
Registration by the participants (30 Mins)
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM

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.

Tea Break (15 Mins)
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

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.

Lunch Break (60 mins)
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM

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.