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A Fluidized Bed Dryer Technology Fact Sheet Type of industry Black tea manufacturing Application of E 3 ST Drying Technology Fact Sheet Name of the E 3 ST To replace conventional tray dryer with fluidized bed dryer Name of the user Karodaiya Tea Industry, Batalada, Konavakorai P.O. Nilgiris – 643 276, Tamil Nadu, India. Telephone/Fax: 04266 – 71259, 71159 Name of E 3 ST supplier M/s. Teakrafts Teakrafts, Sidco Industrial Estate, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. http://www.teatrend.com/timachines/index.htm Contact: Mr. B.L.Anand, Director Size of the factory 3,000 kg of made tea per day Number of Employees 30 Technical data Rated capacity of the dryer 300 kg of made tea per hour Before After Electricity consumption (kWh per year) 138,528 52,416 Coal consumption (tons per year) 786 674 Processing time (minutes) 23 15 Solid wastes (in % of made tea) 3 to 4 < 2 • Process Automation • Process equipment improvement • Improved energy efficiency • Waste reduction and pollution control Category of E 3 ST Energy and Environmental Benefits Value Units Reduction in Electricity consumption 86,112 kWh per year Reduction in coal use 112 tons per year Cost Benefits Total investment on the new dryer (A) 1,800,000 Indian Rupees + (Rs) Cost of electricity 3 Rs./kWh Cost of coal 1,000 Rs./ton Savings on electricity 258,336 Rs./year Saving on coal 112,000 Rs./year Saving due to reduction of fly-off (waste) 449,280 Rs./year Total savings (B) 819,616 Rs./year Interest on investment @ 12% per annum (C) 216,000 Rs./year Net savings (D=(B - C)) 603,616 Rs./year Simple pay back period (A/D) 3 Years + US$1 = 46 Indian Rupees 4 SMI Newsletter, April - June 2001, Volume 3, No. 2
SMI Newsletter, April - June 2001, Volume 3, No. 2 Fellowship Research Fellowship on SMI Energy- Environmental Issues at AIT Small and Medium Scale Industries (SMI) in Asia: the Energy, Environment and Climate Interrelations project promotes activities that mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other pollutants in the brick and ceramic, desiccated coconut, foundry, tea and textile sectors in China, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The project is coordinated by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and funded by the Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency (Sida). Fellowship programmes are available for qualified persons to conduct research on policy aspects and sector specific research related to energy- environment issues of SMI. Research terms of reference (ToR), qualifications and other details are given below: Fellowship: I (Policy Related Issues) Proposed Activities (ToR): • Study regulations and incentives on energy conservation and pollution reduction • Establish policy scenarios that promote Energy Efficient and Environmentally Sound Technologies (E 3 ST) in selected SMIs to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution • Review laws and regulations, standards and policy instruments related to SMIs’ energy use and pollution prevention and reduction in participating and other countries in the region, and • Prepare a report based on the above activities Qualifications: • Citizen of participating countries; China, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka or Vietnam • PhD or Master’s degree in energy, environmental economics or policy planning • Professional experience in the field of SMI from the participating countries • Demonstrated capability in analyzing data and report preparation Number of Fellowship: one Fellowship: II (Brick and Ceramic, Desiccated Coconut, Foundry, Tea and Textiles) Proposed Activities (ToR): • Revise and update the sector report (for details contact smiasia@ait.ac.th) • Methodology for estimating GHG emissions for selected SMI sectors and comparison with other important sectors in the country • Developing scenarios to mitigate GHG emissions and other pollution from selected sectors based on case studies done by national research institutions • Impact studies on SMI projects; policy personnel, SMI associations, SMIs, with respect to empowerment, sustainability, poverty, gender, environment, and knowledge and lessons Qualifications: • Good working knowledge of English • Master’s degree (minimum) with relevant experience in the selected sector • Citizen of China (Brick and Ceramic), India (Tea), Philippines (Foundry), Sri Lanka (Desiccated coconut) and Vietnam (Textile) Number of Fellowships: 5 (one for each sector) General Information Duration: one to two months (July to October 2001) at AIT. Fellowship Grant: A grant of US$ 1,000 per month will be offered to the selected Fellows to cover living and other expenses. The project will cover travel, fees and research expenses. How to apply: Interested candidates are requested to send their CV along with supporting documents to AIT or the appropriate national research institution in the participating countries (addresses on page 8) before 30 May 2001. Please clearly indicate the industrial sector on your application. For further information, contact: AIT or the appropriate national research institution (address on page 8). 5
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