Development Of The Engineering Sector In Pakistan

Published Date: 02 Nov 2017

Pak electron ltd is the pioneer manufacture of electrical goods. It was establish in 1956 in technical collaboration with M/S AEG of Germany. In October 1978 the group was bought by Saigal Group of Industries. Since its inception, the company has always been contribution towards the advancements and development of the engineering sector in Pakistan by producing hundreds of engineer’s, skilled workers and technicians through its apprenticeship schemes and training program.

The products manufactured by PEL have always been of high standard and the name 'PEL' is synonymous with QUALITY all over Pakistan. Since its inception, the company has been working for the advancement and development of engineering know-how in Pakistan. The company has produced hundreds of engineers, skilled workers and technicians through its apprenticeship schemes & training programs.

PEL has been continuously adding new products to its range. As a result, PEL has

Registered a significant increase in its sales volume, during the last ten years.

PEL PROFILE

Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) is the pioneer manufacturer of electrical goods in Pakistan. It

was established in 1956 in technical collaboration with M/s AEG of Germany. In October

1978, the company was bought by the Saigol Group of Companies. Since its inception,

the company has always been contributing towards the advancement and development of

the engineering sector in Pakistan by introducing a range of quality home appliances and

by producing hundreds of engineers, skilled workers and technicians through its

apprenticeship schemes and training programmers.

The company comprises of two divisions:

• Appliances Division

• Power Division

Appliances division

PEL’s appliance division is the flag carrier of the Saigol group. This division of PEL consists of Home appliance manufacturing.

PEL Air Conditioners

PEL window-type air conditioners were introduced in 1981 in technical collaboration with General Corporation of Japan. Ever since their launch, PEL air conditioners have a leading position in the market. PEL air conditioners cooling performance has been tested and approved by Copeland and ITS USA and today PEL holds approximately45% of air conditioners market share.

PEL Refrigerators

The manufacturing of refrigerators started in 1986-87 in technical collaboration with M/s IAR-SILTAL of Italy. Like the air conditioner, PEL's refrigerators are also in great demand. Today, PEL Crystal has 30% market share. Its cooling performance is tested and approved by Danfoss, Germany and its manufacturing facility is ISO 9002 certified by SGS Switzerland.

PEL Deep Freezers

PEL deep freezers were introduced in 1987 in technical collaboration with M/s Ariston of Italy. Due to their durability and high quality, PEL deep freezers are the preferred choice of companies like Lever Brothers.

POWER DIVISION

PEL Power Division manufactures energy meters, transformers, switchgears, Kiosks,

compact stations, shunt capacitor banks etc. All these electrical goods are assembled

under strict quality control and in accordance with international standards.

PEL is one of the major electrical equipment suppliers to Water and Power Development

Authority (WAPDA) and Karachi Electrical Supply Corporation (KESC), which are the

largest power companies in Pakistan.

Over the years, PEL electrical equipment has had been used in numerous power projects

of national importance within Pakistan. PEL has the privilege of getting its equipment

approved and certified from well-reputed international consultants such as:

• Preece, Cardew and Rider, England

• Harza Engineering Company, USA

• Snam Progeti, Italy

• Societe Dumezm, France

• Miner & Miner International Inc. USA

• Ensa, France

In spite of stiff competition from emerging local and multinational brands, PEL Group's

appliances and electrical equipments have remained in the spotlight due to constant

innovation. Strategic partnerships with Copeland, Danfoss, Samsung and others

have enabled the PEL Group to incorporate new technologies into existing

product ranges, thus giving the Pakistani market access to innovative,

affordable and quality products.

TRANSFORMER

PEL has vast experience in design and manufacturing of standard and special purpose

transformers up to 33kV and up to 6000kVA ratings.

PEL make oil immersed transformers with natural cooling are suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations. These are manufactured according to BSS-171, IEC-76 or VDE-0532 and tropicalized to meet adverse environmental conditions. All our transformers are offered with tabular tank, having a conservator and breather. However, hermetically sealed transformers are also manufactured up to 1000kVA ratings.

PEL transformers are available for various applications:

• Distribution transformers (pole mounted or pad mounted design)

• Auto transformers

• Furnace transformers

• Welding transformers

• Chokes for furnace transformers

• Any other special requirement

PEL's transformers have been successfully type tested for Impulse voltage and short circuit tests at KEMA, (Holland), HV&SC Lab, Rawat (Pakistan), NIP (Pakistan) and UET (Pakistan).

ENERGY METER

Single-Phase Energy Meters:

PEL manufactures Electro-mechanical Energy Meters under license from ABB-USA. The quality of PEL meters has been certified by KEMA Laboratories (Holland) and conforms to IEC 521, SGS Yarsley, and U.K., has certified PEL Energy Meter plant for ISO 9002.

PEL type MC8 is a direct connection single-phase meter. The design and constructional features include overload compensation and temperature compensation, thus providing maintenance-free operation over a long period and accurate measurement of electrical energy. The frame is sturdy in construction and the covers are available in unbreakable polycarbonate plastic material.

Poly-Phase Energy Meters:

PEL type TBL is a direct connection poly-phase meter having improved load performance and precision accuracy over a wide load range. All meter parts are corrosion protected for long-term reliability. It has a magnetic bearing system that is self-cleaning, non-aging and tamper resistant. This ensures virtually frictionless operation of the rotor while withstanding abuse from surges and magnetic tampering. The meter is available with one-piece high impact polycarbonate cover. The terminal cover is extended type that completely shrouds the service cable.

History of Refrigerator

In 1748 Dr.William Cullen did first experiment in artificial refrigeration.

In the early 1800’s, Michael Faraday discovered the liquefying ammonia gas

which causes cooling.

IN 1804, Oliver Evans, and American design the first refrigeration machine.

In 1834, Jacob Perkins, an American invented the refrigerator in London.

In 1844, an American physician, Oliver Evinces built a refrigerator to make ice to cool the air.

In 1874, Raoul Picked of Switzerland, invented a a compressor system using

sulphur dioxide instead of ammonia.

In 1876, German engineer, Carl Von Linden made the process of liquefying gas, basic refrigerator technology.

In 1915 Alfred Mellows starts to build first self container refrigerator for home use.

In 1920 there were some 200 different refrigerators in the market.

In 1922 Baltzar Von Platen and Carl Munters introduce absorption process refrigerator.

Refrigerator from the late 1800’s until 1929 used the toxic gases ,ammonia,

Methyl chloride and Sulphur dioxide as refrigerant.

In 1931 the first air cooled refrigerator launched by Electrolux.

In 1947 GE launched two door refrigerators freezer combination.

In 1955 80% of American homes now have refrigerators.

Throughout the 1960’s to 1970’s house hold refrigerators were improved to better suit consumers.

According to the history channel, today refrigerators are "more energy efficient"

With the advancement of technology from this era to current era ,now, there is quick change in the styles and quality.

Timeline of Air Conditioning Events

Here is a timeline of historical facts about the development of the air-conditioning industry you may find interesting and help you appreciate the impact this important industry has on our lives.

1882 -- Thanks to Thomas Edison, the first electric power plant opens in New York,

making it possible for the first time to have an inexpensive source of energy for

residential and commercial buildings.

1889 -- Central station refrigeration is used in large cities to preserve foods and

documents.

1902 -- Willis Carrier builds the first air conditioner to combat humidity inside a printing

company. Controlling the humidity in printing companies and textile mills was the start

of managing the inside environments.

1906 -- Willis Carrier patents his invention calling it an "Apparatus for Treating Air."

1906 -- Stuart W. Cramer coins the term "Air Conditioning."

1913 -- The first international exposition devoted exclusively to refrigeration is held in

Chicago.

1917 -- The first documented theater to use refrigeration is the New Empire Theatre in

Montgomery, Alabama. In that same year, the Central Park Theater in Chicago is built to

incorporate the new technology: air conditioning.

1928 -- The Chamber of the House of Representatives is air conditioned.

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1929 -- The Senate is air conditioned.

1930 -- The White House, the Executive Office Building, and the Department of

Commerce are air-conditioned.

1942 -- The Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) becomes the nation's first

summer peaking utility.

1946 -- After World War II, the demand for room air-conditioners begins to increase.

Thirty thousand room air-conditioners were produced that year.

1947 -- Air conditioning becomes a bargaining issue when textile workers in North

Carolina strike because of stressful heat and humidity in the workplace.

1950 -- A major study shows that families living in air conditioned homes sleep longer in

summer, enjoy their food more, and have more leisure time.

1953 -- Room air conditioner sales exceed one million units with demand still exceeding

supply.

1953The air conditioning and refrigeration institute is formed from two associations:

the Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association and the Air-Conditioning and

Refrigerating Machinery Association.

1955 -- Mass marketing of frozen dinners begins: ads promote "TV dinners."

1957 -- The first rotary compressor was introduced, permitting units to be smaller,

quieter, weigh less, and more efficient than the reciprocating type.

1969 -- Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the moon in spaces suits with life

support and cooling systems.

1977 -- New technology allows heat pumps to operate at lower outdoor temperatures

while heating on the reversed refrigeration cycle.

1987 -- The United Nations' Montreal Protocol for protection of the earth's ozone layer is

signed. The Protocol establishes international cooperation on the phase-out of

stratospheric ozone depleting substances, including the chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)

refrigerants used in some refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

1990 -- ARI, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy, initiates the Materials

Compatibility Lubricants Research (MCLR) program, which helps manufacturers to21

accelerate away from CFC refrigerants.

1992 -- The R-22 Alternative Refrigeration Evaluation Program (AREP) begins a four-

year program to investigate alternatives to R-502 and HCFC-22.

1995 -- Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) production in the United States ends December 31.

1997 -- North American Technician Excellence (NATE) formed to promote excellence in

technicians who install and service air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. The

NATE-certified logo is synonymous with "The Best."

1998Research for the 21st centaury a multi-year, million-dollar research program for

air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, begins. The objective is to decrease

building energy usage while improving indoor air quality.

1998 -- Shipments of unitary air conditioners and heat pumps set a record of more than

6.2 million units.

1998 -- After receiving five annual awards from the U.S envoi mental protection agency

for contributions to environmental protection, ARI was awarded a Best of the Best award

for continued environmental concern.

Organizational

Departments

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Finance department

 Marketing department

 Sales department

 Trading department

 Consumer marketing department

 Credit control department

 Customer service department

 human resource management department

Distributions department

Quality control department