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CIP Panel Manufacture in India | Electropoint Automation

Experience the excellence of our high-quality Cleaning Place Control Panels as we proudly stand as a leading CIP panel manufacturer in Pune, Maharashtra. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing process ensures that each control panel is meticulously crafted using top-grade components, guaranteeing reliable and efficient performance in cleaning processes. Whether you need to control the cleaning of industrial equipment, tanks, or pipelines, our CIP panels provide seamless automation and monitoring. At Electropoint Automation, customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to deliver products that exceed expectations and provide you with a competitive edge in your operations.

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Raw Milk Reception Dock Automation System in Gujarat

Saputo Process Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Is a leading Supplier of Raw Milk Reception Dock Automation System in Gujarat. Our Manufacturing Unit is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Saputo Process Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Is a leading Manufacturer, Exporter, and Supplier of Milk Processing Plant, RMRD Equipment, Bulk Milk Cooler, HTST Milk Pasteurization Plant, Paneer and Cheese Processing Systems, and more. Continuous monitoring and automated alerts help maintain the highest quality standards, ensuring that only the best milk is processed. Reducing manual labor and minimizing waste leads to significant cost savings, contributing to the overall profitability of dairy operations. Features: Automated Flow Control: Our system employs advanced sensors and actuators to automate the flow of raw milk from tankers to storage tanks, minimizing human intervention and reducing the risk of contamination. Accurate Measurement: High-precision flow meters accurately gauge the quantity of milk received, ensuring compliance with quality standards and optimizing inventory management. Hygienic Design: Constructed with food-grade materials, our system adheres to stringent hygiene standards. The design includes easy-to-clean surfaces and components, preventing bacterial growth. Real-Time Monitoring: Integrated software allows for real-time monitoring of milk quality parameters, such as temperature and composition. Alerts notify operators of any deviations, ensuring immediate corrective action. User-Friendly Interface: An intuitive control panel simplifies operation, allowing staff to manage the system easily and efficiently. Customizable settings cater to specific operational needs. Remote Access: With IoT integration, operators can monitor and control the system remotely, enhancing flexibility and responsiveness to operational changes. Applications: Dairy Processing Plants Milk Collection Centers Cooperative Dairy Operations Saputo Process Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Is Supplier of Raw Milk Reception Dock Automation System in Gujarat including locations like Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Anand, Gandhinagar, Bharuch, Morbi, Vapi, Valsad, Junagadh, Nadiad, Mehsana, Porbandar, Godhra, Navsari, Surendranagar, Patan, Amreli, Palanpur, Modasa, Dahod, Gandhidham, Bhuj, Ankleshwar, Kalol, Sanand, Halol, Kadi, Khambhat, Jetpur, Kutch, Mundra, Morbi, Rajpipla, Dwarka, Dholka, Gandharpur, Bhachau, Chotila, Dhandhuka, Umargam, Padra, Jhagadia, Kalol, Savli, Palghar, Godhra, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Mandvi, Halvad, Balasinor, Nandesari, Pardi, Karamsad. Please feel free to contact us today for more information, pricing, and availability. View Product: Click Here Read the full article

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Successful Implementations of Solar Water Heaters in the Industrial Sector

Industries around the world are increasingly turning to solar water heaters to meet their energy needs in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. The benefits of adopting solar water heating technology extend beyond reducing energy bills; they also contribute to environmental stewardship and compliance with regulations. This blog highlights some successful implementations of solar water heaters in the industrial sector, showcasing how different industries have effectively integrated this technology into their operations.

1. Food and Beverage Industry: Brewing with the Sun

A leading brewery in Germany successfully implemented solar water heaters to meet a significant portion of its hot water needs. The brewery installed a solar thermal system with large flat-plate collectors on its rooftop, which pre-heats water used in the brewing process. By integrating solar heating into their operations, the brewery reduced its reliance on natural gas, cut its energy costs by 30%, and decreased its carbon emissions by 25%. This move not only enhanced the brewery's sustainability credentials but also resonated well with eco-conscious consumers.

2. Textile Industry: Solar Solutions for Dyeing Processes

A textile manufacturer in India faced high energy costs associated with heating water for dyeing fabrics. The company decided to invest in a solar water heating system with evacuated tube collectors, which are highly efficient in converting solar energy into heat. The system was designed to provide hot water at temperatures required for the dyeing process. After implementation, the manufacturer saw a reduction in energy costs by 40% and a return on investment (ROI) within three years. The solar system also contributed to a cleaner production process, aligning with the company's environmental goals.

3. Chemical Industry: Reducing Energy Intensity with Solar Heating

In Spain, a chemical processing plant implemented a solar water heating system to reduce the energy intensity of its operations. The plant required large amounts of hot water for various chemical reactions and cleaning processes. By installing a solar thermal system with advanced tracking collectors that follow the sun’s movement, the plant was able to maximize energy capture. The system provided 60% of the plant’s hot water needs, resulting in significant energy savings and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 35%.

4. Dairy Industry: Sustainable Milk Processing

A dairy processing facility in New Zealand incorporated solar water heaters into its milk pasteurization process. The facility installed solar thermal panels on its rooftops, which are used to pre-heat water before it enters the pasteurization units. This approach reduced the facility’s dependency on conventional energy sources, cutting energy costs by 20% and lowering the overall carbon footprint. The use of solar energy in the dairy process also helped the facility gain recognition for its sustainable practices, boosting its market competitiveness.

5. Hospitality Industry: Solar Water Heating for Laundry Services

A large hotel chain in the United States adopted solar water heating systems to support its laundry operations, which required vast amounts of hot water. By installing solar collectors on the rooftops of its hotels, the chain was able to generate sufficient hot water for laundry services, reducing energy consumption by 50%. This implementation not only resulted in substantial cost savings but also positioned the hotel chain as a leader in sustainable hospitality, attracting eco-conscious guests.

6. Pharmaceutical Industry: Green Energy for Sterilization Processes

A pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Italy needed a reliable and energy-efficient method to generate hot water for sterilization and cleaning. The plant invested in a solar water heating system equipped with high-efficiency evacuated tube collectors. The system was designed to provide hot water at consistent temperatures, critical for maintaining sterilization standards. Post-implementation, the plant reported a 35% reduction in energy costs and enhanced its compliance with environmental regulations, all while maintaining the quality and safety of its products.

These case studies demonstrate the versatility and effectiveness of solar water heaters across various industries. By leveraging solar energy, companies can significantly reduce their energy costs, enhance sustainability, and improve their bottom line. Whether in food and beverage, textiles, chemicals, dairy, hospitality, or pharmaceuticals, solar water heating systems offer a proven solution for industrial applications.

Are you ready to explore the benefits of solar water heaters for your industrial operations? Contact us today to learn how we can help you implement a solar thermal system tailored to your industry’s needs, ensuring cost savings and sustainability for the future. For more info contact Solar Water Heater Supplier in UAE or call us at +971 4 2522966.

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Study maps main genes involved in immune response to infection by dengue virus

- By Maria Fernanda Ziegler , Agência FAPESP -

By comparing data for the immune response to natural infection by dengue virus to data for activation of the immune system by dengue vaccines, researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) have identified molecular markers that could be used in the development of novel vaccines and treatments for dengue.

They also reiterated the efficacy of two vaccines already available on the market: Q-Denga, manufactured by Takeda Pharma (Japan) and now being distributed by the national health service in Brazil (Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS); and Dengvaxia, produced by Sanofi-Pasteur (France). Both are live attenuated virus vaccines.

“We analyzed the data systemically and found various similarities between the immune response elicited by vaccines and the immune response to natural infection. Of course, vaccines induce an immune response without the damage done by the virus. We were also able to characterize several pathways [that involve signaling between defense cells]. The interferon pathway [mediated by this antiviral protein produced by leukocytes – white blood cells – and fibroblasts] proved to be crucial, with several important genes that can be considered novel biomarkers of the disease,” Otávio Cabral-Marques, a professor of molecular medicine at the University of São Paulo’s Medical School (FM-USP) and principal investigator for the study, told Agência FAPESP.

The study was supported by FAPESP via two projects (18/18886-9 and 20/01688-0) and reported in an article published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology. It is the first to identify immune signatures of dengue by systems vaccinology, an approach that explores the complex interactions underlying vaccine-induced immunity in humans.

The researchers analyzed 955 transcriptome samples from patients with natural dengue infection and participants in clinical trials of dengue vaccines (the transcriptome is the complete set of RNA molecules in the organism). They obtained the data from a public database.

They found 237 differentially expressed genes common to both the patient samples and trial participant samples. “Based on 20 of these shared genes, we were able to create a panel to distinguish disease severity, especially in the late acute stage. We also used machine learning techniques to classify ten predictors [immune signatures] of disease severity in cases of natural infection. These are crucial to the immune response to the virus,” said Desirée Rodrigues Plaça, first author of the article and a PhD candidate at USP with a scholarship from FAPESP.

Dengue is caused by four viral serotypes (DENV-1 through DENV-4) and, when symptomatic, progresses through three clinical stages: febrile (initial acute), critical (late acute) and recovery.

Interferon pathway

“There are many differences, but we also found many similarities between the immune responses induced by vaccines and natural infection. By funneling the dataset, we identified 20 genes that are common to both processes and similarly expressed. They are responsible for enriching the immune system’s protective pathways, especially the type I and type II interferon pathways,” Plaça said.

Interferons are cytokines whose main role is to inhibit viral replication. They trigger a chain reaction that affects several molecules. According to the article, the interferon antiviral pathways are not only responsible for early (front-line) defense, but their complex biological functions also set the stage for development of robust and lasting adaptive immunity.

“The interferon pathways are very important to activate the adaptive response, which consists of T cells and B cells [types of white blood cells called lymphocytes] and provides permanent protection [as do vaccines]. It’s extremely important therefore to know which genes associated with the interferon pathways are key drivers of the adaptive response that affords the best protection,” Placa said.

Genes

With the information they obtained in the study, the researchers were able to develop therapeutic strategies to inhibit, activate or induce expression of genes involved in the immune response, opening up possibilities for the investigation of targeted therapies for dengue fever.

They identified the main genes (such as OAS2, ISG15, AIM2, OAS1, SIGLEC1, IFI6, IFI44L, IFIH1 and IFI44) involved in orchestrating various aspects of the adaptive immune response. OAS2 and OAS1 have antiviral functions, while ISG15 restricts virus replication, for example. AIM2 activates the inflammasome, a multiprotein complex of the innate immune system that when activated produces molecules that tell the system to send reinforcements to the infection site, initiating pro-inflammatory responses crucial for effective antiviral defense.

SIGLEC1 participates in immune cell interactions, facilitating antigen presentation and adaptive immune recognition. IFI6, IFI44L and IFI44, all of which are interferon-inducible, are implicated in modulation of apoptosis (programmed cell death) and antiviral defense. IFIH1 is a crucial sensor in shaping adaptive responses to RNA viruses such as dengue. IFIT5 and HERC5 “are known for their roles in interferon-mediated inhibition of viral replication”, the authors note.

“The many relevant genes involved in this complex process underscore the intricacy of the link between the initial antiviral pathways and subsequent adaptive immune processes. It’s as if the beginning and end of a story were joined up,” Cabral-Marques said.

The article “Immunological signatures unveiled by integrative systems vaccinology characterization of dengue vaccination trials and natural infection” is at: www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1282754/full.

This text was originally published by FAPESP Agency according to Creative Commons license CC-BY-NC-ND. Read the original here.

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Header image: The study identified similarities between the immune response to natural infection and the immune response elicited by the vaccines Q-Denga and Dengvaxia. Credit: Fabio Rodrigues-Pozzebom/Agência Brasil.

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Batch Milk Pasteurizer Manufacturer and Suppliers in India

At Indian Trade Bird, we provide the best prices on batch milk pasteurizer. Batch milk pasteurizers such as cream separators, milk boilers, mini dairy plants, milk pasteurization plants, powder plants, milk dairies pumps, milk homogenizers, milk chilling plants, curd-making machines, ghee plants, milk centrifuges, can scrubbers, milk scrub brushes, evaporated milk plants, drip savers, skid-mounted process modules, curd separators, soya curd machines, and many more are produced by us in great quantities. The milk is pasteurized in a batch pasteurizer when dairy products are being produced. The batch pasteurizer is made out of an electrical stirring machine with an overhead stirrer, motor reductor, and stainless steel control panel mounted above a triple-walled, insulated stainless steel vat. Because of their durable construction and low maintenance requirements, our clients greatly value our excellent quality products. It is applied to achieve a higher bulk density. Because of their best efficiency, usefulness, and longevity, our machines are in high demand on the market.

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SM BIOTECH (Mushroom Machinery Manufacturing) is the No.1 supplier and manufacturer of all kinds of Mushroom Farming Machinery equipment’s and provides complete Mushroom Project Consultancy services which include our visit to their farm, project report formation which is prepared by our CA, Site Mapping, complete Farm Layout prepared by our Civil Engineer, Insulated Puff Panel rooms construction, Composting Unit Formation and installation of latest technology based fully and semiautomatic machinery under the supervision repudiated scientist and consultant. We also deal in all type of shed constructions work which includes the formation of Pre-Fabricated shed which are used for multipurpose. The shed work is completed under the guidance of our highly experienced & expert team.

We work intending to provide customized solutions to our customers as per there Project requirement as we are the manufacturer of a wide range of Mushroom Farming Machinery. Our Machinery is fully Automatic, Computerized as well as semiautomatic based on customer need.

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Mini Dairy Plant Tanzania

Dairy N Pack is a leading manufacturer and supplier of mini dairy plant equipment machines Tanzania. If you're in the market for the best dairy plant equipment machines, Dairy N Pack is the right place for you. With its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and experienced team of professionals, Dairy N Pack offers top-quality equipment that is sure to meet your needs.

Dairy N Pack offers a wide range of mini dairy plant equipment machines, including milk pasteurizers, homogenizers, milk storage tanks, milk processing equipment, and more. Each machine is made using the latest technology and highest-quality materials, ensuring durability and longevity. Whether you're starting a new dairy business or looking to upgrade your existing equipment, Dairy N Pack has the perfect solution for you.

One of the most popular machines from Dairy N Pack is the milk pasteurizer. The milk pasteurizer is used to heat milk to a specific temperature for a set period of time, killing any harmful bacteria present in the milk. The pasteurizer is available in a range of sizes and capacities to meet the needs of both small and large-scale dairy operations. It is also easy to operate, maintain and clean.

Another popular machine from Dairy N Pack is the homogenizer. The homogenizer is used to process milk and other dairy products to create a smooth and consistent texture. Dairy N Pack's homogenizers are designed to be efficient, reliable and easy to operate. They are also available in different sizes and capacities to meet your specific needs.

Dairy N Pack also offers milk storage tanks in various capacities to suit your needs. These tanks are made using high-quality materials and are designed to ensure that the milk remains fresh and safe for consumption. The milk storage tanks come with an easy-to-use control panel and are easy to clean and maintain.

Apart from the above equipment, Dairy N Pack also offers a range of milk processing equipment such as milk separators, cream separators, butter churns, and more. These machines are designed to help you process milk and other dairy products quickly and efficiently.

In addition to manufacturing and supplying top-quality dairy equipment, Dairy N Pack also offers excellent customer service. The company has a team of knowledgeable professionals who are always ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. They also offer after-sales support to ensure that your equipment continues to function optimally for years to come.

Dairy N Pack's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation as one of the leading mini dairy plant equipment machine manufacturers in the industry. Whether you're in the market for milk pasteurizers, homogenizers, milk storage tanks, or any other dairy equipment, Dairy N Pack has the expertise and experience to meet your needs.

In conclusion, if you're looking for the best mini dairy plant equipment machines, Dairy N Pack is the right place for you. With its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, high-quality materials, and experienced team of professionals, Dairy N Pack offers top-quality equipment that is sure to meet your needs. Contact them today to learn more about their products and services.

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Double Cone Mixer In Pharmaceutical Industry: The Magic Behind It

A double cone mixer is one of the several innovative techniques developed in recent years to lessen the burden on the pharmaceutical industry. The double cone mixer technique has been widely adopted by a majority of industries due to its ability to deliver high density, low air content, and high viscosity products.

Double Cone Mixer can be used in the pharmaceutical industries for mixing or blending dry materials. The dry material is fed into the top part and rotates on the lower cone with high speed due to which it gets blended properly. It helps in relieving pressure build-up and prevents any adverse effects that might result from using a single shaft mixer.

The cone mixer is a very important piece of equipment in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries today. These are used for mixing, dissolving, homogenizing, disintegrating, and pasteurizing the chemicals and solutions.

In the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, the double cone mixer is often called a “magical machine”. It really is magic, but behind it, there’s a lot of science and engineering.

The Double Cone Mixer is also called a Double Cone Blender because the two mixing cones are arranged vertically.

This mixer is equipped with two mixing cones connected at the top by a drive shaft. The mixer is operated via a central control panel that allows choosing different speeds, different time intervals, and different temperatures. The two cones move around at extremely high speeds. This creates an environment where all ingredients can be thoroughly mixed together without any clumping or separation.

 Conclusion:

A double cone mixer is a kind of machine that can be used in the pharmaceutical industry to mix two or more ingredients. A double cone blender machine not only helps to mix the materials but also kneads and creates blends. This reduces the consumption of energy and saves time as compared to any other equipment available in the market today.

When you are in the market to purchase a double cone mixer, you need to look for one that is efficient and will suit your needs. There are several different models on the market today, but they all serve the same purpose.

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Organic Milk  Market Growth, Trends, Absolute Opportunity and Value Chain 2021-2031

Fact.MR analyse the Organic Milk market by considering mentioned factors collected through extensive primary research from key opinion leaders (KOL) and demand-side participants at regional/country level, such as shrimp industry participants, retail and channel partners, end users etc. These estimates are further validated with supply-side participants such as C-level executives of key market participants, product managers, distributors as well as our in-house expert panel. The participants for primary research interviews are selected through a stratified sampling method, and the numbers are inferred for one illustrative country, followed by benchmarking.

The Market survey of Organic Milk offers a comprehensive analysis of diverse features, including production capacities analysis of Organic Milk, demand, product developments, revenue generation, and Size of Organic Milk Market across the globe.

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Segmentation

The organic milk market is segmented on the basis of product type (skimmed milk, whole milk and partly skimmed milk), source (cow, buffalo and other sources), packaging type (pouches, cans, bottles, tetra packs and bulk packs), pasteurization type (high temperature short time method, ultra-pasteurization and vat pasteurization), distribution channel (HoReCa, specialty stores, modern trade, convenience stores, e-retailers and other), flavor type (non-flavored and flavored) and region (North America, Latin America, Europe, CIS & Russia, Japan, Asia Pacific excluding Japan and Middle East and Africa).

Deduced data points by adopting the mentioned approach is triangulated from the overall market. In order to build the hypothesis, Fact.MR examines the key market segments in representative countries. Fact.MR then map the penetration of products in each country from a predefined set of the sample of such product manufacturers/suppliers. During the process, FACT.MR conducts a detailed value chain analysis through which products are procured and offered in the Organic Milk market. All these numbers are statistically analyzed to arrive at the Organic Milk market estimates.

Key stakeholders in Market including industry players, policymakers, and investors in various countries have been continuously realigning their strategies and approaches to implement them in order to tap into new opportunities.

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UHT MILK PLANT IN MAURITANIA

Mauritania, a country in Northwest Africa, whose economy is still largely based on the agro and livestock sector reclaimed a massive portion of economic independence for its people through the installation of a UHT milk plant.

Ultra-Heat-Treatment or UHT, is a process wherein milk is heated at 135-150 degrees Celsius for only two seconds in order to kill any prevalent bacteria in the milk and increase its longevity and shelf life. 

 The Challenge: The aim of the Mauritania government was to reduce its dependence on imported UHT Milk. To successfully achieve which; a dynamic supply-demand chain for deliverables, with a main production unit had to be set up. The design, supply and construction of this essential service was entrusted to Jaguar Overseas Limited- JOL

 The Outline

A modern, state of the art, fully equipped UHT milk plant at the provincial capital of Nema. With an addition of three milk collection centers on turnkey basis. The objective was to bring down the cost of UHT milk through local treatment, whilst ensuring optimum utilization of locally procured fresh (or raw) milk. 

 JOL’s Scope

With their work cut out for them, Jaguar Overseas endeavored to complete this project in record time, so as to enable Mauritania to reap its benefits as soon as possible. On top of Jaguar Overseas’s to-do list was:

To create a contemporary central processing unit, wherein manufacturing and packaging of Pasteurized Milk, Curdled milk, Yoghurt, butter and the all important UHT milk, would take place. This plant had to include:

●        Power substation 

●        Transformer

●        DG sets

●        LT panels

●        Refrigeration Plant 

●        Boiler

●        Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP)

●        Staff Quarters

To ensure that the plant delivered meets the highest standards that met client’s expectations and JOL’s promise; the main plant and machinery for the UHT sterilizer and the aseptic packing machinery were bought in from Europe. Whereas the remaining machinery and pre-engineering building structures were hauled in from India. The fully functional and highly productive, world class project saw fulfilment and handover in February 2017, and since then has been run and managed under the control of the Mauritania Government.

The Challenges Overcome:

To traverse a path that hasn’t been mapped is perhaps the most difficult of all tasks. For the Mauritania UHT Milk Plant Project that meant not only creating the infrastructure, but also educating the people on it, in tandem. The other technical challenges Jaguar Overseas faced included:

1.      Management of Logistics- the plant was constructed 1200kms from the capital of Nouakchott, in Nema, which at the time did not possess any credible infrastructure.

2.      The collection centers were located in regions with barely any construction power or even drinking water. 

3.      The low rainfall accompanied by perineal high atmospheric temperatures, that impeded upon everyday labor productivity. 

Despite these hurdles, the UHT Plant saw successful construction and implementation amongst the local population; true to JOL’s word.

 In Conclusion

The able team, spearheaded by; Mr. Manas Agarwal were able to surpass the expectation of all the elated stakeholders along with the Federal and Provincial Governments. However JOL’s true victory is conveyed by the following:

●        The rural masses are now empowered with the know how and the proper infrastructure to sell their milk, with reduced dependency on imports.

●        Enhanced employment opportunities in both technical and non-technical aspects have benefited every strata of the economy by increasing direct and indirect employment. 

 Today, the local population is claiming ownership and management of the project, verifying its success and validating all of Jaguar Overseas Limited’s earnest efforts.

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Turnkey Automation Services In Maharashtra | Electropoint Automation

Electropoint Automation is a trusted provider of turnkey automation services in various process industries. We specialize in offering turnkey automation solutions for pharma plants in Pune, Maharashtra. With our expertise and experience, we ensure seamless integration of automation systems to enhance productivity, efficiency, and compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Contact Electropoint Automation today to explore our comprehensive turnkey automation services for your pharma plant needs.

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Dairy Automation and Control Systems in Gujarat

Saputo Process Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Provides Dairy Automation and Control Systems in Gujarat. Our Manufacturing Unit is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Saputo Process Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Is a leading Manufacturer, Exporter, and Supplier of Milk Processing Plant, RMRD Equipment, Bulk Milk Cooler, HTST Milk Pasteurization Plant, Paneer and Cheese Processing Systems, and more. We ensure that every step of the dairy process meets stringent quality standards. Our solutions help in maintaining product consistency and minimizing wastage. Our automation solutions provide real-time data analytics, enabling you to make informed decisions. Monitor key metrics such as temperature, humidity, and product quality from anywhere, at any time. Our intuitive control panels and software make it easy for your team to operate and manage the automation systems, reducing training time and increasing efficiency. Features of Our Dairy Automation Systems: Milking Automation: Automated milking systems that enhance milking efficiency and animal comfort. Pasteurization Control: Precise control systems for pasteurization processes that ensure safety and compliance with health standards. Packaging Solutions: Automated packaging lines that improve speed and reduce errors in the packaging process. Inventory Management: Smart inventory tracking systems to manage raw materials and finished products effectively. Maintenance Alerts: Predictive maintenance features that help reduce downtime and prolong the lifespan of your equipment. Applications: Milk Production Cheese Manufacturing Yogurt Production Butter Processing Dairy Packaging Saputo Process Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Provides Dairy Automation and Control Systems in Gujarat including locations like Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Gandhinagar, Junagadh, Gandhidham, Anand, Navsari, Morbi, Nadiad, Surendranagar, Mehsana, Porbandar, Vapi, Bharuch, Palanpur, Bhuj, Valsad, Gondal, Veraval, Godhra, Patan, Kalol, Botad, Amreli, Deesa, Jetpur. For further details, please feel free to contact us. View Product: Click Here Read the full article

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Rooftop Solar Benefits and Solar Financing

Solar sector is extremely dynamic in India right now as India is the fifth biggest power generator on the planet. Exploring the rooftop solar market is crucial for India to meet its massive energy needs. Solar parks need land, and the land is scarce in a densely populated country like India. Rooftops, on the other hand, hold huge potential. Companies that want to make the transition into an eco-friendly energy option can consider investing in a rooftop solar panel setup. Taking the green approach could bring about a wide variety of advantages for businesses.

Why go solar?

Save money for other business expenses:

Sunlight is a clean as well as cost-effective source of energy unlike coal-based sources. You can utilize rooftop solar panels to reduce your energy expenses. The money saved can be hence reinvested for business expansion or purchase/update machinery.

Save on maintenance expenses:

Besides the reduced energy costs, you can expect lower maintenance. This is due to the lack of moving parts, which are prone to wear and tear, and consequently, high repair or replacement cost. The only maintenance factor for rooftop solar panels is keeping the panels free from dirt as it may obstruct the absorption of sunlight, and subsequently, the generation of electricity.

Relatively faster payoff:

It doesn’t typically take a long time to see your commercial rooftop solar investment pay off (approximately 5-6 years). It has a faster value realization.

Reduce dependence on costly power sources:

If you are a rural consumer or situated at a remote location, solar is the most economical solution to complete your electricity needs. By using rooftop solar power, you can not only stabilize your existing electricity supply but also reduce your dependence on more expensive sources of power like diesel generators and inverters.

Flexibility of utilization:

When many people think of solar power possibilities, they consider interior lighting as the only application. Besides that, solar energy, when converted into heat energy, can be utilized for – hot water usage for bathing and washing, boilers, Pasteurization, condensation and cleaning in milk dairies, drying and tanning in leather process industries, degreasing and phosphating in metal finishing industry, resin emulsification in polymer industry, drying in food, wood, livestock etc., all of which could boost a company’s cost efficiency.

However, the upfront cost of a rooftop solar power system can be sizeable, especially depending on your specific needs. Financing and service have to become an integral part of the solar solution offerings. SMEs can opt for financing solutions to cover up the purchase and installation costs.

For MSMEs, installing a rooftop solar power unit can be a trouble for multiple reasons. Due to credit ratings limit, it is difficult for small entrepreneurs to raise funds from banks. Even though lending institutions like banks have got rooftop specific credit lines and are providing loans at concessional rates and both private sector and nationalized banks have been very forthcoming in providing loans for financing rooftop solar projects, higher interest rates are another challenge for SMEs. Some lending institutions also need collateral even for small loan amounts, which can be a crisis for some SMEs. It is crucial to select a solar financing choice that suits your establishment.

Electronica Finance Ltd. offers a rooftop solar power loan at attractive interest rates to not only manufacturing companies, but also to educational institutions, hospitals, service industries etc. to encourage the use of solar energy. It is the only NBFC which offers a rooftop solar power loan. The loan covers around 75% value of system or installation. For loan amount up to Rs.15 lakhs, it can be availed collateral-free. Interest rates are flexible and based on the customer’s profile. EFL rooftop solar panel loans can be availed within 7 working days and require minimal documentation.

With its almost 3 decades of extensive experience in asset financing, Electronica Finance Limited can help your establishment go solar and save considerable expenses on electricity.

If looking for rooftop solar panels, EFL Connections is an online marketplace that can help you find solar panels at reasonable rates. EFL Connections allows you to connect directly solar panel sellers without any interruptions. With EFL Connections, you can find the rooftop solar panel of your choice, new or used. For more information, head to – EFL Connections

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One-Stop Source for Industrial Automation Products and Solutions: From India’s Pioneers.

Introduction

With their rugged, innovative, and cost-effective products, Messung Systems stands at the helm of India’s industrial tryst with automation and control for the past 4 decades. Starting from development of the country’s first PLC (programmable logic controller), Messung progressively went on to add an ever expanding range of integrated industrial automation systems and control equipment to their range. These sophisticated products helped Indian industry offer increasingly complex machine tools and processes to compete with international brands for features, while retaining the product and services costs at a justifiable price point. Today, Messung offers a cohesive portfolio of the best-in-class products, solutions, and services enabling a wide range of industrial verticals to achieve optimum automation in their respective domains.

Products

PLCs

PLCs (programmable logic controllers) are versatile building blocks for industrial automation. Messung offers PLCs in 4 ranges for the entire gamut of application, from the most sophisticated process line to the smallest stand-alone IoT (Internet of Things) device. The ranges of PLCs include:

NX-ERA Premium PLC

· Designed for advanced automation system for distributed and redundant controls. Application for complex industrial processes, sophisticated machines, and high-capacity production lines.

· Inbuilt IEC 61131-3 standard based integrated programming and configuration environment.

·Delivers high availabilityfor no-break applications, with advanced diagnostics and hot swapping modules.

·Assures a SIL3 level functional safety with PLC Safety modules and PROFIsafe® controls.

· Future-ready, meets the specific demands of Industry 4.0.

NX-ERA Classic PLC

· Compact, expandable, and user-friendly.

· Uses IEC61131-3 standard programming software on CODESYS platform.

· On board digital and analog input/outputs, expandable to 128 input/outputs.

· Wide range of industrial applications including automation ofmachine tools, drills, presses, and similar.

NX-ERA JET PLC

· High performance PLC for medium-to-small-size machines and process applications.

·Integrated power supply and input/outputs.

· Expansion with reliable and compact input/outputmodules.

·  More flexibility and agility in the development of applications including connectivity with a webserver.

·Offers high spe­ed counters and pulse train output for simple motion applications.

NX-ERA XPRESS

PLC

· Compact sized, with speedy performance, and versatility.

· Gateway to Industry 4.0 standards.

·Connects your business to the IoT universe.

·Conformal coating for environment protection.

·Multiprotocol communication with easy connectivity.

HMI

HMIs (human-machine interface) are touch-screen and similar innovative combination of advanced graphical tools and a selection of highly functional features.

·  Cost-effective industrial HMIs with high-resolution touch-screens and ergonomic design.

· Fast screen response and program execution.

· Wide range of connectivity options.

Servo and Motion Control

Messung’s servo and motion control solutions are versatile, seamless, and safety oriented applications catering to a wide range of applications.

· High flexibility to combine systems and components.

· Wide range of certification (UL, CE, and similar) for global application.

·Industry 4.0 enabled infrastructure.

Solutions

Messung adds value to your requirement through integrated solutions with proven system components. These scalable and sustainable solutions are tried and tested in actual industry applications. The solutions help a large number of industrial verticals attain automation at a relatively low price point. The solutions include automation for processes, use of servo motors and drives, and application for general machinery.

Messung offers high-end process automation and control solutions to meet quality and productivity challenges. We work with you throughout the complete life cycle of your plant. From understanding your workflow, to delivery of customized solutions to meet the requirement for speed, quality, operational reliability, system availability, safety, training, and more.

Messung’s partnership with Altus Sistemas de Automaçäo S.A. helps offer a complete line of advanced technology and matured solutions.

The specific industry verticals are:

Oil and Gas

Messung’s oil and gas industry processes, automation and control solutions manage high complexity projects for optimum productive efficiency and high availability. These systems contribute towards implementing a strong infrastructure for safe and efficient operations, from source to the consumer.

Messung automates and modernizes the most complex oil and gas exploration and production workflows, including the oil rig subsystems. We have proven expertise to automate electric systems for refineries.

Our refinery solutions can add telecommunication control over gas pipelines. We also implement large scale SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems that enable accurate and repeatable measurement to provide monitoring of all automation, instrumentation, and power related processes.

Sugar

Messung’s sugar manufacturing processes automation and control, ensure precision and optimization at all stages of production process. This includes washing, preparation, milling, processing, sieving, purification, PH correction, pasteurization, sugar manufacturing, transportation, loading, and similar.

Our integrated sugar industry solutions manage the whole process, from the reception and preparation of the material, through the manufacture of sugar, to the disposal of effluents, and storage of products. Additionally, the automation provides accurate measurement and consistent data collection to present all data at one location, for speedier and informed decision making.

Paper and  Pulp

With decades of industry experience and expertise, Messung offers advanced manufacturing process automation and control solutions to meet the rigorous demands of the paper and pulp industry. Our integrated automation solutions enhance speed and productivity, enable significant energy savings, control effluents, and help maximize your investment with sustainable results.

We use our knowledge and expertise to integrate products from various sources with proprietary technology to deliver flexibleand cost-effective solutions. These solutions work with all the processes of paper and pulp industry such as production of chips, baking, depuration, delignification, bleaching, drying, packaging, and more.

Water Supply and Sewage  Treatment

Messung’s extensive knowledge and innovative technologies deliver automated process control solutions to reduce cost and minimize down-time while maximizing productivity. We build integrated solutions that are sustainable and scalable for plant engineering, and plant lifecycle management while meeting all the mandatory regulatory compliances.

Our technology provides accurate data collection, secure communication and integrated control to make plant operations agile and productive. Our standard solutions handle the challenges of automation and control for water supply and sewage treatment plants, operation control centers, water collection systems and effluent management systems, and similar.

Energy Management and Power  Generation

For transmission and distribution of power, Messung offers innovative and integrated automation solutions that focus on productivity, availability, and safety.

For power generation, we develop projects related to BOP (balance of plant), modernization, protection, automation and controls; control center; medium voltage panels; auxiliary service panels; measurement and more.

Our power transmission automation and control solutions stabilize the energy mesh by providing covering protection, automation and control for control center; medium and low voltage panels,power distribution, and complete automation for substations.

Messung offers a range of automation technologies to help bring greater control and higher productivity to the factory floor. We deliver fully integrated, future-proof solutions incorporating programmable logic controllers, motion control systems, drive products, HMIs and much more – to bring flexibility, consistency and long-term availability for factory automation.

Our association with SIGMATEK GmbH & Co KG, Austria brings added value to our sophisticated solutions.

Robotics and Handling  Systems

We supply efficient, flexible, and cost-effective modular components needed for designing material handling systems, assembly machines, and robots.

Our system toolkit consists of high-performance single/multi CPU solutions, innovative HMIs including wireless panels, fast and super compact input/outputs, dynamic drive technology for multi-axis applications and safety equipment.

Our offer includes the complete software for PLC, Robotics, Motion Control, safety and remote maintenance that can be to be programmed and integrated in the same platform. The modules are connected with various communication protocols for accurate motion and servo control.

Complementing our automation solution is the integration of PLC, robotics and motion control in a cohesive central control platform. The complete system offers smart remote maintenance options via web server, VNC client and server, OPC server and remote manager, and more.

Despite the any complex application requirement like synchronous feeding, pick andplace, gluing, assembly, testing, and palletizing,the right function modules are always available in our IEC 61131-3 standard library.

Plastic  Technology

We deliver a high-performance, ultra-reliable, modular automation system for all plastic machines, including extrusion and blow molding,and injection molding equipment. We have flexibility to work with customer-specific hardware and software adaptation.We ensure that the servo drive technology and safety is always integrated. Handling devices and robots can be fully included into the control platform.

Our industry knowledge includes integration of downstream machines and processes. These include handling, finishing, and peripheral device connection systems. Besides the standard hardware, we also offer special modules for process-optimized I/O modules for: temperature recording and signal processing, potentiometers reading, ultrasound distance measuring,and recording energy use.

We have tailor made, cost effective solutions for all plastic machines: hydraulic, hybrid, or fully electrical drive in horizontal or vertical orientation, blow forming machines, auger extruders or complex multi-component systems and more.

Packaging and Food Industry

Food and packaging industry demands high-performance and flexible automation.The customer demands continuous changes for adopting various productsand change in lot sizes.

Our open system architecture helps to quickly optimize and integrate the production and packaging systems, vision systems, robots,pick andplace units, and similar.

Printing and  Paper

Our modular and scalable automation hardware and software handle all varieties of printing machines: reel-fed offset, folding, fold gluing, cutting and punching, enveloping, packaging, paper processing equipment and more. Our scalable software increases the flexibility and productivity of your machines while reducing idle and set-up time, as well reduced wastage of paper.

As with the other systems, a variety of communication protocols ensure communication in hard real-time. The software is based on IEC 61131-3 to integrate control and safety programming, visualization, and motion control with multiple axes. We can integrate preprogrammed software modules and industry-specific motion control, as well as technology modules for positioning to electronic cams to print marks.

Machine Tools for Cutting and Forming

We automate metal presses, machines for bending, coil processing, cutting and grinding, folding, punching and welding. These include robotics, band-straightening machines, and transfer systems. Messung provides complete solutions for the diverse tasks in metal machine manufacturing.

Our flexible software accommodates change in format, size and form variation. The software also synchronizes individual processesto improve productivity,and reduce Idle and changeover time.

Our product also keeps a check on the demanding regulation processes in metal manufacturing. This includes checks on temperature, pressure, position, distance, or height regulation.

Textile Machinery

We guarantee efficiency by offering technical advantage in any type of textile machine like weaving, knitting, embroidery or finishing. Our modules include high-performance single or multi-CPU solutions, fast and super compact input/outputs with safety devices. Textile machines use controls over several axes. Our integrated compact and modular multi-axis drive systems save space in control cabinets and offer accuracy in the dynamic axis control of textile machines.

We offer integrated solution using standard parts and limited interfaces, short development time and only one-stop solution for all your automation needs.

Energy

The current trend is to use green energy through solar panels or wind energy. We can improve efficiency by orienting solar panels and rotor blades to maximize energy generation at all times. We also offer bio-gas plant solutions.

Messung has extensive experience in energy automation and provides efficient control technology for the generation, distribution, and conversion of alternative energy. Our offering helps to reduce development costs as it can integrate with primary networks via connections Ethernet, for remote maintenance and operation via Cloud/IOT, on tablets and smart phones.

Messung offers its decades of experience in industrial automation to custom design and manufacture general purpose automation solutions for varied equipment in diverse application areas.

Messung’s technology enables high-performance, flexible machines that are information-enabled, and easy to integrate. They solution delivers real-time diagnostics,full control on safety, speed, productivity and efficiencies.

Special Purpose  Machines

Every special purpose machine demands its own specific automation solution. Messung delivers tailor-made, cost-effective solutions based on their know-how in automation and sector-specific experience.

Messung’s compact PLC control systems guarantee efficient, reliable and sustainable automation solutions for special purpose machine applications such as hydraulic and pneumatic, indexing, leak testing, multi-spindle, drilling machines and more.

Utility  Applications

Modern utilities rely on automation to monitor and control their systems. They also depend on automatic systems to protect their network and investment.

Messung develops and delivers PLC systems that can be deployed in central utility plants for integration, remote monitoring and automated control of mechanical-electrical systems. As a result, users achieve greater reliability, visibility, energy savings and operational efficiency.

Useful for applications such as compressor control, industrial cooling towers, pump management, diesel generating sets and industrial chillers.

Material Handling

Material handling covers a wide range of equipment and systems in applications such as warehousing and distribution, airport baggage handling, manufacturing and bulk handling, postal and parcel delivery, and similar. Messung builds robust and flexible automation systems with our proven PLC which can control all the mechanical systems and monitor all operating parameters.

Messung PLC plays a major role in applications such as roller and chain conveyors, manufacturing distribution systems, powdered and granular solids, pneumatic transport system and similar.

General  Machines

Increasingly, industry is replacing the manual systems with automation systems, which improves productivity. Messung has standard solutions to enhance performance, safety, and control.

Our solutions have a flexible PLC system that is simple to operate and maintain, and can be installed for any general purpose usage machines such as press, band saw, bale press, industrial washing machines, ring frame, and more.

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Unsalted Butter, the Winner!

Published November 2018

HOW WE TESTED

In the test kitchen, we go through 30 to 40 pounds of unsalted butter a week as we bake cakes and cookies, make frostings and pancake batter, and cook pan sauces, roast chicken, and sautéed vegetables. We use unsalted butter almost exclusively because the sodium level of the salted stuff can vary and we prefer to control the seasoning of our food.

But which unsalted butter is best? A few years ago, we decided it was Plugrá, a high-fat product with a luscious texture. At almost $12 a pound, though, it's expensive. Although Plugrá is sometimes worth the splurge, we wanted a butter that was affordable and convenient for everyday use.

For everyday cooking and baking, which unsalted butter is best? We tested seven supermarket products to find a new favorite.

We assembled seven national top sellers, priced from $4.49 to $7.58 per pound. Two were cultured, which means that flavorful bacterial cultures were added during production, and one of these butters was imported from Europe. The rest were domestic “sweet cream” butters. All were purchased in the user-friendly format familiar in America: individually wrapped ¼-pound sticks, sold in packs of two or four. All but one product had measurement markings right on the sticks; the outlier had markings on the box. Tasters sampled the butters in three blind tastings: plain, in pound cake, and in sugar cookies.

Understanding a Complex Process

To better understand our lineup, we first looked at how butter is made. Although it can be churned by hand, our butters were all made using industrial equipment. According to Better Butter (2012), a technical manual by Robert Bradley of the University of Wisconsin's Center for Dairy Research, it looks something like this: A tanker truck of cream arrives at the factory. The cream is tested and pasteurized. It's then tempered, a complicated process of raising and lowering the temperature that alters the structure of the cream's fat globules so the cream can be churned more effectively. In the production of cultured butter, the bacterial cultures are added at this point.

Depending primarily on the diet of the cows, butter can range from pale white to buttercup yellow.

Next, during churning, the cream crashes down on itself with enough force to burst the membranes that surround the fat globules and help keep them separate. The bits of fat begin to clump together, eventually forming a solid mass of butter. The liquid (now buttermilk) is drained, and then the butter is rinsed. At this point, additional ingredients may be added, including preservatives such as salt for salted butter and lactic acid for most unsalted butters. The butter is “worked,” or kneaded, to incorporate the salt or lactic acid and to remove moisture. Once it's cohesive and has the desired moisture level, it is portioned and packaged.

It's a Good Time for Butter

We were pleased with the quality of the butters in our lineup; in fact, we recommend every product we tasted. Marianne Smukowski, an expert on food safety and quality at the University of Wisconsin's Center for Dairy Research, attributed the good scores across the board to two factors. First, even though butters have different grades on their packaging, they're all made with good-quality cream. Second, modern churns work very well and produce very good, very consistent butters.

Some Are Tangy, Grassy, or Extra-Buttery

There were some noticeable flavor differences among the products, especially with the two cultured butters, which were complex, with “grassy,” “tangy,” “floral,” and even “cheesy” notes. The culturing adds distinctive aromas and flavors to the butters—much like the cultures used to make cheese. We also noticed a “movie theater popcorn” flavor that may indicate the presence of diacetyl, an aroma compound with an intensely nutty, buttery flavor. It exists naturally in sweet cream butter and can occur in high levels when cream is cultured.

Senior Editor Kate Shannon portions samples of unsalted butter for a blind taste test of this kitchen staple.

The two cultured butters also stood out for their markedly darker colors, a possible indicator that the milk used to make them came from cows that grazed on lots of grass. The FDA recommends, but does not require, that butter labels state when food coloring has been added. Grass contains the yellow pigment and antioxidant beta-carotene, and if cows eat enough grass, beta-carotene makes it into their milk.

Why Packaging Matters

Packaging can also impact flavor, and all the experts we talked to agreed that the best way to prevent butter from picking up off-flavors is to wrap it in aluminum foil or special coated parchment paper. Four of the top five products in our lineup had this kind of packaging. Manufacturers wouldn't offer specifics on the parchment coatings, but they really seemed to work. The lower-ranked butters, on the other hand, had a slightly “stale,” “funky” flavor and hints of a “sour” aftertaste, indicating that their simple parchment paper wrappers were more permeable.

Our Favorite Unsalted Butter: Challenge Unsalted Butter

Chances are your supermarket carries several good-quality unsalted butters priced for everyday use. Although some of our panel loved the complex, tangy flavors of cultured butters, these products weren't our overall favorites. Instead, we preferred the simple, straightforward taste of sweet cream butter, with Challenge Unsalted Butter ($4.49 per lb) leading the pack. It had a “milky” “sweetness” and fresh dairy flavor. Its aluminum foil wrapper ensured that it tasted fresh and was free of off-flavors. For everyday cooking and baking, this convenient, affordable butter is our new top choice.

METHODOLOGY

We tasted seven top-selling unsalted butters, all sold in individually wrapped ¼-pound sticks, priced from $4.49 to $7.58 per pound. Panels of 21 tasters sampled them in three blind tastings: plain, in pound cake, and in sugar cookies. Information on wrappers, ingredients, and the cows' diets was obtained from manufacturers and/or product packaging. Fat is reported per 1-tablespoon serving. Prices were paid in Boston-area supermarkets. Scores from the tastings were averaged, and products appear below in order of preference.

— Cook’s Illustrated

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Photo voltaic Power Is not Only for Electrical energy

The economic processes that underpin our international economy--manufacturing, gasoline and chemical manufacturing, mining--are enormously advanced and numerous. However they share one key enter: they, in addition to many others, require warmth, and many it, which takes staggering quantities of gasoline to supply. Warmth and steam technology is crucial to the worldwide financial system, nevertheless it's additionally an neglected and rising supply of greenhouse gasoline (GHG) emissions. The excellent news is that progressive photo voltaic applied sciences can produce steam at industrial scale--reducing emissions and, more and more, reducing prices. And given the present local weather outlook, it is pressing that undertake these new applied sciences. Regardless of huge progress world wide to ramp up renewables and improve vitality effectivity, international GHG emissions reached an all-time excessive in 2018. In a report launched in January, the Rhodium Group discovered that though renewable vitality installations soared and coal vegetation shut down, carbon emissions within the U.S. rose sharply final 12 months. Emissions from shot up 5.7 percent--more than in every other sector, together with transportation and energy technology. The authors of the Rhodium Group research concluded that regardless of elevated efforts from policymakers and the enterprise to deal with emissions, "the industrial sector is still almost entirely ignored." This should change, on the international stage. Worldwide is accountable for 1 / 4 of whole emissions. And whereas these from transportation and residential segments are trending down, the Worldwide Power Company (IEA) initiatives that industrial emissions will develop some 24 p.c by 2050. As individuals world wide proceed to transition from dwelling off the land to shifting to cities and shopping for and consuming extra issues, industrial exercise will proceed to increase--and the necessity to scale back corresponding emissions will change into all of the extra pressing. This brings us again to warmth. Business is the biggest client of vitality, and a shocking 74 p.c of business vitality is within the type of warmth, largely course of steam. Photo voltaic steam--making the solar's warmth work for industry--is a largely unexplored however promising avenue for lowering emissions. Whereas photovoltaic (PV) panels that convert daylight into electrical energy are extra widespread, thermal options are what's wanted to satisfy 's rising demand for warmth. In a photo voltaic thermal system, mirrors focus daylight to accentuate its warmth and produce steam on the excessive temperatures wanted for . One other key benefit is the flexibility to retailer the warmth utilizing easy, confirmed thermal vitality storage in an effort to ship steam 24 hours a day, similar to a standard fossil gasoline plant. With the appropriate expertise, photo voltaic thermal could be a dependable, environment friendly and low-cost vitality supply for industrial steam technology. So-called "enclosed trough technology" makes use of sunshine to supply zero-carbon steam. Credit score: GlassPoint Photo voltaic. For instance, renewable course of warmth supplier Sunvapor is partnering with Horizon Nut to construct a 50-kilowatt photo voltaic thermal set up at a pistachio processing facility within the Central Valley of California. The businesses are working to broaden photo voltaic steam manufacturing for meals processes, equivalent to pasteurization, drying and roasting. In Oman and California, GlassPoint Photo voltaic is working and growing among the world's largest photo voltaic initiatives for . GlassPoint's greenhouse-enclosed mirrors monitor the solar all through the day, focusing warmth on pipes containing water. The concentrated daylight boils the water to generate steam, which is utilized by Oman's largest oil producer to extract oil from the bottom. The capability of GlassPoint's Miraah plant, which might presently ship 660 metric tons of steam each day, will high 1 gigawatt of photo voltaic thermal vitality when accomplished. This similar expertise can be being deployed in California to cut back emissions from one of many nation's largest and oldest working oilfields. In the meantime, to satisfy the wants of extraordinarily high-temperature (800-1,000 levels C) industrial processes, the European Union is growing SOLPART, a analysis mission to develop photo voltaic thermal vitality that can be utilized to supply cement, lime and gypsum. Whereas fossil fuels stay the dominant supply of warmth for throughout all sectors and areas, is starting to discover cleaner alternatives--and in some instances, is leveraging photo voltaic steam on a major scale. As expertise advances, increasingly corporations will discover that switching to photo voltaic steam can concurrently scale back prices and emissions, bettering enterprise operations whereas shrinking its carbon footprint. In relation to mitigating local weather change, most consideration has been directed to the issues we see, purchase, or use on a every day basis--the automobiles we drive, the meals we eat, the facility vegetation that maintain our lights on. However behind all these actions is course of warmth, an emissions supply that has been largely ignored. Now we should flip our consideration to industry--the sleeping large of local weather motion. Course of warmth is an neglected alternative to slash GHG emissions, and photo voltaic applied sciences working on the scale wanted by are presently out there. It is time to embrace them and cease industrial warmth from heating up our planet. Read the full article