Automobile Manufacturing
Automobile Manufacturing
Automobile Manufacturing
Unit Profile
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is a US $ 4.5 Billion group and is among the top 10 Industrial Houses in India.
With over six decades of manufacturing experience, the Mahindra Group has built a strong base in
technology, engineering, marketing and distribution.
MAHINDRA Automotive sector has five manufacturing units, three in the state of Maharashtra located at
Kandvili, Igatpuri & Nasik; fourth unit located at Zaheerabad, Medak- Andhra Pradesh and the fifth unit
located at Haridwar, Uttaranchal.
The Zaheerabad unit is a certified ISO / TS 16949 – 2002, ISO14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007 unit.
Energy Consumption
Total Electrical energy consumption per annum Lac. kWh 86 101.94 111.32
kWh/ equivalent
Specific electrical energy consumption 500 448 395
vehicle
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Electrical energy Thermal energy
Year Consumption
Consumption % reduction
% reduction over Million K Cals /
kWh/ equivalent over
2005-06 equivalent
vehicle 2005-06
vehicle
2005 - 2006 500 Base 0.206 Base
2006-2007 448 10.40 0.185 10.19
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Energy Conservation Commitment, Policy and Set up
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Automotive sector, Zaheerabad unit strongly believes that energy saving is a
multi disciplinary approach. The Plant’s energy profile consists of electricity, HSD, compressed air, LPG
and water. The LPG consumption is the major part of the energy consumption. Even smallest energy
conservation is going to add directly to its bottom line profits. Energy management policy, conservation
plans (ENCON), its implementation & periodic status reviews are closely monitored by the top
management. Energy audits are regularly conducted by external agencies like CII, Ingersoll-Rand,
synergy services etc. in addition to the in-house energy manager’s audits.
Energy Management policy is displayed everywhere in the plant for creating energy conservation
awareness. Every ENCON is taken to implementation and the best ENCON is identified and
rewarded/awarded accordingly. The company has adopted the TPM (Total Productive Management)
methodology for its excellence in performance. The company had formed cross functional teams (CFT)
headed by a senior executive as facilitator / mentor for cost reduction through energy savings. As many
as 1446 Kaizens (Double over F’06) like energy substitution, derating of the equipment suitable to site
conditions, Capacity utilization of the equipments, eliminating idle operation, optimization of air pressure
etc. have been done & implemented in F’07.
• Benchmark specific energy consumption with national & international standards and setting up
systems to achieve them.
• Increase use of renewable energy & alternate fuel sources.
• Incorporate energy efficient designs & equipments in all projects.
• Conduct regular energy audits to optimize them.
• Form small group activities to increase employee involvement.
• Strengthen energy management program through the enhancement of skills & competence of our
employees.
• Reduce energy cost continuously every year by adopting effective “Energy Management system”
etc.
ENCON Cell formed by the top management to establish, implement and maintain the Energy
conservation initiatives.
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Energy Management set up
Energy conservation & energy efficiency in all operations is a top management priority for the unit. The
below shows the set up following at the Zaheerabad unit for energy conservation.
electricity) consumption
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Energy Conservation Achievements
1. Isolation of cooling tower from Body shop during non production hours
Before installation:
After installation:
2) Reactive power optimization by installing 250 KVA Capacitor bank & Panel
Before:
Maximum demand recorded was 2739 KVA at power factor
of 0.96 lag.
After:
Maximum demand recorded was 2477 KVA at power factor
of 0.98 lag.
Before:
In paint shop at electro deposition dip stage, due to manual selection of voltage & fixing it continuously for
3 Min, the power consumption was very high.
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After:
Auto voltage & current selection system provided in turn vary voltage for the First 1 min & Next 2 Min
depending upon the surface area & thickness of the coating on the body.
Before:
Electro deposition oven bring up zone oven insulation damaged results into wastage of heat through
ceiling & side walls
After:
Now the damaged insulation removed and replaced with new insulation eliminated heat losses.
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Energy Conservation Targets
Mahindra & Mahindra limited, Zaheerabad has a well-established Safety, Occupational and
Environmental Policy to ensure the optimum safety of the employees, public, plant and equipment, which
are embedded in the core organizational values. The Policy interalia necessitates necessary compliances
with all statutory rules and regulations, imparting training to employees, carrying out safety audits of the
various facilities of the company, conducting regular medical check up of our employees and promoting
eco-friendly activities. The M & M Ltd, Zaheerabad has been certified for Occupational Health and Safety
Management System (OHSAS 18001:2007) certification which aims to eliminate or minimize risk to
employees and other parties who may be exposed to Occupational Health and Safety risks associated
with the activities of the Company. Various safety promotion campaigns and special initiatives were
carried out in the plants. M & M Ltd, Zaheerabad of the Automotive Division have been certified with the
amended standards for Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2004).
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Second Prize Automobile Manufacturing
Unit Profile
General Motors-Halol is having plant manufacturing capacity of 85,000 units per annum with a plant area
of 65000 Sq.Mtrs. It was started into production in June’1996.GM-Halol plant is a two shift operating plant
with an automation of medium level. The plant is certified for “GM Global Manufacturing System”, ISO
9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the annual global industry
sales leader for 77 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 280,000 people around the world.
With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2007, nearly
10.2 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet,
GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM's On Star
subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services.
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Process Layout
• Halol unit is having Lean production process flow. This flow is same for all models.
70000
M 200
60386
60000 (T-200
/250)
49616 48685
50000 Paint Shop
Top Coat Corsa
Line Phase-out
40000
Tavera
(I-163)
32298
30000
Optra 25907
J-200
Astra
20000
Astra Phase-out
Corsa 12046
10000 7633 8632
6794
0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
(Till Sep '08)
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Energy Consumption
Water consumption in 2007-08 has come down to 4.93 KL/Car, which is 5% lesser then the
consumption in 2006-07,This result of water conservation activities implemented in the plant.
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LPG consumption in 2007-08 has come down to 33.28 KG/Car, which is 5% lesser than the
consumption in 2006-07.
Project 1
Power Transformer 2no.’s of 30/40MVA was selected on the basis of energy efficiency & least losses.
Selected TELK make Transformer and inspected at regular intervals to ensure the Transformer delivering
to its design.
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Project 2
Commissioned ES-8, Compressors energy managing device. It controls the 6 bar air pressure system
dynamically such a way loads the VFD on top priority and static speed drives on need basis.
Benefits : - Loads the VFD on top priority & smartly manages other fixed speed compressors.
Investment : - Rs. 4.2 Lakhs
Savings : - Rs. 3.51Lakhs
Payback Period : - 14 Months
Project 3
Details: - Utilizing LED based indication lamps across the plant. Energy meters provided on every feeder
to enable efficient energy management in the plant.
Benefits : - Measure the energy consumption feeder wise and enable to quantify the control
Measures taken.
Investment : - Rs. 3.56Lacs
Savings : - Rs. 2.3 Lakhs
Payback Period : - 1.5 years.
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Project 4
Details : - Utilizing energy efficient capacitor banks. 0.2W per KVAR. This is best in class.
Benefits : - Reduced energy loss.
Investment : - Rs. 4.7 Lakhs
Savings : - Rs. 1.8 Lakhs
Payback Period : - 2 .5 Years.
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Project 5
Details: - Utilizing regenerative type of drier in the Air compressors. Reduces the energy demand on the
system.
Project 6
Details: - Utilizing Energy efficient boiler-Hot water generator. It has air sealing at the ends reduces the
heat dissipation to surrounding at the same preheats the return line.
Benefits : - Reduced the LPG requirement by Preheating the HWG return line.
Investment : - Rs. 12.34 Lakhs
(Only differential amount with respect to Conventional HWG)
Savings : - Rs. 9.23 Lakhs
Payback Period : - 15 Months
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Energy Conservation Commitment and Policy
General Motors –India Pvt. ltd., strongly believes in the Energy saving is multi disciplinary approach.
Plants energy profile consists of electricity, HSD, compressed air, LPG and water. The LPG consumption
is the major part of the energy consumption. Even smallest energy conservation is going to add directly to
its bottom line profits. Energy management policy, conservation plans (ENCON), its implementation &
periodic status reviews are closely monitored by the Energy Auditor & top management. Energy audits
are regularly conducted.
Energy Conservation – Displays are displayed everywhere in the plant for creating energy conservation
awareness. Every ENCON is taken to implementation and the best ENCON is identified and
rewarded/awarded accordingly. The company has adopted the Global Manufacturing Practices (GMS)
methodology for its excellence in performance. The plant had formed cross functional teams (CFT) names
as “Urja Rakshak team” headed by a certified Energy Auditor as facilitator / mentor for cost reduction
through energy savings. More than 271 Kaizens (small improvements) like energy substitution, derating of
the equipment suitable to site conditions, eliminating idle operation, process optimization etc.
GMI-Energy Conservation teams is part of the GM-Global Energy Team (GET) is responsible for
implementing the company's global energy strategy. This team drives strategies to reduce energy use
and costs. The GET is composed of regional energy managers from GM North America (GMNA), GM
Europe (GME), GM Latin America, Africa and the Middle East (GMLAAM), and GM Asia Pacific (GMAP).
The team is coordinated by GMNA Worldwide Facilities Group, Energy and Utility Services, and meets
on a quarterly basis.
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Second Prize Automobile Manufacturing
LUCAS-TVS LIMITED
Padi, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
Unit Profile
Lucas-TVS is a part of the TVS group. It was setup in 1961 as a joint venture of Lucas Industries plc, UK
and TV Sundaram Iyengar and Sons at Chennai to manufacture automotive electrical systems.
Energy Consumption
E N E R G Y C O N S U M P T IO N U N IT IN L A C S
250
200
150
100
50
0
9 8 '- 9 9 9 9 '- 0 0 0 0 '- 0 1 0 1 '- 0 2 0 2 '- 0 3 0 3 '- 0 4 0 4 '- 0 5 0 5 - '0 6 0 6 - '0 7 0 7 - '0 8
U N IT IN L A C S 186 172 163 162 163 180 193 203 220 230
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Specific Energy Consumption
S P E C IF IC U N I T S P E R P R O D U C T
20
18
16
14
12
10
YEA 9 8 '-
9 9 '- 0 0 0 0 '- 0 1 0 1 '- 0 2 0 3 '- 0 4 0 4 '- 0 5 0 5 - '0 6 0 6 - '0 7 0 7 - '0 8
R 99
S e rie s 1 0 22 21 19 18 15 1 4 .5 1 3 .4 1 3 .2 13
O V E R A L L E L E C T R IC A L U N IT S & P R O D U C T IO N
300 25
20
200
15
10
100
5
0 0
9 8 '- 9 9 9 9 '- 0 0 0 1 '- 0 2 0 2 '- 0 3 0 3 '- 0 4 0 4 '- 0 5 0 6 - '0 7 0 7 - '0 8
Such as:
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Energy Conservation Achievements
During the period 2007 – 2008 Lucas – TVS Ltd has implemented around 12 projects through
Engineering initiatives and workman’s suggestion schemes resulting into total saving of Rs. 195.55 Lakhs
with an investment of Rs. 431.81 Lakhs. This has been resulted in a reduction from 13.2 units per product
to 13.0 units per product in specific electrical energy consumption.
Investment
Sl. No Title of Energy Saving Projects Implemented Savings In Lacs
In Lacs
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Project 1
Energy conservation through power factor improvements and tail end voltage improvements/distribution
loss reduction
Project 2
Energy Saver system introduced for a group of street lights to regulate the voltage / wattage based on
programmable timers
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Project 5
Replacement of wall mounting fan (1H.P) into pillar type fan (180Watts) (30 numbers)
Total investment, Rs. 3.2 Lacs
First year energy cost savings, Rs. 5.6 Lacs
Project 6
Energy conservation through gravity force for sewage collection by removing motors.
BEFORE AFTER
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Project 7
Diesel operated fork lift for material Battery operated fork lift for material
movements movements
Project 8
♦ Consumption of energy for shop lighting is reduced by introducing Transparent Roof sheet
♦ Consumption of energy for Exhaust fan to reduce the roof temperature is fully eliminated by
introducing Turbo–Vents.
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Project 9
First year energy cost savings, Rs. 5.0 Lacs (Recurring savings)
BEFORE AFTER
Project 10
BEFORE AFTER
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Environment and Safety
One of the remarkable contributions this year was the establishment of indigenous waste coolant
treatment system, which was not done before by any of the industries in the world, which involves
recovering waste oil from waste coolant, thereby the quantity of waste disposed has reduced by 55%
compared to last year.
TDS OF 5000
WITH HIGH
SUN RO PLANT
LUCAS - TVS
WATER OIL BARREL
VALUE YARD
STORAGE TANK
COOLANT OIL ( 2 LAKH LITRE CAPACITY )
STORAGE AREA
DISPOSAL TO RECYCLER
WITH PAYMENT
CPCB
&
TNPCB HAZARDOUS WASTE
STORAGE AREA SOLID SOLAR POND
STOPPED & VALUE YARD
POWDER
( FOR SALE OF
OIL )
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Project 3
First year energy cost savings, Rs. 4.0 Lacs (Recurring savings)
BEFORE AFTER
Project 4
Factory load re-distributed after study with formation of an additional 11KVA substation resulting in
reduction of transmission loss by 3%
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Next to this the reduction of lead soldering stations for armatures by the introduction of brazing method,
and also a new system for solder recovery from waste lead solder dross where by we can able to reduce
the solder waste disposed.
Periodical training of employees & awareness programs for employees families, contractors and suppliers
are done by LTVS on continuous basis
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Development of greenery, rainwater harvesting, water conservation are an important part of their routine
activities with significant increase in production and man power, the overall water consumption of the
factory has been reduced by 5% by rain water harvesting, improved ground water levels and greenery
development.
GREENERY DEVELOPMENT
Total requirement of gardening water is managed by recycling the sewage water 100%. About 300
numbers of tree saplings were added to their green belt this year.
The unit could able to save a considerable amount of energy by the introduction of Fluidized aeration bed
in sewage treatment plant in place of surface aeration by agitator.
ROOTS AIR
BLOWER -
POWER CONSUMPTION IS 2WORKING
25 KW/HOUR
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Safety
Ensuring employees safety and safe work place is one of the major objectives of the company.
Maintenance of safety standards, adherence to safety rules and regulations are prime responsibility of
Human Resources, Works Engineering, Safety and Manufacturing Departments.
Periodical audits to identify the areas for improvement are done by each department’s safety teams.
Major safety improvement projects are triggered by Safety department, whereas the day to day
improvements related to machinery & work places are identified and implemented by active involvement
of employees through small group activities and TPM movement.
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Certificate of Merit Automobile Manufacturing
Unit Profile
Mahindra & Mahindra, automotive division is in the business of manufacturing Utility vehicles, SUV’s,
LCV’s and Cars. Nashik unit manufactures market leaders products in their respective segment; Scorpio,
Bolero, Logan (JV with RENAULT FRANCE) and spares for these vehicles. M&M’s R&D centre, where
new product design activities carried out, is also located at Nashik. The total sales turnover of the Nashik
unit is around Rs. 5015 Cr.
Energy Consumption
Annual electricity and LPG consumption for last three years is as follows
* Including DG Generation
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SEC (Electrical) SEC (Thermal)
390 0.45
387
25% decrease in 4 years 0.45 36%decrease in 4 years
370
0.40
350
346
330 0.35
0.34
310 316 0.32
0.30
290 0.28
290
0.25
270
250 0.20
2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08
2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Automotive Sector, Nashik emphasises on all types of energy (Electrical,
Thermal and Compressed air.) conservation. Energy conservation measures are identified, reviewed
periodically for techno-commercial viability in ECON Cell, implementation & verification strategies are
made. ECON meeting is held on every alternate Tuesday of the month to review the action plan. The unit
has an active “ENERGY MANAGEMENT POLICY.
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Organizational Setup
Plant Head
Chairman
Projects through
ECON Cell CFT
Energy Manager
Secretary ECON Cell Horizontal
ECON Member Body Function
Deployment
through Sector
ECON Member Paint Function
Level
Synergy Teams
ECON Member TCF & Assembly
Improvements
ECON Member Utility through Operator
Level
I4 Teams
ECON Member Support services
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2. Optimization of LPG burners during winter
3. Replaced CT pumps with energy efficient ones fitted with VFD drives
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Environment and Safety
Environment
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is committed to “Protect the Environment, Prevention & Control of Pollution,
Minimise the Waste Generation, Promote Energy Saving and Conservation of Resources”. An
“Environmental Policy” duly signed and documented is provided expressing the commitment towards the
EMS. Following are some of the initiatives taken by the management towards Environment protection
1. Installed Effluent Treatment Plant and the treated effluent are being used for Gardening spread over
the area of about 1.00 Lac M2.
2. Installed Bio-Gas plant for processing Canteen solid Waste to generate a cooking gas for its use at
canteen
3. Installed Solar Water Heating Systems for canteen hot water requirement.
4. Around 25% of the electricity requirement for the FY 06- 07 is met by clean energy i.e. wind power.
5. For FY 07-08 massive plantations of 1 Lakh trees in the Nashik has been planned in association with
Forest department & Air Force.
Safety
Industrial Safety is an integral and essential part of every operation / process in Mahindra & Mahindra at
Nashik. The Industry is certified for OHSMS as per OHSAS 18001:2007 since February 2007.
Following practices are used to motivate Safety in plant:
1. Behaviour based safety (BBS) for people’s involvement has been started.
2. Staff / workers involvement in safety committee. Regular meetings are conducted to review the
Safety concerns and accident reduction.
3. Product Unit head is involved during the Safety Patrol rounds. Line managers and operators
motivate reduction in accidents.
4. Yearly Safety and HAZOP studies are conducted. The report is reviewed to take corrective action for
the observations in report.
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Certificate of Merit Automobile Manufacturing
IP RINGS LIMITED
Maraimalai Nagar, Distt. Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu)
Unit Profile
IP Rings Ltd., a member of Amalgamations Group of Company and having a Collaboration with Nippon
Piston Rings, Japan is producing Piston Rings for Automobile Applications to cater the needs of the
various prestigious customers like TELCO, Ashok Leyland, Mahindra & Mahindra, Simpson, Hindustan
Motors, Eicher, Maruti, Hyundai, Royal Enfield, TVS Motors.
Established in 1991, IP Rings manufactures a variety of Steel, SG Iron, Cast Iron Compression Rings with
intricate geometries and profiles. It is equipped with facilities for Surface Treatments like Plasma Spraying,
Flame Spraying, Gas Nitriding & Chromium Plating. For Leyland products, It has the facility of “All over
Width Chrome Plating” which is rare of its kind in the Country. For the Three Piece Oil ring, IP Rings has
the facility to manufacture both Nifflex H & S type rings, which is a unique specialty under one roof.
Turnover of 56 crores from its Piston Rings operations, IP Rings has now diversified its business
operations to the manufacture of Synchrocones and Bevel Gears through Cold Forming Technology.
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Energy Consumption
By implementing various energy conservation projects there has been a consistent decrease in the
Specific Energy consumption.
No. of Rings /
Piston Rings produced 83,34,735 10,195,190 10,619,621
annum
Electrical energy
Units / annum 38.37 38.6 37.12
consumption in Lakhs
Specific Electrical energy
Units / Ring 0.42 0.35 0.30
consumption
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Specific Energy Consumption
Director
ENERGY
CONSERVATION
TEAM chaired by
AVP (Operations)
During the period between 2005 ~ 2008, IP Rings Ltd., has implemented around 34 proposals through
Engineering initiatives, suggestion schemes, Auditors recommendations and TPM methodology resulting
in a total savings of Rs.23 lakhs. This has resulted in a reduction of 28 % on the electrical energy
consumption.
IP Rings is committed to conserve energy in all aspects. Towards this, many initiatives like getting the
inputs from the visitors, visiting other factories, sharing the improvements to the cluster members and
learning from them, benchmarking with companies like Mico Bosch, GKN Driveline, training of the
employees, implementing suggestions from the employees and creating awareness to them.
In this process, many initiatives like power generation thro’ wind-mill, solar energy are under
consideration. The TPM initiatives are helping to march towards the objective.
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Energy Conservation Policy
The IP RINGS LTD, is committed to conserve its Electricity Consumption in all the activities through
Selection of Energy Efficient Equipments.
Continuous improvements to reduce Specific Energy Consumption by at least 10 % every year.
Increase the use of non–conventional sources of Energy.
Creating Energy Conservation awareness among employees.
Project 1
In Administrative office, CFL Lamp fittings, working with Copper choke were replaced with Electronic
Ballast
Project 2
Fixed capacitor were used for PF correction in the Load centre and replaced by APFC unit to maintain
unity power-factor to avail incentive from EB.
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Fixed Capacitor at six locations Dedicated APFC at six locations
Project 3
In Lapping machine, diaphragm air pump was working during machine idle time and lunch time. By
interlocking the pump with the machine, the air loss and hence the power loss is minimized in 5 locations
Diaphragm pump working all the time Diaphragm pump interlocked with
even when the machine was not the lapping machines
loaded with products
Loss of Power is minimized
Loss of Power
Project 4
In Drinking water cooler, Digital temperature controller provided instead of conventional Thermostat for
better control in 5 locations
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Project 5
In Chrome plating section, improper joints in bus bar results in power loss. To eliminate power loss in each
bus bar joint, bolts and nuts are replaced periodically as per the maintenance plan
Anticipated
Energy
Savings in Approx.
Conservation Project
Energy Investment Completion year
measures Rs. Commencement
Value (Rs. Lakhs)
(Planned) Lakhs
(KWh)
Reduce weight of
Basket - 6 in HT 2314 1.18 0.1 Jul-08 Aug-08
furnace
High Efficiency Fan
94118 4.8 3 Oct-08 Dec-08
for Scrubber
Cogged V belt in
place of V belt for 13137 0.67 0.58 Oct-08 Nov-08
all machine
Replace 750W fan
to 240W EE fan for 26471 1.35 1.2 Nov-08 Feb-08
man cooler
Energy saver (210
7255 0.37 0.47 Sep-08 Nov-08
V) for OCF lighting
Minimize Radiation
1569 0.8 1 Apr-08 Apr-08
Loss in HT furnace
VSD Compressor -
98039 5.04 7 Apr-08 Jun-08
Rings
VSD Compressor -
98039 5.04 7 Jan-08 Mar-08
OCF
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Replace Brick
insulation to
34706 1.77 2.5 Feb-08 May-08
Ceramic Fibre in
HT furnace
VFD for Motor -
15686 0.8 1.4 Nov-08 Jan-08
Plating Compressor
HPMV 250W to
MHL 150W for 19608 1 2.1 Jul-08 Oct-08
shop floor lighting
Various initiatives on Safety Awareness including Safety Audit, Risk Analysis, Monitoring and
Measurement, Health Check-ups of all employees.
Safety
Safety audits are being conducted by both external and internal parties in order to achieve and sustain
zero accident. Periodic Health Check-ups like Audiometry tests, Dermitology tests are carried out for the
operators. Special type of PPEs is given to the operators for the betterment of the Occupational hazard.
Training programs like Awareness on Hygiene, Art of living are given to the operators. To move further,
they have adopted Occupational Hazard and Safety Management OHSAS 18001 Certification.
Environment
The unit has been implemented various waste reduction activities and resource saving projects to sustain
and maintain the ecological balance in and around the premises. They have planted 1000 trees and 1.5
acres of the lawn is developed in their factory premises to improve the greenery. It has been certified for
ISO 14001 for ensuring Environment Management Standards.
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Certificate of Merit Automobile Manufacturing
Unit Profile
Mindarika Pvt. Ltd. Is indo- Japanese joint venture Company with Tokairika Japan. It is a unit of Minda
Group of Industries. Mindarika is an India lead manufacturing of the all types of automobile electro –
mechanical switches for four wheelers. Mindarika is ISO TS -16949, ISO14001 & Ford Certified.
Company is fully equipped in product Development engineering (Auto-CAD, Pro-E, Unigraphing, Mould
flow analysis etc.) tool design cell with modern tool room equipped with CNC & Cam wire cut, milling EDM
etc. molding section process engineering for developing of P.L.C. Base assy. Line setup & with Assy.
shop. Mindarika have a special switch testing Laboratory & Standard Room for Technical, Electrical
Environmental INDURANCE Testing etc & plastic raw material also.
Mindarika product are used by most of the O.E.M. for 4 wheelers in India like Maruti, Toyota (TKML)
Honda (HSIL), Tata Motors, General Motors (GMIL), Ford India Ltd. M & M, Eicher Motors etc. it is
exporting to ford (USA), lvoco (Italy), Troika (Japan) etc.
Energy Consumption
Considering the cost saving potentials, energy conservation is promoted by management as continual
improvement area. Last three years specific energy consumption, plant energy performance and energy
cost % of manufacturing cost consumption, figure’s are shown below, which depicts continual reduction in
energy consumption over last two years due to each person involvement and sustained efforts & ideas to
increase efficiency of equipments are from:-
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DESCRIPTION UNIT 2005~06 2006~07 2007~08
SPECIFIC ENERGY CONSUMPTION KWH / SW 0.27 0.26 0.24
SEC % REDUCTION OVER BASE YEAR 2005 ~
% 0 3.7 7.69
06
TOTAL MANUFACTURING COST RS. LAKHS 6245.41 8192.16 9460.1
Connected Load
CONNECTED LOAD VS ENERGY AS %AGE OF TOTAL COST OF Increase Trend
SPECIFIC POWER CONSUMPTION PRODUCTION but %age Energy
Reducing Trend
1 2000 2.4 1821 2.5
1670
C O N N E C T E D L O A D (K W )
E NERGY AS % AGE OF
2.3 2.4
1500
TO TAL CO S T O F
2.3
P R O D U C T IO N
KW H/ S W
1052 2.2
1000
2 2.1
0.27 0.26 0.24 2
500
1.9
0 1.8
0 2005~06 2006~07 2007~08
2005~06 2006~07 2007~08 YEAR CONNECTED LOAD KW
Mindarika follows an Integrated Management System and this concept has enriched the company to have
a balanced focus on all the area whether it had to be Energy Conservation or Quality Improvement; it has
never left any area behind.
Even its Environmental Policy gives a major emphasis on the Energy Conservation. Energy Conservation
movement was started in the year 2001 by the Plant Maintenance Force and today it has the entire team
of Mindarika, jointly upgrading this Mission.
Mindarika Management has never put its foot back in promoting and upgrading the Energy Conservation
activities and has very serious reviews in this area. To mention a few of the activities carried out in this
area are:
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Promotion of effective Energy Management System are through
1) Regular Training on EMS, Energy Management, Equipment efficiency and Efficient Maintenance of
Machines and Processes.
2) Continually Skill Up gradation of the Energy Cell thru’ Internal and External Trainings.
3) Facilitating the Energy Skill Champions to qualify for Certified Energy Managers.
4) Reviewing the Environmental and Energy Conservation Performance thru’ Morning Meetings,
Weekly meetings and group wide quarterly meetings.
5) Celebration of Environment Month.
6) Regularly awarding and Rewarding the Associates and Staff for the Best Improvements done in
the Environment and Energy Management Areas.
7) Promoting the associates to get involved in this mission by setting the Quality Circle and EMP
targets of a particular function.
8) Not limiting the attitude within the unit Mindarika Management is promoting its group units to also
focus on this area by having constructive deployments of their learning’s and creating Energy Skill
Champions in other units as well.
UBH
MANAGER
PLANT MAINTENANCE
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Energy Conservation Achievements
With best support & contribution of all employees’, Unit generated many ideas. Out of which 20 ideas
considered during the period 2005~08 & Achieved Annual savings of Rs. 34.7 Lakhs with an investment of
Rs. 8.6 Lakhs. It has resulted in “PLANT ENERGY PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT BY 7.69%” as
shown below
2005~06
DESCRIPTION UNIT 2006~07 2007~08
Base Year
No. of
PRODUCTION 8004580 8765315 10402288
Switch
PRODUCTION FACTOR =
Current Year Production / Reference - 0 1.09 1.30
Year Production
Reference Year Equivalent = Ref.
Lakh
year Energy use X Production 21.62 23.56 28.10
kWh/Year
Factor
Lakh
Current Year Energy 21.62 22.84 25.88
kWh/Year
Energy Performance = (Ref. year
Equivalent – Current Year Energy ) % 0 3.05 7.90
X 100 / Ref. year Equivalent
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PE
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2005~06 2006~07 2007~08
BA SE Y EA R YEAR
Project 1
Optimum water circulation by stopping one chilled water pump for centralized air conditioning system
77
BEFORE AFTER
Project 2
Project 3
AHU by pass valve closed for chilled water circulation to reduce energy consumption by pump
BEFORE AFTER
78
Project 4
Used insulation jackets on heating barrel of moulding m/c to avoid heat dissipation
BEFORE AFTER
Project 5
Saving in electricity bill every month by improving power factor from 0.70 to 0.99 after installation of digital
apfc relay in power factor panel
79
Project 6
Operation of FDV system by timer control in whole plant to avoid wastage of energy.
BEFORE AFTER
80
Installed load controller to stop hydraulic pump
11 0.82125 5.42 0
motor at no load condition in molding shop
Installed VFD on chiller pump of centralised air
12 conditioner chiller of VFD on chiller pump of 0.03650 0.24 0.15
10hp
Use of free air cooling through AHU’s to purge
13 hot air of assy. area to reduce heat load on ac 1.27000 0.95 0
system
Optimum water circulation by stopping one
14 chilled water pump for centralised air 0.07020 0.46 0
conditioning system
Installed VFD on air compressors to save load
15 0.42924 2.83 2.6
by speed/ frequency reduction
AHU, by pass valve closed for chilled water
16 circulation to reduce energy consumption by 0.27000 1.78 0.0
pump
Used insulation jackets on heating barrel of
17 1.35000 8.91 0.75
moulding m/c to avoid heat dissipation
Provided energy efficient air guns in whole
18 0.01488 0.09 0.03
plant
19 Conversion of delta to star mode for AHU no-6
& 7 of centralised air conditioning system 0.08760 0.05 NIL
20 Replacing water urinals by aqua free urinals at
0.18203 1.12 0.76
tool room, account and engg. area toilets
Saving Investment
S. Savings
Description in lakh (Rs. In
No. (Rs. In lakhs)
kwh lakhs)
Provide sun glass film on assy. area window to
1 5475 0.34 0.22
reduce heat load on centralised a.c. system
81
Environment and Safety
82