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The world generates over 5 billion tons of biomass residues annually, if one considers all types of biomass. Residues were considered as “waste” until sometime back, a costly assumption that the world is now trying to correct. The residues from the crops, plants, trees and shrubs whose main “fruit” is...

The Path to Decarbonizing the Chemical Industry: A Strategic Blueprint   The chemical industry, a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions, faces immense pressure to decarbonize. This blog delves into a strategic blueprint for decarbonizing the chemical industry from 2020 to 2030, highlighting critical avenues, stakeholders, and potential impacts. Introduction...

Implementing industrial waste heat recovery (WHR) systems in India presents several challenges. These obstacles can be technical, economic, regulatory, and operational in nature. 1. High Initial Capital Costs 2. Technological Challenges 3. Operational and Maintenance Issues 4. Lack of Awareness and Expertise 5. Regulatory and Policy Barriers 6. Economic and...

Implementing industrial waste heat recovery (WHR) systems in India involves several phases, each with specific tasks and time requirements. Below is an outline of typical project timelines based on industry practices and case studies. 1. Feasibility Study and Planning (3-6 months) 2. Design and Engineering (6-9 months) 3. Procurement and...

1. Energy Efficiency and Cost Reduction 2. Environmental Impact 3. Sustainable Industrial Growth 4. Technological Advancements 5. Government Initiatives and Incentives Conclusion The implementation of industrial waste heat recovery systems in India is driven by a combination of energy efficiency, cost savings, environmental benefits, sustainable growth, technological advancements, and supportive...

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Tata Steel Plant, Jamshedpur Overview Tata Steel’s Jamshedpur plant is a prime example of effective waste heat recovery in India. The plant has implemented several WHRS to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. These systems capture waste heat from the blast furnaces and other high-temperature processes to generate steam...

Cement Industry The cement industry has been a pioneer in adopting WHRS in India. Companies like Ultratech Cement and ACC Limited have implemented waste heat recovery power plants (WHRPP) across their manufacturing units. Ultratech Cement, for example, has installed WHRPPs with a cumulative capacity of over 100 MW, significantly reducing...

Early Development and Adoption Early initiatives were driven by the need to enhance energy efficiency in industries such as cement, steel, and petrochemicals, which are traditionally energy-intensive. The initial focus was on recovering waste heat from exhaust gases in furnaces and kilns, which led to modest energy savings and reductions...