Who should attend?
The knowledge sessions at the Boiler India 2024 expo are designed to cater professionals in the boiler and energy industries that seek insights into the latest trends, technologies and practices of the heat and steam industry. Delegates from the following categories are invited to attend the seminars:

Professionals from boiler & heat transfer industry

Career seekers in the boiler / steam industry

Heat exchanger & pressure vessel manufacturers

Government, trade authorities / policy makers / inspection authorities

Water chemistry professionals

Professionals working in the field of effluent treatment, ash utilisation & pollution control

Steam generators / users

Designers / consultants in heat / steam industry

Boiler, boiler components and ancillary unit manufacturers

Testing & certifying agencies

Water treatment plant manufacturers / operators

Academicians / students / technicians / boiler operators
Why attend?

Leaders, experts, manufacturers and industry giants are attending the event

Get to know about the boiler advancements and safety practices for optimising boiler output

Case studies and critical discussions with the industry, government authorities and technical experts

Gain practical solutions to common challenges

Get assured solutions for your daily challenges in operation and maintenance of boilers

Understanding IBR 1950

Manufacturers get exposure to state-of-the-art technological development, which will facilitate them to build efficient, cost-effective and environment-friendly boilers

Participants can explore new opportunities for promoting their product and services

Increase reliability and overall safety of boilers and identify potential problems in design

Understanding of various international codes such as ASME, ASTM, GHOST, ASME, ANSI, AGA, API, BS, ISO, DIN and more

Identify opportunities for energy and cost savings

Receive expert advice on boiler and boiler component selection

Network with specialists in the field of interest

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Boiler India 2022 Seminar Schedule (Boiler India 2024 Seminar Schedule will be live soon!)
Sir C. V. Raman Hall | |
Seminar topics for Boiler Users | |
Day 1 (14/09/2022) | |
Inaugural Session 10.00 – 13.30 Hrs | |
Session 1 14.00 to 15.15 Hrs | Selection of boilers & exploring the use of alternate fuel Mr. Mateesh Rai & Mr. Peter Vyncke, M/s Forbes Vyncke Pvt. Ltd |
Tea Break 15.15 – 15.30 Hrs | |
Session 2 15.30 to 16.30 Hrs | Opportunities for co-generation in the process industry Mr. Yohan Engineer, Director, M/s Industrial Boiler Turbo Pvt. Ltd |
Session 3 16.30 to 18.00 Hrs | Optimisation of boiler efficiency & troubleshooting of boilers Mr. K.K. Parthiban |
Day 2 (15/09/2022) | |
Session 1 10.00 to 11.00 Hrs | Real-time performance monitoring using the latest sensing & measuring devices Mr. R. S. Jha Mr. Rohit Khindri Mr. Bharat Pathak, M/s Thermax Ltd, Pune |
Session 2 11.00 to 12.30 Hrs | Water treatment Mr. Udayan Shrouti,CEO, Libra Agencies, Nagpur |
Session 3 12.30 to 13.00 Hrs | Residual Life Assessment and condition monitoring Mr. Nath & Mr. Ranjan, M/s Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore |
Session 4 13.00 to 13.30 Hrs | Amendments with regards to RLA Eligibility, periodicity and validity of the certificate Mr. G. D. Wankhede, Joint Director, Steam Boilers, M.S, Mumbai |
Lunch Break 13.30 – 14.00 Hrs | |
Session 5 14.00 to 15.00 Hrs | Failure analysis and boiler accidents Mr. S. M. Sarode, Ex-Joint Director, Steam Boilers |
Session 6 15.00 to 15.45 Hrs | Efficient steam distribution, utilization and condensate recovery. Case studies Mr. Narpendra Singh, CEO, Maxima Steam Works LLP |
Tea Break 15.45 – 16.00 Hrs | |
Session 7 16.00 to 16.45 Hrs | 1. NOx abatement by proven technologies to reduce pollution caused during combustion to meet current regulatory norms 1. M/s Yara Environmental Technologies Pvt Ltd 2. Mr. Dilip Ambekar, M/s Trust Well |
Session 8 16.45 to 17.30 Hrs | Incineration boiler for spent wash Mr. Prashant Bahirgunde, M.D. M/s Esbee Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd |
Session 9 17.30 to 18.00 Hrs | Problem faced during boiler repairs, modification and erection – A discussion forum Mr. D. P. Deshpande, Mr. Jawale, Mr. D. R. Parkale, Mr. J.J. Ingle, HPCL |
Day 3 (16/09/2022) | |
Session 1 10.00 to 11.30 Hrs | Latest technology & remedial measures for ash deposition problems in FBC, CFBC and pulverised coal-fired boilers Mr. Pramod P. Kate, boiler technical consultant, Vyankatesh Engineers and Consultants, Nagpur |
Session 2 11.30 to 12.30 Hrs | Upkeep and maintenance of safety valves M/s Fainger Leser |
Session 3 12.30 to 13.30 Hrs | Use of solar thermal energy in boilers Dr. B.K. Jayasimha Rathod CEO, India One Solar Thermal Power Plant, Abu Road |
Prize Distribution 15.00 to 17.30 Hrs |
Sir M. Visvesvaraya Hall | |
Seminar topics for Manufacturing and Skill Development | |
Day 1 (14/09/2022) | |
Inaugural session 10.00 – 13.30 Hrs | |
Session 1 14.00 to 15.30 Hrs | Metallurgy for high pressure & temperature applications Mr. Asutosh Khandelwal, Head Quality, M/s L&T- MHI Power Boilers Pvt Ltd, Faridabad |
Tea Break 15.30 – 15.45 Hrs | |
Session 2 15.45 to 17.30 Hrs | Latest trends in joining technology and problems faced on shop floor (Welding, DT, NDT of pressure parts) Dr. Renu Gupta, Head-design quality assurance & design for manufacturing, M/s L&T heavy engineering, Powai Dr. Krishnan Shivraman, Sr. DGM-manufacturing technology, M/s L&T |
Session 3 17.30 to 18.30 Hrs | Boiler design optimisation through safety aspects Mr. R. S. Jha, Mr. Pramod Shigarkanthi, M/S Thermax Ltd. C&H |
Day 2 (15/09/2022) | |
Session 1 10.00 to 10.45 Hrs | Importance of quality system in boiler manufacturing as per International Code Mr. Parthapratim Brahma, mentor at TWI India Pvt Ltd (Ex-area technical and quality manager, Lloyd’s Register Asia) |
Session 2 10.45 to 11.30 Hrs | Risk-based inspection and fitness for service Mr. Mehran Izadkhah, Global Riskwise Engineering Product Manager, Asset Integrity Management, TWI, Malaysia |
Session 3 11.30 to 12.15 Hrs | Information about Appendix ‘J’ of IBR Mr. Hrishikesh Bawane, Manager Q.C. M/s Thermax Ltd, Pune Mr. Imran Mujawar, Dy. Director Steam Boilers, Mumbai |
Session 4 12.15 to 13.15 Hrs | Latest manufacturing facilities and additive manufacturing Mr. Mangesh Ashtekar, Head Industrial Engineering Department, M/s Forbes Marshall Pvt. Ltd, Pune |
Lunch Break 13.15 to 14.45 Hrs | |
Session 5 13.45 to 14.30 Hrs |
Mr. D. P Deshpande, Mr. Pravin Bajaj, Mr. Nitesh Kantrod, Mr. M. S. Patil |
Session 6 14.30 to 15.15 Hrs |
Mr. Avinash Tambewagh, Technical Head Mr. Ganesh Sonawane, Quality Assurance Head, M/s TCR Engineering Services, Navi Mumbai |
Session 7 15.15 to 16.00 Hrs |
Mr. Abhay Patil, M/s Thyssenkrupp and Mr. Asangi |
Tea Break 16.00 to 16.15 Hrs | |
Session 8 16.15 to 17.00 Hrs | IBR documentation & model job card for boiler manufacturing Mr. V. M. Barmate, Jt. Director Steam Boilers Mr. Navindra Kambre, Mr. P M Kadam Mrs. Savita Wayal, Technical Assistant Steam Boilers, Mumbai |
Session 9 17.00 to 18.00 Hrs | Power generation through municipal waste, problems faced – forum discussion Mr. Sachin Sangamnerkar, M/s Urja Technologies, Pune Mr. Swabrinto Chatterjee, DGM Operation, Mumbai Waste Management Ltd, RAMKY Group Mr. Sachin Khirwadkar, AVP-Projects, Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd, Hyderabad |
Day 3 (16/09/2022) | |
Session 1 10.00 to 11.30 Hrs | Skill requirements and opportunities in boiler manufacturing & boiler operations Mr. G. T. Choughule, Ex. Jt. Director Steam Boilers, Mumbai |
Session 2 11.30 to 12.30 Hrs | A sneak peek of ASME Section-I, construction of power boilers Mr. Jayaram Vattappilly, P-Eng., Vice President, Codes and Standards |
Session 3 12.30 to 13.30 Hrs | Opportunity galore in manufacturing (import substitutes)/ parallel certification/boiler industries challenges and technological changes in years to come Mr. Dipak Shinde, M/s L&T, China |
Prize Distribution 15.00 to 17.30 Hrs |