Energy demand for primary processing of rice in India has been assessed and feasibility of two renewable energy supply options evaluated. A model for obtaining least cost energy supply mix for a rice mill has been proposed.

Some basic issues involved in providing energy engineering education at postgraduate level are briefly discussed. Salient features of a proposed teaching programme in energy engineering are described. Finally, suitable adaptation of the proposed course structure as per the existing three...

Some of the issues relating to renewable energy education are highlighted. Outlines of proposed course curricula for certificate and Diploma level courses are briefly presented and discussed.

Development and dissemination of efficient and economic techniques of harnessing new and renewable sources of energy to bridge the ever increasing gap between the energy demand and supply in developing countries is a formidable challenge for their governments. Availability of educated and...

Low-efficiency, rice-husk-based furnace-boiler systems are generally used for meeting thermal energy demand of paddy parboiling in India. Shortages in rice-husk availability are met with fuels such as coal, furnace oil, etc. Besides steam at low pressures, paddy parboiling operations require hot...

Results of a techno-economic feasibility evaluation of some micro-hydro power (MHP) plants being planned and implemented for remote village power supply in the state of Uttaranchal in India are presented. The capital cost of MHP plants in the capacity range of 20–100 kW (including cost of...

Results of some simple experiments conducted on a Linear Fresnel reflector solar concentrator using a tubular transparent corning glass absorber through which a highly absorbent black liquid is passed are presented in this short communication.

The top cover of a flat plate solar collector is generally exposed to wind. In indoor experiments it is necessary to simulate this wind. Correlations have been developed for the wind heat transfer coefficient over flat horizontal surfaces exposed to forced air flow, produced by industrial fans...

The thermal performance of any focussing-type solar cooker, where an unglazed/uuninsulated cooking pot is often used, depends to a great extent on wind conditions. Moreover, these cookers need frequent adjustments to track the Sun in order to keep the focus always at the bottom of the cooking...

This paper presents the results of a study undertaken for identifying niche areas in India where renewable energy based decentralized generation options can be financially more attractive as compared to grid extension for providing electricity. The cost of delivering electricity in remote areas...