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March 12, 2008 India Habitat Centre

ISFL-2008. SUMMARY. March 12, 2008 India Habitat Centre. ISFL Objectives. Provide platform for scientists, technologists, policy makers & industrialists to share ideas and information on research and development efforts related to:. Futuristic trends on Fuels and Lubricants

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March 12, 2008 India Habitat Centre

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  1. ISFL-2008 SUMMARY March 12, 2008 India Habitat Centre

  2. ISFLObjectives • Provide platform for scientists, technologists, policy makers & industrialists to share ideas and information on research and development efforts related to: • Futuristic trends on Fuels and Lubricants • Identifying areas of future research

  3. ISFL-2008 “Fuels and Lubricants: Evolving Trends for Sustainable Development” ISFL-2008 “Fuels and Lubricants: Evolving Trends for Sustainable Development” 2006 Fuels and Lubricants: Technological Innovations and Environmental Concerns 2006 Fuels and Lubricants: Technological Innovations and Environmental Concerns 2004 Fuels and Lubricants: Emerging Alternatives 2004 Fuels and Lubricants: Emerging Alternatives 2002 Fuels and Lubricants: Exploring New Horizons 2002 Fuels and Lubricants: Exploring New Horizons 2000 Fuels and Lubricants for Next Millennium 2000 Fuels and Lubricants for Next Millennium 1997 Emerging Technologies in Fuels and Lubricants 1997 Emerging Technologies in Fuels and Lubricants ISFL Journey so far : Themes

  4. Inaugural Press Meet Panel Discussions Exhibition Events Technical & Poster Sessions Plenary Cultural Events IOC R&D Foundation day Valedictory ISFL-2008

  5. Press MeetMarch 9, 2008 • Over 50 representatives from print and electronic media attended the press meet • Director(R&D) welcomed & addressed the media • Chairman & Functional Directors of IndianOil responded to media queries • Lot of inquisitive questions on lube quality commensurate with changing fuel, emission norms and waste management

  6. ISFL-2008Inaugural Session March 10, 2008 0900-1040 hrs Inauguration of ISFL-2008 by Shri Dinsha Patel Hon’ble Minister of State of Petroleum & Natural Gas

  7. ISFL-2008Inaugural SessionMarch 10, 2008 , 0900-1040 hrs • Director (R&D), IndianOil - Welcome address • Apprised the delegates about the origin and evolution of ISFL • Emphasized for developing breakthrough technologies for cleaner production of hydrogen and reducing the carbon foot prints • Chairman, IndianOil - Theme Address • Innovations through sustained R&D – the only way to thrive in competitive environment • Energy security and sustainable growth as crucial issues for India • A renewed engagement with society and innovative thinking required for sustainable growth

  8. ISFL-2008Inaugural SessionMarch 10, 2008 , 0900-1040 hrs • Shri Dinsha Patel, Hon’ble MOS, MoP&NG – Inaugural Address • According to an estimate, the world energy consumption will increase from current level of 200 million barrels per day to about 400 million barrels per day by 2050 • Need for appropriate strategies for controlling GHG emissions and reduced environment loading • Outlined NELP policy for steps to increase indigenous oil and gas production • Slimily of “Samundra Manthan” and churning of ideas for more “Amrit”

  9. ISFL-2008INAUGURATION OF POSTER SESSIONMarch 10, 2008, 1040-1050 hrsShri Dinsha PatelHon’ble Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas • Three well structured Poster Sessions on March 10, 11 and 12, 2008 conducted • 46 Technical Posters displayed

  10. ISFL-2008Inauguration of ExhibitionMarch 10, 2008, 1050-1100 hrs Shri Dinsha PatelHon’ble Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas

  11. ISFL 2008 EXHIBITORSParticipation by 14 organizations • ALLIANCE TECKNOLOGIES • LABINDIA INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD. • LABCON SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS • PID ENG & TECH - SPAIN • JV SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS PVT. LTD. • ELICO MARKETING PVT. LTD. • INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. • ACE INSTRUMENTS – SARBI • PETROTECH-2009 • AVL INDIA PVT. LTD. • EDEN ENERGY (I) PVT. LTD. • SKF OSTERREICH AG • SG INSTRUMENTS • TRIBOTECH TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

  12. 36th IOC R&D Foundation Day March 10, 2008 at 1600-1700 hrs Speaker Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam Hon’ble former President of India

  13. ISFL-2008IndianOil R&D Foundation DayMarch 10, 2008, 1600-1700 hrs • Overview of energy scenario and future growth • Crude oil may be US$ 200 per barrel by 2020 • Need for alternative energy resources e.g. Solar, Nuclear and Bio-resources options discussed • Need for having complete value chain from Jatropha plantation to bio-diesel distribution by Indian Oil companies • Asked oil PSUs to invest US$ 1 billion for Jatropha plantation

  14. ISFL-2008IndianOil R&D Foundation DayMarch 10, 2008, 1600-1700 hrs • Agenda for IndianOil and its R&D: • To become 3rd largest oil company from 20th position by 2015 • To scale up fortune 500 rating to 50th position from currently 135th position • To enhance meaningful R&D budget from current Rs 100 crores to Rs 1200 crores by 2015 • To strive for high cetane diesel production from “Algae” • To research for developing various sources of energy

  15. ISFL-2008Plenary Session-IMarch 10, 2008, 1130-1300 hrs • Dr S. Kent Hoekman, DRI, USA • Overview of advanced energy initiatives in USA • “20-in-10” plan in USA launched for enhancing share of Alternative fuels upto 20% in 10 years • Corn and Soyabean oils identified as feedstock for ethanol and bio-diesel respectively in USA • Ethanol replaced 4% of gasoline market and bio-diesel captured 1% diesel market • R&D efforts needed for cellulosic ethanol and algae bio-diesel

  16. ISFL-2008Plenary Session-IMarch 10, 2008, 1130-1300 hrs • Dr Thomas Joseph, Air Products • Hydrogen fuel dispensing stations • Stress on “well towheel” efficiency and minimizing GHG emissions • H-CNG fleet can have first move advantage in introducing hydrogen • Need for proper codes, standards and safety measures for handling hydrogen • Shared infrastructure like energy Park can make hydrogen as viable alternative fuel • Central Hydrogen production with Pipeline distribution results in maximum efficiency

  17. ISFL-2008Plenary Session-IMarch 10, 2008, 1130-1300 hrs • Dr Shankar Prasad, CARB (Paper read by Dr R.K. Malhotra) • Provided international energy outlook • Data on California Air quality improvements • Ozone and particulate matter standards • Evolution of CARB auto controls • Increasing economic growth should be with efficient use of energy

  18. ISFL-2008Plenary Session-IIMarch 11, 2008, 0900-1030 hrs • Dr Owen Wyrley Birch, Lubrizol • Aim to improve air quality and reduce reliance on fossil fuel • Evolving trends on the following issues • Air quality • Changing vehicle park • Focus on CO2 • Change in fuel • India likely to be place for design and manufacturing of automobiles in 10 years • Pros and cons of bio-diesel w.r.t. CO2, emission, stability and fuel dilution • Lubricant technology road map for EURO IV

  19. ISFL-2008Plenary Session-IIMarch 11, 2008, 0900-1030 hrs • Prof Hugh A. Spikes (Read by Prof S.K. Biswas) • Nano-technology and Nano-tribology • Understanding of matter at 1-100 nm or at molecular level • Study of cluster of atoms and molecules • Discussed various techniques for studying at nano level e.g. AFM, Ultra thin film interferrometry, surface force apparatus etc. • Discussed various types of Nano additives e.g. • Fullerenes, MoS2, WS2, borates, phosphates for lubricants • Cerium oxide nano partciles for fuels for better combustion • Prof S.K. Biswas, IISc • Physics of emulsions • Mechanism of hydrolysis of PEG esters • Explained interactions of sodium oleate with aliphatic oil in lubricating steel and its effect on friction

  20. ISFL-2008Plenary Session-IIIMarch 12, 2008, 0900-1030 hrs • Dr. Ton van den Brule, Criterion, USA • Limited oil reserves with middle east as major resource • Crude getting heavier and sour • Alternate fuels – the options alongwith GTL, CTL and hydrogen • Global fuel quality issues • Challenges in hydro-processing • Hydrotreating will continue to play an important role for meeting global needs • Dr. Gary M. Sieli, Lumus Technology, USA • High price of crude oil and increasing demand • Coke to distillates – A major challenge • Process commercialized for converting residues into high valued materials

  21. ISFL-2008Plenary Session-IIIMarch 12, 2008, 0900-1030 hrs • Dr. K.S. Balaraman, CHT, India • Challenges of Indian refinery industry • Synergy between refinery and petrochemicals • Benchmarking of refineries • Plans for performance improvement of refineries

  22. PANEL DISCUSSION – I Theme: ENERGY EFFICIENT & LONG DRAIN LUBRICANTS Hall: Stein Auditorium March 11, 2008 (1030 – 1200 hrs)

  23. Panel Discussion – Icontd.. Salient points discussed

  24. PANEL DISCUSSION – II Theme: CLEAN FUELS – GREEN ENVIRONMENT Venue: Stein Auditorium March 12, 2008 (1430 – 1600 hrs)

  25. Panel Discussion – IIcontd.. Salient points discussed

  26. Technical Sessions

  27. ISFL-2008Technical Papers 18 Technical Sessions in 3 Parallel Halls 516 Delegates attended ISFL-2008 128 papers and Representation from 20 Countries

  28. ISFL-200862 Foreign Delegates from 19 foreign Countries USA (21) Pakistan (1) Turkey (1) UAE (3) Spain ((3) UK (7) Sri Lanka (4) Singapore (4) S. Africa(3) Sweden (1) Canada (1) Austria (3) Italy (3) Netherlands (1) Japan (1) Venezuela (3) Germany (6) Hong Kong (1) China (1)

  29. TECHNICAL SESSIONS • REFINING TECHNOLOGY (4 sessions) • Sky rocketing crude prices, deteriorating quality and ever increasing product demand emerged as future challenges • Development of Bio-desulfurization technologies • Maximization of middle distillates besides gasoline and LPG while meeting the environmental concerns of all the products • Development and commercialization of specific catalysts to meet above challenges

  30. TECHNICAL SESSIONS contd.. • FUTURISTIC FUELS & EMISSIONS (6 sessions) • Role of multi-functional additives for superior energy efficiency and reduction of GHG emissions • New test methods for evaluations of MFA in modern design engine development • Role of nano technology for hydrogen production in efficient and economical way • Safety aspects of Hythane (mixture of hydrogen and methane) • Use of Bio-markers to maintain the quality of fuels and to control the menace of adulteration practices

  31. TECHNICAL SESSIONS contd.. • LUBRICANTS TECHNOLOGY (5 sessions) • Fuel dilution is key issue with bio-diesel • Oil drain period remains the primary requirement of customer & environment • Differentiated lubricant formulations required to validate lab results in on-road applications • Multigrade gear oil options with lower viscometrics are preferred • New concept of bio-stable metal working fluids for longer drain intervals • Process of production of superior quality basestocks (API group II / III) discussed in detail

  32. TECHNICAL SESSIONS • SPECIAL SESSIONS WITH TECHNICAL • SOCIETIES (3 sessions) • Latest developments on greases for special applications with longer life • Recent trends on gas engine emissions in USA & other parts of world • A laboratory assessment technique was presented to study the impact of fuel asphalt on detergency of Trunk Piston engine oils • Application of slow speed wear in gears for studying performance of oil in boundary lubrication regime dealt in detail • Latest tribology testing of lubricating oils and effect of nano additives on Oils

  33. BEST ORAL PRESENTATIONS - 3 BEST TECHNICAL PAPERS - 3 AWARDS BEST EXHIBITORS - 2 BEST POSTERS - 3 ISFLAwards

  34. ISFL-2008Glimpses of Social Networking Evening

  35. ISFL-2008Special LectureMarch 11, 2008, 1830-1930 hrs “Sustainable Development through Self Management”`Swami Sukhabodhananda Ji’ Founder Chairman of Prasanna Trust Mesmerized the audience with his inspiring address gave three mantras for shedding ego to grow up rather than growing old: Anandlahri – waves of joy Premlahri – waves of love Saundaryalahri – waves of beauty

  36. Major Research Areas Identified • Technologies with least carbon foot print for sustained development • Economic development not necessarily with increase in energy consumption – emphasis on energy efficiency • Multi pronged approach for tapping energy from various sources • Second generation Bio-fuels from lignocellulosic biomass and algae etc. • Development of hydrogen economy through H-CNG, neat hydrogen in IC engines and fuel cells

  37. Major Research Areas Identified • Utilization of Heavy and Sour crude oils while meeting challenges of higher fuel quality standards • Upgradation of residue for increased middle distillate production • Production of high value products such as petrochemical feedstock • Integration of coker for hydro-processing / cat-cracking for improved refinery margins • Benchmarking of refineries in terms of GRM • Gasification of residue and pet coke for power and steam generation

  38. Major Research Areas Identified • Marker system development for fuels and lubricants • Augmentation of low performance tier engine oils for extended drain intervals • Oxidative stable lubricants for bio-fueled vehicles • New generation lubricants for gas based engines • Bio-stable semi-synthetic metal working fluids for longer emulsion life • Nano tribology as enabler for new generation lubricants • Food grade lubricants

  39. 2008 In association with Sponsors 6th International Symposium on Fuels & Lubricants – ISFL-2008

  40. 2010 2008 ……I wish you well and so I take my leaveI pray you know me when we meet again…William Shakespeare Hoping to see you again in

  41. Thank You

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