SME MIRR R 2. 4. 6. 1. 3. 5. Energy Audit at Mahindra & Mahindra, Haridwar Two day Programme on Corrosion at Bangalore Detailed Energy Audit of Haldiram Snacks Pvt Ltd, Noida Training Programme for Energy Professionals (2-3 May2013) Training Programme for Energy Professionals (21-22 May2013) Cluster Championship and Kaizen Awards Centre for Competitiveness for SMEs CII - Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have continually demonstrated the determination to drive to a higher growth trajectory. However, to make this strategic, SMEs need international benchmarks, technical expertise and both competition and co-operation from other SMEs. This is where our Centre of Excellence extends its meaningful interventions - be it through Cluster programmes, training, seminars, international engagements and events like the National Cluster Summit. We remain committed in our efforts to transform Indian SMEs into the best league of enterprises. Gautam Thapar Founder and Chairman, Avantha Group Chairman, CII - AVANTHA Centre for Competitiveness for SMEs Volume 1 | Issue 10 | May, 2013 Chairman’s Message Inside This Issue Centre for Competitiveness for SMEs CII -
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The impact of corrosion on the nation's exchequer is a staggering figure of Rs. 2 lakh crores. Losses due to corrosion
are enormous and are not only affecting the economy but also the safety quotient in industry besides the adverse
impact on the environment.
Not many are aware that atmospheric corrosion may be affecting our cultural heritage. In the industrial context,
corroded machineries could lead to accidents, life hazards, food and water contamination, higher energy
consumption, value erosion of expensive materials et al. Due to the limited awareness about corrosion, very little
preventive measurements were made in the past by the industries.
In such a scenario, CII-AVANTHA Centre for Competitiveness has initiated a service on Corrosion Management
and formed a “Committee on Corrosion Management” (CMC) under the chairmanship of Dr Baldev Raj, Former
Director, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) & President Research, PSG Institutions. CII - CMC is a
network of internationally renowned experts on corrosion, who work committed to minimise corrosion related losses
in India. The members list of CMC includes experts from various Indian research institutions like IGCAR, Bhabha
Atomic Research Centre (BARC), National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Central Electro Chemical Research
Institute (CECRI) and industries such as Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Oil & Natural Gas
Corporation Ltd (ONGC), National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (NTPC) & Engineers India Limited (EIL) etc.
CII - CMC services includes Detailed Corrosion Audits, Corrosion Awareness Program in the form of regular
Seminars/Training Programs, In-house Training Programs for the industry, and Awareness drives through
Posters & Publications.
CII - CMC aims at better corrosion management which can be achieved using preventive strategies. These
preventive strategies include increasing awareness of significant corrosion costs and potential cost-savings,
changing the misconception that nothing can be done about corrosion, changing policies, regulations, standards,
and management practices to increase corrosion cost-savings through sound corrosion management, and by
developing advanced life prediction of machinery and performance assessment.
CII - CMC corrosion audit approach advocates the need for the company to build up competencies as we
progress. Corrosion audit would happen through a combination of inputs:
¶Formal class-room training ¶Consulting (assisting in finding the exact solutions and hands holding during implementation). ¶Counseling (helping management make wise choices in deciding the development of a road-map and its
implementation) ¶Off-line support during the project for many things that may be done not necessarily in the factory
premises.
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These are implemented in the plant, so that there is a sustainable change in the maintenance cost. The
benefits that industries are getting through corrosion audit includes 30-40% reduction of the corrosion
related issues at each and every area, less down time of the equipment due to corrosion, minimization of
quality threat to the finished products by corrosion, controlled life cycle cost of painting program and
maintenance.
CII - CMC is also creating awareness through publishing booklets on corrosion on various topics like corrosion of
materials such as Carbon steels, Stainless steels, Aluminum alloys, Copper & Zinc alloys, and Titanium & Zirconium
alloys. Also booklets on forms of corrosion, corrosion monitoring & inspection, paints & coatings, corrosion inhibitor
applications etc are also being published.
With these activities of CII - CMC industries are getting a pathway to approach R & D organisations that can improve
their efficiency and reduce corrosion related failures. CII - CMC is dedicated to create corrosion awareness and its
related issues in Indian industry to build a safe, clean and stainless India.
Sanjay NamdeoSenior Counselor - Energy & Corrosion ServicesCII - AVANTHA Centre for CompetitivenessConfederation of Indian IndustrySector - 31 A, Dakshan Marg, ChandigarhTel: +91-1725022522/2607228, Fax: +91-172-2606259