Energy Management

Energy Management

Samarth has a team of highly qualified, trained, and skilled engineers earmarked for the Energy management division. We believe that energy saved has multiple benefits. Primarily it helps in reducing cost and increased efficiency increases production and thus the sales. It also helps in reducing the carbon footprint and it will help you contribute towards a Green World.
Samarth has host of services and solutions in the Energy Management portfolio. Please find below the services and solutions for the Energy optimization:

Energy Audits

Fuel and electricity are major expenses in any business today. Ever increasing fuel prices and stricter regulations pertaining to commercial energy consumption has made it imperative for modern business to ensure optimum utilization of energy resources and convert to cheaper and more sustainable energy resources. Efficient energy consumption is crucial for the economic success of all companies.
Samarth is a Company offering comprehensive, customized energy saving solutions to our customers. We provide end to end solutions to our clients designed to meet their energy requirements. We carry out both Walk Through and detailed Energy Audits.
Our team consists of best in class and are very well experienced auditors. Our Auditors have worked across India helping hundreds of companies. Our teams are equipped with all necessary instruments such as Power Analyzers, Flue Gas Analyzers, Ultra Sonic Flow Meters, Lux Meters, and Tachometers.
This is an periodic service wherein our experts will visit the factory premises and study the energy consumption pattern, The various Bills of electricity , fuels and other energy bills will be studies , analyzed and a detailed report will be submitted indicating the consumption pattern and interventions required to save electricity.

Electrical Safety Audits

Over 20% of fires which take place worldwide and 40% of fires which occur in India are due to faulty electrical circuits. Electrical hazards continue to threaten the safety of people and property in the form of shocks, burns, injury, fire, and explosion. With electricity having become an indispensable part of our life, electrical risks should be managed effectively. In process industries, fires arising from electrical faults are highly probable, especially in industries that handle flammable chemicals. In service industries such as information technology, telecommunications, business interruption losses due to electrical hazards (fire in server room, damage of expensive communication equipment, loss of data, fire in cable gallery, etc.) could be substantial.
Samarth carries out Electrical Safety Audit according to systematic procedures to evaluate potential electrical hazards and recommends measures to minimize/prevent these hazards (i.e. electrical shocks, electrical arcs, and electrical blasts). Our Electrical Safety Audit is a loss prevention program – property/production loss (e.g. electrical fire hazards) and loss of life/injuries to personnel.

Typical Scope of Study

    • Verification of statutory compliance with respect to Indian Electricity standards– Physical inspection to identify electrical hazards (shock, fire, explosion, overloading) and to suggest electrical safety solutions
      Review of plant lightning protection system (need, adequacy, installation, and maintenance)
  • Review of static electricity hazards in plant operations (if applicable)
  • Review of hazardous area classification and selection of flameproof electrical equipment in the plant, including maintenance aspects (if applicable)
  • Review of electrical preventive maintenance system (including tests, documentation, history cards, etc.
  • Review of electrical accidents and near misses in the plant to identify root causes
    Review of electrical systems & procedures (work permits, interlocks, lockout tags, etc.
  • Review of the importance given to electrical safety in the company safety policy, safety committee, continuous electrical risk identification, etc.
  • Assessing the integrity of insulation of cables by carrying out insulation resistance tests on a sample basis
  • Review of the earthing system (installation & maintenance aspects), including sample earth resistance tests To identify areas of overloading by carrying out load current measurements and compare against cable current carrying capacity calculation
  • Hotspot detection using infra-red-hot spot detection equipment/ thermal imaging (as necessary).

Power Quality Analysis

Power quality determines the fitness of electrical power to consumer devices. Synchronization of the voltage frequency and phase allows electrical systems to function in their intended manner without significant loss of performance or lifespan.
In its broadest sense, power quality is a set of boundaries that allows electrical systems to function in their intended manner without losing performance or premature failure. The term is used to describe electric power that drives an electrical device and the device’s ability to function properly with that electric power. Without the proper power, an electrical device may malfunction, fail prematurely or not operate at all. There are many ways in which electric power can be of poor quality and many more causes of such poor-quality power.
At Samarth, our experienced team survey and analyze your electrical installations, for the purpose of establishing the quality of the electrical supply. Using the latest power quality analysis equipment, we can identify potential issues with the quality of your power and reduce your business losses.
It has been found that with increased use of electronic component like UPS, CFL, Computers and more there are disturbances in electrical systems which unbalance the system and create problems like –

  • Voltage sags and surges,
  • Power interruptions,
  • Harmonic distortion,
  • Ground loops,
  • High speed transients,
  • Electrical noise,
  • Lightning damage

Each of these power quality problems has a different cause. Some problems are a result of shared infrastructure. For example, a fault on the network may cause a dip that will affect some customers and the higher the level of the fault, the greater the number affected, or a problem on one customer’s site may cause a transient that affects all other customers on the same subsystem. Other problems, such as harmonics, arise within the customer’s own installation and may or may affect the network and so affect other customers. Harmonic problems can be dealt with by a combination of good design practice and well proven reduction equipment.
Our Power Quality team can provide your facilities and systems with a Power Quality site audit to identify the issues that are affecting your bottom line. At Samarth our team work to find out the exact cause of these problems by accurately measuring AC RMS voltages up to 480V (phase to neutral) or 830V (phase to phase) for two-wire, three-wire and four-wire networks. Alternating RMS currents up to 3000 A RMS Frequency of 50Hz networks (10Hz to 70Hz)Active, reactive and apparent power per phase and their aggregate. Harmonic Distortion (up to the 50th harmonic, anaverage value of any parameter calculated over a period running from 1 sec to 2 hours.
Power disturbances (swells, dips, and interruptions, overrun of power and harmonic thresholds) are recorded and time stamped. Detection of transients and recording of the associated waveforms.

Thermography of Panels & Electrical equipment

We conduct infrared thermal imaging of machinery and electrical panels, helping us to detect faults before they become major issues. Our thermal imaging equipment produces accurate real-time high-resolution images; enabling engineers to detect problems that might otherwise go unnoticed. This gives you the opportunity to undertake remedial works prior to costly system failures or production stoppages occurring. Using infrared thermography is effective across all sectors in helping to reduce maintenance costs and even identify possible improvements.
With help of thermography analysis, we can analyze the patterns within the surface temperatures to detect a problem before it manifests itself in a costly system failure; thereby saving hundreds of thousands of rupees. It is an excellent diagnostic maintenance tool that improves both efficiency and reliability of plant systems. Thermography surveys are conducted while your equipment is working and under normal operational conditions, any problems will be quickly located allowing you time to schedule maintenance when it is convenient for your business.
Electrical systems are the most critical infrastructure within office buildings and industrial applications. There are considerable benefits to be gained by protecting these systems and reducing unplanned stoppages. Electrical Thermography serves this purpose and helps you to detect any electric problem before it arises.
Statistics reveal that electrical equipment damage and lost connections cause 25% -30% of all failures to switchboards, switches, circuit breakers and cables. This type of fault is easy to detect using Infrared cameras. The Samarth team will trace, quantify and trend the fault, allowing the management of the site to plan repairs during scheduled stoppages instead of the panic reaction involved when sudden failure occurs, let alone the possible risk of fire which can be catastrophic for personnel and business. Our thermography survey helps you to reduce the down time which will cost your business in lost production time.

We recommend regular thermography surveys of the following types of equipment:

– Fuse & Distribution boards
– Busbar systems
– Control panels
– High voltage and medium voltage systems
– Power line connections and insulators
– Switchgear
– Electronic components
– UPS and battery systems
– PLC connections
– Motor control centers
– Transformer
– DG Set

Mechanical Thermography
Samarth technologies carry out Mechanical Thermography on your mechanical installations in a fast and cost-effective manner to locate faults on your equipment with no disruption to the running of your business.
As with electrical inspections Thermography has proved invaluable in several industries for mechanical inspections. The principal behind mechanical inspections is that when in operation all mechanical equipment will generate certain thermal patterns, these patterns can change significantly due to friction, lack of lubrication, lack of efficient cooling, etc.

Typical faults that can be identified using thermography are:

– Misalignment, unbalance
– Machine and component looseness
– Damaged shafts, vanes, and blades
– Bearing defects, cracks, and spills
– Gear defects
– Improper lubrication

Under floor heating pipe work can often get damaged and by using our Thermography survey the location of under floor heating pipes can be easily identified to position load carrying supports or dig holes. Also, the efficiency of the heating system can be checked, and any leaks identified, allowing for effective repair.

Boiler &Furnace Thermography

Samarth technologies carry out Industrial Thermography for your boiler, furnace, and other equipment. Small problems in your boiler, burner, ovens, and furnace can lead to big problems. Samarth Thermography Consultancy can help you to reducedowntime and detect the problem before it occurs.
Samarth Thermography surveys can help you to identify any refractory/insulation degradation in boilers and ovens.
We can easily detect both hot spots and cold spots with our thermography analysis

Thermal Equipment performance Audit

Studies are undertaken to determine efficiencies of generation, distribution & Utilisation of thermal energies. Boiler efficiency tests are carried out to determine steam generation to fuel ratio. Condensates coming from coil, jackets, evaporators are collected to arrive at norms for each operation. Exhausts of furnaces, boilers are quantified by analysing them with our set of equipments. Fixed heating load, start up load & insulation losses are determines. Based on the above results thermal energy balance is struck for reference period of one year. Based on the energy losses identified in the thermal energy balance, energy conservation measures are presented with techno economic analysis. The energy saving areas normally identified are:
Improvement in steam / power generation efficiency, house keeping measures, waste heat recovery, optimal choice of fuel, process optimization etc. Time bound implementation programs are drawn with company manager. We have carried out eighty such audits, mainly in process industries in India. We have achieved savings ranging from 4 to 30 % in the thermal energy expenses of our clients.

General safety audit and Chartered Engineering

We believe in nurturing a strong culture of safety and we continuously put effort into ensuring our clients maintain a safe working environment. We do this by offering a comprehensive health, safety, environmental and risk management consultancy service for commercial buildings, construction sites, banks, warehouses, manufacturing units, small, medium, and large industrial plants, and office premises. With teams located across India we are one of the leading providers of Safety Audits for any location.
Samarth Safety Audit Consultants have extensive experience and technical expertise that is highly valued in the industry. At Samarth, we do not just practice and deliver health and safety services for our clients, we also provide them with highly relevant and up-to-date education and training.
Our Service Include

– Safety Audit
– Electrical Safety Audit
– Fire Safety Audits
– Risk Assessment & HAZOP Study
– Safety Training

You can be a large or small organization. You can be high hazard or low risk. But one thing every organization has in common is that they need to make sure that they follow good health, safety, and environmental practices. We examine all facilities and the activities of an organization from a safety perspective, assess the current level of prevention, protection and emergency management preparedness and subsequently prepare an action plan to upgrade safety procedures to avert mishaps and limit consequences.
The main objective of any safety audit is to carry out a systematic, critical appraisal of all potential hazards involving personnel, plant, services and operational methods in order to ensure that existing Health and Safety practices fully satisfy the requirements stipulated by law. It is also imperative to ensure that your employees feel safe working in your organization.
The expert Safety Auditors of Samarth carry out every safety audit as per ‘The Code of Practice’ on Occupational Safety & Health ‘Indian Standard – 14489:1998, OSHAS: 18000, EMS: 14000 & NBC 2005 and other national and international standard applicable to each particular industry.
Depending on the requirements of the organizations, the audit can focus attention on the following aspects of a safety system –

– Safety Management systems.
– Fire and Explosion prevention, protection, and emergency management.
– Work injury prevention.
– Health hazards control.
– Evaluating emergency plan if already available.
– First aid practices
– Management of health and safety
– Accidents and accident reporting
– Asbestos
– Contractors
– Display screen equipment
– Electrical safety
– Emergency lighting
– Environmental protection
– Fire prevention and emergencies
– First-aid
– Hazardous substances
– Housekeeping and cleanliness
– Information and communication
– Kitchens, catering, and food safety
– Lifts and lifting equipment
– Manual handling operations
– Noise
– Occupational health
– Personal protective equipment
– Plant rooms, machinery, and equipment
– Risk assessment requirements
– Safety Policy
– Safety signs and notices
– Training
– Use of vehicles / vehicle safety
– Water services
– Welfare provision
– Working time
– Work at heights
– Workplace environment
– Accident prevention
– Identifying and correcting Regulatory Deficiencies
– Improvement of Employee Morale
– Identification and Elimination of Safety Hazards

Site inspections will be conducted at mutually convenient times and during the audit an attempt will be made by the auditors to identify the activities and hazards which are unsafe. These inspections would cover all the physical parts of the premises, as well as on-site documentation.After analyzing the information gathered by the audit team members, a report will be prepared which includes Observations, Hazards Identified and Suggested Remedial Action. Discussions with the facility management will take place and a schedule detailing the decided upon remedial action will be prepared.

Benefits of Safety Audit are:

It will contribute to your compliance strategy going forward, which in turn will assist you in providing a safe working environment, boost employee morale and increase productivity.

Fire Risk Assessment and safety Audit

The occurrence of any fire has the potential to cause severe damage to both life and property. A Fire Safety Audit is the most effective tool for assessing the fire safety standards of your facility. It helps the owners to identify areas where improvement can be made and develop an action plan, in addition to emergency preparedness and mock drills.
Samarth fire safety consultants are carrying out regular Fire Safety Audits for Small, Medium, and Large-Scale Industries and more. Our team carries out fire safety audit as per various IS standards such as the Standard for Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System, Code of Practice for Selection, Installation, and Maintenance of Emergency Fire Extinguishers, National Building Code, 2005, Code of Practice for Fire Safety of Buildings and all the other relevant safety standards necessary to identify all hazards requiring corrective & preventive actions. We also help you to prepare emergency plans for fire safety and conduct mock drills.
The focus of these fire safety audits is:

– Identification & control of ignition sources in areas where flammable chemicals are stored/handled/transferred.
– Review of chemical compatibility in storage areas and to suggest appropriate fire loss control measures
– Review of electrical hazard which are potential causes of fire
– Review of fire detection measures adopted & to suggest suitable improvement measures
– Review of the various active (fire hydrant, sprinkler, portable fire extinguishers) and passive fire protection
– requirements for chemical storage and handling areas and to suggest improvements as necessary
– Review of Fire Alarm system and emergency fire system of plant
– Review of contractor safety awareness (chemical spill, firefighting, emergency communication, knowledge of plant hazards & safety regulations) and to recommend suitable improvement measures to enhance contractor safety
– Review of safety awareness and safety training requirements (training identification and efficacy) of employees with respect to hazards present