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 Sludge Dryer: Expert Guide to Paddle Type Sludge Dryer Selection
What Is a Paddle Sludge Dryer? A paddle sludge dryer is an indirect thermal drying system used to reduce moisture in wet…

STP Sludge Dryer: Expert Guide to Selecting the Right STP Sludge Drying System
What Is an STP Sludge Dryer and Why Does It Matter? An STP sludge dryer is an industrial drying system used to…

ETP Sludge Dryer: Industrial ETP Sludge Drying System for Lower Disposal Cost
What Is an ETP Sludge Dryer? An ETP sludge dryer is an industrial drying system used to reduce moisture from sludge generated…

Wastewater Sludge Dryer: Expert Guide to Wastewater Sludge Drying System Selection
What Is a Wastewater Sludge Dryer? A wastewater sludge dryer is industrial thermal drying equipment used to reduce moisture in sludge generated…

Sewage Sludge Dryer: Complete Buyer Guide for STP and Wastewater Sludge Drying
What Is a Sewage Sludge Dryer? A sewage sludge dryer is an industrial drying machine used to reduce moisture in sludge generated…

Sludge Treatment Equipment: Industrial Buyer Guide for Drying, Disposal Cost Reduction, and Waste-to-Value
What Is Sludge Treatment Equipment? Sludge treatment equipment is the machinery used to reduce moisture, volume, handling difficulty, disposal cost, and environmental…

Industrial Sludge Drying System: Expert Guide to Sludge Drying Equipment, Machine Selection, and Plant Design
What Is an Industrial Sludge Drying System? An industrial sludge drying system is a complete plant setup used to reduce moisture from…

Sludge Dryer Manufacturer in India for Industrial Sludge Drying Systems
Why Does the Right Sludge Dryer Manufacturer Matter? A sludge dryer manufacturer should be selected for process understanding, not only equipment supply.…

Paddle Dryer Pilot Trial: How Paddle Dryer Testing Reduces Industrial Drying Risk
Paddle Dryer Pilot Trial: Why Testing Comes Before Confident Buying A paddle dryer pilot trial helps buyers test real feed material before…

Dual Zone Paddle Dryer: Industrial Buyer Guide for Controlled Sludge Drying
What Is a Dual Zone Paddle Dryer? A dual zone paddle dryer is a paddle dryer configuration used when a process needs…
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