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A few FFC Performance Citations (India)
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In 1998, A Bajaj Super Scooter (Model 1992) that had logged approximately 28000 Km was evaluated over 1600 KM with Fitch Drop Ins introduced in the fuel tank. Baseline mileage of 27.9 Kmpl increased to 38.5 Kmpl with Fitch, an increase of 40%. In fuel consumption terms, it meant approx 30% drop for the same distance traveled. Mass CO emission dropped from 6.8 to 0.94 and NOx dropped from 0.02 to 0.01. The evaluation was overseen by A. K. Aigal, Scientist Engines Lab, Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun. The Performance Report No is IJ 4690452 dated Sept 4, 1998.
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During June-July 2002, The FFC was tested on a 320 KVA Kirloskar/ Cummins Make DG Set of Western Railways at Tughlakabad TTR under the supervision of the DRM (Electrical) Kota, Mr. R. D. Meena. Before installing the FFC, the fuel consumption was 0.40 liters Diesel per electrical unit generated. This fell to 0.32 liters on installation of the FFC, a fuel savings of 20% !
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During late 2003. the FFC was tested on a Diesel fired Boiler at the Hotel Jaypee Siddharth, Delhi for30 days. The performance Report dated 9-1-2004 issued by M.L Khurmi, A G M (Engg.) testifies to a fuel savings of approx 15%.
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During Feb 2004, The FFC was tested on a 600 Kg Per hour Diesel fired boiler at the hotel Rajputana Sheraton, Jaipur. Net fuel Savings obtained was 13.6%.
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During June August 2004 , the FFC was tested on the 315 KVA DG Sets on the Power Cars No 97852 and 98853 , WLRRM of ASR Swarn Shatabdi Express Trains , Northern Railways. Specific fuel savings of 14.32 % was recorded by the Office of The SSE/E/PC/STB and mentioned in its letter No 10 WS/STB/NDLS/2004 dated 8-9-2004.
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In Oct 2004 , a 312.5 KVA Kirloskar DG Set located at the NHPC Corporate Office , Sector 33 , Faridabad , was tested with and without the FFC. Test was overseen by the NHPC Chief Engineer E (R&D) , S.Razdan and NHPC chief Engineer (M) (O & M Div.) , M.S Parmeshwaran. The test recorded fuel savings of 7.66%.
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During April 2006, The FFC was evaluated by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), Bhopal on 3 Machines -- namely, a Diesel Loader, a Forklift and a Petrol Ambassador Car. The Performance Certificate dated 24-5-2006 issued by N K Pandya, AGM(C.M.X) records fuel savings of 17% in the Diesel Loader,17.5% in the Forklift and 14% in the Ambassador Car. There was also a sharp 80% Drop in CO Concentration in the Car exhaust.
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During April - May 2007, the FFC was tested on a 30 KVA DG set owned by a Telecom Major. Electrical Energy production increased by 16% on fitting the FFC, for the same quantity of Diesel consumed.
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In mid 2007, FFCs were installed on 2 Nos of 2000 KVA Diesel Powered Generators at the Honda Siel Cars India Ltd Plant In Western UP. Letter Dated 16 Oct 2007 issued by Sanjay Aggarwal , Senior Manger (Utility) testifies to fuel savings in excess of 7% besides sharp decrease in emissions.
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In mid 2007, the FFC was tested on Diesel fired Boilers at the Hotels ITC Sonar Bangla and the Peerless, Kolkata. Savings of 16 % were obtained at the former and 12 % at the latter.
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In early 2008, the FFC was evaluated on a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) fired Boiler at the ITC Maratha, Mumbai, and savings of upto 7% obtained. Performance Report issued by Chief Engineer Harish Chavan.
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The FFC was tested on 15 KVA and 30 KVA DG Sets for Vodafone by The Govt. of India NABL accredited Lab The Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL), Okhla, in March 2008. Fuel savings of 8.3 % and 9.71 % respectively were recorded.
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During July Aug 2008, the performance of the FFC was tested on a 250 KVA DG set owned by Sandhar Auto, Gurgaon over a 5 week period by the German Technical Agency-GTZ. On average,3.2 electrical units were generated after retrofitting, compared to 2.7 electrical units prior to retrofitting, for every liter of diesel consumed - meaning an 18.5% increase in Electrical Energy generated. In fuel economy terms, it meant a 15.7% Drop in fuel consumption, for the same quantity of electrical energy generated.
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Test conducted for a telecom Major on a 15 KVA Eicher DG Set in 2010 yielded savings of 9.2%. In 2011, tests conducted on 25KVA & 15KVA Mahindra DG Sets yielded savings of 20% Plus & 12% respectively.
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