Inside this issue:

Report on Meerut Seminar 2

Report on Pune Seminar 3

75th Annual Convention 2017 4

International Sugar Expo 2017 4

Member’s Corner 5

Dear Member,

The Indian sugar production in the season 2016-17 is likely to be 20.3 MT which is a drop of 20 % from the previous year, due to severe drought in Maharashtra and Karna-taka that hit plantation. The Sugar Mills are set to end the season on a sweet note as the sugar prices are likely to remain firm in 2017. Most analysts forecast a return of surplus in India in the next season. A rebound in Asian output, a bigger crop in the EU and stable produc-tion in Brazil will ensure adequate availability of sugar in next season.

With the demand for sugar increas-ing with time, there is an excellent opportunity for the sugarcane grow-ers to produce more. Thus, innova-tive methods and cultural practices are the need of the hour. The emerging concept of Sugar-Power-Ethanol Complexes is a sure way of de-risking from sugar downturn. The industry needs to cash in on huge potential in terms of sugar and energy, taking into considera-tion, the global demand, challenges

intrinsic to the farming systems and concerns like climate change.

In the past two months, STAI suc-cessfully organized the following seminars on imperative topics :

1. All India seminar on “Bagasse Drying – A Success Story” held on 3rd February, 2017 at Meerut

2. All India seminar on “Emerging Trends in use of Stainless Steel to combat corrosion in sugar & allied industries” held on 4th March 2017 at Pune

Both the seminars received over-whelming response despite the on-going crushing season. Over 110 delegates attended each seminar.

I have also pleasure in informing that the 2nd revised edition of STAI’s annual publication “Year Book and Technical Data Directory of Indian Sugar Factories 2014-15 & 2015-16” was released during the Pune seminar. The Year Book contains working performance of 407 sugar factories across India.

The most awaited event, 75th Annual Convention & Sugar Expo 2017 will be held from 3-5 August 2017 at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi, Kerala. Kochi is a penin-sula along the shores of tranquil Vembanad Lake and the Arabian Sea. The delegates will have the opportunity to visit some of the tourist places of interest.

I take this opportunity to invite you and your colleagues to attend the Convention and look forward to welcoming you to Kochi.

With regards, SANJAY AWASTHI

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From the Desk of President

Mr Sanjay Awasthi , President, STAI

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Forthcoming Annual Convention of STAI

The 75th Annual Convention will be held from 3rd – 5th of August 2017 at Hotel Le Meridian, Kochi. Details at page 4

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The Sugar Technologists’ Association of India in association with Enviropol Engineers Pvt. Ltd organized an All India seminar on “Bagasse Drying—A success story” on 3rd Feb, 2017 at Meerut, U.P. This was the first time that STAI organized a seminar in Meerut. The seminar received a splendid response and 110 delegates attended the same.

The dais was shared by the following :

1. Mr. Gyanedra Kumar, Advisor, Daurala Sugar Works : Chief Guest

2. Mr. Sanjay Awasthi: President STAI 3. Mr. SM Sharma: VP, STAI 4. Mr. DK Goel: Hon, Editor STAI.

The inaugural session began with welcome address by Mr. Sanjay Awasthi. He explained the need for co-generation in sugar factories and the relevance of bagasse drying for the same. He appreciated the efforts put in by Daurala Sugar Works & Enviropol in successful development of a bagasse dryer. Mr. Gyanedra Kumar explained how effectively & efficiently the bagasse dryers are being used at Daurala Sugar Works. His colleague Mr. Rakesh Jain gave details of the steps taken by

Daurala Sugar Works in collaboration with team Enviropol for the installation and improvement of the first bagasse dryer. Consequently, they went on to retrofit flash type bagasse dryers in 3 of the existing boiler units at Daurala.. The details of the increase in bagasse saving and thereby increased revenues were also shared with the delegates.

The inaugural session was followed by the technical session, chaired by Mr. DK Goel. Five eminent speakers gave presentations in the forenoon session followed by discussions.

Mr. Rajesh Verma described the various systems used in the past for drying of bagasse and concluded that Flash type Bagasse Dryer is the only successful technology. It is reliable and cost effective. These dryers also clean up the flue gas. Studies at Daurala show that these dryers reduce SPM level to less than 100 mg/nm3. This can be further reduced to less than 50 mg/nm3 by incorporating a Wet ESP.

Mr. Anup Kesarwani, Vice President, STAI gave vote of thanks to the

dignitaries, delegates and the sponsors - M/s Enviropol Engineers Private Ltd., Noida (UP)

In the afternoon, the delegates visited Daurala Sugar Works and got the opportunity to view onsite working of the Bagasse Dryers. They were pleased to see clear white smoke from the chimney.

Following 5 technical presentations were made during the seminar:

Dr. D. Swain, NSI, Kanpur: Bagasse Drying – The most efficient way for fuel saving in sugar industry

Rajesh Verma, Enviropol Engrs: Bagasse Drying – A success story

Narender Kumar,Enviropol Engrs: Introduction of Wet Electrostatic Precipitator

Rajesh Verma, Enviropol Engrs: Hybrid Model of Bagasse Drier

Rakeshh Kumar Jain/Tarun Agarwal, Daurala Sugar Works: Synopsis of operating experience on Bagasse Driers at Daurala.

Report on All India Seminar on “ Bagasse Drying—A success story” held on 3rd February, 2017 at Meerut, U.P.

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Report on All India Seminar on “ Emerging trends in use of Stainless Steel to combat corrosion in Sugar and Allied Industries”

held on 4th March, 2017 at Pune, Maharashtra The Sugar Technologists’ Association of India organized all India seminar on “Emerging trends in use of Stainless Steel to combat corrosion in Sugar and Allied Industries” on 4th March 2017 at Hotel Radisson Blu, Pune. Around 110 delegates attended the seminar.

Corrosion is a serious problem faced by the sugar and allied industries resulting in costly repairs/replacements of equipment/components year after year. It is also a significant contributor to the maintenance costs.

The seminar was inaugurated by Mr. M.S. Sundaram, Managing Director, JP Mukherji & Associates. Mr. Sanjay Awasthi , President STAI in his welcome address highlighted the challenges faced in the industry and how stainless steel can play a useful role. Mr. Ashok Gupta, Director, Jindal Stainless (Hisar) Ltd, in his address emphasized the usage of stainless steel to improve hygiene and to reduce life cycle as well as maintenance costs. He also offered to set up at their Hisar plant, a technical cell to interact with and guide the sugar industry

for designing, fabrication and maintenance of equipments using stainless steel.

The other dignitaries present during the occasion were : Mr. KK Pahuja: President, Indian

Stainless Steel Development Association

Mr. KR Patil : Head of Sugar Engineering, VSI, Pune

Mr. PK Belsare: VP, STAI Mr P. Naik Navare, MD, NFCSF Mr. MG Joshi: Director, Ugar

Sugar Works

The inaugural session was followed by the technical session, chaired by Mr. KR Patil, during which following nine presentations were made:

1. Mr. Sandeep Maheshwari, Jindal Stainless Corporate Management Services : Stainless Solutions for Sugar Industry

2. Dr. Ashutosh Bajpai, NSI: Overview of Corrosion of Process Equipments in Indian Cane Sugar Industry

3. Mr. PS Srivastava, Enmill Tech: Energy Efficiency by Combating Corrosion & Erosion

4.Mr. Roshan Rampure, voestalpine Bohler Welding India: Welding of Duplex Stainless Steels with a special focus on corrosion resistance in sugar industry

5. Mr. Gaurab Chowdhury & Mr. Rajeev Gupta, Jindal Stainless Corporate Ltd: Emerging Trends in use of Stainless Steel to combat Corrosion in Sugar & Allied Industries

6. Mr. Rahul Gaur, Apex Tubes: Fighting Corrosion in Sugar Manufacturing – An Overview of Stainless Steel Tubes

7. Mr. NK Vijayvargia and Mr. K. Pandian, Steel Authority of India: Stainless Steel – Cost effective Solution for Sugar Mill

8. Mr. Rohit Kumar, Indian Stainless Steel Development Association: Stainless Steel & Sugar Industry : World Overview 9. Mr. Sushil Kumar, Shahbad Coop. Sugar Mills: Use of Stainless Steel may play vital role in reduction of repairing and maintenance cost in sugar industry

The 75th Annual Convention and Sugar Expo 2017 of The Sugar Technologists’ Association of India will be held from 3rd – 5th August 2017 at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi. Details of it will be mailed to you separately.

Kochi is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hai led as 'God's Own Coutry'. Its proximity to the equator, the sea and the mountains provide a rich experience of a moderate equatorial climate. Informally, Kochi is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. From time imme-morial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portu-guese have left indelible marks on the history and devel-opment of Kochi. The city is proud of its world class international airport.

Convention Highlights

Focus on Emerging technologies

Opportunity to interface with technology providers and who’s who of the Indian sugar industry.

Plenary Session— Highlights of the 29th ISSCT Congress held at Chiang Mai, Thailand, Dec. 2016

SN Gundurao & Mangal Singh Memorial Lectures by renowned Indian and International experts

Call for Papers

STAI invites good quality papers from the members under following sections :

- Sugarcane Agriculture - Factory Processing - Factory Engineering (it includes Equipment De-

sign and Maintenance as well as Innovation in area of Energy Efficiency and Conservation)

- Co-products & Management (It includes Envi-

ronment Section as well as Management) The last date for receipt of the papers is 10th May 2017. Interested authors may download the guide-lines from STAI Website – www.staionline.org

Awards

STAI recognizes the contribution of its members in advancing the cause of the sugar and allied indus-tries. The following awards are offered annually with the aim to encourage them:

Life Time Achievement Award

Noel Deerr Gold Medal and STAI Silver Medals for the best papers in four sections presented during the annual convention

Dr Bansi Dhar Gold Medal for Energy Efficiency

ISGEC Gold Medal– Engineering for excellence

JP Mukherjee Gold Medal for Best Engineer of the Year

Exhibit at Sugar Expo 2017

In conjunction with the Convention, Sugar Expo 2017 is being organized from 3-5 August 2017 in which nearly 80 exhibitors from India and abroad ranging from turn-key sugar plant manufacturers to small and medium enterprises would participate and display their products, processes and services. The exhibit area will be prime networking space for nearly 1000 attendees during luncheons, dinner and other convention programmes.

Advertising/Sponsorship Opportunities

This mega event attracts top sugar industry profes-sionals from all over India and abroad. It offers a good platform to build a brand value, launch/propagate new products & services, forg-ing/renewing tie-ups, networking etc. Interested members or organizations looking for exhibit-ing/advertising/sponsorship opportunities can reach out to STAI Secretariat for further details.

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STAI President, Mr Sanjay Awasthi met Yogi Adityanath Ji, Hon`ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh at Lucknow on 3rd of April 2017. During the meeting they discussed about the growth and development of the sugar industry of Uttar Pradesh. The Hon`ble Chief Minister informed that his government will be reviving around 08-10 sugar mills through public private partnership model and few with government assistance. Mr. Awasthi suggested that state government draws up some lucrative incentive scheme to attract investment

and the incentives announced by the state in 2004 which were discontinued be given back to which the Hon`ble Chief Minster assured to look into it favourably. Yogi Adityanath Ji also informed that he is keen on the production of ethanol on sustainable basis through cane juice, B heavy molasses or alternative sources and for that he would approach Central Govt. also for announcing a scheme. He also assured that incentive scheme will be declared soon.

Upcoming International Events

May 7-10 2017 75th Sugar Technologist Conference, Tainan, Taiwan

May 21-24 2017 5th European Society for Sugar Technology (Esst/

VDZ) Conference) Dresden Germany

June 26-30 2017 International congress on Sugar and Derivatives

Diversification, Havana, Cuba.

August 4-9 2017 34th International Sweetener Symposium, San

Diego, USA

August 15-17 2017 90th SASTA Congress Durban, South Africa

August 22-25 Fenasucro & Agroncana Centro Eventos, SP, Brazil Members Corner Following publications are available for sale : Proceedings of All India seminar on “Energy Efficiency in Sugar Mills”

at Amritsar, 2016 - Rs.250

Proceedings of All India seminar on Water Management & Meeting CPCB Guidelines, at NSI, 2016 Rs.250

Proceedings of All India seminar on

“Sustainable Technologies for Optimizing Ethanol Production” at Mudhol, 2016 – Rs. 250

Proceedings of All India seminar on

“Energy Eff icient Options for Treatment of Clarifier Underflow” at Delhi, 2016 - Rs. 250

Proceedings of All India seminar on “

Emerging trends in use of Stainless Steel to combat corrosion in Sugar and Allied Industries” at Pune 2017 - Rs 250

How Sweet — The First Ever Coffee

Table Book on Indian Sugar Industry (2015) - Rs.6999

Membership Dues The members whose membership subscription is due for the year 2017 or earlier are requested to update their membership dues for continued membership services. For the benefit of the members, STAI has also initiated Payment Gateway for online payment of membership dues. For online payment, members may log in to http://member.staionline.org and remit their membership dues online. Alternatively, members can also send the membership subscription through cheque/DD in favour of “The Sugar Technologists Association of India” For online payment: The Sugar Technologists’ Association of India, HDFC Bank SB A/C No. 13851450000023, RTGS/NEFT IFSC CODE : HDFC 0001385, Okhla Phase-I, New Delhi- 20 Change in address/e-mail id may be c o m m u n i c a t e d to office@staionline.org for faster communication with members.

Hon. Editor : Mr D K Goel Secretary : Mr Amit Khatter

Published by: The Sugar Technologists’ Association of India

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Mr Sanjay Awasthi with Yogi Adityanath , Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh