Minutes of the Meeting of the Sectoral Monitoring Committee for review of the CSIR 12th FYP projects under the theme "Sustainable Chemical Industry"

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S.No Project Title

1. ; Innovate, develop & up-scale , modular, agile, intensified & ' continuous process & plants for

specialty chemicals

Project Code

lndusMAGIC

Clarifications sought by SMC

Annexure

Recommendations by the SMC for actions to be taken by CSIR

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(i) . How will the facility created and technologies developed connect with the industry to provide services and business model for realization of economic benefits to CSIR and country?

(ii). Emphasis of the project is on making the process continuous - what is the Cost effectiveness and what are likely technological edges?

(iii). How will the leads identified in the project be taken up- the Base White paper (Gap area analysis, patinformatic analysis, industrial needs & market space analysis, hazard & Risk analysis etc.)

(iv) . How will the facilities be sustainable?-Capabilities of the Centre; Cost Model including running & maintenance; human resource requirements;

(v) . What is the value of the import trade of the MAGIC type of reactors?

(vi) . What are the indigenous products that are

(i) . Demonstration of MAGIC facility having been commissioned, CSIR might consider the implications of wet leasing of the reactor for maximizing the returns and outcomes of the R&D

(ii) . Arrange the stakeholder conclave for feedback and select 5 or 6 of the 50 technology leads for translational research with participation of Indian chemical industry for technology development and subsequent sponsorship for exclusive licensing and wet leasing

(iii). Develop suitable plan, roadmap and scheme for maximal utilization for multipurpose MAGIC facility and commercialization of reactor technology

(iv) . Market scope for technology to MAGIC reactors and components developed needs to be mapped and tapped

2. Catalysts for Specialty Chemicals CSC

presently imported that can be processed in the plant?

(vii) . Who are the potential clients? (viii). How is the need for MAGIC type

technology being presently met? (ix) . Names of companies importing these

reactors presently. (x). Has appropriate due diligence been carried

out for carrying out specific reactions (eg. Nitration reaction) and if so, the due diligence reports be provided

(xi). Has there been a parallel effort to also develop batch process for some of the leads identified for exploitation of Indus MAGIC?

(xii). Details of the technologies transferred/licensed/being licensed with respect to financial returns, likely turnovers/capacities, revenue inflows.

(xiii) . Is DPR available for the technologies cummercialized? Is it commercially exploited by the companies to whom the technology has been transferred?

(xiv) . Specific information of external collaborations established

(xv). Is it possible to project external cash flow to : be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 years (year-wise) as a result of the project?

(i). Have the present needs of the industries (i) . Base White paper (Gap area analysis,

been assessed for the various imported patinformatic analysis, industrial needs catalysts and is projection for a period of & market space analysis, hazard & Risk next ten years feasible? analysis etc.) needs to be developed

(ii). Is the market assessment done for (ii). For the catalysts developed, prospective takers of the knowhow for spreadsheets of advantageous and which catalysts have been developed? unique selling propositions may be

(iii) . Are the catalysts developed being tried & developed in a quantitative manner and tested in the facilities built under they could be re-validated through third lndusMAGIC? party evaluations

(iv). Has a detailed analysis of the type of (iii). A set of detailed project reports for catalysts being imported and their bankable proposals may be developed frequency been carried out? Is for successful outcomes regeneration of spent imported catalysts (iv) . Screening and identification of specific feasible? Any report on this study be technology leads with sustainable provided. outcomes on the industry would be

(v). Have the prospective partners been necessary and only work up for those identified for new generation catalysts leads with well selected potentials could which are more of organic and non-noble be undertaken for translational research inorganic based catalysts under PPP mode

(vi). How will the leads identified in the project (v). CSIR may consider establishing an be taken up for further development and International class Centre for licensing? "Technologies for Unique Catalysts and

(vii). Has the blueprint been prepared for Specialty Chemicals" in partnership with defining niche status on catalyst design & industry and other user ministries. Such development with features like selectivity, a centre could be considered under recyclability, replacement of precious PPP model after the preparation of a metals by organic and non-precious Detailed Project Report during the next metals, yield of conversion , regio two year period. selectivity etc .. If yes , please provide a

3. Membrane & Adsorbent MATES Technology Platform for Effective Separation of Gases & Liquids

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copy. If no, what is the time frame on which this document will be prepared? Is it possible to project external cash flow to be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 years (year-wise) as a result of the

supplying membrane for evaluation to the American Company? Has the IP protection been assured? Have the prospective manufacturers of different membranes been identified? How many are producing the membranes developed by the laboratory? What is the partnership developed with the manufacturers? Have the cost effectiveness data of the membranes developed been generated? What steps have the project teams taken to capitalize the lead gained in global leadership in membrane technology by way of establishing strategic alliances and partnerships? Has project team planned the expansion of capacity to develop designer technology solutions in areas of water treatment and zero liquid discharge as well as purification of niche products by engaging an engineering company and expansion

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Partnership with engineering companies for commercialization of key technology leads for membranes to be worked out Development of designer technology solutions for meeting industry specific needs is to be explored Membrane technologies offering opportunities for energy saving, zero liquid discharge systems, cost-viability elements of hybrid technologies based on membrane and mechanical evaporation could be worked out The specific sectors like leather which need immediate technology solutions for energy efficient implementation of ZLD the project group along with HPSMC group could develop a specific proposal for tanning sector in Tamil Nadu for implementation of the project outcomes in a time bound manner

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through intra-CSIR and inter-institutional partnership?

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(vii) . Is it possible to project external cash flow to be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 years (year-wise) as a result of the

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Potassic (K) Fertilizer K-TEN (i) . Provide the complete techno-economic (i) . Potash fertilizer technology from Technology to Empower the analysis of the potash technology based indigenous sources is a critical need of Nation on its implementation at ARCHEAN the country both from the perspective of

High Purity Salt & Recovery of Valuable Metal Ions from Marine Resources

HPSMC

chemicals and Tata chemicals? technology and policy. Expediting (ii). Has the utility of ash of biomass from national outcomes of potash fertilizer

distillery as a source of potassium tried technology within the period of next two and tested? years in strongly recommended.

(iii). Has the process for recovery of potash (ii) . For manufacture of low value high from distillery waste been optimized for volume chemicals, the deployment of continuous operation by way of detailed continuous processes complete with engineering design and valorisation of the detailed engineering packages might be product for fertiliser application? necessary. Adequate capacity

(iv). Is it possible to project external cash flow strengthening in the area of detailed to be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 engineering for high volume chemicals years (year-wise) as a result of the might be integrated with the capacity of project? the project team.

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(i). Novelty elements of the project, if any, could be outlined

(ii). How the technology developed for solar salt is being transferred to a large number of small scale farmers in order to make a social impact?

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(i) . Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) plants in the country have accumulated mixtures of Sodium Chloride (NaCI) and Sodium Sulphate (Na2S04) in several thousands of tons. The technology for fractional crystallization of the NaCI and

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Science & Technology Revolution in Leather with a Green Touch

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Design Innovation for Smart D'STYLE Material Transformation Yeaning

(iii) . Has the development of high value products with niche applications of high purity salt been looked at?

(iv) . What are the societal incomes generated related to project investments? What steps are envisaged for ensuring societal income to project cost ratio of a minimum 3:1?

(v). Is it possible to project external cash flow to be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5

Is it possible to project external cash flow to be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 years (year-wise) as a result of the project?

(ii) - Are there other technological leads waiting to be generated from the project outcomes in the form of publications?

(iii) Could the projected environmental and societal benefits likely to be accrued form the project de live rabies be shared?

Na2S04 from the accumulated stock could be developed for possible feedstock for use in chlor alkali industries and render ZLD both economically viable and energy as we ll as environmentally sustainable

(ii). The time bound sector specific project for leather and textile sectors could be developed as a proposal for funding by the industry

(i) . Market share of technologies from CSIR-CLRI must exceed 20% of leather technologies of India

(ii) . Should quantify the environmental benefits accrued to the country throug h CSIR-CLRI interventions

(iii) . Cost saved by the industry by way of Green Technologies of CSIR-CLRI

(iv). Commitment be made on share of technology outputs from the project STRAIT on the exports from India for the next 5 years.

(v). Extent of recovery of project cost STRAIT by way of ECF into CSIR-CLRI for the next 5 years should match the investment

Is it possible to project external cash flow to be SMC is of the view that sub-critical accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 years (year- investments in project modes may not serve

8.

Leather Life Style Products

Research Initiative for Waterless Tanning

RIWT

wise) as a resu It of the project?

(i)

(ii)

Is it possible to project external cash flow to be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 years (year-wise) as a result of the project? With the project deliverables reaching high levels of utilization , what are the

the purpose. Capacity in design capability should be enhanced to position India strongly in Global Indian Leather Processing. The project may be closed in its present format at the end of its duration. For way forward : International Class Design Centre with critical level of investment supported in the form of a National Design Consortium involving CSIR­CLRI, NIFT, NIT, FOOl should be created through inter-ministerial funding in PPP mode with industry partnering CSIR-CLRI in a) Creation of building infrastructure b) Salary of overseas designers c) Establishment of exclusive design studios for the captive needs CSIR-CLRI should provide intellectual assets through sweat equity and earmarking of land

I and support requirements and seconding of suitable number of professionals and personnel and other arms of the golfernment

I co-investment as part of the Leather Mission of India.

(i) . Research initiative for waterless tanning must embrace the larger objectives and goals to enhance value regain and realisation from indigenous raw hides and skins and enlarge its scope to provide technology leadership for India

9. Biocatalysts for Industrial BIAGOS Applications & Greener Organic Synthesis

super-ordinate goals planned from this project?

(i). What is the system of coordination between biocatalyst group and the Process Engineering group in the labs so that the catalyst developed are tried and tested in the processes being developed by them?

(ii). Whether the priority of the project was development of the catalyst or making the existing biocatalyst work for a given reaction design? What are the parameters used to decide the priorities?

(iii). Any analysis of needs and trends of the industry for biocatalyst? Have you identified the industry partners who will be seeking support in synthesis of some specific molecules using biocatalysts?

(iv) . Based on the lessons learnt from the project, are there areas and lines of approaches to be dropped for future

in leather processing (ii). The project so formulated should

address needs of the industry for upgradation of the lower grades.

(iii). Disruptive technologies for recovery of high value products and matrix components in skins and hides with a view to diminish the cost share of raw hides and skins in the final leather products made to less than 40%.

(i). Clear definition of products ideally suited for application of biocatalysis primarily in pharmaceutical sector and be made and further consultation be made with some members of the committee

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10. Development of Innovative . Technologies for Strategic

Flurochemicals

Centre for Surface and Interface Science Research

DITSF

projects in the area? (v) . Is it possible to project external cash flow

to be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 years (year-wise) as a result of the

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(i) . ~~j=tc!~e the team's capabilities in the -+ The team might presen-t a ro-ad map for -development of processes for I capitalizing the Intellectual assets created in manufacturing fluoro-aromatics especially ~~ the project already and share a focused for use in pharmaceutical industry? Developmental Initiative for meeting the

(ii) . What are the capabilities and plans for I technology needs of the Indian developing products substituting CFC and 1 Pharmaceutical Industry. other ozone depleting substances? I

(iii). Is it possible to project external cash flow I

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accreditations under ISO IEC:17025 so that these services to be provided to the industry are reliable and authentic? What are the timelines for this purpose?

(ii) . Has a system been developed which can ensure optimum utilisation of facilities and manpower engaged in the facilities?

(iii) . What is the level of self sustainability of the facilities created?

(iv) . Have you prepared a base paper of success/failure factors of the operation of the facilities for the purpose of making the

The Facility developed seems to be centred ' around the individual expertise of the group of I

· project investigators. It is recommended that the centre could identify three basic and fundamental questions/issues of scientific relevance and submit it for possible external peer review

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CSIR Advanced Analytical Facility for North East

Augmentation of Analytical Research Facilities

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CAAF-NE

AARF

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(v) . Is it possible to project external cash flow to be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 years (year-wise) as a result of the project?

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(i) . Was it planned to get necessary accreditations under ISO IEC:17025 so that these services to be provided to the industry are reliable and authentic? What are the timelines for this purpose?

(ii) . Has a system been developed which can ensure optimum utilisation of facilities and manpower engaged in the facilities?

(iii) . What is the level of self-sustainability of the facilities created?

(iv). Have you prepared a base paper of success/failure factors of the operation of the facilities for the purpose of making the long term service to industry from these facilities?

(v) . Is it possible to project external cash flow to be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 years (year-wise) as a result of the project?

SMC is appreciative of the efforts and professionalism employed in the creation of this facility. A road map for self sustainability and services to internal and external clients framed may be shared with SMC.

(i). Was it planned to get necessary A road map for self sustainability and services accreditations under ISO IEC:17025 so that to internal and external clients framed may be these services to be provided to the shared with SMC. industry are reliable and authentic? What A combined target for Realized and Deemed

Inherently Safer Practices for Industrial Risk Reduction

are the time lines for this purpose? (ii) . Has a system been developed which can

ensure optimum utilisation of facilities and manpower engaged in the facilities?

(iii) . What is the level of self-sustainability of the facilities created?

(iv). Have you prepared a base paper of success/failure factors of the operation of the facilities for the purpose of making the long term service to industry from these facilities?

(v) . Is it possible to project external cash flow to be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 years (year-wise) as a result of the project?

(i) . Give an example where modelling studies (CFD, OFT, Molecular dynamics) has provided any inputs/leads for Risk Evaluation/Assessment at industrial scale

(ii) . Is quantification of risk profiling of conventional practices vis a vis inherently safer practices designed by the Expert System of INSPIRE feasible for any particular case study

(iii) . With many fragmented project objectives, risk contours of specific reactions and industrial practices are not becoming evident. Is migration from inherently safer practices for industrial risk reduction to assurance of safer practices feasible within

revenue from the facility matching the investments made may be set.

SMC is of the view that it is of national interest to develop an Expert System in the country

! centered around CSIR for " Assuring Safety Practices in Industrial Risk Evaluation for Mitigation". Objectives of the project may need to be expanded and enhanced.

(i). CSIR may consider commissioning inter-institutional program to develop two independent expert systems for ensuring risk mitigation in chemical industry.

(ii). A specific inteventionalist approach fo r serving the needs of the small and medium sector for limited capacity for

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the Expert System developed under the industrial safety to be guided through project? expert services.

(iv) . Should such a migration be incorporated (iii) . CSIR could consider establishing a into all major chemical technology projects national center for assuring safer emanating from CSIR? If this is adopted practices in industrial risk minimization . what would be the resource and Such a center could be entrusted with management impiications? the task of ensuring and certifying risk

(v). Is it possible to project external cash flow minimize technology solutions for to be accrued to the CSIR over the next 5 advanced chemical industries. years (year-wise) as a result of the (iv) . Continuous process technologies for project? large volume, low value manufacturing

could become the next step in technology regime for chemical sector. Risk mitigation in such large manufacturing enterprises could become an industrial culture