Dr. Rajendra Kumar

Dr. Rajendra Kumar

Graduated in metallurgical engineering in 1950 from the Banaras Hindu University, obtained the Master’s and the PhD degrees in physical metallurgy from the University of Sheffield, UK. The University conferred on him in the year 1974 its highest degree of DOCTOR OF METALLURGY – the first on any Indian – in recognition of his polished contributions to metallurgical sciences and technology.

Dr. Rajendra Kumar had joined the CSIR as a Junior Scientific Assistant and rose to become Scientist (Director) at the National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur and Director of the Regional Research Laboratory, Bhopal. His research interests covered a broad spectrum: structure of liquid metals and alloys, technology of melt treatments and filtration of aluminium alloy melts, development of aluminium alloys, the phenomenon of creep and high temperature service, failure investigations etc.

He was the “Expert National Coordinator” for a nation wide research scheme on boiler tube failures, sponsored by the Central board of Irrigation & power, Govt of India and also a member of the committee to draft the VIII plan proposals for R & D in the thermal power sector.

Dr. Kumar continues to be variously professionally consulted in failure and RLA studies and considered to be a leading expert in that area.

Dr. Shrikant Bhave

Dr. Shrikant K Bhave

B.E. (Mech.), M.E., Ph.D. (Engg.)

Chartered Engineer, Director, SVIT Vasad, Advisor Gujarat cement works power plant at Kovaya, L&T O&M group, APGENCO

He was General Manager, BHEL R&D, Hydrabad (1976 - 1996). With Larsen & Toubro Limited for six years as Head– Technology & Innovation Centre at Baroda and afterwards as Advisor L&T EPC Power group.

Area of expertise: Trouble-shooting of power plant equipments, life extension studies on hydro & thermal power plants, failure analysis of power plant equipment, design of retrofits for modernization and renovation of thermal and hydro-power plants, Solving various problems & malfunctions on fired HRSG, aero-derivative gas turbines.

He was Co-author in the book ‘Vibration and Oscillation of Hydraulic Machinery’ published by editorial board International Committee on Book Series in Hydraulic Machinery, Beijing, published by Gower Press (UK).

David Stevens

Mr. David Stevens

IEng MIIE(mech) F.I.Diag.E

Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, England

An expert in Vibration Monitoring, situated at Lancashire, England, who has agreed to share his knowledge through our discussion forums.

His professional career started in AUG 78 with BRITISH COAL - Sutton Manor Colliery, providing mechanical support to, and installation of, all coal production systems and high speed conveyance systems from coal face to surface. In June 88 he was in total control of all aspects of Routine Condition Monitoring in this organization. From MAY 90 to Nov 92, he was with MONITION Ltd. first as Site Service Engineer and then as Asst. Operation Manager, responsible for the installation, set-up and acquisition of machine vibration data on various contract sites and in-depth analysis of certain areas in the event of suspected machine defects. His other duties included database management, Control of the Ferrographic Analysis Department, liaison with Site Engineers and Managers, system demonstrations and on-site training in TEC Intel-Trend Software and the 1325 Smart Meter Data Collector, PL31 Data Collector and ENTEK Software. After that he worked for two years for COLGATE-PALMOLIVE; Salford, Manchester and then joined AV TECHNOLOGY; Stockport, Manchester, where he was In charge of the day-to-day running of a £100kpa vibration monitoring operation for a large Oil refinery, reporting to the Operations Director and Production Unit Managers and gathered valuable experience.

Presently he is working with SHELL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES as Project Manager - Asset Monitoring Centre of Excellence (Global Position), where he joined in Feb 2000 as Equipment Condition Monitoring Advisor - Shell Europe.
 

Mr. S. S. Kelkar

B.E. (Mech.); F.I.E., M. Tech. (Operation Research and Business Management)
 

He worked for over 3 Years as Vice President (Steam Generators) with a leading German multinational Deutsche Babcock Power Systems Ltd. at Chennai and was responsible for Strategic Business Areas for Industrial and power boilers, RLA and R&M. He had also worked for over 33 years with ABB-ABL, a leading boiler maker in India and was General Manager In Charge of Engineering Division comprising of Performance and System Design Department, Drawing & Design (Mechanical) Office and Instrumentation and Control Department of the company, which provided him with many opportunities in the area of basic design, engineering, trouble shooting, failure Analysis and formulating corrective measures as well as providing technical support for RLA as well as R&M work at various sites.
 

He is a Chartered Engineer and Inspector, recognized by the Chief Inspector of Explosives, Nagpur under SMPV rules.
 

Area of Expertise: Boiler Plants including Chemical Recovery Boilers, other Pressure Vessels and Pipings, Firing Equipments for coal, lignite, oil gas, bagasse and black liquor, ESP, Fans, Inspection and Calibration of piping, valves and safety valves
 

Arun M Joshi

Mr. Arun M Joshi

A chemical engineer from IIT, Mumbai and post graduate management qualification from JB Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai

He is a chartered engineer with over 33 years of experience in the field of water treatment industry and regarded as one of the experts in the field. His major work experience was with Ion Exchange India Ltd, a renowned company in the field of water treatment in India. The last position held was Senior Vice President, Projects.

At present, he is the Principal Associate in Apex Consultants, Mumbai, offering consultancy to Indian and foreign customers in all aspects of water treatment, and management, new projects, troubleshooting and training.

K K Parthiban

Mr. K. K. Parthiban

B.Tech (Mech) from IIT, Madras, ME (Thermal Engg,)

A consultant for Engineering and trouble shooting of Boilers for Waste heat recovery application, FBC boilers, Municipal waste fired Boilers and Development and improvement of Engineering systems.

With more than 25 years of experience in this field while working with BHEL, Trichi, Cethar Vessels Limited, Trichi, Thermax Limited, Pune, Veesons Energy Systems private Limited, Trichi and Nestler limited, Mumbai.

Presently he is offering expert consultancy through M/S Thermal systems Hyderabad (P) Ltd, Hyderabad for Boiler Engineering & trouble shooting.

Harishrai M Mehta

Mr. Harishrai M Mehta

BE (Mech)

With more than 31 years of experience in the field of maintenance in Petrochemicals industries. He was the Head of Rotating Machinery Cell of IPCL, Baroda, looking after Predictive maintenance & Troubleshooting of rotary equipments based on vibration analysis and was responsible for major overhauling of critical equipments. 

At present he has retired from IPCL and working as Freelance Consultant in the field of his expertise.

R Bhuvaragha Murthy

Mr. R Bhuvaragha Murthy
 

Fellow of Institute of Engineers (INDIA). A M I E (Mech.), with Thermal Power Engg. as elective subject, Possessing BOILER ENGINEER PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE - Issued by Boiler Inspectorate Tamil Nadu. Basic qualification LME (1964)

Worked in various projects of BHEL as in charge for unit commissioning from 1973 to 1981 and then with NTPC Ltd. for next 15 years in O&M/Maintenance and Planning & Facilitation. He has undergone 4 months duration of  ''Operation and Maintenance of  Thermal Power Plant'' Training in United Kingdom, while       working in NTPC.

Before retiring he was with L&T Ltd. working as Principal Technologist/ O&M /-Power, E&C Division in the post of Jt. GM

At present he is offering his expertise to L&T Ltd. as Technical consultant for their O&M

S L Abhyankar

Mr. S. L. Abhyankar

He is a 1963-graduate in Mechanical Engineering with more than 40-years long experience in Pumps and Valves.

After serving in different companies in various positions of responsibility, he is now working as a consultant in pumps and valves since 1980.

He has presented a number of papers in National and International Conferences and has authored a number of articles, published in various magazines.

He serves on various technical Committees of Bureau of Indian Standards and has contributed immensely in the formulation of Indian standards.

He is also Hon. technical Adviser with Indian Pump Manufacturers Association since 1986.

K L Narayanan

Mr. K. L. Narayanan

A chemical engineer from University of Aston, Birmingham, UK, Mr. Narayanan has also a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Madras.

He is a chartered engineer with over 38 years of experience in agro processing industries and is considered to be one of the experts in this field. He has vast experience in the processing of Coffee, Spices, Edible Oils, Milling of Paddy, Mineral Water and in Dairy.

He has worked for 10 years with Brooke Bond India Ltd as Research Manager. A further 10 years was with Ballestra India Ltd., Mumbai as Gen Mgr Projects in the fields of Oil Expellers, Oil Extraction, refining and toilet soaps and detergents.

At the time of his retirement in 1998, he was Vice President – Technical and Projects for the Agribusinesses of ITC group.

Since retirement, he has been a consultant to several large organizations – Monsanto Enterprises Ltd., Mumbai, Artson Engineering Ltd., Mumbai, De Smet Engineers and Contractors, Belgium and Numico Corporation, Holland.

He offers expertise in safety, energy efficiency, new projects identification, sizing and location, upgrading and revamping old plants as also in training in process plant maintenance and process optmisation.