How Bariflo uses AI to help factories treat wastewater
Odisha-based Bariflo uses AI to help factories lower wastewater treatment costs. It has secured Rs 2 crore from MC² Plus and is preparing for a BPCL pilot.
Bariflo Cybernetics, an Odisha-based startup, leverages AI and IoT sensors to enhance wastewater treatment for factories. Their technology aims to reduce energy consumption and chemical usage while maximizing water reuse. Bariflo secured Rs 2 crore in milestone-linked funding from MC² Plus, an initiative by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, to move from development to commercial deployment.
The startup's IoT sensors monitor wastewater parameters like pH, total dissolved solids, and flow. AI models then determine chemical dosage and treatment processes, automating decisions traditionally made manually. This approach has demonstrated potential energy savings of 25% and improved chemical efficiency. Installation costs vary based on plant size, but large refineries could see a setup ranging from Rs 1-2 crore.
Payback depends on plant capacity, operating costs, and achieved savings. Bariflo charges an upfront deployment fee plus a monthly service fee. The company has conducted pilots with Indian Oil Corporation and plans to test its technology with BPCL. Industrial adoption involves lengthy evaluations within large organizations. Bariflo's technology is part of a broader market valued at $2.87 billion in India, projected to reach $4.65 billion by 2030, according to Frost & Sullivan.
The startup has filed 42 patent applications, with 32 granted. Its next steps involve accelerating commercialization and scaling its business to more industrial sites.
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