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NPCS Newsletter Issue 20

NPCS Newsletter Issue 20
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NPCS Newsletter Issue 20

Project Profiles of below projects can be viewed / downloaded from http://www.niir.org/profiles/

 

Card & Gray Board From Pulp And Waste Paper

Card Board and Grey Board are important grades of paper boards. The importance of paper board as an essential commodity is constantly increasing with the expansion of education among the people. Further, in a progressive society, the consumption of paper is closely linked to its economic, social and cultural activities. It is important, therefore, the card board industry should try to keep pace with society's much directional development. Card Board & Grey Board itself in a superior packaging material and due to rapid industrialization is in very good demand.

Grey board is a homogeneous board made usually of mixed waste paper with or without screenings and pulp on a board machine. Grey board is used where stiffness rather than printability is required. The first commercial cardboard box was produced in England in 1817, more than two hundred years after the Chinese invented cardboard. Today paperboard packaging in general, and especially products from certified sustainable sources, are receiving new attention, as manufacturers dealing with environmental, health, and regulatory issues look to renewable resources to meet increasing demand. It is now mandatory in many countries for paper-based packaging to be manufactured wholly or partially composed of recycled material.

The world consumption of paper and paperboard is estimated at over 300 mn tonne a year. The Indian production is about 2 to 3% of the global total. The overall value of the market is estimated at Rs 250 bn. In volume terms, the segment is presently estimated at over 6.9 mn tonne. It is expected to expand to 9.2 mn tonne in 2010-11. . The Indian market is today growing at three times the rate of the global average. India's paper industry plans to invest USD 2.5 bn in the next two three years to add 2 mn tpa of paper and paper products production capacity. It will also help in improving cost-competitiveness. The paper production capacity is expected to rise to 8.5 to 9 mn tonne from the existing 7.5 mn tonne by 2010-11. The consumption of paper products is growing at a fast pace of around 6.5% and is expected to further go up in future. The industry now uses three sources of raw materials - recycled paper, wood and agro based, and waste. The recycled paper, comparatively cheaper, comprises almost 40% of the total raw material requirements at present.

 

Organic Yeast from Organic Molasses

Yeasts are single-celled fungi. As fungi, they are related to the other fungi that people are more familiar with. These include edible mushrooms available at the supermarket, common baker's yeast used to leaven bread, molds that ripen blue cheese and the molds that produce antibiotics for medical and veterinary use. Many consider edible yeast and fungi to be as natural as fruits and vegetables. The agricultural activities and food industry generate some important quantities of waste rich inorganic matter who could constitute new materials for a lot of industry. To this effect, their valorization by the biotechnical processes represents a solution of choice insofar as it allows producing some substances to high added value. The utilization of the molasses of beet or of cane could cause some constraints because they can contain some inhibiting of fermentation such as pesticide used during the culture of beets or of cane. The utilization of the molasses and some varieties of common dates as the substrate for the production of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Within the past few years yeast extracts have become important components in savory flavours as well as in fermentation media. The yeast market across all segments and applications is supposed to grow strongly over the next few years. The yeast industry has not yet experienced unsatisfactory turnover or a negative growth rate and, future prospects are positive for all types of yeasts and yeast-derived products. The growth of Baker's yeast market is directly linked to the increasing trend of processed and fast food consumption, especially bakery items. The principal use of baker's yeast is as an essential bakery ingredient for causing fermentation in the dough used in making bakery items. High nutritional value and health benefits of yeast are other driving factors for the global yeast market. Going ahead, the global yeast market is projected to witness positive growth across all applications and segments. Given the increasing demand and penetration of the food & beverage industry, growth prospects for yeast and yeast-based products would remain buoyant in the long term, both in developing and developed countries.

 

Corrugated Galvanized Sheet

In the manufacturing of automobiles the quality of the sheet metal as supplied, has remarkable a decided influence upon the quality of the painted car body. Here the concept of quality comprehends the properties such as corrosion resistance, adherence and decoration. already the metal sheet as supplied must corresponds to determine specifications in relation to chemical analysis, spring back index, and the surface roughness. In spite of the correction of the following specification, the different charges of steel sheet during the drawing process behave quite differently, because steel or on case, steel sheet is in no way a homogenous substance with always having the same properties, but it is a multi-larger material, affected with certain characteristics and defects. . Most products, manufactured from the constructional grades of steel, are sold in highly competitive market, whether the product is a wrench, automobile farm tractor, or mammoth mining shovel. Manufacturers of steel products vary greatly in their technical backgrounds. Most reputated firms, however, have at least an adequate technical background by virtue of education, experience or both. In any event the common engineering characteristics of steels, both "as rolled" as heat-treated are generally readily accessible in various technical libraries and from the steel producer themselves

There is always a need for galvanized sheets, rollers, and other varieties of pressed sheets that make up the steel industry. The construction process needless to say remains the same but has new implementations that are adapted from the western counterparts. Steel manufacturers are now in demand for infrastructure and automobile sectors as well, thus widening their scope of development. The recent growth of these newly developed industries has given a new lease of hope to steel developers. This sudden splurge of industrial growth has honed the success of the leading steel companies in India. Roofing industry in India is preparing for the next generation of ambitious projects. Growth in the infrastructure and industrial segment has been a major demand driver for roof and wall cladding industry. It has registered a double digit growth over past three years and the future of this industry is also looking bright considering the low steel penetration and high demand in construction industry. Major shift is observed from clay tiles and conventional roofing system to metal cladding solution. Customers are looking for architectural solution which provides innovative shapes such as convex, concave in addition to new attractive colors. The future of roof and wall cladding industry is bright considering the low steel penetration and high demand in construction industry.

 

Automobile Brake Shoes

Brake shoes are used in the brakes of automobile vehicles. This provides the base to the lining. This is the part, which feeds pressure and transmits this force to the lining by expansion. This is a very important part of the braking system. Due to the bad conditions of road in India this brake item will also increased in future since few more automotive industries are likely to be set in very near future. All the manufacturers of vehicles have to purchase this item from the manufacturer, so it will be profitable if start which a brake shoe manufacturing units.

The total market size of the auto-components industry is estimated at over Rs 700 bn. The overall investment in the components industry is estimated at Rs 288 bn. Having gained global recognition, the Indian auto components industry exports are placed at around USD 3.25 bn. The industry has largely succeeded in markets of Turkey, Russia, Iran and Uzbekistan. However, some MNCs in the USA and elsewhere also import Indian auto components. Most substantive component makers have taken ISO certification. The global players like Suzuki, Ford Motor, Hyundai, General Motors and others have promoted manufacturing capabilities either on their own or through joint ventures with Indian component manufacturers to meet their requirements.

 

Active Pharma Ingredients (API)

An active ingredient (AI) is the substance in a pharmaceutical drug or a pesticide that is biologically active. The similar terms active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and bulk active are also used in medicine, and the term active substance may be used for pesticide formulations. Some medications and pesticide products may contain more than one active ingredient. A dosage form: the API, which is the drug itself; and an excipient, which is the substance of the tablet, or the liquid the API is suspended in, or other material that is pharmaceutically inert. Drugs are chosen primarily for their active ingredients. The Indian pharmaceutical industry also needs to take advantage of the recent advances in biotechnology and information technology. The future of the industry will be determined by how well it markets its products to several regions and distributes risks, its forward and backward integration capabilities, its R&D, its consolidation through mergers and acquisitions, co-marketing and licensing agreements.

The demand for pharmaceutical products in India is significant and is driven by low drug penetration, rising middle-class & disposable income, increased government & private spending on healthcare infrastructure, increasing medical insurance penetration etc. India based pharmaceutical companies are not only catering to the domestic market and fulfilling the country's demands, they are also exporting to around 220 countries. They are exporting high quality, low cost drugs to countries such as the US, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Ukraine, Vietnam, and more. The Indian pharmaceutical industry is the fourth largest in the world in terms of volume of output and thirteenth in domestic demand. However, the Indian industry, valued at USD 17 bn in represented just over 1% of the global pharmaceutical industry (USD 1700 bn) in value terms. The domestic market is estimated at Rs 680 bn.

 

Wood Plastic Composite (WPC)

Wood plastic composite is good to solve the problem arises in the environment as there is scope of use of agricultural waste product to make WPC. One can use waste polypropylene or polyethylene, or it may be used virgin polypropylene or polyethylene, waste wood flour, rice husk, plastic additives like (DOP, DBP etc) to produce WPC. There are different percentages of raw material used for the production of pallets decking, out door furniture like park bench, windows and door shutter frames etc. This product is manufactured by using automatic imported machineries or by using indigenous machines. . Plastic coated wooden furniture has good market demand as well as good looking and good appearance. Self-life of the product is very high. It can be easily handled. As a whole this type of product have good market demand and it can be concluded that any new entrepreneur may enter into this field will be successful.

Wood plastic composites are an important and growing segment of the forest products industry. This industry segment has grown in double digit percentages annually for the past decade. In North America, the WPC market has been dominated by rail and decking products while in Europe more emphasis has been placed on automotive applications. In China and other parts of Asia, the WPC market is beginning to experience considerable growth along with a wider variety of product offerings including pallets, doors, and architectural moldings. There is fairly demand of the wood plastic composite. Current hot issues in WPC technology are weight reduction of the products and enhancement of mechanical properties for structural uses. It can be concluded that there will be good manufacturing demand of the product. There is good scope for few new entrepreneurs may enter into this field will be successful.

 

Amino Acid Metal Chelates for Agriculture Use
(Zinc, Ferrous, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium)

Amino acid chelates consists of a metal ion comprising iron, zinc, manganese, magnesium, copper, calcium and mixtures thereof. These cheltaes are mostly used in nutrients, food supplements and fertilizers. The nutrients in chelated form, helps quick & easy absorption. Amino acid chelates represent a stable bonding agent that attaches to mineral molecules to aid absorption. All living things depend on amino acids, often called the building blocks of protein. This essential molecule produces energy needed to survive. Synthetic chelates only attach to metals, such as copper, zinc and iron. Natural amino acid chelates bind to metallic and inorganic minerals, including calcium, phosphate, and potassium. In order for a compound to be called a true chelating agent, it must have certain chemical characteristics. This chelating compound must consist of at least two sites capable of donating electrons (coordinate covalent bond) to the metal it chelates. As with organic acids, amino acid compounds also play a role in mineral uptake into plant tissue, because of the increase permeability effect of the amino acid on the cuticle.

The saturated market Micronutrient deficiencies are major constraints in crop production in the present day agricultural programmes. Micronutrient fertilizers are gaining importance day by day and would play a major role in bringing stability and sustainability in the production of food grains, pulses and oilseeds in the coming decade. Demand for chelating agents worldwide is expected to continue its steady growth over the coming years. While more than 70% of the global chelates demand comes from household and industrial cleaners, water treatment, and pulp and paper industries, chelates are finding increasing use in agriculture and medicine. New markets in Asia-Pacific and South America for water treatment and personal care sectors bode well for the chelates market. Biodegradable chelating agents are likely to capture a significant share of the chelating agents market in the coming years, owing to potential health and environmental hazards associated with the use of non-biodegradable organic chelating compounds.

 

PVA Adhesive (Fevicol Type)

Fevicol type adhesives come under the category of synthetic resins and latex adhesives are made from polyvinyl acetate is a thermoplastic, odourless, tasteless, non-toxic, essentially clear and colourless resin. . It has a non-crystalline and relatively branched rather than linear structure. Most grades of resin have a somewhat broad molecular weight distribution. They do not melt, but soften over a temperature range. The resin is unaffected by sunlight, ultraviolet light and air, furthermore it will absorb a small amount of water. Polyvinyl acetate is neutral and non- corrosive. Because of their relatively low cost, ready availability, wide compatibility and excellent adhesive characteristics, many polyvinyl acetate resins, solutions and emulsions are treated as commodity items by the adhesives industry. Although loosely referred to as an emulsion, the product is not a liquid/liquid system, but mainly an aqueous dispersion of swollen solid particles.

Strong construction activity in recent years has boosted consumption of flooring adhesives, nearly all of which are water-based. Other larger formulated water-based construction-adhesive applications include glass insulation, and paper and vinyl wall coverings. Cementitious polymer additives are 13% of the construction-adhesive volume. These polymer products serve to modify the physical, bonding and application properties of cement-based products. Exterior-insulating and finish systems (EIFS), ceramic-tile mortars and grouts, flooring underlayments, concrete-repair products, and bridge decks are outlets. Applications where water-based adhesives are classified as binders are wallboard-joint compounds and cellulose-insulation products. Both applications are mature. Packaging is the third-largest end use in both volume and dollars, capturing 10% of the weight and 17% of the value. Water-based technology dominates in packaging, and a sluggish 1% annual rate of growth is forecast. Growing substitution of plastic packaging, which uses no adhesives, and the slight trend to hot melts, are negative growth factors for water-based adhesives. The manufacture of adhesive from synthetic resin is simple and can be started with a very little investment. The most advantageous factor in this plant is that it can be switched over to any type of adhesive as per market demand.

 

Lamination cum Bottle Labeling Adhesives & Wood Adhesive Starch Based (Tapioca or Maize)

Adhesives are designed for specific applications, leading to thousands of products. Understanding how an adhesive works is difficult since adhesive performance is not one science of its own, but the combination of many sciences. Adhesive strength is defined mechanically as the force necessary to pull apart the substrates that are bonded together. Understanding the performance of a bonded assembly of adhesives requires knowledge of both chemistry and mechanics. Often the strength of a bonded assembly is discussed in terms of adhesion. Adhesion is the strength of the molecular layer of adhesive that is in contact with the surface layer of the substrate, such as wood. Some laminated structures will have a fiber- reinforced plastic (FRP) layer bonded to the wood; therefore, it is important to understand how the bonding to the FRP may be different from bonding to wood. Other applications could involve the bonding of wood to concrete or metal. One type of lignocellulosic material that is hard to bond to is wheat straw because it has a nonpolar waxy surface that makes it hard for the adhesive to wet and penetrate to the cellular structure.

Over the last few years, the adhesive business has seen global players setting up new capacities in India. With customs duty nearing ASEAN levels, competition will further intensify from imports as well as the low cost local players. Strong construction activity in recent years has boosted consumption of flooring adhesives, nearly all of which are water-based. Other larger formulated water-based construction-adhesive applications include glass insulation, and paper and vinyl wall coverings. Water-based technology is well established, comprising nearly three-quarters of the volume and almost one-half of the dollars. The technology is entrenched in all of the leading adhesive end-use markets. Volume growth through 2013 is forecast at a mature 4% annual rate, although the robust U.S. economy has contributed to higher rates in recent years. As opposed to other industries, such as coatings and inks, most of the adhesives industry is already environmentally compliant. Adhesive is the second-largest industry for water-based technology in dollar value, trailing only the coatings industry ($7.5 billion sales). In dry poundage, adhesive use exceeds that of the coatings industry (4.2 billion pound) and trails only paper coatings (8.1 billion pound). Water-based technology is already a large percentage of the adhesives industry and is forecast to match industry growth.

 

Sterile Water for Injection

Sterilization is a term referring to any process that eliminates (removes) or kills all forms of microbial life, including transmissible agents (such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, spore forms, etc.) present on a surface, contained in a fluid, in medication, or in a compound such as biological culture media. Sterilization can be achieved by applying the proper combinations of heat, chemicals, irradiation, high pressure, and filtration. Sterile Products are dosage forms of therapeutic agents that are free of viable microorganisms. Sterile products are most frequently solution or suspensions, but may even be solid pellets for tissue implementation. The most frequently used vehicle for sterile products is water since it is the vehicle for all body products. Sterile water is water that has no microorganisms living within it. As it cannot transfer pathogens, it is used mainly in the medical setting. Sterile water, though sometimes distilled, is not the same thing as distilled water. As some microorganisms can survive at high temperatures, simply boiling water may not be enough to sterilize it. Special, but not uncommon, equipment is required if one wishes to sterilize water.

Intravenous fluids injected into a patient's vein either as a medium for other medicines or to relieve dehydration may soon get costlier as the drug price regulator is considering an upward revision in their prices-for the first time in eleven years. Four-fifths of patients admitted to a hospital require intravenous fluids regularly, making it an essential part of treatment as well as the hospital bill, according to medical practitioners. Intravenous fluids have a big market with an annual turnover of more than Rs 400 crore, which is growing at about 14% a year due to its essential nature. Some of the Asian countries are changing and becoming very competitive in biopharma manufacturing.

 

Guar Gum Powder (Drilling Grade)

Guar gum, a natural gum, is an edible thickening agent extracted from the guar bean. Guar beans have a large endosperm which contains galactomannan gum which forms a gel in water. This is commonly known as guar gum and is widely used Food and industrial applications. Guar gum has also proven a useful substitute for locust bean gum. Guar Gum is a white to yellowish white powder and is nearly odorless. Fine finished Guar Gum Powder is available in different viscosities and granulometries depending on the desired viscosity development and applications. Guar gum is a cold water soluble polysaccharide, consisting of mannose and galactose units. This ability to hydrate without heating makes it very useful in many industrial and food applications. Guar gum is an economical thickener and stabilizer. It hydrates fairly rapidly in cold water to give highly viscous pseudo plastic solutions of generally greater low-shear viscosity when compared with other hydrocolloids and much greater than that of locust bean gum. Guar Gum is known as one of the best thickening additives, emulsifying additives and stabilizing additives.

The production list of guar is dominated by India as a leading producer of this crop. The consumption pattern of guar seeds is largely influenced by the demands from the petroleum industry of United States of America and the oil fields in the Middle East as the derivative products of these seeds are quite useful in the petroleum drilling industries. India is also the world leader in the exports of guar and its derivatives followed by Pakistan. India produces 600000 lakh tons of guar annually i.e. the maximum level of production in the world. It contributes to around 80% share in the world's total production. Industrial-grade guar gum, currently the more desirable of the two grades, is utilized in hydraulic fracturing fluids. Guar gum has recently seen a significant spike in prices. Industry insiders are pointing to market manipulation, in the forms of price speculation by traders, hoarding by suppliers and increased demand from the fracking fluid industry as the primary reason for these increases. Currently, prices are at a 12-year high and have been rising at an extraordinary rate - making these figures, quite possibly, some of the fastest-moving commodity prices ever seen. India and Pakistan are the major producers of guar gum. India, which produces nearly 80 percent of the world's guar gum, is also the largest exporter of this product, as guar gum requires a unique climate of drought and monsoon weather for successful growth.

 

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