Chinese companies keep on setting up joint ventures in Pakistan

on 23/10/2023

A delegation of Chinese companies led by Gan Meilin, Chairman, Xiandeng Hi-Tech Electric Co., visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and showed keen interest to set up joint ventures in Pakistan in various fields including machinery manufacturing, electric vehicles, equipment industry, drilling, magnetic wire manufacturing, commercial concrete, equipment installation, and department store sales. The delegation exchanged views with the business community to explore areas of mutual collaboration and business partnerships.
Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), briefed the Chinese delegation about the potential areas of joint ventures and investment in various sectors of Pakistan’s economy. He said that CPEC has started a new era of development and long-term business partnerships between Pakistan and China. He said that Pakistan was establishing many special economic zones under CPEC and it was a good opportunity for Chinese companies to transfer technology to Pakistan and set up joint ventures in areas of interest. He said that ICCI is working on a new industrial estate in the region and Chinese companies should explore investment opportunities in that facility. He assured that ICCI would help connect the Chinese investors with the right partners in Pakistan. Gan Meilin, Chairman, Xiangeng Hi-Tech Electric Co. of China said that their delegation has come to Pakistan to interact with their Pakistani counterparts and explore areas of business cooperation. He said that both countries have good potential to establish sustainable business partnerships and regular interactions between the entrepreneurs of both countries would help achieve this goal.

Phenomena of Distributed Energy Generation Process

on 23/10/2023

Traditional power facilities are centralized and frequently necessitate the transmission of electric energy over great distances, including coal-fired, gas-fired, and nuclear power plants, hydroelectric dams, and large-scale solar power plants. While only having capacities of 10 megawatts (MW) or less, distribution energy resource systems are decentralized, modular, and more adaptable technologies that are situated close to the load they service. These systems, which in this case are referred to as hybrid power systems, can have several generation and storage components. The erratic nature of these electricity resources is one of the main problems with the integration of DER like solar power, wind power, etc. In the distribution system, this uncertainty may result in the following issues: In addition to increasing pressure on the transmission network and necessitating complex optimization techniques to balance the network, it also (i) makes supply-demand interactions highly complex and (ii) may result in reverse power flow from the distribution system to the transmission system.
Small-scale power generating or storage technologies (usually in the range of 1 kW to 10,000 kW) are known as distributed energy resource systems, and they are used to supplement or replace the conventional electric power supply. Systems using distributed energy resources are frequently distinguished by high upfront capital costs per kilowatt. The term “distributed energy storage systems” refers to systems that use distributed energy resources as well as storage (DESS).
Solar cells combined into solar panels are used in photovoltaics, which is by far the most significant solar technology for distributed generation of solar power. It is a rapidly expanding technology, increasing its installed capacity globally every several years. PV systems span from small, decentralized utility-scale solar power plants to large, centralized rooftop and building-integrated installations for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Solar photovoltaic energy is variable and non-dispatchable like the majority of renewable energy sources but has no fuel expenses, operating pollution, and significantly lower mining and operating safety concerns. Its daily peak power output occurs at about noon local time, and its capacity factor is about 20%. The most prevalent renewable energy source, hydroelectricity, has already had much of its potential utilized or is at risk due to problems like increased demand for recreational access and environmental effects on fisheries. However, adopting cutting-edge technologies from the twenty-first century, like wave power, can make a lot of new hydropower capacity available with little negative environmental impact.
A device for storing distributed energy can be considered a distributed energy resource as well as one that produces electricity. Application areas for distributed energy storage systems include various battery, pumped hydro, compressed air, and thermal energy storage types. Programs like energy storage as a service make it simple to get energy storage for business applications.
Distributed generation resources would be connected to the same transmission grid as central stations for reliability concerns. The incorporation of these resources into a grid raises a number of technical and financial concerns. Power quality, voltage stability, harmonics, reliability, protection, and control are technical issues. All combinations of distributed and central station generation must be taken into account when analyzing the behavior of protective devices on the grid. The distribution of reserves and frequency control are two grid-wide operations that may be impacted by a large-scale deployment of distributed power. There are unique integration challenges with each dispersed generation resource. Due to their unpredictable and sporadic output, wind and solar PV both pose significant voltage and frequency stability problems. Mechanical grid equipment, such as load tap changers, are impacted by these voltage problems because they respond too frequently and degrade much more quickly than utilities had anticipated..

IEEE, Karachi organises 4th technical senimar Compatibility level of THD for different electromagnetic environments

on 23/10/2023

IEEE PES Chapter Karachi organized a technical Seminar which is the fourth activity of the year 2023. The event was participated by 20 engineers. The title of the Seminar was “Importance of Power Quality ”.
Following the recitation of the Holy Quran, the Chairman, IEEE, PES Mr. Ishtiaq ul Haq welcome the participants and shared that IEEE PES is regularly conducting its activities intending to disseminate technical, relevant, and advanced knowledge on products and matters concerned with the engineering community.
The speaker, Engr. Tahir Saleem has decades of experience in Electrical Design, Safety, Maintenance, Testing, and Electrical Industry. He is currently serving as the CEO of United Engineering Services which provides consultancy services to the Oil and Gas, Refinery, and Industrial Sector
In the session, Engr. Tahir Saleem explained the importance of power quality, the effect of harmonics, and the solutions to minimize those harmonics.
Engr. Tahir Saleem explained the compatibility level of THD for different Electromagnetic environments. He explained how can we select the filters depending on applications. With his real-life experiences in industries, he explained how harmful these harmonics could be, for both, electrical system and electrical/electronic equipment.
Some of the important questions addressed in the presentation were,
• What is the ideal power quality?
• What is the difference between Linear and Non-Linear Loads?
• What are the different types of filters?
• And many more…
Engr. Ishtiaque ul Haque Chairman PES thanked Engr. Tahir Saleem for his time & effort, He encourages students and young professionals to join IEEE & PES society to get the maximum benefit of enormous knowledge available on the platform.

Indus Motor Company exports
high-quality products to Toyota Egypt
IMC, Toyota Egypt sign agreement; open gates to the global supply chain

on 23/10/2023

Indus Motor Company (IMC) has become the first-ever auto manufacturer to open gates to the global supply chain by signing an agreement with Toyota Egypt to export high-quality products starting July 2023.
Whilst this collaboration is a remarkable achievement for IMC and a significant step towards establishing its global footprint, it is also the first time for any local automotive part to be part of the Toyota Global Supply Chain, opening new horizons and encouraging other such manufacturers to follow suit, says Indus Motor Company in a press release.
The first consignment of semi-processed raw material to be shipped to Toyota Egypt will mark the beginning of era from the export point of view by any OEM in Pakistan and plans are in place to continue in this direction.
This partnership with Toyota Egypt is the first step to meet requirements set under the Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP) 2021-2026.
This is a significant milestone that will not only augment IMC’s export capabilities and serve as a testament to IMC’s quality standards but also contribute immensely towards the development of Pakistan’s growing auto industry.
At a small ceremony held at the company’s plant at Port Qasim, its Chief Executive, Ali Asghar Jamali, said, “To see the ‘Make in Pakistan’ dream cross international borders is a big moment, not just for us but the country too. Becoming part of Toyota’s global supply chain is an affirmation of IMC’s commitment to see Pakistan on the world map and strengthening its overall economy. We are looking forward to further enhancing our capabilities with this collaboration but it does not stop here; we plan to go further and beyond this to place Pakistan’s auto industry as a symbol of reliability and quality on the globe.”
He further said, “What’s more, this step will bolster connectivity between Africa and Pakistan and boost trade links under the government’s “Look Africa” policy.”
As a leading player in the Pakistani automotive industry, IMC is committed to providing the best services to its customers while adhering to the highest standards of quality. This partnership with Toyota Egypt is a great global validation to IMC’s unwavering dedication towards innovation and customer satisfaction, which has made it a reliable and trusted brand in the South Asian region.

Financial close for Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway extended for 4 months

on 23/10/2023

The contractors of Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway (M-6) have secured an extension for achieving financial close which was supposed to be achieved by June 1, 2023. After getting a 4-month extension, now the company, Techno-CMC-ACC will achieve it by September 30, 2023.
The Executive Board of the National Highways Authority (NHA) approved the extension for the construction of the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway (M-6) project to be built on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis, reports said.
The authority and Techno-CMC-ACC consortium—the contractor—signed the concession agreement for the construction of the M-6 project which is the largest Public-Private Partnership project costing Rs307 billion.
The Public Private Partnership (P3A) Authority Board had approved the agreement for the construction of the M-6 project with a total cost of Rs307 billion. Pakistan is supposed to contribute Rs9.5 billion while the rest of Rs297.5 billion will be secured by the company.
This 6-lane motorway having a length of 306 kilometers will be operated by the company for a period of 25 years and will link with the north-south (Peshawar-Karachi) motorway network.