Power and other environmental problems have plagued the Industry for ages and some of the very expensive equipments could face irreversible damage if not well protected. Downtime in any case can be very costly and the time lost in resumption of operations could affect business considerably.

Incidentally, in India, power outrages are not as sensational as compared to other disasters, the common perception has been to treat power disruptions as minor irritants. And while the problem of power outrages cannot be solved overnight, it is important for organisations to take the next best step—invest in solutions that can help in recovering from power disruptions.

Most organisations don't fully realise the impact of power disruptions. For instance, when Emerson Network Power India did a study for a fruit processing plant, power disruptions were found averaging 4-6 times a month. Further, every power disruption consumed another four hours for cleaning the pipes used for processing juice. What was startling and which obviously jolted the organization was that 40 percent of their projected profits was lost on an yearly basis only due to power outrages—assuming on an average a capacity of 5,000 litres per hour.

Consequently, Emerson Network Power India is offering a solution to the company to completely bring down the number of power disruptions, which can in turn boost profits. This case is not an isolated example; there are instances in almost every industry, though the scale of losses may differ from industry to industry.