Engineering Advances in Zero Liquid Discharge

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I have over 35+ years of experience in process plant and equipment design, with a strong focus on environmental solutions for industrial waste, wastewater, and air pollution control. My expertise spans the entire plant lifecycle—from concept and process development to detailed engineering, procurement support, commissioning, and operations. I have specialized in Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technologies, hazardous waste incineration, TSDF facilities, flue gas treatment, and evaporator systems, including Multiple Effect Evaporators, Mechanical Vapor Recompression systems, Agitated Thin Film Evaporators and Dryers, and crystallizers.

I have held leadership roles as Head of Design and Engineering at Veolia India and Arvind Envisol, and as Chief Technical Officer at Shachi Engineering. I have also been granted an Indian patent (No. 310318) for a nanoparticle-based desalination system.

After retiring from corporate roles, I started my own proprietorship firm, EPC Technologies, where I now offer specialized consultancy in design, engineering, and technology support for industrial waste and wastewater management, including advanced ZLD and TSDF solutions. My firm focuses on being a dedicated extension of my clients’ teams, helping them accelerate design phases, optimize…