this series, Elesa+Ganter‘s product range now
also offers ventilation and breathing valves, for instance Oildrain valves|Ventilationand breathervalves
the Gn 881 breather valve which automatically opens
inside the tank at a pressure above 200 mbar and so
avoids problematic excess pressure from building up.
with its stainless steel pressure spring and the brass
sealing disk with silicon-rubber coating, the Gn 881 has
been designed for long service life. The same function is
provided by the less complex Gn 883 breather valve with
its pressure spring and ball combination, but with no less
reliability.
The Gn 882 ventilation and breather valve operates in
both directions, allowing a defined volume of air into and
out of the container. The integrated stainless steel wire
mesh of filter category G2-G3 prevents dirt particles from
penetrating the tank from the outside and oil particles
from escaping from the container. Gn 882 is available in
the sizes M12 to M30 and in four inch-based sizes.
Hydraulic Accessories wide range
www.elesa-ganter.in
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electrohydraulic cylinder
Eaton electrohydraulic cylinders combine a high-performance
cylinder, precision feedback transducer and control valve
mount in one package. For advanced closed-loop motion
control, Eaton valves can be mounted onto the configured
cylinder and adjusted to customer specifications.
By integrating all components, Eaton’s electrohydraulic
cylinder eliminates the need for a separate hydraulic manifold,
plumbing between the control valve and cylinder, transducer
mounting bracket and other complex configurations. The
result is a single-sourced solution that offers significant cost rod in a variety of diameters between 1 and 5.5 inches
savings over custom assemblies.
(25.4 mm – 139.7 mm) provides maximum durability
Eaton electrohydraulic cylinders are offered in nFPA tie rod, and extends seal life. Several different rod end types are
mill duty, welded or threaded styles, and are available with available.
a range of mountings, bore sizes, rod diameters, accessories • rod cartridge assembly: Machined to maximum bearing
and control valves, including Eaton proportional, servo, support and wear resistance. Unitized, threadless
directional control and AxisPro valves.
assembly is pilot-fitted into the head on a precision bored
product Features diameter to assure true concentricity. rod wearband
• Machined manifold: Allows mounting of valve directly on prevents metal-to-metal contact and extends rod seal life.
cylinder cap. This eliminates leaks and piping problems • Piston sealing system: Offers a selection of highly efficient
and enables simplified installation and maintenance. seal materials as well as an extra wide wearband that
• Precision solid state position transducer: Generates digital rides smoothly within the precision-honed cylinder body
or analog output feedback. Magnetostrictive design to provide extended piston seal life.
eliminates mechanical contact in operation. • Precision steel heads and caps: Provides truly flat and
parallel mounting surfaces and ensures correct alignment
• Optional cast aluminum cover: Protects transducer head
from environmental and physical damage. of tubing and rod cartridge.
• Piston rod: Case hardened, hard chrome-plated piston www.eaton.com
he 2017 world robot Statistics have revealed
that 74 robot units per 10,000 employees is
Tthe new average of global robot density in the
manufacturing industries, up from 66 units in 2015.
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EXCON REPORT
EXCoN 2017: A GLIMPSE
since its inception in 2000, the event has grown to enjoy the status of being south asia’s largest Construction
equipment exhibition.
a common sentiment among industry leaders, exhibitors and end-users for this year’s event has been that the
construction sector is finally overcoming the slump it experienced over the past few years. There was a corresponding
increase in the size and scope of the fair, and most stakeholders were hopeful for the future.
the current edition played host to over 925 exhibitors including 275 from overseas. there were dedicated country
pavilions including leading economies like China, Germany, italy, China, south Korea and the united Kingdom.
aJaX fIORI launches wide range series of concreting
equipment
ith the fleet of 15 machines on display, they Inline Bin Batching Plant 120 cubic metre. This machine is
launched the very first 26 metre Boom Pump in designed in a modular fashion which reduces the time taken
Wthe Indian industry. Made out of High grade and to erect and dismantle the whole machine which in turn
light weight steel, the 70 cubic metre output can be mounted helps the customer with his project deadlines
on a 4X2 chassis which places this machine
at the top of the list of Boom pumps as none
of the manufacturer has combined such a
mammoth pumping machine on a compact
chassis.
with the help of advancement in the
trucking technology in India, Ajax Fiori
was happy to announce the entire fleet of
Transit mixers, ranging from 6 to 10 cubic
metre which would run on the Truck engine
itself, eliminating the need of an additional
engine, saving the customer on capital
investment.
Mr. Jacob John, Director, Ajax Fiori, launched
the biggest machine of the entire fleet, The
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sany India launches futuristic products
at eXcOn 2017
SAny India, a leading manufacturer of construction, heavy
machinery and renewable equipment launched 6 clutter-
breaking products in the Heavy Equipment and 2 in the
Excavator segment at EXCOn 2017. The company displayed
its technologically advanced and cost effective products that
have been a game changer in the construction equipment
industry.
Mr. Xiang wenbo- President SAny Group and Mr. Deepak
Garg- Director &CEO, SAny South Asia & SAny Heavy Industry
India, were present at the occasion.
SAny India has been developing and manufacturing industry- look forward to new avenues post the event.”
leading products since its inception. The organization’s main Director & CEO, SAny South Asia & SAny Heavy Industry
aim is to provide products with greater efficiencies that are India, Mr. Deepak Garg said, “EXCON is one of the largest
in demand from the industry. new launches included Heavy trade fairs where we see participation from countries
Equipment Pilling rig Sr285, BP HZS120, STM7, STM8, rough across the globe. The exhibition provides us with a great
terrain crane SrC 800, Truck crane SPC250, Concrete Pumps chance to highlight our might as an end-to-end provider of
and Compactor and Excavators Sy500lC-9H and Sy120. These construction equipment in hoisting, mining, earth moving,
products boast of features like unparalleled fuel efficiency, port and concrete solutions. We are excited to launch our
low maintenance cost, operator comfort & safety, ergonomic new range of products and are sure that these will appeal
design, reliability and stability to name a few. to our customers. SANY India is taking a step further to
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Xiang wenbo, SAny Group play a larger role in the burgeoning Indian manufacturing
President said, “The heavy equipment industry is seeing a and construction sector and we are working towards
rapid growth in India owing to the myriad developments continuously bettering our offerings in tandem with the
planned for the country. We have a full range of equipment needs.”
in the Indian market for
various purposes and
many of them are locally
manufactured. These are
exciting times for the country
at large and the construction
equipment sector in
particular and we will strive
to live up to the demands of
the sector in every possible
way. EXCON is a great
platform to showcase our
advanced products and we
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TIl launches new cranes & Reach stacker at excon 2017
per hour. The machine features an electronic load moment
indicator to ensure safe operations. The engine is BS III CEV
compliant. TIl – a market leader in India in higher capacity
mobile cranes and material handling equipment – strengthens
its foray into the pick-n-carry crane segment with a view to
offering material handling customers a next generation pick-
n-carry crane that embodies safety, easy operability, easy
maintenance, application suitability and competitive total
cost of ownership.
Speaking on the occasion, Pinaki niyogy, Vice President &
Chief Technology Officer, TIl, said, “The launch of Mobiload,
the versatile pick–n-carry crane epitomizing productivity,
superior technology and performance, is a game changing
TIl limited actively participated as an associate sponsor at initiative by TIl in the 15 Ton mobile crane segment.” He
Excon 2017 – South Asia’s largest construction equipment further added, “The machine is ideal for rental, construction,
exhibition. Excon served as a great platform for TIl to mining, shipping, oil refineries, heavy industries and
showcase its expertise in material handling and road building engineering sectors in India.”
solutions, developed over many decades both in-house and RT 750 – the latest addition to the comprehensive range of
by way of alliances with global technology leaders. rough terrain cranes from TIl. It has a maximum capacity of
This year TIl launched several new products at Excon. 50 MT at 2.5m radius with 360o slew on outriggers and 12
MOBILOAD 315 – the latest entrant from TIL in the pick-n- MT with 360o slew on tyres. The carrier has 4x4 wheel drive
carry crane segment. and 4 wheel steer. Stand-out feature of this crane is the 5
section formed boom having an extended length of 41.3m.
Maximum boom tip height of 53.3m can be reached with an
optional 10.1m lattice extension. The ergonomically designed,
full-vision type operator’s cabin – located on the right hand
side – provides fatigue free operation and excellent visibility.
The engine is BS III CEV compliant. rough terrain cranes from
TIl are compact and highly maneuverable, which make them
performance-worthy for rough terrains and applications.
Mr niyogy said, “It may be recalled that TIl holds the
distinction of rolling out the first indigenously manufactured
rough terrain crane in India from its Kolkata factory. with
rT 750, the Company makes yet another addition to its
impressive line-up of products- that demonstrates the
It has a maximum capacity of 15 MT at 2.5m radius over Company’s manufacturing prowess.”
front for pick-n-carry operations and 8 MT at 2.5 m radius Another significant product introduced was the new
for 360o slew on-tyre duties. The Mobiload 315 features a 4 Hyster-TIl® reachStacker for everyday container handling
section boom with extended length reaching upto 17m. The applications.
first 3 sections are fully powered and fully synchronized and
the 4th section is power-positioned. There is an optional 5m
jib extension, allowing for a total boom tip height of 24m.
Twin tyres on both front and rear allows for stable and strong
on-rubber performance. right hand front wheel drive and
steer feature and the rigid chassis design give the machine a
unique automotive feel and unmatched mobility. Continuous
360o slew is another unique feature that allows for efficient
load handling. The ergonomically designed single man cabin
enable the carriage of long items on the carry deck, subject
to a maximum of 2 tonnes at a road speed of 15 kilometres
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Tata hitachi: chaloDeshbanaye : building the India
of tomorrow
A joint venture between Tata Motors limited (40 %) and • Thequarry variantof EX210 Super – with a heavy duty
Hitachi Construction Machinery Company limited (60 %) track chain, rollers, idler and re enforced bucket and front
attachment links
This year, Tata Hitachi‘s stall theme showcased the company’s
commitment to the theme of ChaloDeshBanaye . • EX210 Super with an indigenous super long front
The launchesat the Tata Hitachi booth included attachment, re designed and strengthened to suit Indian
conditions.
• Keeping pace with technology, Tata Hitachi launched
InSITE – a new telematics suite for the EX series of
hydraulic excavators and wheeled products. Armed with
a GPrS based remote machine monitoring application,
InSITE helps the customer view machine location and
operation through alerts.
launches apart, the high point of the Tata Hitachi stall
was the display of theZH200 – a revolutionary hydraulic
excavator armed with hybrid technology. A testimony to
the technological prowess of Hitachi, Japan, this excavator
from Hitachi is the first to introduce the revolutionary
hybrid technology into Hydraulic Excavators. This excavator
incorporates advanced technologies adopted from hydraulic,
electric and battery-powered excavators.
Added attractions were Tata Hitachi’s Service Vehicle, the
• ZAXIS140H: the latest addition to the GI series, promising operator training simulator, the display of a wide range of
unbeatable performance customized attachments addressing specific customer needs
and genuine Tata Hitachi spare parts.
Zf participated in eXcOn 2017
year at EXCOn, ZF showcasedits Ecomix II (CMl 12), new
transmission for transit mixer vehicles up to 12 cubic meter
capacity.
electric drives
ZF eTrAC GPE 25 is a drive system for compact off-highway
vehicles, trailers and auxiliary equipment. The well-proven
ZF driveline system for electric forklifts is now optimized
and available for compact equipment. Additionally driveline
technology for material handling and electrical pallet trucks
were displayed at the ZF booth.
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a global leader in driveline and chassis construction tippers
technology as well as active and passive safety technology, ride comfort in commercial vehicles is considerably enhanced
participated in EXCOn 2017 by suspension technology and cabin damping. At the booth on
ZF showcased construction machinery systems, chassis display was the ZF cab dampers which provide greater safety,
components, latest mixer drive technology and electric drives comfort, and stability. Additionally, there were products on
for Off-Highway applications. suspension technology like torque rods, ball joints, axial tie
Product range with a high level of localization for domestic rods which were on display.
market & manufacturing with global quality standards for EXCOn, an international construction equipment and
international market established ZF’s commitment to “Make construction technology trade fair, is a bi-annual event
in India” organized by the Confederation of India Industry (CII).
Currently in its 9th Edition, the International Construction
construction machinery
Equipment and Technology Trade Fair is backed by the Indian
ZF has strong technical expertise & depth in developing and Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association (ICEMA)
producing drives and axles for construction machinery. This as Sector Partner for the event.
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POST SHOW REPORT
IMTeX fORMInG 2018 & TOOlTech 2018
Paves Way for Technological Advancements
snapshot
• Total 504 exhibitors.
• Business enquiries worth rs.4819 Cr obtained.
• 292 Indian exhibitors and 212 foreign exhibitors.
• Footfall of 36,000 visitors.
• Over 500 live machines.
• Participation from 23 countries including India.
• Business orders worth rs.539 Cr generated.
• 3 country group pavilions: Germany, China and Taiwan.
MTEX FOrMInG 2018 & Tooltech 2018 organized by Indian Over 350 participants from 130 companies participated in
IMachine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) held at the International Seminar on Forming Technology held on
Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru from 24th January 2018 at BIEC, Bengaluru.
25th to 30th January 2018, which was largest in the series, researchers from 44 institutions presented their r&D
concluded on a positive note. The exhibition size grew by projects. The best research projects were awarded.
18 per cent and showcased future technologies which could Marathwada Institute of Technology won the first prize.
be vital for enhancing productivity for Indian manufacturing PDPM IIIT DM won the second prize and Indian Institute of
industry.
Technology Bombay won the third prize. Companies entered
Exhibitors displayed wide range of high-end presses, laser into tie-ups with some of these institutions to use their
cutting machines, and technologies related to bending and research for commercial purposes.
tube drawing. Advanced technologies such as Industry 4.0 Twenty-one delegates from 7 countries took part in the
and Internet of Things were also displayed by many exhibitors. International Buyer-Seller Meet held from 27th to 28th
Automation, robotics, sensors, CAD/CAM and tools that were January 2018.
more related to support the metal forming user industries
were also displayed. More than 2000 students from over 50 institutions took part
in ‘i Connect’ to enrich themselves with opportunities in
International associations from Germany, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, store for them in the manufacturing sector.
UK and USA also participated in the exhibition.
Delegations from public and private sectors representing user
Parallel events also recorded good visitor turnouts.
50 Global MDa Journal Jan-FEb 2018
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