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Efficiency mantra for HVAC
Refrigerants and other HVAC systems are causing damage to our ozone

layer. Therefore, we are on the lookout for lower energy bills, reduced carbon
footprint, complete climate control and longer lifespan.

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In this story, experts share their views on what needs
to be done for power loss reduction in a gearbox and to
optimise gearbox efficiency in industrial applications.

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Leaving IE1 behind and inching towards IE3

An interview with Abhishek Dhupar, Program Manager,
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Lifting speed, efficiency and productivity
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Quick update

Collaborative robots for the MSME
segment

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ndia is emerging as one of the
fastest growing economy in the
new millennium. The MSME segment
is expected to play a significant role
in this growth. In an endeavour to
empower its further growth, Bharat
Fritz Werner Ltd (BFW), one of the
leading machine tool manufacturers
in India in association with Universal
Robots, pioneers and leaders of
collaborative robots (cobots), are
aiming to penetrate the sector with
new and affordable automation

solutions.

BFW-Win Automation

This partnership will leverage the productivity in the
MSME segment by integration of collaborative robots
in the manufacturing processes. This aims to disrupt the
traditional production setup of MSME segment with topnotch automation solutions and will dramatically impact
productivity, quality and working conditions.
BFW and Universal Robots aims to redefine the production
processes by deploying the robotic arms through modular,

flexible and user-friendly integration solution platform
– Arjun. Advanced user-friendly and light industrial
robotic arms will dramatically impact productivity,
quality and working conditions in MSME segment as
it will automate and streamline repetitive industrial
processes efficiently, thus empowering the shop floor
for higher value creative activities.
Ravi Raghavan, MD, BFW said, “Universal Robots and
BFW strategic partnership will bring collaborative
robot technology on a modular flexible platform to
MSME shop floors to enhance their manufacturing
competitiveness significantly.”
Pradeep David, General Manager, Universal Robots,
South Asia said, “We’re pleased to be working closely
with BFW as their CNC machines and automation
services are well respected throughout the country,
along with a solid sales and support network of
over 40 offices. It will surely help evangelise this

“Top 50 disruptive technology of 2018” called
cobots, among the “Job Shops” in India similar to
what Universal Robots has succeeded to do in the rest
of the world.”

Digital solutions for monitoring of equipment
utilisation

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t this year’s IMTEX exhibition,
Sandvik Coromant showcased
how customers and partners
could achieve significantly higher
productivity levels, more flexible
machining processes and more
sustainable production under
the theme ‘Shaping the future
together’. One of the world’s
leading supplier of tools and
know-how to the metalworking
industry revealed how it is
revolutionising the world of
turning, improving the entire
manufacturing process with digital connectivity solutions
and offering fascinating possibilities for the automotive
and aerospace industries.
Sandvik Coromant presented innovative digital machining
solutions designed to reduce waste and increase efficiency
for customers. These innovations included CoroPlus, Process

Control which helps avoid premature failure of tools, ensures
consistent quality of components and also reduces damage
due to collisions. CoroPlus ToolGuide, provides fast and
precise tool recommendations for the specific operation and
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material type, as well as CoroPlus ToolLibrary, which enables
users to integrate tool assemblies directly into their digital
machining environment. Along with software that helps
improve design and production planning, the company
showcased networked tool and process-control solutions.
Machining insights. More than a monitoring system, the
solution gathers data, calls attention to issues and provides
the insights required to take action. It is an easily attainable
step for manufacturers that are looking to reduce waste in
production and make a smooth transition into a digital way
of working.
Speaking about IMTEX and Sandvik Coromant’s participation,
Michael Eneberg, Sandvik Coromant, President, Sales
Area South & East Asia said, “It is indeed pleasure to be
part of IMTEX. The trade show always offers an excellent
opportunity to meet customers and partners personally in
order to optimise future co-operation. We are very excited
about partnering with IMTEX as it gives the industry a
unique platform to collaborate and network by shaping the
future together with our partners and customers. At the
trade fair, we are proud to present our high-end solutions
all of which are designed to help our customers become
more efficient, productive and profitable.”
February 2019 n OEM Update

Quick update

Digitisation on B&R’s 5th edition of Innovation Day

D

igitisation
has
already
conquered our daily lives and
industry is not far behind, with
evidence of on course Industrial
IoT implementations happening
across India. Digitisation is not only
about using digital technology to
increase revenue but also creating
new business opportunities. In
this journey, it is essential to
choose right technology partner
for monetising and leveraging
these trends, which adds value to
customers.
In this context, B&R Industrial Automation took great
pride in organising 5th edition of Innovation Day. It is a
flagship event, which acts as a platform for machine
builders and end users to understand latest industry trends
and technology advancements. This year’s conference was

themed around ‘Differentiation through digitisation Adding value to your customers’.
During this daylong conference, thought leader from
different industries and technology experts from B&R
deliberated on various next generation automation

concepts enabling Indian manufacturers to lay the
foundation for digitalisation.
In the keynote, Jhankar Dutta, Managing Director, B&R
India said, “Digitalisation is fundamentally transforming
the way machines are built. It is a viable option for
each and every machine builder to build more effective
and reliable machine assisting them right from design
phase to installation to effective after sales.” His
talk also highlighted various B&R Innovations for
2019 such as integrated machine vision, human trak
collaboration, hypervisor, digital twin and IIoT with
ABB ability, which helps in creating successful digital
enterprises.
Everyone knows collaboration plays a vital role for
those who are walking on the path of Industry 4.0
or Industrial IoT implementation. Speaking on the
importance of collaboration, Sunil Kango, General
Manager Operations, ACG Engineering highlighted
the successful association of B&R and ACG for
over 15 years. In his insightful and engaging talk,
he further explained the significance of choosing
the perfect automation partner for achieving success
and making machines smart and thanked B&R for being
one.

World’s tallest CCR Reactor, India’s
contribution to Nigeria

G

odrej Process Equipment,
a unit of Godrej & Boyce
Mfg. Co. Ltd., shipped one of
the world’s tallest continuous
catalytic regeneration (CCR)
reactor to Dangote Oil Refinery,
Nigeria. With its height
measuring a gigantic 95 meters,
the CCR Reactor is 22 meters
taller than the Qutub Minar
and weighs approximately
703 metric tonnes, nine times
heavier than a space shuttle.

With the completion of this order, Godrej has further
strengthened its position as a technology and innovation
driven company that has been continually contributing
towards making the nation.

immense pride for us. It is a testimony to our company’s
vast technological expertise and also showcases Indian
engineering capabilities. The successful manufacture of
this equipment only adds to the achievements of Godrej &
Boyce and its global footprint.”

Adding to this, Allen Antao, Executive Vice President and
Business Head, Godrej Process Equipment said, “Godrej
Process Equipment is a leading global fabricator of high
end critical static equipment for the process industry. For
several decades now, customers around the world have
come to rely on Godrej for their operationally demanding
equipment needs. The CCR Reactor built for Dangote’s
Refinery in Nigeria is the latest in the long list of capability
challenging equipment built by Godrej.”

Speaking about the achievement, Jamshyd Godrej,
Chairman and Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce stated,
“We have always been in the forefront of adopting
technology to offer the best-in-class solutions to our
customers. The manufacturing of this complex reactor
and the shipping of it in a single piece is a matter of
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Quick update

Mastercam India releases quarterly customer
newsletter at IMTEX 2019
Speaking on the occasion, Vineet Seth, MD – South Asia &
Middle East (Mastercam APAC), said “This is a momentous
occasion for us to be launching our India customer
newsletter at the 50th Anniversary of IMTEX. We are all
about what our customers do and we’d be featuring our
champions through this newsletter going forward.”

Apart from the customer feature story, the Newsletter also
includes content on tips and tricks, what’s new in the latest
version of Mastercam and technical articles published by
Mastercam in other media.

M

astercam India released their quarterly newsletter at
IMTEX in Bengaluru. Titled “Mastercam Notes – India
Customer Newsletter”, the private circulation quarterly
will be featuring a host of information and news related
to Mastercam, Mastercam’s customers, industry partners
and resellers in the region. The newsletter was launched
amidst the presence of eminent industry leaders from
the machine tools, cutting tools and industry association
fraternity.

“I’m very pleased about our decision with Mastercam India.
The teams they have assembled are experts in the field, and
the passion that they have for manufacturing allows us to
deliver the value our customers and partners expect. I am
excited to be a part of the team that is shaping the future
of manufacturing in India for our customers, resellers, and
partners”, mentioned Gene Welti, Director for APAC at
Mastercam/CNC Software Inc.
“When we planned to make an investment into
India, we were certain that this would take us to
the next level in the region, and we were not wrong
about it. This newsletter is a step we’re taking in the
positive direction and would like to tell stories of

our Mastercam champions in India.” added Dave Moskey,
Territory Manager for India at Mastercam/CNC Software
Inc.

FOTA Blueprint Solution for the automotive
industry at CES 2019
QuEST Global showcased a highly secure FirmwareOver-The-Air (FOTA) blueprint solution at Consumer
Electronics Show (CES) 2019. Built with Adaptive Delta
technology, theFOTA blueprint solution enables real-time
management and updating of automotive firmware. It
can be seamlessly customised for any vehicle that needs
periodic software upgrade in the digitally connected
ecosystem or even otherwise. The solution, developed
by Mobiliya, a QuEST Global company, enables two
way connectivity between multiple Electronic Control
Units (ECUs) and cloud through the device gateway to
allow fleet managers schedule maintenance, reduce
downtimes, and in turn, increase efficiency.
The solution is highly flexible and can be quickly
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large volumes of data generated by the ECUs of
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• Adaptability to various ECU characteristics
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software
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KrishKupathil, Head – Digital and Hi-Tech, QuEST
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connected vehicle ecosystem, automobiles have become
increasingly complex. These vehicles require regular
updates with new features and versions throughout
their lifespan. This disruptive and innovative FOTA
blueprint solution not only ensures faster time-tomarket for OEMs through the quick and efficient
deployment of value-added services, but also reduces
software upgrade cost significantly.”
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Cover Story

Efficiency mantra

for HVAC
Refrigerants and other HVAC systems are causing damage to our ozone layer. Therefore,
we are on the lookout for lower energy bills, reduced carbon footprint, complete climate
control and longer lifespan.

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ew refrigerants, the use of intelligent electronics in
system components, increasing energy efficiency
requirements for air-conditioning and refrigeration
systems, stricter regulations, new system concepts and
client-specific solutions are the challenges faced by the
HVAC industry. It is crucial to have the right refrigerant for
each application and environment.
Harvinder Bhatia, Managing Director BITZER India says,

“As a driver of innovation in the air-conditioning and
refrigeration industry, BITZER has been offering climatefriendly, energy-efficient solutions for a whole host of
applications for centuries.” These are ideal for a populous
country like India, where the transition to sustainable
and intelligent technologies is a high priority due to the
significant environmental impact. It’s going to take brandnew system concepts and further development of existing
ones to phase out high-GWP refrigerants, which have
always been the ones most commonly used.
ORBIT+ and ORBIT FIT series by BITZER India
Flexible solutions for the HVAC industry, ORBIT+ and
ORBIT FIT series, takes compressor performance to a
new level, enabling users to meet the strictest energy
efficiency standards. ORBIT+ with line start permanent
magnet motor boosts scroll chiller and heat pump
system efficiency. The economiser operation of ORBIT FIT
(flexible injection technology) enlarges the application
envelope and increases capacity as well as efficiency.
Bhatia says, “All ORBIT series can be used with BITZER
Advanced Header Technology (BAHT) in more than
700 tandem and trio combinations, which can also be

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uneven, meaning they combine different compressor
types. The technology guarantees proper compressor
lubrication and reduces costs, increasing overall system
economy.” All series are suitable for A1 refrigerants
like R410A as well as for the low-GWP A2L refrigerants
R454B, R452B and R32. Furthermore, ORBIT compressors
are easy to install, compact in size and have very low noise

emissions.
Selecting suitable HVAC systems for a manufacturing plant
According to Sunil Khatwani, Business Head & Vice
President, System Air Conditioning Division, LG Electronics
India Pvt. Ltd, the selection criteria for air conditioning
systems in manufacturing plants depends upon the
following factors:
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Temperature and humidity desired
Capacity, performance and spatial requirements
Initial and running costs
Availability of water for the HVAC system
Required system reliability and flexibility
Maintainability
Architectural constraints
Noise
Air filtration requirements
Guidance on meeting workplace legislation

Air exhaust from the factory area
Completion time

HVAC contributing to sustainability, productivity and
energy efficiency
The efficacy of air conditioning system design directly
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Cover Story
impacts the productivity of employees. Khatwani says,
“Refrigerants used should not harm the ozone layer, for
e.g. Freon-22 (R 22) should not be used. ”Highly energy
efficient systems are easily available now. Some examples
are:
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Refrigerants used should not harm the
ozone layer for e.g. Freon-22 (R 22)
should not be used.
Sunil Khatwani, Business Head & Vice
President, System Air Conditioning Division,
LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd

Using inverter ducted units instead of conventional
fixed speed ducted units
Using inverter scroll chillers instead of conventional

fixed speed scroll chillers
Using oil free magnetic centrifugal chillers instead of
conventional screw or centrifugal chillers
Using AHU’s connected to VRF outdoor units instead
of conventional fixed speed ducted or packaged units

According to Bhatia BITZER offers an extensive portfolio
of energy-efficient and environmental friendly
HVAC solutions. Apart from products using low-GWP
refrigerants, another great possibility to reduce energy
costs are frequency inverter driven solutions. Like this,
users can smoothly adjust a compressor’s capacity
to meet the actual requirements and save energy.
If the motor is controlled by a frequency inverter,
the frequency of the starting current, and thus the
speed of the motor can be adapted to the required
refrigerating capacity. If less energy is required at
certain points in the process, the frequency inverter
can adjust the electrical frequency and slow the motor
down. This ensures that the engine consumes only the
energy the process needs right now. Such an energyefficient solution is the intelligent, speed-controlled
CSV series.
Bhatia says, “The CSW105 is a unique innovation in the
field of compact screw compressors. This series can be
used with R134a, R513A, R450A, R1234yf and R1234ze(E)
for improved energy efficiency.” CSW105 boasts high
cooling capacities of up to 1,500 kW in water-cooled
chillers while relying on mechanical capacity regulation.
The series offers displacements of up to 2,000 m³/h at
50 Hz. Its integrated electronic IQ module operates the

compressor functions and simplifies the integration into
the chiller control.
Tech advances to look out for in 2019
In 2018, LG embarked on the journey of GREENOVATION
i.e. green, innovative products in the commercial air
conditioning space. Khatwani says, “We now have the
widest range of green gas based innovative products with
high energy efficiencies for 2019.
The latest product introductions are:
• High energy efficiency VRF systems: One of the most
energy efficient VRF systems in the industry
• Inverter ducted units (high static): The most energy
efficient ducted split system in India with low noise
levels and green gas
• Inverter ducted units (low static):Lowest height of
only 190 mm- up to 2.0 TR with low noise levels and
a green gas
• Inverter cassette units, inverter floor standing units
February 2019 n OEM Update

ORBIT+ and ORBIT FIT series, takes
compressor performance to a
new level, enabling users to meet
the strictest energy efficiency
standards.
Harvinder Bhatia, Managing Director
BITZER India

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and inverter rooftop units with a green gas.
Magnetic bearing centrifugal chillers (oil free) - 260
TR to 2200 TR with a green gas: World class energy
efficiency (COP up to 7.0) with lower footprint, lower
noise levels and consistent performance over time.
Air bearing centrifugal chillers (oil free) - 100 TR to
300 TR with a green gas: A technological innovation
by LG - World class energy efficiency (COP up to
6.4) with lower footprint, lower noise levels and
consistent performance over time
Inverter scroll chillers (air cooled) - 20 TR to 180 TR
with a green gas

The Indian market will be shaped by climate-friendly and
energy-efficient solutions in the future: the costs for
refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP)
are rising. Bhatia says, “BITZER has centuries of experience
using low-GWP refrigerants - an expertise which is also
essential in India. BITZER ORBIT scroll compressors and
BITZER CSV screw compressors are particularly efficient
solutions for air-conditioning applications.” The latter
offer a unique benefit: they are extremely efficient
and are optimised for use in air-conditioning systems,
reversible chillers and heat pump applications as well as
in industrial process cooling. According to Bhatia, due to
an integrated frequency inverter, they simplify to a high

degree the installation and safe use of speed controlled
compressors in relevant applications. These particularly
powerful compressors have a displacement of up to 1,156
m3/h (50 Hz). The series operates with a wide range of
control, is ideal for systems with high part-load and meets
the most stringent requirements in terms of seasonal
efficiency.
HVAC industry to be ‘Industry 4.0 ready’?
It is beyond doubt that digitalisation changes our
industry, being first and foremost an issue of improving
availability, expanding application limits and increasing
system efficiency. BITZER offers digitalised solutions
such as the BITZER selection software, the customisable
platform myBITZER or intelligent products, all of which
enable users to select and operate HVAC components in
the best possible way.
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ExclusivE

Cataloguing energy efficient
gears and motors

In this story, experts share
their views on what needs
to be done for power loss
reduction in a gearbox
and to optimise gearbox
efficiency in industrial

applications.

A

s per conventional business practice, motor and gear
efficiency form a part of deliverables and specified
in the SOP of delivery catalogues. But, fact of the matter
is that total system efficiency (motor and gearbox) is not
correctly arrived at as per specifications, as efficiency
depends on gearbox loading – heavy v/s normal.
Efficiency tolerances or the difference in efficiencies
between a heavily-loaded gearbox and one running
under normal loads determines the efficiency chart in a
given situation. As such, usual specs in print line may not
match with realistic situation.
Optimising gearbox efficiency in industrial applications
Nishit Behera, Executive Director – Business Development
& Strategy, RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd, states “Power
loss in a gearbox is attributed mainly to friction,
resulting in heat generation. While heat generation
is not an issue with smaller gearboxes as it is minimal
within the tolerance limit, in case of larger ones, it is
more. This is compensated by use of oil coolers and pumps
to keep the efficiency at a stipulated level. Efficiency
also depends on the quality of gearing, the number
of tooth engagements and the torque load to reduce
frictional heat.”
Overall system efficiencies depend on the efficiency of
the motor and gearbox together. At low ratios, motors
are more heavily loaded than the gearboxes. At higher

gearbox ratios, motor and gearbox efficiencies follow
similar pattern as the gearbox sees more of the load than
does the motor. This leads to peak efficiencies in both
gearbox and motor. To use the least amount of power
and obtain gearbox efficiency at its peak, it’s critical to
match the motor, gearbox, and load closely to get the
best system efficiencies.

According to Abhishek Dhupar, Program Manager,
Motors, International Copper Association India (ICA
India), “Gearbox is actually more of a mechanical device.
There are two types of gearboxes: Worm and helical
gearbox. Helical gearbox is more efficient than a worm
gearbox. So, to improve the loss reduction, we should
go for helical gearbox. Let’s say there’s a gearbox with
a standard efficiency motor. You can replace it with
an IE3 efficiency motor so that your gearbox becomes
more efficient. By using a latest technology motor such
as Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) or a
copper rotor motor, you can reduce the size or length and
weight of geared motor.”
Energy efficient motors remains low in India
Motors traditionally converts electrical energy into
mechanical energy by the interaction between magnetic
fields set up in the stator and rotor windings. Industrial
motors available in India are broadly classified as:

Ambient conditions prevailing
at different locations have a
detrimental impact on motor

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The penetration of energy
efficient motors was
low because there was
no minimum efficiency
standard in place.
Abhishek Dhupar,
Program Manager, Motors,
ICA India
induction motors and direct current motors. All motor
types have the same four operating components, stator
(stationary windings) and rotor (rotating windings),
bearings and frame.
According to Behera, energy losses in Indian motors are
characterised byfixed losses and variable losses, under
the umbrella of intrinsic losses. Fixed losses consist of
magnetic core losses and friction or windage losses.
Variable losses consist of resistance losses in the stator,
rotor and miscellaneous stray losses such as resistance
to current flow in the stator and rotor result in heat
generation that is proportional to the resistance
of the material. These losses are more due to varied
economic factors, but to keep the losses to minimal,
the technological up-gradation will be warranted after
field study.
Performance of motors in India are, by and large,
affected by the quality of input power from public

utilities, that is the actual volts and frequency available
at motor terminals vis-à-vis rated values as well as
voltage/ frequency variations and voltage imbalance.
Motors in India need to comply with higher in-built
tolerance limits to take care of larger fluctuations
of in-put power in of public utilities in India as such
wide fluctuations have shown detrimental impacts on
motor performance and consequently on the industrial
output.

Penetration of energy efficient motors are also
low in India due to poor maintenance (inadequate
lubrication of bearings, insufficient cleaning of air
cooling passages, etc.) leading to deterioration in
motor efficiency over time. Behera explains, “Ambient
conditions prevailing at different locations also have
a detrimental impact on motor performance. For
example, excessively high temperatures, high dust
loading, corrosive atmosphere, and humidity can impair
insulation properties; mechanical stresses due to load
cycling leading to misalignment.”
Making any product in India takes 30-60 per cent
more energy than in countries where manufacturing
has achieved high levels of energy efficiency. Now
spot light is turning on to need for energy efficient
motors. In India, motors typically consume around
40 per cent of energy produced. “Going in for
technology up-gradation for energy-efficient motor
will have low carbon foot prints. With regulatory
requirements coming into force to take care of

climate mitigation, industry will have to take up the
challenge of replacing old motors with higher
efficiency motors through adoption of appropriate
technology- a move that would bring energy savings
and international acceptance of our operations,” adds
Behera.
Till last year, the penetration of energy efficient
motors was low because there was no minimum
efficiency standard in place. If we look at the
US, Europe, Japan, Korea, they had already made IE3
mandatory. India has last year made IE2 mandatory
after a long time.
ICA India had started a movement with BIS and DIPP
to implement minimum standard in motors. Later,
in 2017, the Quality Control Order was rolled out by
the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion,
Ministry of Commerce. They have made IE2 the
minimum energy performance standard in India. So,
anybody manufacturing motors in India will have IS
mark (IS 12615) from BIS. If anyone manufactures IE1
they could be penalised or imprisoned.
Dhupar states, “Till last to last year, the penetration of
energy efficient motors — IE2 and above — was only 11
per cent. But, due to the quality control order coming
into effect in the last financial year it was around 22
per cent. This year, the penetration has been close to
50-55 per cent (IE2, IE3 and IE4 combined). So we can
say that the market has now shifted towards IE2 and
IE3.”
IE4 penetration in India is not even one per cent, says

Dhupar. As of now, the motor technology prevalent in
the market is induction motor only. And few electric
vehicle manufacturers and IE4 motor manufacturers
have started with PMSM. Few are still making IE4
with induction motor, but still their sales volumes are
very less.

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Speak Out

Leaving IE1 behind and inching
towards IE3
efficiency values using an aluminium or a copper die cast
rotor.

India, in five years, can
look at saving `5,000
crores per year just by
choosing the IE3 motors

Abhishek Dhupar, Program Manager, Motors,
International Copper Association India (ICA India)

Motors and motor-driven systems are huge consumers
of electricity. They are estimated to account for 65 per

cent of the total energy consumed in industries. Today,
energy efficiency is of dominant importance due to the
ever increasing electrical energy demand, increasing
awareness around global warming, and the increase in
prices of fossil fuels. Electrical motors are driving the most
important type of mechanical load in every industry. In
an interview with Aultrin Vijay of OEM Update, Abhishek
Dhupar, Program Manager, Motors at International
Copper Association India (ICA India), shares his views on
adoption Higher Efficiency Motors (HEMs) in India.
What is the current state of motor technology in India?
There are different types of motors available in the market
today. However, low tension (LT) induction motors (low
tension or low voltage three-phase induction motors), are
the most widely used motors in the industries. LT motors
work on 415 volts whereas high tension (HT) motors
work from 1.1 KV or 1,100 volts onwards. The reason why
ICA India is focusing on LT motors is because the energy
efficiency standards focus on LT motors, which is 75 per
cent of AC motors used in industries and the other 25 per
cent would be HT motors.
LT motors are classified into different efficiency classes as
per international efficiency norms, IE1, IE2, IE3 and IE4.
IE1 is the standard efficiency motor, IE2 is high efficiency,
IE3 is premium efficiency and IE4 is super premium
efficiency. So, moving from IE0 or IE1 to IE3, IE4 or IE5
results in reduction of losses, close to 10-15 per cent, and
the efficiency improves accordingly.
There are two to three technologies available for the
IE4 motors. So, IE4 motors have the option of using

technologies such as permanent magnet synchronous
motor (PMSM) and synchronous reluctance motor, other
than squirrel-cage induction rotor, used till IE3.
While squirrel-cage induction motor is available with
different rotors (rotating part in a motor), which is made
up of aluminium or copper. So, people can achieve the

How many losses are we talking about with IE0 and IE1
motors?
It is very difficult to estimate the losses as every industry
has different applications with different load. Also, not all
motors are fully loaded many motors are loaded partially.
How many motors have been replaced is also not known.
We know how many motors have been sold in India, but
it is difficult to estimate the losses in figures.
However, when we move from IE1 to IE2 or IE2 to IE3 or
IE3 to IE4, the average reduction in losses for smaller range
or up to 10 HP is close to twelve per cent. In the medium
range it is around five per cent and in the higher range or
motors of over 100 HP is two per cent. It is safe to say that
there is an improvement of around 8-10 per cent between
two consecutive classes — IE1 to IE2 or IE3 to IE4.
Why copper and why IE3?
Copper is present in two areas of the motor. One is the
stator and another is rotor. Stator has windings made of
copper. The purer the copper, the better is the efficiency,
because of its conductivity. There’s a huge cost difference
between aluminium and copper — almost two to three
times. Normally, 99 per cent of the people use aluminium
rotors. So, when you use copper windings and copper

rotors, your motor becomes much more efficient. Currently,
copper rotors are only used for special applications where
efficiency and reliability is of utmost importance.
Last year, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
had rolled out National Motor Replacement Program in
association with ICA India, where IE0-IE1 motors will be
replaced with the IE3 motors for better output and cost
efficiency to benefit manufacturers for productive returns.
What EESL did was that they did a bulk tendering of one
lakh motors so they got a very good price, which was lower
than the market of around 30 per cent and they also gave
extended warranty of three years. So, this was also one of
the steps taken by ICA India and EESL so that people can
move directly to IE3 and the cost will also not be a burden.
India in a matter of five years can look at saving `5,000
crores per year just by making it compulsory for all industries:
small, medium and large to choose the IE3 motors.
The claim is “It is often better to buy a more expensive,
more efficient motor if it will consume less electricity
than a cheaper one.” Do you think it is really practical
when it comes to the Indian market where low price
prevails over better quality?
The question is very valid. Generally, people in India
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Leaving IE1 behind and inching towards IE3
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are price conscious and they prefer low-priced model and
equipment. The life cycle cost of the motor rather than just
the purchase and installation cost, is another critical, but
often over looked, factor to consider. Life cycle costing can
favour the selection of energy efficient motors that usually
have higher capital cost and lower operating, and sometimes
maintenance costs. The motor purchase cost is only 2 per
cent while energy cost over its entire lifetime is close to 95
per cent. The initial purchase cost increases when a person
moves from IE1 to IE2 or above. But at the same time when
you see the jump in efficiency and good payback period,
then opting for IE3 would be a better option.
Apart from the energy efficiency aspect, how do you reckon
the economic role of copper in motors?
Cost will obviously be more because copper is a precious metal.
Whenever you move towards Higher Efficiency motors, the
carbon footprints are also reduced. The rewinding of the motor
should also be done from a reliable service centre to maintain
its efficiency orelse the motor may perform inefficiently, and
its life is also reduced.
What about people using and manufacturing IE1 motors?
Moving from a standard efficiency motor to IE2 or IE3 the
overall efficiency gets improved. So there is a price which you

need to pay. And that price is marginal – approximately 10 per
cent. Maybe initially you may face issues with the budget, but
you will reap more benefits in the long run when compared to
the 10 per cent incremental costs. Also, it should be noted that
globally many of the countries have made IE3 mandatory. It is
a very good step that IE2 has been made mandatory in India.

So, speaking of small motor manufacturers, who also
manufactures energy efficient motors, they have faced
challenge in manufacturing IE2 and IE3 motors. Not
everybody was ready! and everybody had to take licence, too,
which also took some time because of limited manpower in
testing labs in India.
ICA India has initiated a project for design of IE3 motors
for small motor manufacturers in collaboration with
testing labs and motor manufacturers association to
build prototypes. Once the prototype is ready, tested
and validated, then the designs would be an open source
and ICA India will share these designs to SME motor
manufacturers, so that they can start manufacturing IE3
motors.
When will IE4 become a standard in India?
IE4 is already in the market. But the penetration is very
low. IE4 is not a tried and tested technology. Bureau of
Indian Standards (BIS) last year, published a standard which
includes IE4 efficiency. IE4 motors costs almost 50 per cent
more than an IE1 motor. Also, as you go up from IE1 to IE2,
IE3 or IE4, the motor’s rpm increases. As the rpm increases
to match the speed requirement of the driven equipment,
use of VFDs etc. will be required. Further with significant

increase in starting current the existing switchgear and
other changes in the system will be required. This means the
whole system should be changed or replaced, which would
be very difficult and costly. So, moving to IE4 motors will
take time keeping in mind these factors. It may take at least
2-3 years for it to get established.

Exicom wins Manufacturing
Excellence (EV Infrastructure)

E

xicom wins “Manufacturing Excellence (EV
Infrastructure)” at ‘3RD ASSOCHAM Auto Forum
& Awards’ with the theme “Moving towards a Greener
Transportation” held on Monday, 28th January, 2019 at
New Delhi. These ASSOCHAM awards are supported by
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP),
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Ministry
of Road Transport & Highways, Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change, Government of India and the
NITI Aayog.
Dr Arbinda Mitra, Scientific Secretary, Office of the
Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India in
inaugural address at ASSOCHAM Auto Forum said, “We
are now very soon going to launch the second phase
of (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &)
Electric Vehicles), this is a consortia approach that
we are putting along with the Department of Heavy
Industries and Department of Science and Technology,”.

He also informed that in the FAME II mission, the
government as of now is going to allocate Rs. 350
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crores to have a concerted investment in research and
innovation addressing three components that are very
important for India i.e. 1. Development of battery
and its component 2. Development of motors using
rare-earth magnate materials and 3. Development
of electronic control systems, technologies and
know-how which together could be put as power
electronics.
Anant Nahata, Managing Director, Exicom said, “I would
like to thank ASSOCHAM for honoring our efforts in
developing EV infrastructure for all types of charging
needs. We continuously work towards introducing new
technologies in the area of energy storage applications to
address the ever growing energy demands.” He further
emphasized the need for R&D and indigenization to
support ‘Make in India’ initiative of government.
The event opened new doors to accelerate EV
transformation
through
promoting
futuristic
technologies which the country needs to gear up in the
future.
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Industry update

Japanese welding technology for upgrading
Indian industries
AOTS, Japan (Association for Overseas Technical
Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships) and
Confederation of Indian Industry, India (CII) organised a
technical seminar and workshop on High Precision Arc
Welding Technology at Jamshedpur on 13-14 December.
The seminar was organised at Hotel Alcor, Jamshedpur and
the practical demonstration of Japanese latest welding
technology was conducted at Indo Danish Tool Room
(IDTR), MSME Tool Room, Jamshedpur on both the days. This
training program at Jamshedpur was funded by Ministry of
Economy Trade and Industry, Japan (METI). This was 3rd and
last METI supported training program scheduled in 2018.
First program in this series was held at Chennai (22-23 Aug
2018) and 2nd at Ahmedabad (23-24 Oct 2018). Panasonic
Welding Systems was the industry partner; providing lecture
and practical demonstration on latest welding equipment
and robot technology to improve productivity of Indian
metal fabrication industry. Other industry partners were
Kobelco Welding, Japan (welding consumables) and Iwatani
Corporation, Japan (shielding gas).
Masayuki Taga, Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata
said he was happy to welcome the Japanese delegates
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1400
Japanese
companies
are operating in India out of
which 700 plus companies are
from manufacturing sector.
The Government of Japan is
committed to support the “Make
in India” initiative and “Made in
India” mission by continuing these
kind of workshops. “Japan has
already started taking significant
measures to improve the human
resource in India and we shall
continue to support such kind of
initiatives in India,” he added.

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Tapas Kumar Sahu informed that Japanese technology is
an ideal example of best manufacturing practice giving
world “zero defect” principle. He also said that “welding”
is one of the most important process in metal working
technology. He also said that India is, currently, going
through infrastructure mode and there is going to be
drastic increase in steel consumption from current 100
Million tonne per annum to 300 Million tonne by 2030 as
per National Steel Policy (NSP) 2017.

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Industry report

Time to move to high speed

Industry leaders
throw light on
various benefits of
HSM in industrial
applications.

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igh-speed machining (HSM) is one of the modern
technologies, which in comparison with conventional
cutting enables to increase efficiency, accuracy and quality
of the product and at the same time to decrease costs and
machining time.

HSM: An effective way of metal cutting
High-speed machining (HSM) is one of the most popular
topics in CNC machining methodology. Simply defined,
HSM is a methodology to improve machining throughput
by using higher-than-normal spindle speeds coupled with
extraordinarily high feed rates without compromising the
quality of the finished part.
However, in practice, HSM is not a straightforward
methodology to implement. In addition to the higher

spindle speeds, numerous other factors such as feed, chip
loading, width and depth of cut, cutter path, tooling,
machine construction, CNC-machine controls and CAM
software all impact the HSM process.
Most conventional CNC machines are equipped with a
spindle with lower rpm limits (under 12,000 rpm), so the
term “high performance machining” is adopted (HPM).
Applying HPM methodology requires the manufacturing
engineer to possess in-depth knowledge of the limits of
the CNC machine and how to work around them. An initial
investment into discovering the limits of any CNC machine
is critical to applying HSM techniques to non-specialised
CNC machines to obtain high performance machining.
Gautam K Ahuja, Managing Director, Dormer Tools India
Pvt. Ltd says, “High-end machines can run at higher
parameters with more consistency. Our tools are already
equipped to run with more consistency, better accuracy,
and give maximum tool life possible.”
Role of CNC in the application of HSM methodologies
The use of HSM allows us to shorten the production time
and to increase the accuracy of machined parts. HSM is
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being mainly used in three industry sectors due to their
specific requirements.
HSM is used in industries, which deal with machining
aluminium to produce automotive components, small
computer parts or medical devices, because it needs fast
metal removal, as the technological process involves many
machining operations.

Another sector is the aircraft industry, which involves
machining of long aluminium parts, often with thin walls.
The third industry sector is the die and mould industry,
which requires dealing with finishing of hard materials. In
this sector it is important to machine with high speed and
to keep high accuracy.
According to Dr Masahiko Mori, President CEO, DMG Mori
Co Ltd, “We can achieve high-speed machining using highend CNC machines. Today, machines with over 50,000 rpm
are considered as high-speed.”
He underscores that in this advanced age, high-speed is
must. But, many industries are sticking to very low speed

High-end machines
can run at higher
parameters with more
consistency
Gautam K Ahuja,
Managing Director, Dormer
Tools India Pvt. Ltd

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Industry report

We can achieve high-speed
machining using high-end
CNC machines
Dr Masahiko Mori,
President CEO,

DMG Mori Co Ltd.
machining, which results in low productivity. Mori warns that
those using machines below 20,000 rpm would eventually run out
of business in the coming years and suggests they must change.
Even though high speed spindle options for conventional
machining centres have been available for some time, it is only
recently that machine tool designers and engineers have been
developing the machines for HSM.
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in the world,” Mori concludes.

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Facility

To re-lube or not!
technology usage and higher performance products,
which can deliver on the productivity requirements of the
industry rather than try and go for re-lubrication.
How to select a lubricant?
One of the aspects that needs to be considered while
selection of lubricants is to not only look at the product
data sheet as the performance goes much beyond those
characteristics, our recommendation is to look at the
different performance aspects and choose a product,
balanced in terms of its formulation and delivery required
for the specific applications in the industry.
In terms of the design and metallurgy, there are certain
calculations such as the EHL calculation, which our
technical services deliver to the customer and equipment
builders on the field. So, they look at the operating
conditions, load speed, and temperature parameters,
specific to an application and then make the right choice
by calculating and recommending the right product.

L

ubricating oils are made with base oils, which forms
the majority composition. There are performance
enhancing additives that are also used to go with the
base oil in a physical and chemical equilibrium. So, all
lubricating oils are engineered to target a certain specific
engineering application. That’s why you need not only
the primary properties of the oil through the base oil,
but also performance enhancing additives, which are
basically chemicals, mixed for making sure the lubricant
delivers on specific requirement of the application. So,
once the oil is put into the equipment and it starts
getting used, the oil goes through a chemical change
and sometimes physical change as well. These changes
are sometimes irreversible as it’s a chemical reaction that
happens due to load, temperature and speed — factors
which are operating on the lubricant as the lubricant
delivers on friction and wear reduction. So, the disposed
oil normally changes its original complexion in terms of
physical and chemical composition.
Is re-lubrication the right choice?
Re-lubrication is important especially when people are
tending to cut corners. There are re-refiners who take the
used oil and refine to bring it back as base oils. This is not
the right practice as these base oils would have already
gone through some change and now may be harmful
for the operators and sometimes even the machines too.
What’s important here is to consider whether you need
to reuse the oil from an industry standpoint or usage
standpoint. However, it’s better or it is advisable for the

industry to use better technology products which can
run for a longer period of time. Better oil life, improved
equipment life, and overall contributing to the total cost
of ownership, which through technology such as Mobil
XHC and Mobil Grease range of products, can be delivered
to the industry. So, our advice primarily is to go for better
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We also make sure that we document our activities in
alignment with our customers. At the end of the year, we
come out with a report for the customers to present to
their management, what the benefits have been delivered
and the decision to shift over to Mobil Lubricants was
right or not. And most often it is right!
Re-lubrication intervals of the bearings
Selection of lubricants based on EHL calculation and
parameters such as load speed and temperature are key
in terms of understanding the operational needs of the
equipment or bearing and selecting the right product
which can suit those application parameters. Consider
selection as a primary step for getting best output of the
bearing as well as the product lubricant that is used in the
bearing. So, re-lubrication is a factor of right selection.
If the selection of the product is not optimal, then you
need to frequently change the lubricant in the bearing.
However, that would also mean downtime because you
will have to stop the equipment from pumping more
grease into the bearing casing. So, you need to select the
right product and the right technology for the specific

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application needs of the bearing that would give you better relubrication intervals as well. It also saves on maintenance time or
re-lubrication activity.
Mobilgrease XHP 200, 300 and 400 series
In term of the greases of the bearing applications, we have
a wide variety of products which specifically cater to the load,
speed and temperature requirements. We have the Mobil
Grease XHP 200, 300 and 400 series of products which address
most of the application around the industry whether it is
manufacturing industry or energy, mining, construction, paper,
petrochemical or cement industry. For highly loaded applications,
we normally recommend higher viscosity grade greases, the
Mobil Grease XHP 462 where 460 stands for the viscosity of
the base oil and 2 stands for the energy upgrade of the grease.
These products are typically recommended for highly loaded
applications.
Mobilgrease XHP 222
Mobil Grease XHP 222 is known as the glue and sticky grease, a
globally popular product. And likewise in the industry, we’ve been
seeing significant growth in our volumes for Mobilgrease XHP 222,
which caters to pretty much all the sectors around the industry.
One of the most popular applications in the construction industry
is the wheelhub grease. Mobilgrease XHP 222 delivers very long
re-greasing intervals in wheelhub greases in particular. There
are instances of this product going much above 150,000 kms in
wheelhub application, sometimes even touching 200,000 in terms
of usage.
Environmental friendly lubricants

India is now becoming a major export hub. Awareness to only
use environmental friendly products is definitely on the rise.
Now with more and more awareness, clearly there is more and
more need for lubricants which addresses the environmental
protection aspects in their formulation, usage and disposal.
Beyond that we have the export market. In India, there are more
and more manufacturers who are reaching out to the world, by
coming into the global scenario and becoming more and more
competitive, thereby delivering products to various markets
around the world.
The awareness of products to meet certain global demands on
environmental aspects is becoming more relevant. The acceptance
for products which are formulated right, specifically keeping
environmental protection in view and also in terms of the usage
is going up. From a regulation standpoint as well, and also with
Government of India taking up the Swachh Bharat initiative,
there is more awareness that has been created and there are lot of
regulatory steps that are put in place as well. It’s a very important
for the industry to adopt and embrace and make sure they use the
right products, specifically lubricants.

Authored article by:
Shankar Karnik
General Manager
Industrial Lubricants
ExxonMobil Pvt Ltd

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