TRAINING COURSE
ON
ANALYSIS OF
BIO-ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES IN INDIA
(Sponsored by Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Govt. of India under Continuing Education Programme of IIT Bombay)
The course would conclude with a panel discussion on Vision for Bio-energy Technologies in India?
This course is intended for engineers/scientists from Nodal Agencies of India who are already exposed to renewable energy. A few seats are also available for NGOs / Academic Institutions / Industry.
The programme will be held at the Institute Guest House, IIT Bombay. IIT Bombay is a township in Mumbai that has retained and increased its green cover and is rich in natural flora and fauna. The campus extends over 220 hectares amidst picturesque surroundings with Vihar and Powai lakes on either side.
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is one of the premier technological institutes in India with students and faculty who are comparable with the best in the world. IIT Bombay has several undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in the engineering, basic sciences, humanities and management and has also initiated programmes in inter-disciplinary areas like energy systems, environmental sciences, bio-medical etc. The institute has a vibrant research culture and has several linkages with Indian and international industries and institutes.
Energy Systems Engineering (ESE) is an inter-disciplinary programme with a mission to develop sustainable energy systems and solutions for the future. Apart from the post-graduate (M.Tech. and Ph.D.) programmes, the ESE faculty have been actively involved in organizing training programmes in the field of energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy.
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COURSE CONTENTS
Overview of India Energy Scene
Introduction to Energy Systems and its Analysis
Biomass Energy Systems (Resources, Technologies)
Basics of Gasification and types of Gasifier
Thermodynamic Analysis
Biogas Technology
Sizing / Selection of Gasifier
Industrial Boilers Biomass as fuel, cofiring
Gasifier Laboratory Visit
Energy Planning
Economic Analysis
Testing and Performance Evaluation of Gasifiers
Biomass as a Liquid Fuel
Gasification Systems Thermal Applications
Waste to Energy
Emissions
Biomass Cogeneration
Gasification Systems Power Generation
Hybrid Energy Systems
Overview of other Renewables
Site Visit
Panel Discussion on Vision for Bio- Energy Technologies in India
This Course is sponsored by the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Government of India.
There is no course fee. Boarding and Lodging (during the course) at IIT Bombay will be provided free of cost to all participants. Participation will be restricted to 25 to ensure better interaction.
For non-govt. participants, selection will be based on interest/experience in biomass systems (please enclose detailed bio-data).
Accommodation of participants will be provided in the Institute Guest House, subject to availability.
Prof.
Anuradda Ganesh,
Energy Systems Engineering,
Indian
Institute of Technology Bombay,Powai
Mumbai, India
e-mail: aganesh@me.iitb.ac.in
For information on other Continuing Education Programmes at IIT B, contact:
PROF-IN-CHARGE (CEP),