R & D PROJECTS
Variable Vapour Compression Refrigeration (VCR) System Test Rig
Brief Description of New Concept
- This variable VCR system is designed to be “variable” in true sense. It consists of a variable speed compressor, two options for cooling load, two types of condenser and three types of expansion device. This system gives a flexibility of operating 12 different VCR systems in a single setup. It helps is analyzing the VCR system in every possible configuration. Each of this configuration can be operated at the desired compressor speed. Data acquisition and controlling is made seamless with the use of HMI. The entire operation of the VCR system is automated with PLC controls and data logging via USB. The system can also be remotely operated by an Ethernet connection & Wi-fi.
Technological Innovations
- Fully automatic HMI controlled system
- Remotely Operated using Wi-Fi is available
- Many combination can select for operation
- Also manual operation of the system can possible
- Variable range of the compressor speed
Combine Solid-Liquid Desiccant with Variable Vapour Compression Refrigeration Test Rig
Brief Description of New Concept
- This system is a test rig to study the entire operation of an AHU or domestic air conditioning systems. It consists of a variable speed compressor, a humidifier with two options for desiccant system to create desired ambient conditions. This system gives flexibility to operate 4 different features of an AHU along with variable VCR system in a single setup. This gives a possibility of studying 19 combinations of psychrometric processes. Each of this configuration can be operated at the desired compressor speed. Data acquisition and controlling is made seamless with the use of HMI. The entire operation of the system is automated with PLC controls and data logging via USB. The system can also be remotely operated by an Ethernet connection and also remotely operated by wi-fi.
Technological Innovations
- Fully automatic HMI controlled system
- Remotely Operated using Wi-Fi is available
- Combine solid-Liquid Desiccant system
- Flexibility to choose one or more AHU processes in combination
- Variable range of the compressor speed
Automatic CO2 capture pilot plant
Brief Description of New Concept
- This pilot plant can evaluate the sustainability of absorption/desorption technology for CO2 capture from a targeted unit specialized in industrial waste incineration. The purpose of this setup is to investigate chemical interactions between synthetic flue gas and solvents and their impacts on process performance. At the same time, we complete our prospection by laboratory experiments to study the influence of specific degradation products on process performance. In this pilot project, we choose to focus on gas absorption and desorption by creating an inlet condition of flue gases to study the performance of different solvents.
- This pilot plant is designed in such a way that it can easily be mobilized at any location for pilot testing. It consists of a fully Automatic control panel with HMI for controlling the plant to operate it at the different conditions for evaluating different solvents and to record all the data. This system gives the flexibility to operate in batch vies process or continuous process in a single setup. It helps in analyzing the performance of different solvents by operating them on different conditions to obtain the desired performance.
- Data acquisition and control are made seamless with the use of HMI. The entire operation data logging via USB. The plant can also be remotely operated by an Ethernet port and Wi-Fi.
Heat Pump Assisted Food Dryer
Brief Description of New Concept
- Heat pump (HP) dryers have been used as one of the useful and promising drying techniques in food industries owing to their low energy consumption and costs, high coefficient of performance (COP), high energy efficiency, high drying efficiency, low drying temperature, and time, and less quality loss of dried products. It can be operated over a wide range of temperatures and humidity, providing the optimum conditions for drying of heat-sensitive food materials (vitamins)
Solar Tree
Brief Description of New Concept
- Solar Power Tree is basically a structure that is designed like a tree with branches made of mild steel to hold the photovoltaic panels.
- A solar tree incorporating solar energy technology on a single pillar, like a tree trunk. It may be a solar artwork or a functional power generator.
- Benefits of solar tree are to build awareness and interest in solar technology and also provide shade and meeting places.
Technological innovations
- It uses much less space on the land compared to the conventional solar photovoltaic layout.
- By holding the photovoltaic panels at a higher height, on an average it gets more sunrays for one hour in a day.
Vacuum curing Oven
Brief Description of New Concept
- Vacuum curing oven used for curing the product rapidly. This vacuum curing oven uniformly maintain the temperature of the chamber and makes perfect environment for the curing.
Technological Innovations
- Maintain uniform temperature of the chamber.
- Sight glass provided to see Chamber while system is in operation.
HDH & Flash Chamber Desalination System
Brief Description of New Concept
- Humidification dehumidification (HDH) is a small to medium capacity desalination method. Humidification is the process in which the moisture or water vapour or humidity is added to the air. Dehumidification means removing the moisture from the air. In Flash Chamber desalination system hot water is sprayed into vacuum flash chamber, it will generate low pressure and temperature steam. This steam is condensed by cold water in shell and tube heat exchanger.
Technological Innovations
- This system Consists both HDH and Flash chamber Desalination System
- This unique system developed first time in India.
Hydrological Investigations (River Flow & Rain Fall) Test Rig
Brief Description of New Concept
- The Mobile bed flow visualization and Rainfall hydrographs are a self-contained unit designed to demonstrate some physical processes found in hydrology and fluvial geomorphology, including rainfall hydrographs for catchment areas of varying permeability, the formation of river and their features and effects of sediment transport, the abstraction of ground water by drains, both with and without surface recharge from rainfall, etc.
Technological Innovations
- This unit allows demonstrating on a small scale, the hydrological principles of ground water flow and the applications of these principles in some engineering constructions. Moreover, it allows to study the use of drains for water abstraction, de-watering and drainage of lakes, and demonstration of flood risks linked to land drainage works.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY ASSISTED FOOD DRYER
Brief Description of New Concept
- The Geothermal food dryer uses geothermal hot water energy to remove moisture from food to aid in its preservation.
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There are two separate units which is connected by air duct.
1. Hot air generator
2. Food drying chamber
Applications
- Use for removing moisture from fruits, vegetables etc.
GEOTHERMAL WATER DISALINATION SYSTEM
Brief Description of New Concept
- The water desalination systems produce safe drinking water through water treatment; suitable for any kind of environment in which safe and consistent water quality is essential. The energy consumption is relatively low, maintenance is limited and can be performed by the crew. Combined, these advantages result in a low Total Cost of Ownership for your water production.
SMART STEAM DISINFECTION SYSTEM
Brief Description of New Concept
- Smart Steam Disinfection tunnel helps people to get disinfected to Corona virus.
- It can be installed at the entrance of public offices, pharmacies, vegetable markets, grain markets, supermarkets, airports, hospitals, ports, society entrance, municipal corporation, police stations, stations
Technological innovations
- Sensor automatically detects the person walking through
- Automatic height and width measurement of the person going through
- Automatic adjustment of a steam flowrate according to the person’s height and width.Z
- Automatic rotating disk and steam auto sprayed from top & sides to completely sanitize the person
VCR Cycle Based Milk Pasteurization
Brief Description of New Concept
- This setup is basically used to cooldown the milk to a low temperature (5 °C or lower), to temporarily prevent growth of microorganisms.
- Following pasteurization, the milk is also cooled again to about 4 °C.
- To prevent aerobic spore-forming bacteria from multiplying after thermization, the milk must be rapidly chilled to 4 °C or below
Technological innovations
- Desired lower temperature of the milk can be achieved (Min lower temp limit 3 ºC)
- Automatic system cut off provision
Chemical Reactor For Laboratories
Brief Description of New Concept
- High, low and vacuum pressure chemical reactors design and fabrication with SS316L based on customer requirements. Swagelok and competitive brands components used for the process execution. Also used in setup for CO2, N2O absorption and desorption experiment at laboratory scale, pilot scale. Measuring instruments are Honeywell and competitive brands. Reactor for catalyst reaction is also available.
Planetary Ball Mill
Brief Description of New Concept
- Amaze make Planetary Ball Mill has four grinding tanks installed on one turntable. When the turntables rotate, the tank axis make planetary movement, the ball and samples inside the tanks are impacted strongly in high speed movement, and samples are eventually ground into powder. Various kind of different materials can be ground by the mill with dry or wet method. Minimum granularity of ground powder can be as small as 0.1um.
Centrifugal Pump Test Rig
Brief Description of New Concept
- An experimental set up of centrifugal pump which has the capability of interchanging the impeller for investigating the performance, flow rate, pressure difference, torque, temperature difference, cavitation and etc.
Technological Innovations
- Transparent casing is provided for cavitation visualization
- Pump RPM control is provided with accurate torque sensor, Water flow sensor, Temperature sensors and energy meter
Solar Assisted Hybrid Heat Pump For Water Heating
Brief Description of New Concept
- This is a solar assisted hybrid heat pump system for water heating. Due to integration of solar energy it performance is better than conventional water heat pump.
Technological Innovations
- It’s COP (Coefficient of Performance) is near to 4
- It’s power consumption is less compared to convectional heat pump
Propeller Type Water Current Meter
Brief Description of New Concept
- Propeller Type Water Current Meter is used to measure velocity of water flow directly in m/s. The spindle carrying the propeller wheel freely rotates in the pivot assembly. The magnet and reed switch assembly produces one pulse per rotation. The rotation of the Water Current Meter is sensed by sensor & gives pulsed output signal.
- Operating Range: 0.3 to 3.5 Meters per second
- Accuracy: For velocities > 0.3 m/s, 0.5% Full scale
- Velocity Indicator: Digital Water Velocity Indicator (Optional)
Humidification and Dehumidification (HDH) Water Desalination System
Brief Description of New Concept
- Humidification and dehumidification (HDH) is a small to medium capacity desalination system.
- The Humidification-Dehumidification system works on the principle of humidifying the air with water vapour and then dehumidifying it to obtain pure water back
Technological Innovations
- HDH is design in such a way that it gives desalinated water and cold air continuously
- Controllable air flow through the duct.
Vapour Absorption Refrigeration (VAR) System Test Rig
Brief Description of New Concept
- Simple Vapour absorption system consists of evaporator, absorber, generator, condenser, expansion valve, pump & reducing valve. In this system water vapor is used as refrigerant and solution used is LiBr+water. Strong solution of LiBr+water contains as much as water as it can and weak solution contains less water.
Technological innovations
- The function of a compressor is done by absorber, a generator, pump and reducing valve. The simple vapour compressor system is used where there is scarcity of Electricity and it is very useful at partial and full load. This system is also compatible for aqua ammonia as refrigerant.is system Consists both HDH and Flash chamber Desalination System
Customized Magnetic Stirrer
Brief Description of New Concept
- This Customized compact magnetic stirrer with SS top. Permanent Magnet DC (PMDC) motor used for high torque at low speed. Also this motor maintains speed when viscosity and volume change. Accurate speed control with smooth variation display. Stirring Capacity Of this stirrer is 2 Litre.
Technological Innovations
- PMDC motor gives higher torque at low speed
- Accurate and stepless speed control
- Digital Display with smooth variation
- Customized As per Requirement
Solar Assisted Hybrid Heat Pump For food drying
Brief Description of New Concept
- A new design of hybrid heat pump which works on electrical and solar energy. Due to integration of solar energy it performance is better than conventional heat pump of food drying.
Technological Innovations
- A new roll bond evaporator is been designed for effective use of solar energy
- Adjustable capillaries has been designed and incorporated to obtain variable performance of heat pump
Proppant Transportation System
Brief Description of New Concept
- An experimental set-up for investigating proppant transport mechanisms in low-viscosity, high-rate slick water, hydraulic fracture treatments in shale reservoirs. Experimental set-up involves primary, secondary and tertiary fractures.
Technological Innovations
- Different slick water treatment scenarios were simulated by varying the pump rate, proppant concentration, and proppant size to study the proppant transport behavior.
Flash Chamber Based Water Desalination System
Brief Description of New Concept
- In this desalination system hot water is sprayed into vacuum flash chamber, it will generate low pressure and temperature steam. This steam is condensed by cold water in shell and tube heat exchanger.
Technological Innovations
- This entire system is in vacuum condition
- This system is connected to solar water heater, so it does not require any electrical energy for water heating
Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG)
Brief Description of New Concept
- A innovative design of Atmospheric water generator (AWG) of 1 T capacity which produce 30 L/day distilled water and also give cold air of 5-10 C for Air conditioning and Hot air of 50-70 C for food drying as a heat pump.
Technological Innovations
- A grooved evaporator is been designed such a way that maximum amount of water can be extracted from atmosphere
- AWG is designed such a way that it gives hot and cold air continuously as a byproduct
Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification based VCR system
Important Notes
- It has been designed for hot and humid environment for Air conditioning.
- For reducing latent heat load it uses CaCl2 as a desiccant.
Brief Description of New Concept
- This system is designed for reducing latent heat load for hot and humid environment which eventually reduce the power consumption of Air conditioning.
Technological Innovations
- A novel design of dehumidifier is developed for reducing the latent heat load
- A large temperature drop obtain in dehumidifier due to its compact new design
Humidification & Dehumidification (HDH) Water Desalination System
Brief Description of New Concept
- A novel concept of HDH system which uses bubbler humidifier and TEC based dehumidifier for better performance and the dehumidifier is based on solar power.
Technological Innovations
- The innovative design of Bubbler Humidifier is capable to generate humid air from waste water (e.g. sea water)
- A new design of TEC based dehumidifier which is small in size, less components compared to VCR and can use as AWG
Impact Testing Machine
Brief Description of New Concept
- A This machine is used for impact testing on composite material of different layers (e.g. glass fiber, Carbon Fiber, Kevlar etc..) with the use of high velocity metal balls.
Technological Innovations
- High velocity of metal balls is generated by air compressor
- Silicon bagging system is used for making of finished composite material
Vibration Based Crack Detection in Pipe Test rig
Brief Description of New Concept
- This is an experimental set up for vibration based crack detection in pipe. This system is design such a way that it can generate pressure in pipe up to 10 bar with high pressure cutoff system. System can use water, oil, acid or any chemical as a testing purpose with UPVC, GI or SS pipe.
Technological innovations
- Three types of supports are developed.
- 1. Fixed Support
- 2. Roller Support
- 3. Pinjoint
- System is robust to absorb the vibration
Solar Air Heater Setup
Brief Description of New Concept
- This is an experimental set up of solar air heater. The inclination angle of solar air heater is 23 degree and it can provide hot air up to 60 degree C.
Technological innovations
- Maximum air temperature goes up to 60 degree C
- This system is used with water desalination plant for reduce power consumption
Vacuum Bagging System for Composite Material
Brief Description of New Concept
- This system is used for making finished product of composite material with the help of vacuum due to which equal distribution of resin flows all over the surface which helps to create low weight high strength product .
Technological Innovations
- New concept of developing composite product with the help of different layers .
- Low amount of resin is required compared to conventional method
Solar Still (Flat Type And Stepped Type)
Brief Description of New Concept
- Solar still is a useful device that can be used for the distilling of brackish water for the drinking purposes. Solar still is a simple way of distilling water using the heat of the sun.
- The solar still uses the same evaporation and condensation phenomenon for the fresh water generation that happens in atmosphere to form rain.
- A conventional solar still and Stepped type solar still is shown in figure.
Technological innovations
- From comparison, it can be seen that the productivity of the stepped solar still is higher than that of the conventional.
- PCM can be filled inside the steps of the stepped solar still to improve its performance.
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH INTER- CHANGEABLE MODULES
Brief Description of New Concept
- This training equipment is designed as an educational system with interchangeable modules (modules are as listed below) , offering straightforward and comprehensible experiments. Its primary purpose is to provide a fundamental introduction to refrigeration components, tools, and systems, as well as an understanding of how these systems are constructed and operated.
MULTI PUMP TEST RIG
Brief Description of New Concept
- This test rig is designed to facilitate the comparative analysis of various pump sets, specifically focusing on variations in pressure and flow. Additionally, it enables the investigation of how different impellers of centrifugal pump impact factors such as torque, flow rate, and pressure within the system.
Technological Innovations
- The inclusion of an HMI-PLC based system renders the entire system fully automated in every aspect.
- The globe valve utilized in this setup is of the proportional type, allowing for precise adjustments in its opening or closing.
- Parameters data are automatically recorded and stored on a USB drive via the integrated USB port. system is also Operated by Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi.
MULTI HEAT EXCHANGER TEST RIG
Brief Description of New Concept
- A multi-heat exchanger experimental setup has been established to conduct comparative tests on various types of heat exchangers by varying different parameters and operating conditions. This setup allows for the systematic evaluation and comparison of the performance of these heat exchangers under varying conditions, making it a valuable tool for research and testing purposes.
Technological Innovations
- The system is designed to accommodate testing of various External heat exchangers simply by connecting to the available inlet and outlet ports.
- It offers complete flexibility in altering water flow by straightforwardly selecting the appropriate valves for the desired flow path.
- Each heat exchanger within the system is equipped with individual inlet and outlet sensors to enable the detailed study of their performance.
- The system incorporates a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to precisely adjust the pump speed, enhancing control and accuracy during testing and experimentation.
LAB SKID SYSTEM FOR SPIRAL WOUND NF/RO MEMBRANE TESTING UNIT
Brief Description of New Concept
- This is specialized laboratory setup designed for conducting experiments and tests on spiral-wound nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes. It allows researchers and scientists to evaluate the performance and characteristics of these membranes for various applications, such as water purification and desalination.
ADSORPTION UNIT FOR EFFLUENT CHARACTERIZATION AND TREATMENT
Brief Description of New Concept
- Adsorption is a wastewater purification method used to eliminate various substances from industrial wastewater. It's primarily used for removing non-degradable organic compounds in groundwater, drinking water production, process water, or as a final step after biological water treatment.
NANO-PARTICLE BASED VCR SYETM
Brief Description of New Concept
- The “Nano particles based Vapour compression refrigeration (VCR) system” improves the heat transfer characteristics of the vapour compression refrigeration cycle using Nano refrigerant (R134a and Al2O3).
STEFAN-BOLTZMANN TEST RIG
Brief Description of New Concept
- This testing apparatus comprises a semi-sphere enveloped by hot water, sourced from a well-insulated water-heating tank. When the test specimen is inserted at the center of the semi-sphere, heat is transferred to the disc through radiation, causing its temperature to gradually increase. The rate of temperature rise is monitored and recorded, and all temperature data, as indicated in the schematic diagram, is displayed on a temperature scanner.
RECIPROCATING PUMP TEST RIG
Brief Description of New Concept
- A reciprocating pump test rig is a specialized apparatus or setup used in engineering and fluid mechanics laboratories to test and evaluate the performance of reciprocating pumps. Reciprocating pumps are a type of positive displacement pump that operate by moving a piston or plunger back and forth within a cylinder to displace and transfer fluid.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY BASED MILK PASTEURIZATION SYSTEM
Brief Description of New Concept
- This System is fully automatic HMI & PLC based System with touchscreen. It has Two tanks for milk : one for heating and another for cooling. Heating is done by hot water circulation in jacket of hot tank and cooling is provide by Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) of VCR cycle. Hot tank has the stirrer with low rpm motor assembly for continuous mixing process. This motor has regulator in the control panel for the speed regulation
BERNOULLI'S APPARATUS
Brief Description of New Concept
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Bernoulli's apparatus is an experimental device used in fluid mechanics.
Venturi length: 450+ mm
Diameter: 2 inch
piezometer tubes: 9
Supply water tank: 40 Liters
Water pump: 0.5 hp
The objective of this experiment is to investigate the validity of the Bernoulli equation when it is applied to a steady flow of water through a tapered duct.
MULTI-PURPOSE CONTROL PANEL
Brief Description of New Concept
- A multipurpose control panel is designed to be used for multiple research projects for data logging. Ex. Temperature, Energy, Pressure, Flow. It can read the output of 4-20 mA, 0-10 V, Modbus, and Pt-100. It is handy for easy movement and can be integrated with IOT and can be used for multiple research projects simultaneously.
WATER CAVITATION TEST RIG
Brief Description of New Concept
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The test rig comprises the following objectives
1. Investigation of cavitation processes demonstrated through a Venturi nozzle.
2. Measurement of differential pressure using orifice plates.
3. Analysis of flow in both series and parallel configurations using Venturi nozzles and orifice plates.
