The 12th National conference on Boiler & Steam System - "STEAMTECH 2019" along with STEAM TECHNOLOGY SHOW was organized by SAKET PROJECTS LTD on May 30-31, 2019 at J.B. Auditorium, Ahmedabad management association, Ahmedabad with the theme “Steam & Boiler System: Present Issues in Boiler Construction and Operation”.
Dr. Jay Narayan Vyas, an Economist, and Thinker talked about the changing economic scenario of India and China in the past two and half-century. Earlier in 1820, India and China contributed 50% of the world economy. After 1820, it was a rising period for Europe and Latin America. At that time, the GDP of India and China were started declining. The year of 1979 was the worst year for India and China, as its share decreased to 10 percent but again it rose and today India and China are the most emerging economies in the world. An upswing in the economy means you need more energy. Energy per capita consumption defines the development of the country. Today 1/3rd of the energy created and is being consumed by steam system that cannot be ignored. India is quite inefficient in energy usage compared to other countries like Japan, China, Germany, etc.
Shri A. A. Shah, Director, Director of the Boiler discussed the Role and Services of the Director of the Boiler, Government of Gujarat. He also said there are 6000 running boiler and more than 275 firm including boiler and its component manufacturers in Gujarat. He also talked about new development in the certification of the boiler and also insisted to use certified boiler and training for boiler engineers and operators for up-gradation of their skills. He also talked about the safety aspects of boiler operation.
The Keynote address was delivered by Shri Satyadev Purohit, Director, Forbes Marshall talked about the steam as utility which is quite significant in the process industry. There are large opportunities that exist to all the steam systems such as to improve efficiency, safety, and environmental issues as they all are easy to handle. He mentioned that 30% of the total energy so consumed by the manufacturing sector is contributed by the steam system. In India, energy intensity in the industry is much higher than in other countries and energy is not cheaper in India. Steam cost is very expensive e.g. In Coal it is 1.5 Rs/kg in India while in other countries 1Rs/kg similarly, in Gas 3 Rs/kg in India while in Bangladesh, it is 60 paisa/kg. Thus, we are 12 times costlier than in other countries. To compete in the global market, we must cut the cost of steam. In the past 10 years, more and more industries are shifting from oil/gas-fired boiler to fuel (solid fuel) because of the cost factor of the fuel. On the other hand, it reduces the efficiency of the boiler.
Shri Harish Bhambhani, GM, ONGC, Hazira – talked about the importance of boiler for the process industry and also insisted to follow the boiler regulation for our safety.
The conference was inaugurated by the dignitaries on the dias. Shri Mehernosh Engineer, Vice President, Industrial Boiler Ltd. Vapi, & Member, IBMA summed up the session and also delivered the Vote of Thanks.
The most exciting part was an announcement of appreciation awards.
The event was a grand success with the participation of more than 300+ delegates from the industry from all over India. Delegates represented small, medium and large-scale industries, Government, Research, Regulator and Academic Institutions. More than 25 top experts and industry leaders from all over India made presentations.
Around 15 companies showcased their products and services in the exhibition. The visitors & delegates came from all over India. Not only through the presence throughout, but also an active interest of all the participants was seen, Threadbare debate of the subject by experts through Question – Answer at the end of each session.
STEAMTECH’ conference was very successful from all the aspects: ‘SteamTech Technology Show’ the exhibition was also at the place.
