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SMALL MALL AND AND MMEDIUM<br />
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SIA: SIA : EENERGY<br />
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School <strong>of</strong> Environment, Resources and Development, <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>,<br />
PO Box 4, Klong Luang, Pa<strong>th</strong>um<strong>th</strong>ani 12120, Thailand<br />
Fax: (66) (2) 524-5439, Tel: (66)(2) 524-5470, Email: smiasia@<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong><br />
Volume 3, No. 2 <strong>Issue</strong> No. 9<br />
April - June 2001<br />
Contents<br />
⇒ Vietnamese Textile Industry and EXPO 2001<br />
⇒ SMI Project Workshops and Seminars<br />
⇒ Energy Efficient Drive Control Systems for Automatic<br />
Winding M<strong>ac</strong>hines<br />
⇒ Fluidised Bed Dryers for Tea Industry<br />
⇒ Research Fellowship on SMI Energy- Environmental<br />
<strong>Issue</strong>s at AIT<br />
⇒ Cleaner Production Certificate Program at AIT<br />
⇒ Information on<br />
Cap<strong>ac</strong>ity Building<br />
Relevant Websites<br />
Publications<br />
Related Newsletters<br />
SMI newsletter is published quarterly as an <strong>ac</strong>tivity <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e project SMIs in Asia: Energy, Environment and Climate<br />
Interrelations under <strong>th</strong>e <strong>Asian</strong> Regional Research Programme in Energy, Environment and Climate (ARRPEEC)-Phase II and is<br />
funded by <strong>th</strong>e Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency (Sida). The newsletter is designed to disseminate<br />
information from <strong>th</strong>is study and from o<strong>th</strong>er sources on energy efficient and environmentally sound technologies <strong>of</strong> selected<br />
small and medium scale industries in <strong>Asian</strong> countries to policy makers, industrial associations and o<strong>th</strong>er related organisations,<br />
equipment suppliers, f<strong>ac</strong>tories, <strong>ac</strong>ademics and international organisations.<br />
SMI Newsletter, April - June 2001, Volume 3, No. 2<br />
Vietnamese Textile Industry and EXPO 2001<br />
Vietnam’s textile and garment industry includes 187 state-owned enterprises (70 textile and 117 garment enterprises), 800 private<br />
companies (600 garment and 200 textile units) and <strong>th</strong>ousands <strong>of</strong> small production units wi<strong>th</strong> a total labor force <strong>of</strong> about<br />
1,600,000 (approximately 25% <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e industrial labor force). During 1996-2000, annual fiber production increased from 51,200<br />
tons to 75,000 tons. Clo<strong>th</strong> production rose from 92.5 million m 2 to 139 million m 2 , knitting wares from 19.2 million products to 25<br />
million products and garment items from 34 million products to 110 million products.<br />
In 1999, <strong>th</strong>e textile and garment industry contributed 8.58% <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e national gross industrial product and 15% <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e national export<br />
turnover. In 2000, <strong>th</strong>e export turnover was US$ 2 billion, and is expected to increase to US$ 4-5 billion in 2005 and to US$ 7-<br />
8 billion in 2010. To re<strong>ac</strong>h <strong>th</strong>is target, <strong>th</strong>e industry must continue to increase production cap<strong>ac</strong>ity by investing US$ 2.5 billion in<br />
2001-2005 and US$ 2.15 billion in 2006-2010.<br />
The Vietnam Textile and Garment Industry - Vietnam Fabric and Garment Accessories EXPO 2001 was held during 3-6 April 2001<br />
in Hanoi. This is a specialized exhibition on <strong>th</strong>e latest scientific and technological <strong>ac</strong>hievements in fiber making, weaving-knitting,<br />
dyeing-finishing and garment technology. This year,<br />
176 equipment manuf<strong>ac</strong>turing, textile, and garment<br />
companies from 14 countries participated in <strong>th</strong>e exhibition.<br />
Wi<strong>th</strong> a mandate to promote product quality, technology<br />
and environmental protection, <strong>th</strong>e exhibition involved<br />
many equipment manuf<strong>ac</strong>turers whose equipment<br />
is certified ISO 9000 and ISO 14000.<br />
During <strong>th</strong>e exhibition, many workshops on equipment<br />
were held. A workshop was also conducted on <strong>th</strong>e<br />
Textile and Garment Industry’s ‘Speed-up Strategy<br />
Beyond 2010’, aimed at increasing production cap<strong>ac</strong>ity<br />
and exports. Mr. Bui Xuan Khu, General Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e<br />
Vietnam Textile and Garment Corporation noted <strong>th</strong>at<br />
<strong>th</strong>e textile and garment industry <strong>of</strong> Vietnam is <strong>th</strong>e second<br />
largest and most important industry in Vietnam in<br />
terms <strong>of</strong> exports. The industry is expected to invest in<br />
ten new textile clusters in <strong>th</strong>e country (four in <strong>th</strong>e<br />
Nor<strong>th</strong>, two in <strong>th</strong>e Central region and four in <strong>th</strong>e<br />
Sou<strong>th</strong>). Initially, 60 member companies, f<strong>ac</strong>tories,<br />
training schools and research institutes will establish a<br />
textile cluster in e<strong>ac</strong>h <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e <strong>th</strong>ree regions. E<strong>ac</strong>h cluster<br />
will be an independent fiber and clo<strong>th</strong> making proc-<br />
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process wi<strong>th</strong> fiber, textile, dyeing-finishing and waste water treatment f<strong>ac</strong>ilities. The industry will also invest in<br />
syn<strong>th</strong>etic fiber making f<strong>ac</strong>tories and garment <strong>ac</strong>cessory f<strong>ac</strong>tories.<br />
For more information, cont<strong>ac</strong>t: The Vietnam National Textile and Garment Corporation (VINATEX), 25 Ba Trieu<br />
St., Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, email: vinatexttdm@hn.vnn.vn, Website: http://www.vinatex.com;<br />
http://www.vneconomy.com.vn/vinatex or Mr. Ly Dinh Son, The Non-State Economic Development Center<br />
(NEDCEN) 62 Giang Vo St Hanoi Vietnam email: nedcen@bdvn vnd net<br />
Seminars on E 3 STs in <strong>th</strong>e Philippines<br />
The Industrial <strong>Technology</strong> Development <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e Philippines conducted two seminars on increasing <strong>th</strong>e knowledge <strong>of</strong><br />
ceramic manuf<strong>ac</strong>turers and metalcasters on <strong>th</strong>e techno-economic viability <strong>of</strong> energy efficient and environmentally sound technologies<br />
(E 3 ST). The seminars gave <strong>th</strong>em an insight on how <strong>th</strong>ese technologies could improve <strong>th</strong>e productivity <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e ceramics<br />
and metal casting industries. The first seminar, E 3 STs for <strong>th</strong>e Ceramics Industry, was held on March 2, 2001 at Makati City.<br />
The seminar was attended by 25 participants from <strong>th</strong>e ceramics industry, project partners and equipment suppliers. The topics<br />
discussed were energy use and pollution load, energy efficient kilns, insulation materials and waste heat recovery. On<br />
March 3, 2001, a seminar on E 3 STs for <strong>th</strong>e Metalcasting Industry was held in co-operation wi<strong>th</strong> <strong>th</strong>e Philippine Metalcasting<br />
Association at Quezon City. It was attended by 30 participants. The topics discussed were energy efficient melting furn<strong>ac</strong>es,<br />
energy savings in foundries and energy efficient motors. For fur<strong>th</strong>er information on <strong>th</strong>is seminar, cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Dr Alice B Herrera<br />
(address on page 8).<br />
ARRPEEC 2 nd Annual Review Workshop<br />
SMI Project Workshops and Seminars<br />
The 2 nd Annual Review Workshop <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e <strong>Asian</strong> Regional Research Programme in Energy, Environment and Climate (ARRPEEC)<br />
funded by <strong>th</strong>e Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency (Sida) was held 19-21 February 2001 at <strong>th</strong>e <strong>Asian</strong><br />
<strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, Bangkok, Thailand. Research <strong>ac</strong>tivities conducted during 2000 in <strong>th</strong>e four <strong>th</strong>emes <strong>of</strong> ARRPEEC (small<br />
and medium scale industries, power sector, urban transport systems and biomass) and <strong>th</strong>e outcomes so far <strong>ac</strong>hieved were<br />
presented. Sida <strong>of</strong>ficials, AIT project leaders, representatives <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e national research institutions, and some country representatives<br />
<strong>of</strong> climate change reviewed <strong>th</strong>e proposed project <strong>ac</strong>tivities and research <strong>ac</strong>tivities for <strong>th</strong>e year 2001.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. S. C. Bhatt<strong>ac</strong>harya, Coordinator, ARRPEEC-II addresses <strong>th</strong>e workshop participants. To his left are Dr. Gity<br />
Behravan, Senior Research Adviser, Department for Research Cooperation (SAREC), Sida; Dr. Berit Olsson, Director,<br />
SAREC, Sida; Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jean Louis Armand, President, AIT; Pr<strong>of</strong> Huynh Ngoc Phien, Dean, School <strong>of</strong> Advanced<br />
<strong>Technology</strong>, AIT. Dr. M. Bhagavan, Resource Person is at <strong>th</strong>e forefront.<br />
SMI Newsletter, April - June 2001, Volume 3, No. 2
Energy Efficient Drive Control System for Automatic<br />
Winding M<strong>ac</strong>hines<br />
Fluidised Bed Dryers for Tea Industry<br />
SMI Newsletter, April - June 2001, Volume 3, No. 2<br />
Textile<br />
News<br />
High-speed m<strong>ac</strong>hinery is essential to produce high quality yarn at low cost. However, it consumes large amounts <strong>of</strong> power. In<br />
modern textile mills, automatic cone winding m<strong>ac</strong>hines (used in post-spinning) consume about 15 percent <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e total energy<br />
consumption <strong>of</strong> a spinning mill. In <strong>th</strong>e winding process, broken yarn is joined by a spilicer in <strong>th</strong>e autocone winding m<strong>ac</strong>hine.<br />
The broken ends are sensed by an inverter and a v<strong>ac</strong>uum sensor in <strong>th</strong>e splicer, and brought toge<strong>th</strong>er pneumatically to splice.<br />
The splicer is regulated by a suction motor <strong>th</strong>at monitors <strong>th</strong>e pressure required to pick-up <strong>th</strong>e broken ends.<br />
The Sou<strong>th</strong> India Textile Research Association (SITRA), Coimbatore, India has developed an energy efficient drive control system<br />
‘SITRA Enerconer’ for automatic cone winding m<strong>ac</strong>hines. The SITRA Enerconer is expected to save about 16 percent <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>th</strong>e total spinning autowinding m<strong>ac</strong>hines energy consumption.<br />
Techno-economic Data:<br />
Electricity consumed by autowinder per day approximately 500 kWh<br />
Possible power saving using SITRA Enerconer 16%<br />
Energy Saving using SITRA Enerconer 80 kWh/day or 24,000 kWh/year<br />
Saving (US$ 0.114 / kWh) US$ 2,740 / Year<br />
Investment US$ 3,260<br />
Pay-b<strong>ac</strong>k 15 mon<strong>th</strong>s<br />
For fur<strong>th</strong>er information, cont<strong>ac</strong>t: The Director, SITRA, PB.No. 3205, Coimbatore Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore 641 014, India.<br />
Fax 91 422 571896. Email: sitra@vsnl.com.<br />
<strong>Technology</strong> F<strong>ac</strong>t Sheet<br />
Drying is <strong>th</strong>e most energy intensive operation in bl<strong>ac</strong>k tea production. In many f<strong>ac</strong>tories, <strong>th</strong>ree-stage conventional<br />
dryers are used for drying. Fluidized bed driers are more energy efficient <strong>th</strong>an conventional dryers. In a fluidized<br />
bed dryer, <strong>th</strong>e fermented tea is quickly pre-dried on perforated trays. During <strong>th</strong>e second stage, <strong>th</strong>e tea<br />
“bubbles” over a series <strong>of</strong> trays <strong>th</strong>at carry <strong>th</strong>e tea to <strong>th</strong>e <strong>th</strong>ird and final stage – <strong>th</strong>e fluidisation zone. Dried tea is<br />
“steered” onwards and discharged. The fluff is trapped by <strong>th</strong>e first circuit. This new dryer provides a lower drying<br />
temperature which ensures a gradual removal <strong>of</strong> moisture and a uniform drying <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e tea – from <strong>th</strong>e surf<strong>ac</strong>e as<br />
well as <strong>th</strong>e core <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e tea particles.<br />
A <strong>Technology</strong> F<strong>ac</strong>t Sheet (TFS) on energy efficient and environmentally sound technologies is currently under<br />
preparation. A TFS <strong>of</strong> a fluidized bed dryer is shown in <strong>th</strong>e table.<br />
Continued in page 4…..<br />
We welcome industries, E 3 ST suppliers, consultants, NGOs, and R&D Institutions<br />
to share information on E 3 STs in Brick, Ceramic, Desiccated Coconut, Foundry,<br />
Tea and Textile sectors. To obtain blank TFSs and fur<strong>th</strong>er details, cont<strong>ac</strong>t <strong>th</strong>e<br />
SMI in Asia project (address given on page 8).<br />
Tea<br />
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A Fluidized Bed Dryer <strong>Technology</strong> F<strong>ac</strong>t Sheet<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> industry Bl<strong>ac</strong>k tea manuf<strong>ac</strong>turing<br />
Application <strong>of</strong> E 3 ST Drying<br />
<strong>Technology</strong> F<strong>ac</strong>t Sheet<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e E 3 ST To repl<strong>ac</strong>e conventional tray dryer wi<strong>th</strong> fluidized bed<br />
dryer<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e user Karodaiya Tea Industry,<br />
Batalada, Konavakorai P.O.<br />
Nilgiris – 643 276, Tamil Nadu, India.<br />
Telephone/Fax: 04266 – 71259, 71159<br />
Name <strong>of</strong> E 3 ST supplier M/s. Teakrafts<br />
Teakrafts, Sidco Industrial Estate,<br />
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.<br />
http://www.teatrend.com/tim<strong>ac</strong>hines/index.htm<br />
Cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Mr. B.L.Anand, Director<br />
Size <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e f<strong>ac</strong>tory 3,000 kg <strong>of</strong> made tea per day<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Employees 30<br />
Technical data<br />
Rated cap<strong>ac</strong>ity <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e dryer 300 kg <strong>of</strong> made tea per hour<br />
Before After<br />
Electricity consumption (kWh per year) 138,528 52,416<br />
Coal consumption (tons per year) 786 674<br />
Processing time (minutes) 23 15<br />
Solid wastes (in % <strong>of</strong> made tea) 3 to 4 < 2<br />
• Process Automation<br />
• Process equipment improvement<br />
• Improved energy efficiency<br />
• Waste reduction and pollution control<br />
Category <strong>of</strong> E 3 ST<br />
Energy and Environmental Benefits<br />
Value Units<br />
Reduction in Electricity consumption 86,112 kWh per year<br />
Reduction in coal use 112 tons per year<br />
Cost Benefits<br />
Total investment on <strong>th</strong>e new dryer (A) 1,800,000 Indian Rupees + (Rs)<br />
Cost <strong>of</strong> electricity 3 Rs./kWh<br />
Cost <strong>of</strong> coal 1,000 Rs./ton<br />
Savings on electricity 258,336 Rs./year<br />
Saving on coal 112,000 Rs./year<br />
Saving due to reduction <strong>of</strong> fly-<strong>of</strong>f (waste) 449,280 Rs./year<br />
Total savings (B) 819,616 Rs./year<br />
Interest on investment @ 12% per annum (C) 216,000 Rs./year<br />
Net savings (D=(B - C)) 603,616 Rs./year<br />
Simple pay b<strong>ac</strong>k period (A/D) 3 Years<br />
+ US$1 = 46 Indian Rupees<br />
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SMI Newsletter, April - June 2001, Volume 3, No. 2<br />
Fellowship<br />
Research Fellowship on SMI Energy- Environmental <strong>Issue</strong>s at AIT<br />
Small and Medium Scale Industries (SMI) in Asia: <strong>th</strong>e Energy, Environment and Climate Interrelations project<br />
promotes <strong>ac</strong>tivities <strong>th</strong>at mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and o<strong>th</strong>er pollutants in <strong>th</strong>e brick and ceramic, desiccated<br />
coconut, foundry, tea and textile sectors in China, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The project is coordinated by <strong>th</strong>e<br />
<strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> (AIT) and funded by <strong>th</strong>e Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency (Sida). Fellowship<br />
programmes are available for qualified persons to conduct research on policy aspects and sector specific research related<br />
to energy- environment issues <strong>of</strong> SMI. Research terms <strong>of</strong> reference (ToR), qualifications and o<strong>th</strong>er details are given below:<br />
Fellowship: I (Policy Related <strong>Issue</strong>s)<br />
Proposed Activities (ToR):<br />
• Study regulations and incentives on energy conservation and pollution reduction<br />
• Establish policy scenarios <strong>th</strong>at promote Energy Efficient and Environmentally Sound Technologies (E 3 ST) in selected<br />
SMIs to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and o<strong>th</strong>er pollution<br />
• Review laws and regulations, standards and policy instruments related to SMIs’ energy use and pollution prevention<br />
and reduction in participating and o<strong>th</strong>er countries in <strong>th</strong>e region, and<br />
• Prepare a report based on <strong>th</strong>e above <strong>ac</strong>tivities<br />
Qualifications:<br />
• Citizen <strong>of</strong> participating countries; China, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka or Vietnam<br />
• PhD or Master’s degree in energy, environmental economics or policy planning<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience in <strong>th</strong>e field <strong>of</strong> SMI from <strong>th</strong>e participating countries<br />
• Demonstrated capability in analyzing data and report preparation<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Fellowship: one<br />
Fellowship: II (Brick and Ceramic, Desiccated Coconut, Foundry, Tea and Textiles)<br />
Proposed Activities (ToR):<br />
• Revise and update <strong>th</strong>e sector report (for details cont<strong>ac</strong>t smiasia@<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong>)<br />
• Me<strong>th</strong>odology for estimating GHG emissions for selected SMI sectors and comparison wi<strong>th</strong> o<strong>th</strong>er important sectors in<br />
<strong>th</strong>e country<br />
• Developing scenarios to mitigate GHG emissions and o<strong>th</strong>er pollution from selected sectors based on case studies<br />
done by national research institutions<br />
• Imp<strong>ac</strong>t studies on SMI projects; policy personnel, SMI associations, SMIs, wi<strong>th</strong> respect to empowerment, sustainability,<br />
poverty, gender, environment, and knowledge and lessons<br />
Qualifications:<br />
• Good working knowledge <strong>of</strong> English<br />
• Master’s degree (minimum) wi<strong>th</strong> relevant experience in <strong>th</strong>e selected sector<br />
• Citizen <strong>of</strong> China (Brick and Ceramic), India (Tea), Philippines (Foundry), Sri Lanka (Desiccated coconut) and Vietnam<br />
(Textile)<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Fellowships: 5 (one for e<strong>ac</strong>h sector)<br />
General Information<br />
Duration: one to two mon<strong>th</strong>s (July to October 2001) at AIT.<br />
Fellowship Grant: A grant <strong>of</strong> US$ 1,000 per mon<strong>th</strong> will be <strong>of</strong>fered to <strong>th</strong>e selected Fellows to cover living and o<strong>th</strong>er expenses.<br />
The project will cover travel, fees and research expenses.<br />
How to apply:<br />
Interested candidates are requested to send <strong>th</strong>eir CV along wi<strong>th</strong> supporting documents to AIT or <strong>th</strong>e appropriate national research<br />
institution in <strong>th</strong>e participating countries (addresses on page 8) before 30 May 2001. Please clearly indicate <strong>th</strong>e industrial<br />
sector on your application.<br />
For fur<strong>th</strong>er information, cont<strong>ac</strong>t: AIT or <strong>th</strong>e appropriate national research institution (address on page 8).<br />
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Cleaner Production Certificate Program at AIT<br />
New Course<br />
A certificate course introducing concepts <strong>of</strong> Cleaner Production (CP) to industry personnel, policy makers and educators will be<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered at <strong>th</strong>e <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> (AIT) during 4 September-30 November 2001. This <strong>th</strong>ree mon<strong>th</strong> course is designed<br />
to enhance <strong>th</strong>e participants' technical and management skills to implement cleaner production concepts in <strong>th</strong>eir respective<br />
work pl<strong>ac</strong>es.<br />
The following four courses will be <strong>of</strong>fered:<br />
1. Cleaner Production<br />
2. Environmental Economics<br />
3. Corporate Environmental Management, and<br />
4. Eco-design and Manuf<strong>ac</strong>turing Systems<br />
The courses will be conducted in classrooms and web based lectures, video presentations, field visits, assignments, simulation<br />
games and case studies. E<strong>ac</strong>h course is delivered by lectures <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>ree hours per week. External resource persons may also be<br />
invited from various organizations to share <strong>th</strong>eir experiences regarding CP applications in Asia.<br />
Admission Requirements: Eligible participants must hold a four year b<strong>ac</strong>helor degree or its equivalent in an appropriate<br />
field <strong>of</strong> study from an institute <strong>of</strong> recognized standing. Their undergraduate grades should be significantly above average. All<br />
applicants for AIT programs are expected to produce evidence <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in English.<br />
Fees and Expenses: The tuition fee for <strong>th</strong>e Certificate Program is US$ 4,004. Dormitory <strong>ac</strong>commodation (AIT campus) is<br />
available at additional cost. Travel, daily subsistence and all o<strong>th</strong>er costs are <strong>th</strong>e participants responsibility. Participants should<br />
cont<strong>ac</strong>t relevant organisations and institutions for financial support. A few fellowships will be made available to outstanding<br />
candidates. For additional details, see http://www.<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong>/AIT/admissions/costs.html<br />
Applications: Application forms for <strong>th</strong>e Certificate Program on Cleaner Production can be obtained from <strong>th</strong>e Chief Admissions<br />
Officer, <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, PO Box 4, Klong Luang, Pa<strong>th</strong>um<strong>th</strong>ani 12120, Thailand or from http://www.<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong>/<br />
AIT/admissions/forms.html.<br />
Important dates: The closing date for applications requesting AIT financial assistance is June 30, 2001. The closing date is<br />
July 31, 2001 if no AIT financial support is requested.<br />
For fur<strong>th</strong>er information on Cleaner Production <strong>ac</strong>tivities at AIT, cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Dean’s Office, School <strong>of</strong> Environment, Resources &<br />
Development, <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, PO Box 4, Klong Luang, Pa<strong>th</strong>um<strong>th</strong>ani 12120, Thailand, Tel: (662) 524-6069; Fax:<br />
(662) 524-6071, email: deanserd@<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong>. URL: www.serd.<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong>/cp<br />
SMI Training Programme Schedule for 2001 (India)<br />
PSG College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, Coimbatore, India is <strong>of</strong>fering training progrmmes on various topics including: improving <strong>th</strong>e capability<br />
<strong>of</strong> small and medium scale industries, energy efficiency and mitigating pollution in f<strong>ac</strong>tories. All training programmes will<br />
be conducted at Coimbatore. The scheduled list <strong>of</strong> training programmes and <strong>th</strong>e dates are given in <strong>th</strong>e following table.<br />
Programme<br />
For fur<strong>th</strong>er information, cont<strong>ac</strong>t: PSG College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> (address on page 8).<br />
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Date<br />
Industrial Energy Audit Techniques 27-28 June 2001<br />
Thermal Energy Audit in Boilers and Steam 25-26 July 2001<br />
Energy Conservation in:<br />
Industrial Furn<strong>ac</strong>es, Dryers and Heaters<br />
29-30 August 2001<br />
Industrial Pollution Control 26-27 September 2001<br />
Efficient Use <strong>of</strong> Electricity 30-31 October 2001
2001 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry<br />
Increasing Productivity Through Energy Efficiency<br />
July 24-27, 2001, New York<br />
The 2001 American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy<br />
(ACEEE) Summer Study will discuss technical, policy, and program<br />
issues related to increasing energy efficiency in industry.<br />
Presentations and discussions will relate to <strong>th</strong>e <strong>th</strong>eme,<br />
"Increasing Productivity Through Energy Efficiency." Attendees<br />
will include energy decision makers from industry, equipment<br />
manuf<strong>ac</strong>turers, government policymakers, electric utility staff,<br />
energy consultants, leading industrial energy researchers and<br />
<strong>ac</strong>ademicians. For fur<strong>th</strong>er information, cont<strong>ac</strong>t: American<br />
Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, 1001 Connecticut<br />
Avenue, NW, Suite 801, Washington, D.C. 20036, Tel: (202)<br />
429-8873, http://www.<strong>ac</strong>eee.org/conf/01ss/about.htm<br />
Training Program on Cleaner Production Technologies<br />
September 2001<br />
The <strong>Asian</strong> Society for Environmental Protection (ASEP) in cooperation<br />
wi<strong>th</strong> <strong>th</strong>e Fraunh<strong>of</strong>er <strong>Institute</strong> for F<strong>ac</strong>tory Operation<br />
and Automation (FhG-IFF), and wi<strong>th</strong> support from Carl Duisberg<br />
Gesellschaft e.V. (CDG), is organizing <strong>th</strong>e Second Training<br />
on Cleaner Production Technologies commencing in mid-<br />
September 2001 at <strong>th</strong>e University <strong>of</strong> Magdeburg in Magdeburg,<br />
Germany. The 8-week program will <strong>of</strong>fer training in <strong>th</strong>e<br />
field <strong>of</strong> cleaner production (treatment and recycling technologies),<br />
tools for effective environmental management systems<br />
(environmental performance indicators, ecobalance), and new<br />
developments and technologies pertaining to cleaner production.<br />
Applicants must have a B<strong>ac</strong>helor <strong>of</strong> Science or Engineering,<br />
good English communication skills, basic computer skills,<br />
and not be over 35 years <strong>of</strong> age. Accommodation and training<br />
will be funded by CDG. Travel expenses to <strong>th</strong>e Federal Republic<br />
<strong>of</strong> Germany will have to be borne by <strong>th</strong>e participants. For<br />
fur<strong>th</strong>er information, cont<strong>ac</strong>t: ASEP Secretariat, <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Institute</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, PO Box 4, Klong Luang, Pa<strong>th</strong>um<strong>th</strong>ani 12120.<br />
Thailand. Tel: (662) 524-5245. Fax: (662) 524-5236. email:<br />
asep@<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong><br />
http://www.nitratextile.org/ is <strong>th</strong>e home page <strong>of</strong> Nor<strong>th</strong>ern<br />
India Textile Research Association (NITRA). NITRA carries<br />
out scientific research in areas related to textile industries.<br />
The site has information on <strong>th</strong>eir research <strong>ac</strong>tivities, training<br />
programmes, publications, etc.<br />
http://www.CEEforMT.org is <strong>th</strong>e home page <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e Consortium<br />
for Energy Efficiency (CEE), a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it, public benefit<br />
corporation <strong>th</strong>at uses <strong>th</strong>e power <strong>of</strong> mass markets to advance<br />
super energy-efficient technologies <strong>th</strong>at benefit consumers<br />
and <strong>th</strong>e environment. CEE members include utilities, statewide<br />
and regional market transformation administrators, environmental<br />
groups, research organizations and state energy<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices. This site has evaluation studies, data base on equipment,<br />
publications, <strong>th</strong>e newsletter Market Transformer News<br />
and links to o<strong>th</strong>er organizations.<br />
http://www.financingcp.org/about/about.html is <strong>th</strong>e home<br />
page <strong>of</strong> a UNEP demonstration project supported by Norway.<br />
In 1999 UNEP started <strong>th</strong>is four-year project to increase in-<br />
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International Conference on Cleaner Production, Beijing,<br />
China September 4-5, 2001<br />
China Council for International Cooperation on Environment<br />
and Development, China-Canada Cooperation Project on<br />
Cleaner Production and National Cleaner Production Centre<br />
(China), will organize an international conference to exchange<br />
experiences on cleaner production and promote cleaner production<br />
implementation. The <strong>th</strong>emes <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e conference are:<br />
policies and regulations for cleaner production, <strong>th</strong>eory <strong>of</strong><br />
cleaner production, techniques and pr<strong>ac</strong>tices <strong>of</strong> cleaner production<br />
and cap<strong>ac</strong>ity building for cleaner production. For fur<strong>th</strong>er<br />
information, cont<strong>ac</strong>t: TIAN Shaohong/ QI Hongwei/ XUE Ping,<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science and Engineering,<br />
Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China, Tel: 86 10<br />
62785684, 86 10 62772837, Fax : 86 10 62771472, shc-den @<br />
tsinghua.edu.cn<br />
World Conference on Science and <strong>Technology</strong> 13-15 September<br />
2001, Manila, Philippines.<br />
The Philippine Association for <strong>th</strong>e Advancement <strong>of</strong> Science<br />
(PhilAAS) will organize <strong>th</strong>is conference. The conference <strong>th</strong>eme<br />
is “Harnessing Science and <strong>Technology</strong> to Meet <strong>th</strong>e Globalization<br />
Challenge”. It is expected <strong>th</strong>at <strong>th</strong>e lectures and discussions<br />
will distill ideas on how science and technology can be<br />
harnessed to enable nations to respond to <strong>th</strong>e challenges<br />
posed by globalization. The conference will focus on <strong>th</strong>e following<br />
topics: microelectronics and communications engineering,<br />
information science and technology, molecular biology and biotechnology,<br />
materials science and engineering, environmental<br />
science and technology, food and agriculture, ear<strong>th</strong> and marine<br />
science, natural products and heal<strong>th</strong>, energy resources, science<br />
education and training <strong>of</strong> scientists. For fur<strong>th</strong>er information,<br />
cont<strong>ac</strong>t: World Conference on Science and <strong>Technology</strong> Secretariat,<br />
Philippine Association for <strong>th</strong>e Advancement <strong>of</strong> Science,<br />
c/o Dr. Fortunato Sevilla III, Research Center for <strong>th</strong>e Natural<br />
Sciences, University <strong>of</strong> Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila, Philippines,<br />
Tel/Fax 731-4031, email: fsevilla@ustcc.ust.edu.ph.<br />
Relevant Websites<br />
vestments in cleaner production in developing countries. The<br />
project demonstrates how investments can be stimulated by<br />
helping financial institutions understand <strong>th</strong>e importance <strong>of</strong><br />
cleaner production and helping cleaner production experts<br />
develop creditwor<strong>th</strong>y investment proposals. This site <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
information on challenges and opportunities, institutions financing<br />
cleaner production, links on forging alliances wi<strong>th</strong><br />
financial institutions, organisations and research institutions<br />
promoting cleaner production investments, success stories<br />
and investment opportunities, training and tools to enhance<br />
skills and knowledge wi<strong>th</strong> <strong>th</strong>e support <strong>of</strong> top-level international<br />
expert partners.<br />
http://www.<strong>ac</strong>tetsme.org is <strong>th</strong>e home page <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e APEC Center<br />
for <strong>Technology</strong> Exchange & Training for Small and Medium<br />
Enterprises. This site contains links to electronic databases<br />
on environment-friendly technologies for SMEs, links to<br />
SME Associations and Institutions, provides information on<br />
sustainable development for SMEs, Newsletter, events, etc.<br />
The SMI Newsletter is also available at http://www.serd.<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong>/smi/<br />
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News items, articles, information on<br />
training courses, websites related to energy<br />
and environmental issues in <strong>th</strong>e<br />
small and medium scale industrial sector<br />
and o<strong>th</strong>er correspondence can be<br />
sent to:<br />
SMI Project<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Environment, Resources and<br />
Development, <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>,<br />
PO Box 4, Klong Luang,<br />
Pa<strong>th</strong>um<strong>th</strong>ani 12120, Thailand<br />
Fax: +66 2 524-5439/524-5625<br />
Email: smiasia@<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong><br />
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Dr. S. Kumar<br />
Dr. C. Visvana<strong>th</strong>an<br />
News Editor<br />
Mr. R. Kannan<br />
Copy Editor<br />
Mr. Terry Clayton<br />
Collaborating Institutions<br />
PSG College <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Coimbatore 641 004, India<br />
Cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Pr<strong>of</strong>. P. Radhakrishnan<br />
Fax: (91)-422-573833<br />
Email: psg<strong>ait</strong>@vsnl.com<br />
Non-State Economic Development<br />
Centre (NEDCEN)<br />
62, Giang Vo, Hanoi, Vietnam<br />
Cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Mr. Ly Dinh Son<br />
Fax: (84)-4-823-6382<br />
Email: NEDCEN@bdvn.vnmail.vnd.net<br />
Center for Environmentally Sound<br />
<strong>Technology</strong> Transfer (CESTT)<br />
109 Wanquanhe Road,<br />
Haidian District,<br />
Beijing 100089, P.R. China<br />
Cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Mr. Shi Han<br />
Fax: (86)-10-8263-6017<br />
Email: shihan@info.<strong>ac</strong>ca21.edu.cn<br />
Industrial <strong>Technology</strong> Development<br />
<strong>Institute</strong>, Fuel and Energy Divison<br />
Dept. <strong>of</strong> Science and <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Gen. Santos Avenue, Taguig,<br />
Metro Manila, Philippines<br />
Cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Dr. Alice B. Herrera<br />
Fax: (63)-2-837-3167<br />
Email: fedsmi@p<strong>ac</strong>ific.net.ph<br />
Industrial Services Bureau <strong>of</strong> Nor<strong>th</strong><br />
Western Province<br />
141, Kandy Road, Kurunegala,<br />
Sri Lanka<br />
Cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Mr. Gamini Senanayake<br />
Fax: (94)-37-23562<br />
Email: gaminisn@slt.lk<br />
For information on ARRPEEC, please cont<strong>ac</strong>t:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. S.C. Bhatt<strong>ac</strong>harya, ARRPEEC<br />
Coordinator, Energy Program, <strong>Asian</strong> <strong>Institute</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, PO Box 4, Klong<br />
Luang, Pa<strong>th</strong>um<strong>th</strong>ani 12120, Thailand. Fax:<br />
+66 2 524-5439, Email: bhatta@<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong><br />
http://www.arrpeec.<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong><br />
The SMI newsletter is available at<br />
http://www.serd.<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong>/smi/<br />
Email: smiasia@<strong>ait</strong>.<strong>ac</strong>.<strong>th</strong><br />
Key Indicators <strong>of</strong> Developing <strong>Asian</strong><br />
and P<strong>ac</strong>ific Countries 2000, Volume<br />
XXXI, (2000), ISBN: 0-19-592534-3,<br />
ISSN: 0116-3000. This book, published for<br />
<strong>th</strong>e ADB by Oxford University Press<br />
(China) Ltd., is <strong>th</strong>e 31 st in a series <strong>of</strong> annual<br />
statistical publications <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e ADB. It<br />
provides historical and current economic,<br />
financial, environment and social statistics<br />
on ADB's 39 developing member countries.<br />
Key Indicators contain: (1) regional<br />
tables where selected indicators are compared<br />
<strong>ac</strong>ross developing member countries<br />
(DMCs) and (2) <strong>th</strong>e country tables<br />
where annual population, economic and<br />
financial statistics <strong>of</strong> e<strong>ac</strong>h DMC are presented.<br />
The online edition is available at<br />
http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/<br />
Key_Indicators/2000/default.asp<br />
Financing Cleaner Production: Study<br />
on Past Investment Pr<strong>ac</strong>tices, (2000),<br />
ISBN: 92-807-1951-3. This book is published<br />
by <strong>th</strong>e United Nations Environment<br />
Programme (UNEP) under a project to increase<br />
investments in cleaner production<br />
in developing countries. This publication is<br />
a report on past investment pr<strong>ac</strong>tices in<br />
cleaner production in eight developing<br />
countries and economies in transition. It<br />
was prepared under <strong>th</strong>e project ‘Strategies<br />
and Mechanisms for Promoting Cleaner<br />
Production Investment in Developing<br />
Counties’, focusing on: Guatemala, Nicaragua,<br />
Tanzania, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.<br />
The objective <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>is study was to under-<br />
The ACTETSME eNewsletter is a<br />
mon<strong>th</strong>ly electronic publication which features<br />
valuable information and sources <strong>of</strong><br />
information for SMIs. It covers APEC developments<br />
<strong>th</strong>at are relevant to SMIs, insights<br />
on emerging SMI information networks and<br />
resources existing on <strong>th</strong>e World Wide Web,<br />
and pointers on websites for: technology<br />
exchange and training, business f<strong>ac</strong>ilitation<br />
and opportunities, SMI databases, and financing<br />
and credit services. For fur<strong>th</strong>er<br />
information, cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Louie A. Divinagr<strong>ac</strong>ia,<br />
Exec. Director, Science & <strong>Technology</strong> Park,<br />
UPLB, Laguna, Philippines, Tel. (63-49)<br />
536-4225, 536-1838-40, Fax.: No.(63-49)<br />
536-422, execdir@<strong>ac</strong>tetsme.org http://<br />
www.<strong>ac</strong>tetsme.org/newsletter/<br />
Clean Energy Finance is a newsletter<br />
published by Winrock International in association<br />
wi<strong>th</strong> Energy Ventures International.<br />
It focuses on new renewable energy and<br />
energy efficiency investment in emerging<br />
markets. The newsletter outlines <strong>th</strong>e issues<br />
<strong>of</strong> financing energy efficiency and renew-<br />
Publications<br />
stand constraints in <strong>th</strong>e adoption <strong>of</strong> preventive<br />
appro<strong>ac</strong>hes in investment <strong>ac</strong>tivities and<br />
guide <strong>th</strong>e training and o<strong>th</strong>er <strong>ac</strong>tivities to be<br />
carried out under <strong>th</strong>e project. Its findings<br />
also provide interesting conclusions and recommendations<br />
for a wider audience <strong>of</strong><br />
stakeholders interested in <strong>th</strong>e promotion <strong>of</strong><br />
cleaner production strategy and investment<br />
finance. This book provides a summary and<br />
an analysis <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e results <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e project. A<br />
CD-ROM on Promoting Cleaner Production<br />
Investment in Developing Countries is also<br />
available. For fur<strong>th</strong>er information, cont<strong>ac</strong>t:<br />
Elena.Ciccozzi@unep.fr http://www.<br />
financingcp.org/<br />
Handbook on Energy Audits and Management,<br />
(2000), Tata Energy Research<br />
<strong>Institute</strong>, India. This book describes <strong>th</strong>e operation<br />
<strong>of</strong> various equipment and systems,<br />
and identifies opportunities for energy savings<br />
in industrial units. It covers major energy-consuming<br />
equipment and <strong>of</strong>fers an<br />
overview on industrial energy conservation<br />
and lists different subsidies and financing<br />
schemes <strong>of</strong>fered by financial institutions for<br />
energy conservation. It includes a list <strong>of</strong><br />
manuf<strong>ac</strong>turers and suppliers <strong>of</strong> energyefficient<br />
equipment, instruments for energy<br />
auditing and provides a me<strong>th</strong>odology for<br />
carrying out energy audits using <strong>ac</strong>tual case<br />
studies. Policies <strong>of</strong> <strong>th</strong>e Government <strong>of</strong> India<br />
and financial aspects <strong>of</strong> energy conservation<br />
projects in industry are also included. For<br />
fur<strong>th</strong>er information, cont<strong>ac</strong>t: http://teriin.<br />
org/pub/books/enaudit.htm<br />
Related Newsletters<br />
able energy projects around <strong>th</strong>e world and it<br />
contains details on EC, World Bank, EBRD<br />
and o<strong>th</strong>er private initiatives. For fur<strong>th</strong>er information,<br />
cont<strong>ac</strong>t: Winrock International,<br />
1621 Nor<strong>th</strong> Kent Street, Suite 1200, Arlington,<br />
VA, 2209-2134, Telephone: (703) 525-<br />
9430, x643, Fax: (703) 243-1175, fellis@winrock.org<br />
, http://solstice.crest.org/<br />
efficiency/cef/<br />
CADDET Energy Efficiency is a quarterly<br />
newsletter published by The Centre for <strong>th</strong>e<br />
Analysis and Dissemination <strong>of</strong> Demonstrated<br />
Energy Technologies. CADDET Energy Efficiency<br />
objective is to enhance <strong>th</strong>e exchange<br />
<strong>of</strong> information on new, cost-effective energysaving<br />
technologies <strong>th</strong>at have been demonstrated<br />
in industry applications, buildings,<br />
transport, utilities and agriculture. The newsletter<br />
highlights specific projects and information<br />
on general energy matters, legislation<br />
and government policy in CADDET participating<br />
countries. http://www.caddet-ee.org/<br />
nwslttr.htm<br />
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