GURGAON, India, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ:
HON) today announced that the company is partnering with Defence
Research Development Organisation (DRDO) and with the Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research–Indian Institute of Petroleum
(CSIR–IIP), Government of India,
to supply molecular sieve adsorbents (zeolites) to accelerate
setting up of Medical Oxygen Plants (MOP) in the country to address
the ongoing pandemic.
Honeywell UOP has assured a timely supply of adsorbents to
enable the country to produce sufficient medical grade oxygen to
meet the increased demand, and has partnered with DRDO and
CISR-IIP and their associates to identify and supply alternative
adsorbents to optimize cost and streamline supply-related logistics
without compromising output from plants.
Honeywell has instituted a cross-functional team to support DRDO
and CSIR-IIP in this critical project. Scientists from Honeywell
UOP, DRDO and CSIR-IP are collaborating to establish the
suitability of absorbents for oxygen production in India.
"Excellent cooperation is extended by Honeywell in application
and supply of zeolite, an important constituent of Medical Oxygen
Plants (MOP). This is helping industries to fabricate MOPs," said
Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Secretary,
Department of Defence R&D, and Chairman, DRDO.
"Honeywell is committed to helping India address the current pandemic and is
making every effort to find meaningful ways to engage with the
Government of India in the fight
to save lives," said Dr. Akshay
Bellare, President, Honeywell India.
"We are shipping our global supply of Honeywell UOP adsorbents
from Italy to India to help the Government of India install life-saving oxygen plants across
the country. Our technologists and scientists are collaborating
with DRDO and CSIR-IIP scientists to solve for India's needs."
Honeywell UOP, a pioneer in the adsorbents industry, developed
the first commercially viable adsorbent for medical oxygen
applications more than 40 years ago. The technology enables
adsorption of nitrogen from air using a pressure or vacuum swing
system to obtain oxygen purity up to 95%.
Honeywell UOP's range of molecular sieve adsorbents are used in
large MOPs. Honeywell UOP also offers OXYSIV™ molecular sieve
adsorbents that help make smaller and more energy-efficient medical
oxygen concentrators.
With a legacy of eight decades in India, Honeywell UOP has been a strong partner
with both state-owned and private Indian companies to help expand
India's refining and
petrochemicals sector while improving efficiency and enhancing
environmental performance and regulatory compliance. In 2013, the
company established the Honeywell India Technology Center (HITC) in
Gurugram. HITC supports Honeywell UOP's work in developing and
licensing process technologies used in refining and the production
of petrochemicals and renewable fuels.
About Honeywell UOP
Honeywell UOP (www.uop.com) is a
leading international supplier and licensor of process technology,
catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, and consulting services to the
petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries.
Honeywell UOP is part of Honeywell's Performance Materials and
Technologies strategic business group, which also includes
Honeywell Process Solutions (www.honeywellprocess.com), a pioneer
in automation control, instrumentation and services for the oil and
gas, refining, petrochemical, chemical and other industries.
About Honeywell India
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com)
is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific
solutions that include aerospace products and services; control
technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials
globally. Our technologies help everything from aircraft,
buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become
more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more
sustainable. All of Honeywell's global businesses have a
strong legacy in India, built over
the last eight decades. Honeywell's India commitment is evident in three
state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering operations, and four
global centers of excellence for technology development and
innovation. Honeywell employs ~13,000 people across different
locations including Bengaluru, Chennai, Dehradun, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Madurai, and Pune. For more news and information on
Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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