Author · AS Engineers
Karan Dargode
Manager – Operations & EHS, AS Engineers
- B.E. Mechanical · GTU (2018)
- PGDBA, Operations · Symbiosis
- With AS Engineers since 2019
- Writes on paddle dryers, sludge drying & blowers
Karan Dargode leads operations and environmental health & safety at AS Engineers, an Ahmedabad-based manufacturer with over 25 years of experience in centrifugal blowers, industrial fans, paddle dryers, sludge dryers, and air pollution control equipment. He joined AS Engineers in July 2019 and has spent over six years building operational systems that support the company's engineering and manufacturing work. His role spans business strategy execution, operational process design, EHS compliance, and policy development. Day to day, that means keeping manufacturing output consistent, ensuring workplace and environmental standards are met, and supporting the company's growth across domestic and export markets.
Education and Qualifications
Karan holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Silver Oak College of Engineering and Technology, Ahmedabad, affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU), completed in 2018. He later pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) with a focus on Operations Management from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune, strengthening his understanding of manufacturing strategy and industrial operations.
What He Writes About
The articles and posts on this site reflect what Karan works with directly. He covers: Paddle dryer selection, working principles, and industrial applications Sludge drying technology for ETP and CETP operators Centrifugal blower engineering and maintenance Industrial drying process optimization EHS compliance for industrial manufacturing units His writing is technical without being academic. The goal is straightforward: give plant engineers, ETP operators, and procurement managers the specific information they need to make good equipment decisions.
At AS Engineers
AS Engineers has manufactured industrial equipment since 1997, serving clients across chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, wastewater treatment, and heavy industry. The Ahmedabad facility at GIDC Vatva handles design, fabrication, and testing in-house. Karan's work at the operations level puts him directly involved with product delivery quality, production planning, and customer-facing timelines. If you have questions about any article on this site or want to discuss a specific application for blowers, dryers, or air pollution control equipment, you can reach the AS Engineers team through the contact page.
Articles
Guides by Karan Dargode

Paddle Dryer System: Components, Layout and What to Specify
The parts of a complete paddle dryer system, from fuel and heating to feeding, pollution control, solvent handling and product handling, and…

How a Paddle Dryer Works: Working Principle, Heat Transfer and System
How a paddle dryer works: indirect heating through hollow shafts, self-cleaning paddles, the sticky phase of sludge, and what drives fuel use.

Paddle Dryer Manufacturer Ahmedabad: Buyer Guide for Industrial Drying Projects
Why choose a paddle dryer manufacturer Ahmedabad for industrial drying? A paddle dryer manufacturer Ahmedabad is useful when your project needs engineering…

Industrial Waste Drying Equipment for Waste-to-Value Sludge Drying
Industrial Waste Drying Equipment: What Problem Does It Actually Solve? Industrial waste drying equipment reduces moisture from ETP, STP, CETP, and ZLD…

Paddle Dryer Manufacturer Gujarat: Sludge Dryer Manufacturer for Indian and Global Buyers
Why Buyers Search for a Paddle Dryer Manufacturer Gujarat A buyer searching for a paddle dryer manufacturer Gujarat usually wants more than…

Used Paddle Dryer Refurbishment: Buyer Guide for Safe Reuse, Retrofit, and Repair
What Is Used Paddle Dryer Refurbishment? Used paddle dryer refurbishment is the technical restoration of a previously operated paddle dryer so it…

Pigment Dryer Selection Guide for TiO2, Polymers, Salts, Catalysts, Food Powders and Industrial Materials
What Is a Pigment Dryer and Why Do Buyers Compare It With Other Material Dryers? A pigment dryer is industrial drying equipment…

Paddle Dryer Repair, AMC and Retrofit Guide for Reliable Dryer Performance
What Does Paddle Dryer Repair Actually Include? Paddle dryer repair is the corrective service required when an industrial dryer loses performance, develops…

Paddle Dryer vs Tray Dryer, Flash Dryer, Spray Dryer, Drum Dryer, Fluid Bed Dryer and ATFD: Buyer Comparison Guide
Quick Answer: Paddle Dryer vs Tray Dryer and Other Industrial Dryers Paddle dryer vs tray dryer is mainly a question of automation,…

Paddle Dryer OEM Spare Parts: Buyer Guide for Reliable Dryer Uptime
Why Paddle Dryer OEM Spare Parts Matter in Real Plant Operation Paddle dryer OEM spare parts are critical because a paddle dryer…
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