Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity, National Productivity Council, Chennai

PREPARATORY TRAINING COURSE

2007-10-04T16:46:00.000+05:30

PREPARATORY TRAINING COURSE

5th National Certification Examination for

Energy Managers and Energy Auditors - November 2007

Background

As per the Energy Conservation Act 2001, it is mandatory for all the designated energy consumers to get energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor and to designate or appoint an energy manager. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India has specified that the essential qualification for a certified energy manager and certified energy auditor would be passing of a National Level Certification Examination . The fifth Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors is scheduled on 17 & 18, November 2007. National Productivity Council (NPC) has been retained by BEE as the National Certifying Agency for the above certification examination.

Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity (AIP), the training institute of NPC ,Chennai has specifically designed intensive preparatory training course to meet the wide range of knowledge, skills & competence required for passing of the examination.

Objective

This preparatory training course will enable the prospective energy managers / auditors to prepare systematically and with clear focus to acquire sufficient knowledge and skills to pass the examination and also function efficiently as an energy manager / auditor.

Course Coverage

Paper-1

Energy Scenario, Global Environmental Concerns, Basics of Energy and its various Forms, Energy Management and Audit, Material and Energy Balance, Energy Action Planning, Financial Management, Project Management, Energy Monitoring and Targeting.

Paper-2

Fuels and Combustion, Boilers, FBC Boilers, Steam System, Furnaces, Cogeneration, Insulation and Refractories, Waste heat recovery.

Paper-3

Electrical Systems, Electrical Motors, Compressed Air System, Fans and Blowers, HVAC and Refrigeration System, Cooling Tower, Pumps and Pumping System, Lighting System, DG Set System, Energy Efficient Technologies in Electrical Systems.

Paper-4

Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility Systems, Exercises.

Problem Solving, Model Examination, Group Discussion.

Methodology

The preparatory training course will be conducted through lecture sessions, case studies, exercises and model examinations. The program will be supported by audio - visual aids and multi media projector.

Faculty

Senior consultants from National Productivity Council who are highly qualified with two decades of work experiences of training & consultancy in energy audit and conservation field.

Programme Dates

1. Chennai: 22— 26 October, 2007

2. New Delhi: 29 Oct — 2 November, 2007

3. Chennai: 5 — 7 November, 2007

Venue

Chennai:

Conference Hall
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
National Productivity Council
No.6 (Old No:31-B), SIDCO Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai-600 098.
(Landmark: Between Korattur Church & Ambattur Aavin Dairy)

New Delhi:

Conference Hall
National Productivity Council
5-6, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi—110 003.

Fee per Participant

Chennai (22— 26 October):

Residential : Rs. 10,000/-

Non Residential: Rs. 7,500/-

New Delhi (29 Oct- 2 November):

Non-Residential: Rs. 10,000/-

Chennai (5 — 7 November):

Residential : Rs. 7,000/-

Non Residential: Rs. 5,000/-

1. The fee covers participation fee, course material and working lunch. 2. The residential fee covers both boarding and lodging.

Timing

The five full day session will start at 9.30 a.m. and will end at 5.30 p.m. with an hour break for lunch from 1.00. pm. to 2.00. pm.

Registration

Nominations along with fee by DD in favour of “National Productivity Council” payable at Chennai, should reach on or before seven days before the start of the programme to the below mentioned address,

The Director
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
National Productivity Council
No.6 (Old No. 31-B), SIDCO Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai-600 098.
(Landmark: Aavin Dairy.)
Tel: (044) 2625 1808 / 5216.
Fax: (044) 26254904, Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com

Registration will be made on first come first served basis.

Three Day Programme on "Effective Spare Parts Management" at Chennai

2007-09-26T17:04:00.000+05:30

INTRODUCTION

The importance of spare parts Management for Indian Industry can be easily visualized by the fact, that nearly 50 – 60% of the maintenance cost is represented by Spare Parts. Conventionally the problem of spare parts has been visualized only from the inventory control point of view. Obviously, this could not bring in the desired results as expected. The management of spare parts has to have a total systems approach and should be aimed at achieving the ultimate objective i.e maximum availability of plant and machinery at the least cost. This programme is planned to review the various developments that have taken place in the systems and technical aspects of spare parts management function in the recent years.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

To Disseminate modern concepts and techniques of spare parts management

To demonstrate how cost effectiveness can be achieved by adopting various supporting practices like standardization, value engineering, spares reclamation, Computerisation etc.

PROGRAMME COVERAGE

Spare Parts Management in Indian Industry – Problems and Perspectives

Classification and Codification

Inventory Control Models

Control of insurance Spares

Vendor Analysis and standardization of Spares

Value Engineering

Reclamation of Spares

Techniques for controlling consumption of spare parts

Failure analysis

Improving Reliability and Maintainability of Equipment

Total Productive Maintenance

Effect of condition Monitoring on planning of spare parts

Computer application in Spare Parts Management

Disposal of obsolete /Non moving spares

Case studies

APPROACH

This programme is interaction oriented. While dealing with each theme area, relevant experiential sharing will be done by the participating industries. The programme will be conducted by means of Interactive lectures, with Multimedia & A/V aids, Case Studies & Software demo, etc.

FACULTY

Faculty consists of specialists with expertise and experience from National productivity Council and experts from industry and institutions.

PARTICIPATION

This programme is meant for Engineers and Managers from Stores, Maintenance, Engineering Services, Materials, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Operation/Production and other related departments from Industry and Service Sectors.

DATE AND TIME

Date: 17 - 19 December, 2007

Timings: 10.00 to 17.00 Hrs. (Reporting Time: 9.45 AM)

VENUE

Conference Hall,

National Productivity Council

New No.6, (Old No. 31-B) SIDCO Industrial Estate,

Ambattur, Chennai 600 098.

FEE

Rs. 6,000/- per participant covering course fee, reading material, lunch and tea.

Fee once paid is non-refundable.

The programme is non-residential.

Nominating companies in Chennai may send the fee by a crossed cheque. The companies from outside Chennai may send the fee by crossed demand draft. Cheque / Draft should be sent in favour of “National Productivity Council” payable at Chennai.

REGISTRATION

Last date for registration 3^rd December, 2007. Please send your nomination in the attached Reply Form indicating the name, designation and official address of the participant in advance to the following address:

T. Rajachidambaram

Head & Regional Director

National Productivity Council

Regional Professional Management Group

No.6 (Old No:31-B), SIDCO Industrial Estate

Ambattur, Chennai—600 098.

Phone: 044- 26253466 & 26252467 Fax: 044-26254904

Email: npcchennai@dataone.in / aipnpc@vsnl.com

Result of 4th National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors – 2007 Announced

2007-08-07T18:28:00.000+05:30

Result of 4^th National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors – Conducted on 21st & 22nd April, 2007 Announced.

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One Day Programme on Energy Conservation in Compressed Air System

2007-07-31T14:29:00.000+05:30

Introduction

Industrial compressed air systems accounts for nearly 25% of industrial electricity energy demand. Compressed air system offer a saving potential of 20-30%. Matching the compressor to the system to enable to operate at best efficiency is often ignored during the selection of compressors. The energy saving potential in compressed air system is hidden and can be unearthed only by a detailed study including measurement of flow and determination of operating efficiency. There is a need to educate practicing engineers to tune up the existing system to maximise energy savings.

With this in view, Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity, National Productivity Council, Chennai is organising a one day training programme on “Energy Conservation in Compressed Air System”.

Coverage

∗ Compressor Types and its features

∗ Compressed Air System Components

∗ Factors affecting Compressor Performance

∗ Efficient Operation of Compressed Air Systems

∗ Performance Assessment of Compressed Air System

∗ Energy Conservation Measures in Compressed Air System

∗ Case Studies & Group Discussion

Speakers

* Senior Consultants from National Productivity Council.
* Experts from Industry

Participation Profile

The workshop is meant for Engineers from Utilities, Technical, Project, Services, Maintenance, etc.

Methodology

This workshop will be conducted through lecture session, discussions and visual aids, etc.

Date, Time & Venue

September 21, 2007 at Chennai

10.00 AM to 5.00 PM

Fee

Rs.2,000/- per participant (Non-Residential) towards programme fee which includes programme material, folders, tea/coffee and working lunch.

The fee may be paid in the form of Demand Draft/Local cheque drawn in favour of “National Productivity Council”

Registration

Last date for registration 12^th September, 2007. Please send nomination indicating the name, designation and official address of the participant in advance to the following address:

The Director

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity

National Productivity Council

No.6, Sidco Industrial Estate,

Ambattur

Chennai-600 098

E-mail: aipnpc@vsnl.com

Phone: (044) 2625 1808, 2625 5216

Fax : (044) 2625 4904

5th NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR ENERGY MANAGERS AND ENERGY AUDITORS, NOVEMBER-2007 ANNOUNCED

2007-07-23T11:38:00.000+05:30

5th NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR ENERGY MANAGERS AND ENERGY AUDITORS, NOVEMBER-2007 ANNOUNCED.

Last date for receiving the filled application - 30th September 2007.

Examination Dates - 17th & 18th November, 2007.

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Candidates have to apply online only. To know the full details regarding the examination and to apply online, visit www.aipnpc.org

Question Papers with Model Solution of National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors

2007-07-17T16:21:00.000+05:30

Previous Examination Question Papers & Model solutions.

1. First Examination - 22 & 23 May 2004

Paper No.	Name of the Paper	Energy Manager		Energy Auditor
1	General Aspects of Energy Management & Energy Audit	Set A	Set B	Set A	Set B
2	Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities	Set A	Set B	Set A	Set B
3	Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities	Set A	Set B	Set A	Set B
4	Energy Performance Assessment and Utility Systems ( Open Book Exam)			Set A	Set B

2. Second Examination - 28 & 29 May 2005

Name

Detail

Question Papers
& Model solutions

EA-1 & EM-1 :	General Aspects of Energy Management & Energy Audit	Set - A
		Set - B
EA-2 & EM-2:	Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities	Set - A
		Set - B
EA-3 & EM-3:	Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities	Set - A
		Set - B
EA-4:	Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility systems	Set - A
		Set - B

3. Third Examination - 22 & 23 April 2006

Name

Detail

Question Papers
& Model solutions

EA-EM-1 :	General Aspects of Energy Management & Energy Audit	Set - A
		Set - B
EA-EM-2:	Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities	Set - A
		Set - B
EA-EM-3:	Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities	Set - A
		Set - B
EA-4:	Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility systems	Set - A
		Set - B

Guidebooks for National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors

2007-07-17T15:48:00.000+05:30

You can download the guidebooks to prepare for this examination from the links given below.

Book - 1

General Aspects of Energy Management & Energy Audit.

Chapter – 1	Energy Scenario
Chapter – 2	Basics of Energy and its various forms
Chapter – 3	Energy Management and Audit
Chapter – 4	Material and Energy Balance
Chapter – 5	Energy Action Planning
Chapter – 6	Financial Management
Chapter – 7	Project Management
Chapter – 8	Energy Monitoring and Targeting
Chapter – 9	Global Environmental Concerns

Book - 2

Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities

Chapter – 1	Fuels and Combustion
Chapter – 2	Boilers
Chapter – 3	Steam System
Chapter – 4	Furnaces
Chapter – 5	Insulation and Refractories
Chapter – 6	FBC Boilers
Chapter – 7	Cogeneration
Chapter – 8	Waste heat recovery
Annexure	Annexure

Book - 3

Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities

Chapter – 1	Electrical Systems
Chapter – 2	Electric Motors
Chapter – 3	Compressed Air System
Chapter – 4	HVAC and Refrigeration System
Chapter – 5	Fans and Blowers
Chapter – 6	Pumps and Pumping System
Chapter – 7	Cooling Tower
Chapter – 8	Lighting System
Chapter – 9	Diesel Generating System
Chapter – 10	Energy Efficient Technologies in Electrical Systems
Annexure	Annexure

Book - 4

Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility systems

Chapter – 1	Boilers
Chapter – 2	Furnaces
Chapter – 3	Cogeneration, Turbines (Gas, Steam)
Chapter – 4	Heat Exchangers
Chapter – 5	Electric Motors and Variable Speed Drives
Chapter – 6	Fans and Blowers
Chapter – 7	Water Pumps
Chapter – 8	Compressors
Chapter – 9	HVAC Systems
Chapter – 10	Lighting Systems
Chapter – 11	Performing Financial Analysis
Chapter – 12	Applications of Non-Conventional and Renewable Energy Sources
Chapter – 13	Waste Minimisation and Resource Conservation

National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors

2007-07-17T15:28:00.000+05:30

Background

The Government of India has enforced The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (No 52 of 2001, 29th September 2001) with effect from 1st March 2002. The Act provides mainly for efficient use of energy and its conservation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. As per the Energy Conservation Act 2001, it is mandatory for all the designated energy consumers to get energy audit conducted by an Accredited Energy Auditor [under clause 14(h) and 14(i)] and to designate or appoint an Energy Manager [under clause 14(l)]. The Government of India has notified the list of designated consumers and the details are available at the following link: http://www.bee-india.nic.in/sidelinks/Exams07/Gazette_of_IndiaPartIISec3Sub-sec(ii)19_03_2007.pdf

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, is empowered to specify the regulations and mechanism to meet the above objectives. BEE has retained the National Productivity Council (NPC) as the National Certifying Agency, which would conduct the National Level Certification Examination for Energy Managers & Energy Auditors under the aegis of Bureau.

Examination Papers and Scheme

The examination Papers for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors are given below:

Paper I - General Aspects of Energy Management & Energy Audit - 3 Hrs Duration - Maximum Marks:150

Paper II - Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities - 3Hrs Duration - Maximum Marks: 150

Paper III - Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities - 3Hrs Duration - Maximum Marks:150

Paper IV- Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility systems (Open Book Examination)** - 2Hrs Duration - Maximum Marks:100

Minimum Marks for Award of Certificates

a) For Certification of Energy Managers:

i. 50% of the maximum marks in each paper in Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III

b) For Certification of Energy Auditors:

i. 50% of the maximum marks in each paper in Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III & Paper-IV.

Note: 1. A candidate qualifying as Certified Energy Auditor automatically qualifies for Certified Energy Manager as well. Such persons can be considered for appointment or designated as Energy Manager under the EC Act, 2001 by the Designated Consumers.

Syllabus for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors Certification Examination

PAPER-1: GENERAL ASPECTS OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND ENERGY AUDIT

1.1 Energy Scenario: Commercial and Non-commercial energy, primary energy resources, commercial energy production, final energy consumption, energy needs of growing economy, long term energy scenario, energy pricing, energy sector reforms, energy and environment, energy security, energy conservation and its importance, re-structuring of the energy supply sector, energy strategy for the future, air pollution, climate change. Energy Conservation Act-2001 and its features.

1.2 Basics of Energy and its various forms: Electricity basics- DC & AC currents, electricity tariff, Thermal Basics-fuels, thermal energy contents of fuel, temperature & pressure, heat capacity, sensible and latent heat, evaporation, condensation, steam, moist air and humidity & heat transfer, units and conversion.

1.3 Energy Management & Audit: Definition, need and types of energy audit. Energy management (audit) approach-understanding energy costs, bench marking, energy performance, matching energy use to requirement, maximizing system efficiencies, optimizing the input energy requirements, fuel & energy substitution, energy audit instruments.

1.4 Material and Energy balance: Facility as an energy system, methods for preparing process flow, material and energy balance diagrams.

1.5 Energy Action Planning: Key elements, force field analysis, Energy policy purpose, perspective, contents, formulation, ratification, Organizing – location of energy management, top management support, managerial function, roles and responsibilities of energy manager, accountability. Motivating-motivation of employees: Information system-designing barriers, strategies; Marketing and communicating-training and planning.

1.6 Financial Management: Investment-need, appraisal and criteria, financial analysis techniques-simple pay back period, return on investment, net present value, internal rate of return, cash flows, risk and sensitivity analysis; financing options, energy performance contracts and role of ESCOs.

1.7 Project Management: Definition and scope of project, technical design, financing, contracting, implementation and performance monitoring. Implementation plan for top management, Planning Budget, Procurement Procedures, Construction, Measurement & Verification.

1.8 Energy Monitoring and Targeting: Defining monitoring & targeting, elements of monitoring & targeting, data and information-analysis, techniques -energy consumption, production, cumulative sum of differences (CUSUM).

1.9 Global environmental concerns: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), sustainable development, Kyoto Protocol, Conference of Parties (COP), Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Prototype Carbon fund (PCF).

PAPER 2: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THERMAL UTILITIES

2.1 Fuels and Combustion: Introduction to fuels, properties of fuel oil, coal and gas, storage, handling and preparation of fuels, principles of combustion, combustion of oil, coal and gas.

2.2 Boilers: Types, combustion in boilers, performances evaluation, analysis of losses, feed water treatment, blow down, energy conservation opportunities.

2.3 Steam System: Properties of steam, assessment of steam distribution losses, steam leakages, steam trapping, condensate and flash steam recovery system, identifying opportunities for energy savings.

2.4 Furnaces: Classification, general fuel economy measures in furnaces, excess air, heat distribution, temperature control, draft control, waste heat recovery.

2.5 Insulation and Refractories: Insulation-types and application, economic thickness of insulation, heat savings and application criteria, Refractory-types, selection and application of refractories, heat loss.

2.6 FBC boilers: Introduction, mechanism of fluidized bed combustion, advantages, types of FBC boilers, operational features, retrofitting FBC system to conventional boilers, saving potential.

2.7 Cogeneration: Definition, need, application, advantages, classification and saving potentials.

2.8 Waste Heat Recovery: Classification, advantages and applications, commercially viable waste heat recovery devices, saving potential.

PAPER 3: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ELECTRICAL UTILITIES

3.1 Electrical system: Electricity billing, electrical load management and maximum demand control, power factor improvement and its benefit, selection and location of capacitors, performance assessment of PF capacitors, distribution and transformer losses.

3.2 Electric motors: Types, losses in induction motors, motor efficiency, factors affecting motor performance, rewinding and motor replacement issues, energy saving opportunities with energy efficient motors.

3.3 Compressed Air System: Types of air compressors, compressor efficiency, efficient compressor operation, Compressed air system components, capacity assessment, leakage test, factors affecting the performance and savings opportunities

3.4 HVAC and Refrigeration System: Vapor compression refrigeration cycle, refrigerants, coefficient of performance, capacity, and factors affecting Refrigeration and Air conditioning system performance and savings opportunities.Vapor absorption refrigeration system: Working principle, types and comparison with vapor compression system, saving potential

3.5 Fans and blowers: Types, performance evaluation, efficient system operation, flow control strategies and energy conservation opportunities.

3.6 Pumps and Pumping System: Types, performance evaluation, efficient system operation, flow control strategies and energy conservation opportunities.

3.7 Cooling Tower: Types and performance evaluation, efficient system operation, flow control strategies and energy saving opportunities assessment of cooling towers.

3.8 Lighting System: Light source, choice of lighting, luminance requirements, and energy conservation avenues.

3.9 Diesel Generating system: Factors affecting selection, energy performance assessment of diesel conservation avenues.

3.10 Energy Efficient Technologies in Electrical Systems: Maximum demand controllers, automatic power factor controllers, energy efficient motors, soft starters with energy saver, variable speed drives, energy efficient transformers, electronic ballast, occupancy sensors, energy efficient lighting controls, energy saving potential of each technology.

PAPER-4: ENERGY PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTILITY SYSTEMS

Open Book examination on the following energy performance assessments for equipment and utility systems:

4.1 Boilers, Furnaces

4.2 Cogeneration, Turbines (gas, steam)

4.3 Heat Exchangers

4.4 Electric Motors, Variable Speed Drives

4.5 Fans and Blowers, Water Pumps, Compressors

4.6 HVAC systems

4.7 Lighting Systems

4.8 Performing Financial Analysis.

4.9 Applications of Non-conventional & Renewable Energy Sources (NRES)

4.10 Waste minimization and resource conservation

Two Day Programme on Energy Conservation in Pumps and Pumping System

2007-07-11T11:23:00.000+05:30

Two Day Programme on

Energy Conservation in

Pumps and Pumping System

23^rd & 24^th August 2007

Hotel Breeze, Chennai

INTRODUCTION

Many savings programs and attractive paybacks are available to companies that seek efficiency improvements in motor-driven systems, especially with pumps. Industrial pumping systems accounts for nearly 25% of industrial electricity energy demand. Pumps and pumping system offer a saving potential of 30-50%. Matching the pump to the system to enable best efficiency point operation is often ignored during the selection of pumps. The energy saving potential in pumps is hidden and can be unearthed only by a detailed study including measurement of flow and determination of operating efficiency. There is a need to educate practicing engineers to tune up the existing system to maximise energy savings.

With this in view, Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity, National Productivity Council, Chennai is organising a two day training programme on “Energy Conservation in Pumps and Pumping System”. This two day training programme is focused on Energy Savings, Efficiency and Economics of pumps and pumping systems.

COVERAGE

Pump Types and its features

System Characteristics & Pump Performance Curves

Factors Affecting Pump Performance

Efficient Pumping System Operation & Maintenance

Flow Control Strategies

Field Testing for Determination of Pump Efficiency

Energy Conservation Opportunities in Pumping Systems

Case Studies & Group Discussion

SPEAKERS

Senior Consultants from National Productivity Council.

Experts from Industry

METHODOLOGY

This workshop will be conducted through lecture session, discussions and visual aids, etc.

PARTICIPATION

The workshop is meant for Engineers from Utilities, Technical, Project, Services, Maintenance, etc.

DATE & TIME

23^rd & 24^th August, 2007

10.00 AM to 5.00 PM

VENUE

BREEZE HOTEL
850, Poonamallee High Road
Kilpauk, Chennai—600 010

FEE

Rs. 6,000/- per participant (Non-Residential). The fee covers participation fee, course material and working lunch. The payment should be made by DD in favour of “National Productivity Council” payable at “Chennai”.

REGISTRATION

Last date for registration 14^th August, 2007. Please send nomination indicating the name, designation and official address of the participant in advance to the following address:

The Director

Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity

National Productivity Council

No.6 (Old No:31-B), SIDCO Industrial Estate

Ambattur, Chennai—600 098.

Phone: 044-26251808 / 26255216

Fax: 044-26254904

Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com

PREPARATORY TRAINING COURSE - 2007

2007-01-22T16:25:00.000+05:30

PREPARATORY TRAINING COURSE—2007

4th National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors- 2007

Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity (AIP), the training institute of NPC, Chennai has specifically designed a 5 days intensive preparatory training course to meet the wide range of knowledge, skills & competence required for passing of the examination.

Objective

This preparatory training course will enable the prospective energy managers and energy auditors to prepare systematically and with clear focus to acquire sufficient knowledge and skills to pass the examination and also function efficiently as an energy manager or an energy auditor.

Course Coverage

Day-1

Energy Scenario, Global Environmental Concerns, Basics of Energy and its various Forms, Energy Management and Audit, Material and Energy Balance, Energy Action Planning, Financial Management, Project Management, Energy Monitoring and Targeting.

Day-2

Fuels and Combustion, Boilers, FBC Boilers, Steam System, Furnaces, Cogeneration, Insulation and Refractories, Waste heat recovery.

Day-3

Electrical Systems, Electrical Motors, Compressed Air System, Fans and Blowers, HVAC and Refrigeration System, Cooling Tower, Pumps and Pumping System, Lighting System, DG Set System, Energy Efficient Technologies in Electrical Systems.

Day-4

Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility Systems, Exercises.

Day-5

Problem Solving, Model Examination, Group Discussion.

Methodology

The preparatory training course will be conducted through lecture sessions, case studies, exercises and model examinations. The program will be supported by audio - visual aids and multi media projector.

Faculty

Senior consultants from National Productivity Council who are highly qualified with two decades of work experiences of training & consultancy in energy audit and conservation field.

Programme Dates

Chennai

1. 19 - 23 March 2007

2. 26 - 30 March 2007

3. 2 - 6 April 2007

4. 9 - 13 April 2007

New Delhi

1. 2 - 6 April 2007

Venue

Chennai

Conference Hall
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
6, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ambattur
Chennai-600 098.

New Delhi

Conference Hall
National Productivity Council
Lodi Road
New Delhi - 110 003.

Fee

Chennai

Residential: Rs. 11,000/- per participant

Non Residential: Rs. 8,000/- per participant

New Delhi*

Non Residential: Rs. 12,000/- per participant

*The programme is Non-Residential and participants have to make their own arrangements for their stay.

Timing

The five full day session will start at 9.00 a.m. and will end at 6.00 p.m. with an hour break for lunch from 1.00. pm. to 2.00. pm.

Registration

Nominations along with fee by DD in favour of “National Productivity Council” payable at Chennai, should reach on or before seven days before the start of the programme to the below mentioned address,

The Director
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
National Productivity Council
No.6 (Old No. 31-B), SIDCO Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai-600 098.
Tel: (044) 2625 1808 / 5216.
Fax: (044) 26254904, Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com

Registration will be made on first come first served basis.

One-Day Workshop on "e - Governance"

2006-07-31T17:37:00.000+05:30

Why is E-Governance the new buzzword?

The colonial view of the Government used to be as a “CONTROLLER and RULER”. Today the Government’s role is like that of a coordinator and service provider. The Government is responsible for providing certain services to the citizens, just like a corporation is responsible for managing the value chain, which leads to output. Business corporations have discovered for the last two decades that with information. Technology they can make the value chain more efficient and this leads to quality increase and cost savings. Similarly, Governments have discovered that with Information Technology they can make the provision of the services to the citizens more efficient, transparent, can save costs and lead to a higher level of efficiency. This application of Information Technology enabled Process & Systems is called E-Governance or E-Government.

What do most E-Governance Initiatives involve?

It involves the entire citizens interfaces with the Government: delivery of government products and services, access to government information & transactions.

The programme highlights all the three aspects of E-Governance namely

· Information Technology Frame Works

· Citizens Access

· Government Process Improvement

Why should Government adopt E-Governance and what are its practical benefits?

A cute acronym has been coined for these possible results of E-Governance – SMART which stands for Simple, Moral, Accountable, Responsive and Transparent Governments.

Practical benefits include simpler documentation, faster applications, simpler procurement, greater reach of services, accelerating education, public participation and simplifying transactions.

Programme Design & Objectives

The programme will cover all the stages of E-Governance namely:

Ø Information Technology Frameworks

Ø Digitisation

Ø Citizens Access

Ø Content

COVERAGE

v E-Governance-Framework

v Maturity Models of E-Governance Systems

v Information Flow through Internet Technology

v Information Systems-Strategic & Tactical Planning Issues

PARTICIPATION PROFILE

This programme is meant for Group A officers from State & Central Government.

FACULTY & METHODOLOGY

The faculty will comprise of senior NPC experts, top professionals and senior Government Officials. This programme will focus on interactive discussion sessions, case examples and exercises.

VENUE

Dr. AMBEDKAR INSTITUTE OF PRODUCTIVITY

NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL

No. 6, SIDCO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

AMBATTUR, CHENNAI-600 098

DATE: 8^th September 2006

FEE

There is no participation fee for this progamme. The nominations are restricted to twenty on First come First basis.

NOMINATION

Nominations, giving participant’s name(s), designation, contact address, email, telephone, fax number etc., may be sent to

The Director

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity

National Productivity Council

No.6, Sidco Industrial Estate, Ambattur

Chennai-600 098

Phone: (044) 2625 1808, 2625 5216

Fax : (044) 2625 4904

E-mail: aipnpc@vsnl.com

Website: www.aipnpc.com

Nominations should reach us on or before September 1, 2006

Programme on TPM at Cochin

2006-07-26T11:09:00.000+05:30

PROGRAMME

TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE (TPM)

INTRODUCTION

Total Productive Maintenance, widely known by its acronym TPM, has become a buzz word among the successful organizations in India and abroad. Concept of TPM was evolved in Japan and promoted by Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) since the year 1970. What TPM does is help companies achieve high level of productivity by developing self-managing abilities in workers and managers which, in turn improve skills and work practices, ultimately leading to reduction in costs and increase in production. The essence of TPM is business process improvement through Working Teams, cutting across organizational layers. These teams are empowered and supported by suitable training and other inputs. They handle the entire process of problem identification, suggestions for improvement and implementation of the solution in collaborative fashion. A number of leading organizations in India, namely Grasim, Vikram Cement, TANFAC, Hindustan Lever, etc., have already implemented and also won the TPM Excellence Awards.

This programme is aimed at imparting necessary knowledge and skills to the executives to initiate implementation of the concepts of TPM in their organisations.

PROGRAMME COVERAGE

Concept of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
5S and Kaizen.
Improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness through reduction of six major losses.
Autonomous maintenance system and small group activities
Planned maintenance system.
Skill Improvement of Operators and maintenance workmen.
Maintenance prevention and early equipment management
Office TPM
Implementation of TPM

METHODOLOGY

The programmee will be conducted through lecture sessions, case studies, discussions and audiovisual aids.

PARTICIPATION

The Programme is meant for Executives from all functions responsible for productive use of various resources from organisations interested in implementing TPM.

COURSE FACULTY

T. Rajachidambaram
Director

S. Shivakumar
Senior Deputy Director

National Productivity Council
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
Chennai

DATE / DURATION

2 Days, 10^th & 11^th October,2006

Time: 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

VENUE

International Hotel
M.G.Road,
Ernakulam,
Cochin - 682035

FEES

Rs.4,000/= per participant. The fee covers participation fee, course material and working lunch. This is a non-residential programme.

REGISTRATION

Please send your nominations on your company letter-head indicating name, designation and official address of the participants along with the participation fee. The cheque / Demand Draft should be drawn in favour NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL Payable at CHENNAI . The nominations should reach the following address before 3rd October 2006.

The Director
National Productivity Council
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
6, SIDCO Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai – 600 098

Phone No.(044) 26251808, 26255216,
Fax No.(044) 26254904.

Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com

Energy Saving through Pinch Technology and Process Integration

2006-07-19T10:48:00.001+05:30

Two-Day Programme on

Energy Saving through
Pinch Technology and Process Integration

5th & 6th October 2006

INTRODUCTION

While oil prices continue to climb, energy conservation remains the prime concern for many process industries. The challenge every process engineer is faced with is to seek answers to questions related to their process energy patterns. A few of the frequently asked questions are:

Are the existing processes as energy efficient as they should be?

How can new projects be evaluated with respect to their energy requirements?

What changes can be made to increase the energy efficiency without incurring any cost?

What investments can be made to improve energy efficiency?

What is the most appropriate utility mix for the process?

How to put energy efficiency and other targets like reducing emissions, increasing plant capacities, improve product qualities etc, into a one coherent strategic plan for the overall site?

All of these questions and more can be answered with a full understanding of Pinch Technology and an awareness of the available tools for applying it in a practical way.

OBJECTIVE

This 2 day training programme aims to provide the basic knowledge of the concepts in pinch technology and how they been be applied to reduce energy and capital costs, increase capacity and reduce emissions.

COVERAGE

Fundamentals of Pinch Technology

Basic Concepts of Pinch Analysis

Steps of Pinch Analysis

Benefits and Applications of Pinch Technology

Energy Conservation and Process Integration

Successful Case Studies

RESOURCE PERSON

Senior consultants from National Productivity Council.

Pinch Technology Experts.

Industry users.

METHODOLOGY

This workshop will be conducted through lecture session, discussions, group exercise and visual aids, etc.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The workshop is meant for engineers or technical managers from the below mentioned industrial sectors, who wish to gain an understanding of how to achieve process energy efficiency improvements.

1. Refinery 2. Petrochemicals 3. Sugar 4. Pulp and Paper 5. Food Processing and Dairy 6. Solvent Extraction 7. Breweries & Distilleries 8. Fertilisers 9. Caustic Soda 10. Chemical

DATE & TIME

5th & 6th October 2006
10.00 AM to 5.00 PM

VENUE

BREEZE HOTEL
850, Poonamallee High Road
Kilpauk, Chennai—600 010

FEE

Rs. 6,000 per participant. The fee covers participation fee, course material and soft copy of presentation material in CD. The payment should be made by DD in favour of “National Productivity Council” payable at “Chennai”.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Mr. P. Dharmalingam
Sr.Dy.Director (Energy Management)

REGISTRATION

Last date for registration is 28th September 2006. Please send nomination indicating the name, designation and official address of the participant in advance to the following address:

The Director
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
National Productivity Council
6 (Old No:31-B), SIDCO Industrial Estate
Ambattur, Chennai—600 098.

Phone: 044-26251808/26255216
Fax: 044-26254904
Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com
Visit us at www.aipnpc.com (or) www.em-ea.org

Programme on "How to make best use of Effluent Treatment Plant"

2006-07-17T14:49:00.000+05:30

Programme on

How to make best use of Effluent Treatment Plant

Date: 03- 04 August 2006

Hotel Breeze, Chennai

BACKGROUND

Effluent treatment plants installed in many industries are “stuck” and unable to perform satisfactorily due to various reasons such as non-representative design data, flawed design criteria, inadequate O & M practices, poorly trained manpower, etc.

With more pressure from pollution control boards, public and ISO 14001 certification, it is imperative that the industries will have to gear up for improved and consistent performance of effluent treatment plants. This would necessitate training of relevant personnel in the concepts, practices and techniques pertaining to effluent treatment.

Based on the rich expertise drawn out of designing, commissioning, operating, evaluating, optimising and upgrading various effluent treatment plants, National Productivity Council (NPC) offers this unique programme.

PROGRAMMECOVERAGE

Overview of effluent parameters, sampling and flow measurement

Effluent load reduction techniques & methodology

Effluent Treatment Methods & Application areas

Analysis of ETP for Conceptual & Design problems

Mechanical equipment selection & Optimisation

Performance Evaluation of Effluent Treatment Plants

Proper operation, maintenance, process control and trouble shooting practices

Advanced Effluent treatment technologies

Treatment options for effluent reuse

Case studies

FACULTY

Senior Consultants from NPC, Experts from Industry, Consulting organisations and Pollution Control Boards.

TARGET GROUP

Senior and Middle level executives from Industries, Pollution Control Boards and other relevant organisations.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Dates : 3rd and 4th August 2006,

Timings : 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Venue : BREEZE HOTEL, 850, Poonamallee High Road Kilpauk, Chennai—600 0010

PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR

A.Shajahan, Deputy Director

ProgrammeFee

Rs. 6000/- per participant towards course fee, which includes reading material, tea / coffee and working lunch.

The programme is non-residential.

The fee is payable by demand draft / local cheque drawn in favour of “National Productivity Council”.

Fee once paid is not refundable.

REGISTRATION
The nominations along with the programme fee may kindly be sent to

Director,
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity,
National Productivity Council,
6, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ambattur,
Chennai - 600 098.

Telephone : 26251808/ 26255216
Fax : (044) 26254904
E-mail : alishajahan@gmail.com, indisur@gmail.com

LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION
25th July, 2006

Programme on Integrated Implementation and Auditing of ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001

2006-07-17T13:57:00.000+05:30

Programme on

Integrated Implementation and Auditing of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
30-31st August 2006

Organized by
Environment Division
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
Background

Most industries are seeking certification for various ISO standards like quality, environment and health and safety in line with global needs. Most industries certified with ISO 9001 aim for ISO 14001 certification followed by OHSAS 18001 certification after a gap of about two years. Also each certification process takes about a year. This process of pursuing ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certificates separately requires industries to spend twice the cost and time on document preparation and internal audit (after implementation). This results in loss of valuable productivity for the industry.

We, at NPC, feel that such wastages of manpower time and resources can be avoided by integrated implementation and auditing of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. NPC is already following the methodology of integrated implementation and auditing in few industries. We would like to share with you our experience in integrated implementation and auditing for enhancement of productivity as well as reduction of cost. This programme is targeted to both types of industries; those implementing the standards concurrently and those, who have already implemented and interested in integrating the standards.

Programme Coverage

This course will provide the participants with an understanding of the following:

Overview and interpretation of Standards

Relationships between ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001

Environmental and OHS Legal compliance issues

Integrated objectives, targets and policy

Optimized program implementation and operation

Integrated documents and procedures

Integrated internal auditing

Integrated checklists and model checklists

Case studies

Faculty

Senior consultants from NPC and experts from certifying bodies

Target Group

Senior and middle level executives from industries, consultancy and other relevant organizations

General information

Dates          : 30-31st August 2006
Timings     : 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Venue           : Hotel Breeze
                           850, Poonamallee High Road,
            Chennai – 600 010

Programme Coordinator

R.Suryanarayanan
Deputy Director

Programme Fee

Rs.6000/- per participant towards course fee which includes reading material, tea/coffee and working lunch

The programme is non-residential

The fee is payable by demand draft / local cheque drawn in favour of "National Productivity Council"

Registration

The nominations along with the programme fee may kindly be sent to

Director
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
6, SIDCO industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai – 600 098

Telephone : 26251808 / 26255216 Fax : (044) 26254904
E-mail : aipnpc@vsnl.com, rsuryan@gmail.com
Visit us at : www.aipnpc.con

LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 23rd August 2006

Training Programme on Team Building and Team Work

2006-07-17T13:10:00.000+05:30

Training Programme on

TEAM BUILDING AND TEAM WORK

BACKGROUND

The liberalization process coupled with globalization of markets, has brought intense competition amongst industries and enterprises.  Their future survival and growth increasingly depends on how they overcome these challenges.  Organizations have to think beyond traditional basis of work and move on to emerging paradigms of surpassing competition.

Teams and Teamwork are the keys to building high performance.  Yet, a vast majority does not focus on Team Building and Team Working aspects and opportunities.  Teams have turned companies around.  Their accomplishments, insights and enthusiasm are eloquent testament to the power of Teams.

Motorola heavily relied on Teams to surpass its Japanese competition in Producing the light cellular phones. At 3M, Teams are critical to meeting the company’s  goal of producing half of each year’s revenue from the previous five years innovations.  Kodak’s Zebra Teams proved the worth of black and white film manufacturing in a world where color is the king.

In many Indian companies too, this experience has been successful but, it is only a beginning of new era in our industrial and organizational culture.  It has so far got some roots only and its full potential is yet to be exploited.

PROGRAMME DESIGN AND OBJECTIVES

One plus one equals two, but with real Teamwork it can equal eleven.  Recognizing the unique potential of achieving high performance by Teams, NPC has designed this programme with a totally new perspective and approach.

This Programme aims at:

Moving from individual to Teamwork;

Building and Developing Teams;

Understanding How Teams work at their best;

Promoting Teamwork in Organization; and

Improving Team Effectiveness.

COVERAGE

Understanding, Building and Developing Teams in new Paradigm;

Teams and Performance; Harnessing the Potential;

Approaches to Fostering High-Performing Teams;

Team Leaders and Leadership Roles;

Building Effective Relationships and Trust;

Organizational Communication and Team Performance:

Co-operation and Competition within and between Teams;

Promoting Collaboration and Conflict Resolution;

PARTICIPANT PROFILE
The basic concept of teams encompasses all levels of organization.  Therefore, this programme will be useful for all levels of Executives / Managers   from Public and Private Sector, Central and State Government Departments, Public Utility and Service Organizations, Banks and Financial Institutions, Public Administration as well as Co-operative Sector.

FACULTY AND METHODOLOGY
The faculty comprises of senior NPC Experts, Top Professionals and Practicing Managers.  The programme will focus on Interactive Discussion Sessions, Case Studies, Simulated Role Plays, Business Games and Exercises..

VENUE

BREEZE HOTEL
850, Poonamallee High Road
Kilpauk, Chennai—600 0010

DURATION

7—8  August 2006  (From 10.00 hours—1700 hours)

FEES

Rs.6000/= per participant.  The fee covers cost of Reading Materials, Folder, Stationery, Professional Fee.

REGISTRATION

Nominations, giving participant’s name (s), Designation, Contact Address, Telephone, Fax number along with demand draft in favour of “NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL’ Payable at “CHENNAI” may be forwarded on before 25th July 2006

The Director
National Productivity Council
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
6, SIDCO Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai – 98

Phone No.(044) 26251808, 26255216,
Fax No.(044) 26254904
Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com
Visit us at : www.aipnpc.com