20 September, 2023

The session, titled "Safety Aspects for Chemical Engineering in Industry” coordinated by Dr. Milap G. Nayak and hosted by the VGEC Alumni Association & Chemical Engineering Department, has several key objectives. The session's objectives are to provide insights into the role of Chemical Engineering in the Chemical Industry, educate on the significance of industrial symbols, and impart knowledge on fire types, explosions, and safety measures. Additionally, it aims to familiarize attendees with standard operating procedures for hazard management and guide them on scaling ideas from the lab to industrial applications.

Key Features:

• Organizing Department: VGEC Alumni Association & Chemical Engineering Department 
• Expert Name:   Mr. Hornik Davda (Alumnus Chemical 2015 batch) Sr. HSE Officer, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited, Bharuch 
• Duration: 20th September 2023 (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• Venue: Google meet
• No. of Participants: 53
• Event Coordinator: Dr. Milap G. Nayak

Learning Lessons/Discussion Points:

• Role and Scope of Chemical Engineering in the Chemical Industry
• Significance of Various Symbols in Industrial Processes
• Types of Fires and Their Characteristics, Explosions, and Their Effects
• Standard Operating Procedures for Managing Hazards and Explosions in Industrial Settings
• The Process of Scaling Up Ideas from Laboratory Experiments to Industrial Production       

Words from the Alumni

“Learn Safety first, before performing unit operations or processes”