Sakthivel, S.
Dr. S. Sakthivel works as the Deputy General Manager in the Technology Group at TATA Consulting Engineers Ltd., located in Mumbai, India. His expertise on green chemicals, green fuels, energy transition, and decarbonization, with a key role in evaluating emerging technologies for commercialization. He has experience in process engineering, technology analysis, selection, and screening, along with techno-economic assessments, pilot project development, and process hazard analysis. His background also extends to basic, applied, and market research, as well as powder and science technology. Dr. Sakthivel is a prolific contributor, having authored several articles in both national and internationally peer-reviewed journals.
Artificial intelligence for engineering a better tomorrow—Part 2
Part 1 of this article—published in the April issue —explored the importance and application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in the domain of advanced process design and engineering. Part 2 focuses on the use of AI for autocorrecting engineering drawings.
Artificial intelligence for engineering a better tomorrow—Part 1
Artificial intelligence (AI) in engineering a better tomorrow refers to the concept of utilizing AI technologies to enhance and innovate the field of engineering. This concept includes the integration of AI into various engineering disciplines to improve efficiency, accuracy and innovation.
Separate fine solid particles from dusty air with a uniflow cyclone
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Small-scale coal-to-chemicals can revitalize India’s petrochemicals industry, economy—Part 2
In Part 1 of this article, published in April, the barriers of petrochemical production in India were discussed, along with the opportunity to explore chemicals from coal, using the specific example of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Small-scale coal-to-chemicals can revitalize India’s petrochemicals industry, economy—Part 1
Contemporary routes to the production of polymers usually involve setting up world-scale ethylene crackers with typical capacities of 0.7 MMtpy–1.5 MMtpy.
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