Welcome Address

Mr. Rhulani Mathebula, Business Development Executive, Morobi GEECO Power (Pty) Ltd., South Africa

Holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and has 20 years of experience in the power plant industry. He possesses strong knowledge in electricity generation, power plant management, production management, and project management.

Introduction about GEECO, India

Mr. V. R. Vijayaprakash, Chief Executive Officer, GEECO, India

A Mechanical Engineering Graduate with dual master’s degrees from Germany, one in Management and the other in Computational Engineering. He has 15+ years of leadership experience in various areas & fostered a culture of excellence. He inspires to people to deliver high-quality products and services that consistently exceed customers’ expectations.

Diagnosis of South African Air Preheaters’ Problems

Questions and Answers

Mr. V. Rajagopal, Managing Director, GEECO, India

A Postgraduate in Mechanical Engineering with vast experience in Air Preheaters (APH) since starting with BHEL headed ABB Air Preheater division in India. He possesses expertise in Rotary Air Preheater, with 40+ years of rich experience in handling different types and sizes of APH across the globe.

Application of CFD & FEA for Efficiency Improvement in Energy Sector

Questions and Answers

Mr. K. Saravanakumar, Chief Manager, Computational Fluid Dynamics, TEFUGEN, India

Holding MSc (UK) and MPhil (UK) postgraduate degrees and possessing over 13+ years of professional experience in the field of CFD. He has worked with both domestic and international customers, contributing to the development and integration of advanced analysis techniques within the design process.

Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) Performance Optimisation & Upgradation

Questions and Answers

Mr. C. S. Vimal Sugunaraj, Sr. DGM (ENGG & FES, ESP Division), GEECO India

A Mechanical Engineering graduate with over 20+ years of experience in Marketing, Proposal, Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning of ESP for major applications such as Process Boilers, the utility Power Sector, Cement, and Steel Industries. He has been associated with the key players in the Air Quality Control Systems (AQCS) industries.

Testing of Boiler and Auxiliaries for Performance Improvement

Questions and Answers

Mr. K. Saravanakumar, Chief Manager, Computational Fluid Dynamics, TEFUGEN, India

With over 8+ years of professional experience in the field of Power Plant System Analysis & Testing. He has successfully collaborated with the customers, thereby contributing to the enhancement of design evaluation processes through the development and integration of cutting-edge analysis techniques.

Vote of Thanks

Mr. Robert Madubanya, Chief Executive Officer, Morobi GEECO Power (Pty) Ltd., South Africa

A Chartered Accountant by profession and has over 20+ years of experience in accounting within the Construction and Engineering Industries. He possesses a comprehensive knowledge of both the financial aspects of Business Management and the Construction Industry. He is the founder of the Morobi Group of Companies, catering to the needs of APH, ESP, Fly and Bottom Ash beneficiations of the Power Plants in South Africa and neighbouring countries.