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Turning data into 'big' profit in refining industry

Using Manufacturing Execution System (MES) refiners can convert humongous data generated in the facility to useful information to enhance margins

Selecting right heat exchangers, the first step to energy efficiency

Selecting right types of heat exchangers, which are widely used in chemical industry, can reap rich dividends to the manufacturers

CEO, the change agent to achieve sustainability goals

In a highly competitive world, the top management is not only judged for the sales performances, but also on sustainability and HSE scorecard

Indian bulk drug industry: Maintain quality conscience to face competition

To gain long-term advantage, Indian pharmaceutical industry should compete on quality and not on cost

Invest in hygiene to reap long-term dividend

It is myth that cleaning is costly. On the contrary, it has high RoI as it improves productivity and increases customer retention

Environmental concerns keep wastewater treatment industry's revenue streams flowing

With industries gearing up to meet stringent pollution norms, the demand for reliable water and wastewater treatment technologies is expected to flourish

Third industrial revolution to drive green chemistry adoption

The global green chemistry market is expected to become $ 98.5 billion by 2020, presenting huge opportunities for Indian companies using green principles to produce chemicals

Recover heat to regain profitability

Heat recovery unit is an integral part any manufacturing set up, and if put to good use companies can reap rich dividend

Optimising gas processing assets using process modeling tools

Process engineering softwares are now used not just for modeling and designing of specific parts of the gas system, but for broader modeling and optimisation of the entire gas processing system

Adherence to high standards for food packaging inks a must for consumer safety

Though India has BIS standards for printing inks for food packaging, it is voluntary. There is an urgent need to enforce these standards to avoid the risks to consumer health in India

Five top tips for SMEs to grow businesses in uncertain times

Economic environment, though improving, still remains cloudy. To weather the storm ahead, here are some useful tips for SMEs in India to better prepare themselves to take challenges head on

Maximise returns on safety investments with integrated approach

By using integrated safety systems, chemical plant operators can reduce costs of inventory and training costs, and enjoy better diagnostics and visualisation without compromising on safety

Optimising IT resources in pharma industry with right governance tools

In highly connected world, safeguarding sensitive information of a pharmaceutical company is of paramount importance. Hence, adopting right IT governance framework is imperative

Rising personal care products demand driving packaging market

Leading multinational personal care companies increasingly favour the use of plastics, driven by its advantages over glass not only in cost, but also for its versatility and durability

Can second generation ethanol fuel India's growth?

With its vast agricultural waste, India is in a unique position to develop second generation ethanol industry. But, government's proactive support is imperative to make cellulosic ethanol a reality.

Emerging markets could triumph from crisis

The current crisis facing emerging markets provides opportunity for both investors as well as governments to work for long-term gain by accepting short-term pain.

Are there better ways to compute carbon footprint?

Calculating carbon footprint can be a tricky exercise. But, there are number of methods, which can offer better insights into it.

Energy storage, a smarter way to go green

Adopting energy storage techniques by using batteries for power backup and phase change materials for thermal energy storage can reduce environmental impacts and also lead to financial savings

Economic instruments operate alongside command-and-control to align environmental goals

In policy mechanism, command-and-control approaches remain the most dominant throughout the world despite the benefits of economic instruments

Radical resource efficiency requires a new mindset - there is no such thing as waste

We need to dismiss the whole concept of waste and think about entire operating systems. This requires us to see value in every material that we use.