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Promoted by first
generation entrepreneur C.E. Fernandes, GEI is a leading
provider of heat transfer solutions to the oil and gas and the
power sector. GEI specializes in air cooled heat exchangers and
steam condensers.
The conventional water cooled systems transfer heat produced
during any industrial process through evaporation of water
causing heavy water losses. On the other hand, air cooled heat
exchangers and steam condensers are closed circuit systems where
the coolant (hot water) passes through pipes with metallic fins
which act as heat sinks and release the heat to the atmosphere.
Water consumption is thus reduced drastically.
It was estimated that
thermal power plants discharged over 27 trillion liters of waste
water in India (Source: CSE 2001) and accounted for over 85% of
total industrial water consumption. GEI’s products help reduce
the water footprint of these plants and make the growth in
India’s energy sector more sustainable.
With the increased
awareness about the environmental benefits of GEI’s products,
the company was facing capacity constraints. BanyanTree’s
investment will allow the company to expand its current
production facility and its product offerings.
BanyanTree will have a board representation.
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