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Transoft
International Private Limited, a Paris-based company
was established in 1987 by Sharad Tripathi. It has
two branches in Bangalore engaged in the development of software
solutions to detect pollution contents in the air. It also
predicts future levels of toxic gases like CO, CO2, and respective
particulate matter in the air.
Panache, the software system developed by Transoft,
predicts and detects pollution levels. It is considered to
be the first of its kind and has been used world wide with
excellent results, according to Arun Murthy, International
Technical Co-ordinator of Transoft, Bangalore. Senior
marketing executives, R M Ashwin Kumar and S Dasgupta
in Bangalore along with other staff assist Arun Murthy. In
an interview to bangalorebest.com, Arun Murthy spoke about
how relevant this kind of software is to the Indian industries
and pollution regulatory authorities in the country.
How does the software Panache which predicts pollution actually
work?
Fluidyn-PANACHE uses Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques
to compute 3-dimensional wind field on complex terrain in the
presence of obstacles. It then computes numerically the spread
of pollutants emitted from single or multiple sources. It includes
models for fire, chemical transformations, depositions, etc.
PANACHE is the only industrially available CFD code in the market
that takes into account all topographic and meteorological parameters
with the help of a high precision numerical solver. Contrary
to probabilistic methods, PANACHE uses a deterministic approach
that is universal in application.
The common features offered in all PANACHE models are as follows:
The pre-processor has a built-in GIS (for environmental
modelling purpose)
and has the capability to import files created by other GIS
packages.
The code takes into account complete topography of the site
to be
modelled, terrain undulations, water bodies, vegetation/canopy
and
any elevated structures for modelling purpose.
Multiple meteorological stations can be defined giving better
representation of wind field.
A major advantage of fluidyn package over other conventional
models
is the simultaneous modelling of multiple sources emitting
multiple
pollutants.
The software comes with built-in 3-dimensional graphic post-processor
for visualization of the results.
Multi-view port facility is available to view the role
of different
parameters at the same time.
It provides a powerful tool to prepare slides and animations
for
presentation.
How relevant is your product to Indian industries?
Fluidyn-PANACHE is an advanced software for air pollution
prediction. It can predict pollution levels due to industrial
emissions, vehicular pollution, etc.
It is an important tool for Indian industries, particularly
the polluting ones or those handling toxic materials. The
emissions from the stacks of these industries if not checked
and controlled will give way for the pollutants to come back
to our dining table from nature. The environmental cells of
the particular industry can use PANACHE to predict pollution
levels during different seasons of the year and evolve measures
to control it for any expediency. PANACHE is also useful for
environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies mandatory for
setting up a new industry or for expansion of activities.
PANACHE can predict, in real-time, the concentration levels
of toxic materials that are accidentally spilled into the
atmosphere. This helps in proper and quick planning of evacuation
of industrial personnel or people living in neighbouring areas.
PANACHE can predict consequences of fires both inside the
buildings/industrial units and on neighbouring buildings.
This helps in planning of building layouts and also in installing
proper fire-fighting measures.
It is also very useful to:
Regulatory bodies monitoring and controlling pollution
Organizations involved in research in pollution related
areas
Name the clients who have bought and are using your product,
Panache, in Bangalore?
- Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
- Department of Metallurgy, IISc (Fluidyn-NS for fluid
flow analysis).
Who are the potential clients (targeted) for this software?
Heavy Industries like power, steel, cement,
Process and Petroleum Industries,
Government Bodies, Municipal Corporations, City Planners,
Environmental agencies and consultants,
Research and Development Institutions, Universities etc
Do you have tie-ups with other companies for the development
of the software?
We have collaborated with several universities and research
institutions in Europe. A few of them are:
Ministry of Environment, France
University of Lyon, France
Ministry of Transport, Japan
University of Durham, UK
University of Manchester, UK
What other areas of environmental studies does Transoft
focus on? And what kind of software have you developed for
these areas?
Other softwares developed by Transoft are:
Fluidyn-PANAIR : Urban Air Quality Management
Fluidyn-PANEPR : Emergency Planning and Response, Fire
Fluidyn-PANEIA : Environment Impact Assessment
Fluidyn-PANTUNNEL : Dispersion and flow in tunnels
Fluidyn-PANMINE : Dispersion of radioactive elements
Fluidyn-Assess Risk : Risk analysis in refineries and Petroleum
Industries
Fluidyn-FLOWCOAST: Pollution in rivers, lakes, coastal areas
Fluidyn-POLLUSOL : Groundwater pollution
Fluidyn-dB : Noise pollution (industrial and vehicular)
What kind of response are you expecting from the Indian
market for the kind of software you have produced?
We are targeting a growth rate of 70% in the next 2 years.
There are some criteria that mainly depend on the governing
bodies. Let me give you an example of the Borough Councils
in UK. The Councils have laid norms that by year 2005 the
air pollution has to be within limits and this objective can
only be achieved by computer modelling. Transoft was awarded
the project by many Councils and the results from the work
have being presented to the Councils. The modelling activity
helps the Council to take appropriate steps towards control
of pollutants.
What is the primary focus of your developmental centre
in Bangalore?
We are constantly upgrading the software developed by us apart
from new developments. Presently, we are developing a model
named "Super PANACHE" which will have the capability
for faster processing of calculations, integration of sub-modules
and focus on Parallel Processing.
What are the future software packages that Transoft is
planning? And is there anything specific to the Indian market?
The thrust is more towards renewable energies programme. The
recent trend sees many companies showing interest in setting
up Wind Farms for power generation. Transoft has recently
launched Fluidyn-PANEOLE for meso and micro scale analysis
of a site for micro wind turbines energy potential prediction.
The software offers wind turbine developers a reliable and
high precision tool capable of generating a wind field atlas
for wind turbine sitting. The software Fluidyn-PANEOLE has
been developed with active support from ADEME, the French
Ministry of Environment agency and EED (Espace Eolien Development)
to answer the requirements and specifications of the upcoming
wind energy sector.
What are the future expansion plans of Transoft in Bangalore?.
Apart from operations in India, France, UK, USA, and Japan,
Transoft International will be targeting customers in South
East Asia, Middle East and Australia. Bangalore will remain
as the development hub for Transoft and will also offer all
support to these new operations.
Arun Murthy can be contacted on:
Phone: 2552 6507
E-mail: transoft@bgl.vsnl.net.in
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