Centre For Energy Technology

phone  : 7096253,  7096817      Fax :  040-7097139

 

Introduction

 

Centre for Energy Technology at University College of Engineering, Osmania University was established during November 1997 with the objective of promoting New and Renewable Sources of Energy. Energy is a vital input for economic and social development. Confined concern on the depletion of fossil fuel reserves and detrimental effects of conventional energy sources on environment makes it imperative to maximize the use of renewable energy sources which are economically viable and environmentally friendly and adoption of environmentally friendly frontier technologies. The Centre aims at development and popularization of such technologies.

 

Staff 

Specialization/Research Interests

Director

 

D.N. Reddy, Ph.D

Thermal Engg., Non-Conventional Energy Sources (NCES), Heat Power and Turbo Machinery

Adviser

 

R.P. Gupta, Ph.D.

Non-conventional Energy Sources, Fluid Mechanics, Turbomachinery

V.K. Sethi, Ph.D. 

Clean Coal Technologies, FBC Boilers

K. Basu (Ex-G.M., BHEL(R&D))

Clean Coal Technologies

Faculty Associated

 

Dr. A.D. Rajkumar

Prof. in Electrical Engineering

Mr. V. Uma Maheshwar 

Asst. Prof. in Mechanical Engineering

Project Assistant

 

Basha, M.E.

Turbomachinery

Mr. M.V. Ramana Murthy  

Asst. Prof. in Mechanical Engineering

  

Main Activities

  • To undertake research and development projects in the field of  Solar, Thermal/Photovoltaic, Wind energy, Mini-Micro hydel, Bio-mass energy, and Ocean energy technologies.

  • Design of energy efficient systems for industrial sector.

  • To identify the technology gap between developed and developing countries in the Energy Sector and suggest appropriate measures.

  • To undertake joint projects for technology development with R&D industry and Government Agencies.

  • Programme for Energy Audit  and Energy Conservation Studies.

  • Bio-mass production, utilization and conversion technologies.

  • To undertake design and commissioning of Wind Power Plant and optimization studies.

  • Identification, planning and implementation of Rural Energy PROGRAMS.

  • To Undertake R & D projects in the area of Environmental begin Clean Coal Technologies with IGCC, CFBC etc.

  • Preparation of Detailed Project Reports.

  • Organizing workshops, training programs, seminars, symposia and conferences.

Educational Programs

Centre proposes to offer following courses for University/College students.

  • Advanced energy systems.

  • Waste heat recovery and co-generation

  • Thermal energy storage and recovery.

  • Bio-mass gasification

  • Energy and environment.

  • Energy efficient systems.

  • Economics of energy.

  • Energy for rural development.

  • Sources and uses of electricity.

  • Renewable energy systems.

  • Role of energy in contemporary society.

  • Energy management.

  • Energy resources and utilization.

Sponsored projects

  • Failure Analysis of Gear Boxes of Wind Electric Generators

Sponsored by C-WET, Chennai

Sanctioned amount Rs.5.00 lakhs

Principal Investigator : Prof. D.N. reddy,

Co-Investigator :  Dr. R.P. Gupta

  • Development of Technology for Power Generation using Bio-mass System

Sponsored by AICTE

Sanctioned amount Rs.11.30 lakhs

Principal Investigator : Prof. D.N. reddy,

 

  • Development of a 250 watt Aerogenerator

Sponsored by MNES, Govt. of India

Sanctioned amount Rs.6.50 lakhs

Principal Investigator : Dr. R.P. Gupta

 

  • Production of Clean’ Fuel Gas From Coal derived gases using reactive, regenerable, sorbents for sulpur removal and candle filters for five particulate control.

Jointly with IICT

Sponsored by CMPDI, Ministry of Coal and Mines

Sanctioned amount Rs.69.40 lakhs

Co-Investigator : Prof. D.N. reddy,

Adviser: Er. K. Basu & Dr. V.K. Sethi

 

  • Optimization of IGCC Power Plants

Sponsored by CPRI, Bangalore

Sanctioned amount Rs.6.25 lakhs

Principal Investigator : Prof. D.N. reddy,

Co-Investigators: Dr. V.K. Sethi & Er. K. Basu

 

  • Study of 125 MW circulating Fluidized Bed Combustion (CFBC) Boiler for firing Run-of-Mine high ash Indian Coals, Middlings and Washery rejects for Green Power Generation

Sponsored by Canadian International Development Agency, Canada (In-Principle Clearance)

Sanctioned amount : $ 30,000 (Canadian Dollars)

Principal Investigator : Prof. D.N. reddy,

Co-Investigator: Dr. V.K. Sethi

 

  • Power Sector Initiatives

Phase I Nov. 2001   - May 2002

Phase II April 2002  -  August 2002

Sponsored by TPK (I) Pvt. Ltd

Sanctioned amount : 4.00 lakhs

Principal Investigator : Prof. D.N. reddy,

Co-Investigator: Dr. V.K. Sethi