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ChemExpo India Exhibitor Showcase highlights latest native technology for producing high
concentration HNO , and uses magne-
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developments in processes, products and services sium nitrate as the extractive agent. It is
commercially available at scales from
10-tpd to 300-tpd, and benefi ts from
he Exhibitor Showcase at Chem- monitoring of targets and continuous Enhancing effi ciency and reliability lower investment cost due the maxi-
Expo India 2025 provided an optimisation to achieve goals. in high-concentration nitric acid mum use of stainless steel as material
Topportunity for exhibitors to production of construction. The process is however
showcase latest developments in pro- This was the central theme of an Mr. Bhavesh Shah, Technology only suitable for fresh HNO and certain
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cesses, products and services. In the address by Mr. Vishal Sharma, Man- Director, Critical Minerals, KBR, high- spent acids.
following pages we highlight key take- aging Director, Godrej Industries Ltd. lighted recent developments in high
aways from some of the presentations (Chemicals). According to Mr. Sharma, concentration nitric acid (HNO ) tech- Mr. Shah observed that KBR has
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made over the two days (April 29-30). in the short term industry must focus nologies. This acid is used as a key raw delivered 16 MAGNAC plants across
on building a portfolio of sustainable material in the manufacture of energetic the world and two are currently under
Sustainable practices in supply chain products and operating practices, and materials and for several speciality construction in India.
The global chemical industry with be willing to compromise on Return chemicals, and is seeing 4-5% annual
revenues of $5.7-trillion in 2021, contri- on Investment (ROI), if needed. In the increase in demand. Navigating complexities in global
buting 4.6% to world GDP, generates longer term, investments will be needed chemical logistics
5% of global greenhouse gases. With on green design, with extensive Mr. Anand Sheth, Director, Bulk Dr. Vishwanath Dalvi
the industry expected to continue to collaborations across the industry and Oil & Liquid Transport (BOLT), a Flow Technology, Amar Equipment, confi guration, in Flow Chemistry the
grow, emissions will rise, unless reme- with the end-customer. chemical logistics provider, highlighted highlighted the philosophy and opera- machinery is built around the chemi-
dial measures are taken to transition to the transformation taking place in liquid ting principles of Flow Chemistry, stry enabling important synergies,
a more sustainable growth path. Touching upon the sustainability transportation spanning Drums, Inter- stressing the need to band together higher yields, and better selectivity (at
goals of Godrej Chemicals, he high- mediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), Parcel multi-disciplinary teams comprising the cost of conversion). Flow Chemi-
This much-needed transition will lighted the commitment to zero waste Tankers, Flexi-Tank Containers, and chemists, chemical engineers, mecha- stry, he added, is eminently suitable for
involve optimisation of lifespan and to landfi ll by 2030; 100% renew- Tank Barrels. nical engineers, electrical, instrumen- handling aggressive/toxic chemicals as
performance of assets; building effi - able power by 2030; zero fresh water tation & control engineers, fabrication in-process inventories are low, and for
cient and eco-friendly manufacturing withdrawal by 2035; 100% renew- ISO Tanks are specialized, intermodal experts and fi nancial experts. fast, highly exothermic reactions (e.g.,
processes; and leveraging technology able energy by 2037; 70% reduction containers designed for the safe and nitrations).
in building sustainable solutions. It will in Scope 3 emissions by 2037; even- effi cient transportation of liquids, gases, Unlike conventional batch reactors,
call for strong commitment from senior tually leading to net zero emissions Mr. Bhavesh Shah and powders, typically in bulk. These wherein diverse chemistries are force “The plant operates with minimal
management, including the setting & by 2040. Nitric acid pre-concentration containers are built to the standards set fi tted into the same essential equipment supervision, requiring manual inter-
(NAPC) technology uses diluted HNO 3 by the International Organization for
as feedstock, and produces HNO with Standardization (ISO), ensuring they
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up to 68% concentration in a rectifi ca- are compatible with various modes of
tion process without any additives and transport like ships, trucks, and trains.
only indirect heating with steam. The
technology is suitable for acid mixtures According to Mr. Sheth, ISO Tanks
such as acidic washing water. are a game-changer for supply chain
effi ciency, offering enhanced safety
Nitric acid high concentration and operational effi ciency. They are
(NACSAC) is a rectifi cation process built for tough environments and are
using sulphuric acid as extractive agent. a sustainable solution. “ISO Tanks are
The well-proven process can produce not just a solution; they are a strategic
up to 99% HNO , with product yield investment in the safety, effi ciency and
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of 99.9%, and is offered in partnership sustainability of the supply chain,” he
with Plinke at capacities ranging from added.
10-tpd (tonnes per day) to 450-tpd in
one line. Making profi ts fl ow – demystifying
seamless scaleup
Mr. Vishal Sharma The MAGNAC process is an alter- Dr. Vishwanath Dalvi, Advisor – Mr. Chandrakant Sethia

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