Tata Power may build more imported-coal based projects

India's largest private power producer, Tata Power may build more projects based on imported coal once the government formulates a firm policy on the sourcing of fuel from overseas mines.

The Company is pursuing an opportunity to explore additional imported-coal based projects on Eastern Coastal area, Tata Power spokesperson said.

The company, which commissioned the 4,000 MW ultra mega power project at Mundra in Gujarat in March, is looking forward to clarity from the government on issues pertaining to imported coal, she said.

The coal for the Mundra project is being sourced from Indonesia. The island-nation tweaked its fuel policy in September to bring coal prices on par with global rates.

The move has made the sourcing of fuel for imported coal- based projects in India an expensive proposition. The companies affected are demanding that they should be allowed to pass on the hike in fuel prices to consumers.

The other imported-coal based project being developed by Tata Power is the 1,600 MW Dherand project in Maharashtra.

All statutory clearances required to start the project implementation are in place for the project and land acquisition is in progress, the company said.

Tata Power has also signed an Agreement with Maharashtra government for the R&R package for farmers in the Dherand village, the company said, adding that the economic options for coal sourcing and logistics are under evaluation. PPA (power purchase agreement) is yet to be finalised.

At present, the company generates about 3,120 MW of power from all the sources of energy.

Tata Power holds 30 per cent equity stakes in major Indonesian thermal coal producers, PT Kaltim Prima Coal and PT Arutmin Indonesia, as well as related trading companies owned by PT Bumi Resources Tbk.

Tata Power is also developing domestic coal mines — Mandakini Coal Block in Orissa jointly with Jindal Photo, and Monnet Ispat and Tubed Coal Block in Jharkhand with Hindalco.

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METSO'S NELES Q2-TRIM™ ELIMINATES NOISE

Metso's new Neles Q2-Trim ™ reduces noise up to 30 decibels compared to a typical control valve helping process industry customers to improve personnel and plant safety while simultaneously increasing efficiency and reliability.

Metso's frontrunning Q2-Trim technology is combination of various techniques resulting multiple benefits for customers. By eliminating the damage that high noise can cause to process plants, employees and surroundings Q2-Trim ensures safe working environmental for personnel and stabile process control and longer uninterrupted plant runtime. 

By reducing noise and related vibration to acceptable levels Q-Trim technology also protects process equipment thus lowering the operating costs and minimizing the need for spare parts for valves and other accessories. 

Combining Q-Trim technology with quarter-turn valves results in emission levels that meet all relevant industry standards. Compact size and selection of mounting positions means less pipeline support and easier piping layout design. 

New Neles Q2-Trim is an addition to the existing Q-Trim technology and is available for pressure classes ASME 150 - 600 in sizes 2" - 16" and PN 10 - PN 100 in sizes DN 050 - DN 400 in standard ball valve offering. The standard trim material is stainless steel, Q-Trims made of special alloys and larger sizes are available on request. Q2-Trim has several key application in various fields in power, oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial gas and chemical industries.

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SEVERN GLOCON ACQUIRES LEEDS VALVE

Engineering specialist Severn Glocon Group has taken over butterfly valve manufacturer Leeds Valve for an undisclosed sum. 

The acquisition complements and adds a new dimension to Severn Glocon Group's global business in valve engineering, manufacture and supply. It will act as a platform from which the Group can strategically develop its capability and extend its product portfolio. 

Leeds Valve, formerly part of Wärtsilä, is a world leader in the manufacture of large diameter, high-pressure, high-temperature butterfly valves for severe service applications. It produces control and isolation butterfly valves in exotic materials such as Hastelloy®, Titanium, Monel®, Duplex and Superduplex. 

Severn Glocon Group will acquire all Leeds Valve's Intellectual Property Rights and 18 employees – including technical experts. The business will operate as part of the Group's Severn Unival division which specialises in advanced technical advisory services, as well as control valve service, repair and manufacture. 

"This is a mutually beneficial acquisition," explains Colin Findlay, Managing Director of Severn Unival. "With our well-established routes to market we expect to significantly boost the order book of Leeds Valve in a short period of time. Bringing butterfly valve manufacture in-house enables us to ensure the valves we supply meet the exacting criteria that underpin our world-class positioning. Leeds Valve has a strong capability profile and a proven track record. Our businesses are a good fit, and we are very optimistic about the future."

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Film extruder Polyplex buys Vacumet Plastics

Flexible packaging supplier Scholle Corp. has sold its Vacumet Plastics division to Polyplex Americas Inc.

Terms have not been disclosed for the deal, which is expected to close next month. Polyplex Americas is a subsidiary of Noida, India-based Polyplex Co. Ltd.

Vacumet Plastics, based in Austell, Ga., makes metalized plastic films for use in barrier and microwave susceptor food packaging, balloons, decorative applications and building materials. The company has an annual capacity of 30 million tons.

The acquisition will "significantly expand" Polyplex's metalized product range to include all plastic substrates and broaden the range of products available to the company's North American customers, according to a June 13 news release.

Polyplex said the acquisition fits its global growth strategy. A film and resin manufacturing plant in Decatur, Ala., is slated to open next year. The company has also invested in a thick film PET plant in Thailand and a bottle-grade resin plant in Turkey.

Scholle said the sale supports its strategy of focusing on growth in its core performance packaging solutions business.

Vacumet Plastics is a division of Vacumet Corp. The metalizer, which has headquarters in Wayne, N.J., also has paper division.

Scholle, based in Irvine, Calif., is known for its bag-in-a-box packaging. The company has manufacturing plants worldwide and sales offices in more than 60 countries.

Polyplex says it is the world's fourth largest producer of thin polyester film. It has manufacturing plants in India, Thailand, Turkey and the U.S.

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Schmersal India to set up Ranjangaon plant

Schmersal India is setting up a manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon, near Pune in Maharashtra with an investment of 8 million euro. It will produce safety devices, lift switchgear and electronic sensors which finds applications in machinery serving food, pharma and other FMCGs. The plant is expected to go operational in 2013. It may be noted, Schmersal India is a 100% subsidiary of German based Schmersal group.



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BASF to set up greenfield plant in Dahej

BASF is planning to set up a greenfield chemical plant in Dahej in Gujarat with an investment of Rs. 10,000 million. The new facility will manufacture polyurethane and chemicals and polymer dispersions for coatings and paper, automotives, appliances, architectural coatings and adhesives. The project is likely to go operational by 2014. The project is to be funded through internal accruals and loans.



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US ExxonMobil plans world-class Texas petchem project

ExxonMobil plans world-class Texas petchem project

ExxonMobil is planning a multi-billion dollar petrochemical expansion at its facility in Baytown, Texas, which would include a new 1.5m tonne/year steam cracker, the company confirmed on Friday.

The ethane cracker will provide ethylene feedstock for two new 650,000 tonne/year high-performance polyethylene (PE) lines at the company's nearby Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant, the US oil giant said.

The "world-class" project, due to start-up in 2016, will also include premium product facilities at the integrated Baytown complex and will capitalise on the North American shale gas boom.

ExxonMobil has filed permit applications with the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, with government reviews and approvals expected to take around a year.

"The new facilities would enhance ExxonMobil's international petrochemical manufacturing network, and help meet growing global demand for high-quality petrochemical products which are used in a wide range of consumer and industrial applications," said company spokesperson Margaret Ross.

"This proposed expansion would enable ExxonMobil Chemical to economically supply the rapidly growing demand for high-value polyethylene products.

"ExxonMobil Chemical estimates exports could increase significantly as a result of the expansion.

"The proposed investment reflects ExxonMobil's continued confidence in the natural gas-driven revitalisation of the US chemical industry."

ExxonMobil will make a final investment decision following completion of the government's reviews and approvals, Ross said.

The project will create an estimated 10,000 construction jobs with around 350 permanent jobs added to the company's 6,500-strong workforce in the Baytown area.

ExxonMobil estimates that it would increase regional economic activity by approximately $870m (€705m) per year and generate over $90m per year of additional tax revenues for local communities.

"The natural gas revolution in the United States, driven by industry innovation, is enabling US chemical manufacturers like ExxonMobil to invest in America, create thousands of US jobs, and increase sales to domestic and global markets," Ross added.

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Valves Requirement in Seawater Reverse Osmosis

The seawater reverse osmosis (SRO) industry has been steadily gathering momentum. For the valve industry, that growth opens up a number of opportunities for companies that understand the unique issues the industry presents.

Global Water Intelligence reported that in 2011, new construction within the desalination industry was about five million cubic meters per hour (m3/hr), forecast to increase by 140% to 12 million m3/hr by 2016. To meet the forecasted increase in demand, individuals charged with valve applications in this industry know that, more than ever, paying attention to materials selection, equipment configuration and energy efficiency are critical for improving financial returns on the sizeable investments required.

This article briefly reviews the seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) process and broadly addresses those valve applications. It discusses materials of construction and the all-important pitting resistance equivalent number (PREN), along with several new desalination valve configurations. It also touches upon energy recovery devices (ERDs) and the critical role they play in SWRO efficiency.

VALVE SELECTION

It's important to note that valves used in the SWRO process are applied to low-pressure and high-pressure services, which affect both valve configurations and the materials of construction. The ultimate goals are to maximize process efficiency, minimize maintenance and downtime, and contain or reduce energy expenses. Proper selection can improve the chances of extending the life of valves and increasing system uptime, while improving energy efficiency.

The SWRO plant is typically divided into four units: intake, pretreatment, desalination and final ­treatment.

The goal of the intake process is to remove materials that could foul or damage the efficiency of the expensive, sensitive membranes. In the intake process, raw seawater, with its high content of dissolved chlorides, enters the plant and all solids, such as silt, sand and organic materials, are removed. This is accomplished through standard sand and cartridge filters and, more recently, by ultra-filtration techniques—along with chemical pretreatment. For the process, water intake valves are typically specified with rubber-lined cast iron or ductile cast iron bodies.

This low-pressure process also requires a large number of butterfly valves ranging in size from 3 inches (80 millimeters) to 110 inches (2,500 millimeters). These valves may be specified in a wide range of configurations and in a variety of seat and disc materials, including Viton, Halar, Hypalon and PTFE, as well as other plastics and elastomers. Valve bodies are typically offered in seawater-resistant materials such as aluminum bronze, duplex stainless steel and super-duplex stainless steel. Valve sizes to 24 inches (600 millimeters) will have lug-style bodies, while larger sizes are normally flanged.

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