To develop machineries and instruments for renewable energy sources like solar, bio mass, bio diesel, wind which is natural and everlasting and non-polluted. Efforts will also be made for development of technology for best energy usages for farming work will be the thrust area of this department.
Mandate / Objectives
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Department Faculty/Staff members
Sr. No. |
Name |
Designation |
Qualification |
1 |
Dr. D. K. Vyas |
Associate Professor & Head |
Ph.D. (Agril. Engg.) |
2 |
Er. J. Sravankumar |
Assistant Professor |
M. Tech. (Power Electronics & Drives) |
3 |
Er. J. J. Chavda |
Senior Research Assistant |
M.Tech. (Agril. Engg.) |
Departmental Facilities: * Photo Gallery *
The department is well equipped with all types of major (including most advanced) equipments dealing with major subjects of renewable and natural energy. The department has the following laboratories.
Department is equipped with almost all instruments/facilities required to conduct the experiments/practical’s as per UG/PG syllabus. Different labs and facility available in the department are:
Achievements of the Department
Year Wise Passed Out PG Students
Year |
M. Tech. |
Ph.D. |
2015-16 |
- |
1 |
2019-20 |
1 |
- |
2020-21 |
1 |
- |
Research Activities:
AGRESCO Projects
Sr. No. |
Project Title |
Principal Investigator |
Period |
Recommendation |
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From |
To |
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1 |
Development of a biomass gasifier combustor of 200 Nm3/h capacity hot air production suitable for drying and thermal applications. (Concluded) |
Dr. D. K. Vyas |
2012 |
2014 |
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2 |
Implementation of effective Space Vector PWM scheme for a Multilevel Inverter for Stand-alone/off grid PV applications using MATLAB/Simulink |
Er.J.Sravankumar
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2013 |
2015 |
|
3 |
Design and Development of Throat Type Updraft Biomass Gasifier for Thermal Application. (Recommended). |
Dr. D. K. Vyas |
2014 |
2016 |
|
4 |
Development of Biomass Combustion based Drying System for Ginger and Turmeric. (Recommended). |
Dr. D. K. Vyas |
2016 |
2018 |
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5 |
Design and Development of a dual purpose solar cabinet food processor. |
Er.J.Sravankumar |
2015 |
2020 |
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6 |
Drying of beet root (Beta Vulguaris L.) and tomatos (Lycopersicum esculentum) (Concluded). |
Dr. D. K. Vyas |
2018 |
2021 |
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7 |
Design and development of solar powered pellet machine for biogas slurry |
Dr.D.K.Vyas |
2021 |
Till Date |
|
8 |
Experimental Investigation of energy yield from Bifacial Silicon Solar photovoltaic (PV) module and its comparision with monofacial solar photovoltaic module |
Er.J.Sravankumar |
2021 |
Till Date |
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Year |
Ph.D. / M.Tech. |
Title of thesis |
2015-16 |
Ph.D. |
Design and development of a 500 m3/h capacity biomass gasifier – based – combustor for ginger drying |
2019-20 |
M. Tech. |
Effect of di-tert butyl peroxide on diesel engine performance fuelled by biodiesel blends |
2020-21 |
M. Tech. |
Drying of beetroot (Beta Vulgaris L.) using biomass combustor based dryer |
Departmental Under Graduate Projects
Year |
Title of thesis |
2011-12 |
Design and Development of Inverted Down Draft Gasifier for Cooking purpose |
2012-13 |
Biogas Production from Vegetable Waste |
2013-14 |
Performance Evaluation of Biomass Combustor for Hot Air Generation |
2014-15 |
Performance evaluation of Updraft Biomass Gasifier for Thermal Application |
Design and Development of Solar Food Processor |
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2015-16 |
Performance Evaluation of Solar Food Processor |
Performance and evaluation of Throat Type Updraft Biomass Gasifier for Thermal Application |
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2016-17 |
Performance evaluation of developed tray dryer for ginger and turmeric drying using biomass combustor |
Design of an off Grid Photovoltaic System for RE Department, CAET, Godhra |
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2018-19 |
Development of maize cobs bio-char unit |
Drying of tomato using combustor |
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2019-20 |
Drying of beetroot using biomass combustor |
Evaluation of (Solar) Drying Kinetics In Multipurpose Solar Cabinet Food Processor |
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2020-21 |
Development of screw press type briquetting machine |
Energy yield estimation through bifacial solar PV system at CAET, Godhra |
Extension Activities & Training Organized:
Sr. No. |
Date |
Activities |
Training Report |
1 |
28/11/2016 |
One Day Farm Training and Demonstration Program on “Role of Renewable Energy in Agriculture” |
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2 |
15/09/2017 |
One Day Farm Training and Demonstration Program on “ Importance of Gobar Gas and its utilization” |
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3 |
15/02/2018 |
Participation of Graduate and Post Graduate students in “Open house-2018” organized by Sardar Patel Renewable Energy Research Institute (SPRERI), V.V. Nagar |
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4 |
14/09/2018 |
One day workshop on “Energy Conservation Awareness” |
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5 |
19/11/2018 |
Participation in One Day Training cum Workshop Program on “Current Scenario on Renewable Energy Technology in India” |
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6 |
17-24/12/2018 |
8 days Model Training Course (MTC) on “Green Energy Initiatives in Agriculture to Combat Climate Change” |
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7 |
16/02/2019 |
Participation of Graduate and Post Graduate students in “Open house-2019” organized by Sardar Patel Renewable Energy Research Institute (SPRERI), V.V. Nagar |
|
8 |
07/03/2019 |
One Day Farm Training and Demonstration Program on “ Importance of Gobar Gas and its utilization” |
|
9 |
19/09/2019 |
One day workshop on “Energy Conservation Awareness” |
|
10 |
14-23/10/2019 |
10 days ICAR Short Course Training Program on“Renewable Energy for Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation |
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11 |
30/01/2020 |
One Day Farm Training and Demonstration Program on “ Importance of Gobar Gas and its utilization” |
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12 |
31/01/2020 |
One Day Farm Training and Demonstration Program on “Role of Renewable Energy in Agriculture” |
|
13 |
14/02/2020 |
Participation of Graduate and Post Graduate students in “Open house-2020 organized by Sardar Patel Renewable Energy Research Institute (SPRERI), V.V. Nagar |
|
14 |
26/02/2020 |
Participation in One Day Training cum Workshop Program on “Renewable Energy Sources and Environment Protection” |
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15 | 23/10/2020 | One day farmers training on “Role of Solar Energy in Agriculture” in collaboration with KISAN | Download |
16 | 29/10/2020 | One day farmers training on “Efficient use of water and energy in agriculture” in collaboration with KISAN | Download |