The Pharma Tech and Lab Expo brought pharmaceutical manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and technology providers together at Parade Ground, Chandigarh. The 2022 event featured more than 200 exhibitors showcasing machinery and equipment for pharmaceutical production.
Steamax participated for the first time, joining Lohar Thermotech to present industrial steam-generation solutions. The joint stall combined Steamax’s biomass conversion technology with Lohar Thermotech’s steam accessories and pressure parts.
Steamax at Pharma Tech Expo 2022
Steamax Envirocare provides solutions designed to help industries move from fossil fuels to biomass for industrial heating.
The exhibition’s main attraction was the Oil to Biomass Retrofit (OBR) Kit. The system is designed to convert compatible existing oil-fired boilers to biomass, potentially reducing fuel costs without requiring a complete boiler replacement.
For pharmaceutical manufacturers that rely on steam for process heating, cleaning, and other operations, fuel conversion can be an opportunity to review operating costs and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Why the OBR Kit Attracted Interest
Steamax’s OBR Kit offers several potential benefits for suitable industrial applications:
- Potential fuel-cost savings: Biomass may reduce fuel expenses when its cost per unit of useful heat is lower than that of the existing fuel.
- Reduced fossil-fuel dependence: Switching from oil to biomass can help reduce reliance on conventional fuels.
- Automated operation: Depending on the system configuration, fuel feeding and ash handling can be automated.
- Retaining existing equipment: A compatible boiler may be retrofitted instead of replaced entirely.
- Support for the transition: Technical assessment and appropriate fuel arrangements help businesses plan the conversion.
Actual savings depend on biomass quality, fuel prices, boiler efficiency, operating hours, and maintenance requirements. Pharmaceutical facilities must also ensure that the converted system meets their steam quality, safety, and process requirements.
Collaboration with Lohar Thermotech
Steamax’s collaboration with Lohar Thermotech brought complementary industrial solutions to the exhibition.
Lohar Thermotech, represented at the event by Mr Sunil Lohar and Mr Balbir Singh, showcased its steam accessories and pressure parts alongside Steamax’s biomass conversion technology.
The collaboration allowed visitors to explore boiler-related solutions from two companies with different areas of expertise.
Looking Ahead
Steamax’s participation in Pharma Tech Expo 2022 provided an opportunity to introduce its biomass retrofit technology to pharmaceutical manufacturers and connect with industry professionals.
As businesses continue to assess fuel costs and environmental performance, solutions such as the OBR Kit offer one possible route to reducing fossil-fuel dependence while retaining suitable existing boiler equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It was an exhibition held at Parade Ground, Chandigarh, where companies presented machinery, equipment, and technologies for the pharmaceutical and laboratory industries.
Steamax highlighted its Oil to Biomass Retrofit (OBR) Kit, designed to convert compatible oil-fired industrial boilers to use biomass fuel.
It helps suitable facilities reduce fossil-fuel dependence and potentially lower fuel costs while retaining compatible existing boiler equipment.
No. Savings depend on fuel prices, calorific value, moisture, boiler efficiency, operating conditions, and maintenance costs.
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Steamax continues to work with industries exploring practical alternatives to fossil-fuel-based heating.
