Departments of Renewable Energy Engineering
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Name of Professor & Head
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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Qualification
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Ph.D. (IITD), PDF (UC Davis)
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Specialization
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Renewable Energy Engineering
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Contact
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Office
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0285-2677393
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Fax
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0285-2671018
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EPABX
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0285-2672080-90
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Ext.
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About the Department :
The Department of Renewable Energy Engineering earlier known as Dept. of Renewable Energy & Rural Engineering started in year 1984. The main aim of the department is to strengthen the Agricultural Engineering Faculty by carrying out teaching in the areas of Renewable Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering and Basic Sciences & Humanities as well as research and extension activities in the areas of Renewable Energy Engineering.
Mission :
- To develop department as a Centre of excellence in the area of Renewable Energy
- To impart quality education, generating competent, skilled and human manpower to face the scientific, technological, managerial and social challenges.
- To develop technologies through qualitative research in Renewable Energy and Plasticulture Engg. & Technology area for helping the farmers.
Faculty / Staff :
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan M.Tech. (IITKGP), Ph.D. (IITD), PDF (UC Davis, USA) |
Professor & Head | 34 | Renewable Energy | Mathematical modeling of solar thermal energy. Solar Energy applications, Greenhouse tech, microalgae biodiesel, Soil solarization, Earth air heat exchanger, Agrivoltaic system |
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Prof. M. J. Gojiya
M.Tech
(CAET, Junagadh)
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Asst. Professor
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Renewable Energy
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Solar crop drying, solar energy
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Dr. M. S. Dulawat
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Asst. Professor
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Renewable Energy
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Working as Co.-P.I in CRP on EA projects and others
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Prof. S. V. Kelaiya
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Asst. Professor
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Renewable Energy
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Microalgae biodiesel
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Prof. N. K. Mistry
M.Sc.
(MSU, Vadodara)
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Assoc. Professor(D)
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Mathematics
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Mathematics, Applications of mathematics in energy systems, computer applications
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Prof. H. J. Vyas
M.Sc. (SU, Rajkot)
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Assoc. Professor(D)
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Physics
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Physics, Thin films, Solar Photovoltaic
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0285-2671837
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Prof. D. S. Thanki
M.Tech.
(MSU, Vadodara)
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Asst. Professor
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Civil Engg.
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Disaster management, Real Estate, Passive cooling
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Er. K. G. Vaja
M.Tech
(CAET, Junagadh)
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Technical Assistant
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10
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Renewable Energy
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Department Laboratories, Technical Work
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Mr. A. C. Maru
B.Sc.
(SU, Junagadh)
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Lab. Technician
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Chemistry
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Chemistry lab
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AICRP ON PLASTICULTURE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
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Name of Faculty / Staff
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Dr. G. V. Prajapati M.Tech, Ph.D (GAU/JAU, Junagadh) |
Research Engineer
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Soil & Water Engineering
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Application of plastics in agriculture, Soil Water Conservation Engineering
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Dr. S. P. Cholera
M.Tech, Ph.D. (GAU/JAU, Junagadh)
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Post Harvest Engineer
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Process & Food Engineering
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Crop drying
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Note: There are 2 SRF, 1 Young Professional and 1 Field Person assist in ICAR Projects.
Facilities :
The Department has teaching/research Labs with full facilities of instruments and equipments required to teach UG/PG level courses. The department is having LAN and Wi-Fi internet connection. The department has common facilities like A/C lecture hall of 50 seating capacity with LCD multimedia display system, PG lecture cum seminar hall, Departmental Library, A/C Computer Room, clean drinking water facilities, Greenhouse & Net houses complex.
List of Important Instruments/Equipment:
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Biomass Gasificatin Lab.
· Biomass Gasifier Plant
· Biomass Briquetting Machine
· Biomass properties measuring instruments
· Gas Chromatograph
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Physics Lab.
· E/M apparatus
· LCR circuit
· Zener characteristic circuit
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Biogas Lab.
· Biogas plants
· Online Biogas Analyzer
· Lab-scale Bio-diesel Plant
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Chemistry Lab.
· B.O.D. incubator
· Dissolved oxygen meter
· C.O.D. digestion apparatus
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Solar Energy Lab.
· Solar Concentrator trainer
· Solar Water heater test set-up
· Solar PV test set-up and PV Emulator
· Pyrehliometer, Pyranometer, Dataloggers
· Environmental parameter measuring instruments
· 45 kW Roof top solar power plant
· Solar Tracking Robot
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Civil Engineering Lab.
· Computerized UTM 100 ton capacity
· Load testing machine (electronic)
· Rockwell hardness testing machine
· Surveying equipments
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Wind Energy Lab.
· Wind turbine trainer
· Wind Emulator
· Wind measuring station
· Small wind turbine
· Wind pump
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Language Lab.
· TV with VCD
· CDS/VCDS of different competitive & Foreign language learning
· Modern language lab.
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Experiential learning for Production and Management of RSE Lab.
· Plate bending machine
· Shearing machine
· Precision lathe machine
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Plasticulture Engineering & Technology
· Modified atmosphere packaging machine
· Shrink Wrapping machine
· Precooler
· Firmness tester
· Greenhouses & Nethouse structures
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Academic :
The faculty of the department is mainly engaged in teaching of UG and PG courses under B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) and M.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) Programme. The department is offering PG programme in two areas (i) Renewable Energy and (ii) Rural Engineering.
COUSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN PG PROGRAMME:
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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CREDITS
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REN 501*
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Solar Energy Systems
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3 (2+1)
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REN 502*
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Wind Energy Technology
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3 (2+1)
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REN 503*
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Biomass Energy Engineering
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3 (2+1)
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REN 504*
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Biogas Technology &Machanism
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3 (2+1)
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REN 505
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Direct Energy Conversion System
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2 (2+0)
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REN 506
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Alternate Fuel Technology & Applications
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3 (2+1)
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REN 507 /
FMPE504
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System Simulation And Computer Aided Problems Solving In Engineering
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2 (2+0)
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REN 508
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Greenhouse Technology & Management
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3 (2+1)
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REN 509
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Integrated Rural Energy Planning & Organization
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3 (3+0)
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REN 510
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Heat Transfer In Solar Energy
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2 (2+0)
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REN 511
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Energy & Environmental Engineering
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3 (3+0)
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REN 512 /
FMPE 512
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Agro Energy & Audit Management
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2 (2+0)
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REN 513/
FMPE 513
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Design & Analysis Of Renewable Energy Conversion Systems
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3 (3+0)
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REN 514
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Engineering Instrumentation & Control
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3 (2+1)
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REN 515
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Statistical Methods
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3 (3+0)
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REN 591
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Master’s Seminar
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1 (1+0)
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REN 592
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Special Problem
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1 (0+1)
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REN 595#
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Industry / Institute Training
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NC
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REN 519
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Master’s Research
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20
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REN 601*
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Advanced Energy Systems For Industrial Applications
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3 (2+1)
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REN 602*
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Computer Aided Analysis And Design Of Renewable Energy Systems
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3 (2+1)
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REN 603
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Energy Lab
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3 (0+3)
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REN 604
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Numerical Analysis
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3 (2+1)
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REN 605
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Agricultural Waste & By-Products Utilization
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3 (2+1)
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REN 691
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Doctoral Seminar-I
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1 (1+0)
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REN 692
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Doctoral Seminar-II
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1 (1+0)
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REN 693
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Special Problem
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1 (0+1)
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REN 694
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Case Study
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1 (0+1)
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REN 699
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Doctoral Research
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45
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COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN UG PROGRAMME:
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SEMESTER
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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CREDITS
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1
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I
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Maths(E)-1.1.1
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Engineering Mathematics- I
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3(2+1)
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2
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Phy (E)-1.1.2
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Engineering Physics
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3(2+1)
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3
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Chem (E)-1.1.3
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Engineering Chemistry
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3(2+1)
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4
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CE-1.1.5
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Surveying and Levelling
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3(1+2)
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5
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II
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Maths(E)-1.2.1
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Engineering Mathematics- II
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3(2+1)
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6
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CE-1.2.5
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Strength of Materials
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2(1+1)
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7
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III
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AS(E)-2.3.3
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Communication Skills and Personality Development
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2(1+1)
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8
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Maths(E)-2.3.4
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Engineering Mathematics- III
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3(2+1)
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9
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CE-2.3.6
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Design of Structures
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2(1+1)
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10
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IV
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CE-2.4.1
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Building Construction and Cost Estimation
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2(2+0)
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11
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REE-2.4.9
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Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Sources
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3(2+1)
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12
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V
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REE-3.5.8
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Renewable Power Sources
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3(2+1)
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13
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VI
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REE-3.6.8
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Bio-energy Systems: Design and Application
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3(2+1)
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14
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VII
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CAE-4.7.2
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10-weeks Experiential Learning On campus (Student READY)
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10(0+10)
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15
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Electives
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VIII
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REE-4.8.10
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Plastic Application in Agriculture
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3(2+1)
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REE-4.8.22
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Photovoltaic Technology and Systems
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3(2+1)
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REE-4.8.23
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Waste and By-products Utilization
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3(2+1)
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REE-4.8.26
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Energy Conservation and Audit in Agricultural Industry
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3(2+1)
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16
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CAE-4.8.4
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Project planning and Report Writing (Student READY)
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10(0+10)
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COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN POLY-TECHNIC PROGRAMME:
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SEMESTER
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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CREDITS
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1
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I
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AP-106
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Basic Civil Engineering
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3(2+1)
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2
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III
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AP-304
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Bio-waste Management and Renewable Energy
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3(3+0)
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3
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V
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AP-507
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Greenhouse Technology
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3(2+1)
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COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN GREENHOUSE ITI PROGRAMME:
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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CREDITS
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| 1 | જીએચ-૧ | ગ્રીન હાઉસ ડીઝાઇન અને બાંધકામ તકનીક | 3(2+1) |
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2 |
જીએચ-૨ | ગ્રીન હાઉસના વાતાવરણનું નિયંત્રણ અને સાધન વિનિયોગ |
3(2+1)
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UG THESIS PROJECTS:
About 100 project dissertations of final year B.Tech. Students are supervised by the faculty of the department since 1989. During last 3 years titles of UG dissertation in REE field are listed below.
- Studies on water harvesting from solar power plant
- Experimental investigation on open core gasification of cotton stalk with maximum biochar production
- Experimental investigation on open core gasification of cotton stalk with different grate design for maximum biochar production
- Study on solar drying of sapota
- Study the variation of environmental parameter in polyhouse
- Study of climatic parameters in protected structure
- Study on characterization of biodiesel produced from used cooking oil
- Performance analysis of 45kW rooftop grid connected solar power plant
- To study the variation of environmental parameter in poly-cum-shadenet house.
- Environmental parameters study in poly-cum-shade net house under crop and no crop condition
- Effect of plastic mulch on growth of chilly
- Filtration of sewage water through activated carbon media and its effect on TSS
PG THESIS PROJECTS:
The following M.Tech projects being carried out under the guidance of senior faculty of the department
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Title
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Year
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Author
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Major Guide
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1
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Development of process for kesar mango powder
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1999
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S. D. Savaliya
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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2
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Studies on biomass gasification
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2002
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D. K. Vyas
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Dr. P. N. Sarsavadia
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3
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Greenhouse Environmental Energy Management for flower cultivation
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2005
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M. S. Patel
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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4
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Development and Performance Evaluation of Forced Convection Solar Assisted Dryer
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2005
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M. J. Gojiya
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Dr. P. N. Sarsavadia
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5
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A Study on Energy Evaluation of Forced Convection Solar Assisted Drying of Garlic Cloves
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2005
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M. N. Bhavsar
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Dr. P. N. Sarsavadia
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6
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Design and Development of Greenhouse Type Solar Fish Dryer
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2009
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S. N. Mane
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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7
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Studies on micro climate and plant growth performance of capsicum under different types of shade net.
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2011
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P. D. Akabari
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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8
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Studies on offseason raising seedling of papaya in protected environment
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2012
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V. P. Joshi
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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9
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Development of ridge –vent type naturally ventilated net- cum-polyhouse and its performance for capsicum production
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2012
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K. R. Trivedi
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Dr. P. N. Sarsavadia
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10
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Performance monitoring and evaluation of field scale biomethanation system for fruit and vegetable waste
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2012
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N. G. Boricha
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Dr. P. N. Sarsavadia
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11
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Techno-Economic feasibility of greenhouse cultivation in Sabarkantha district
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2012
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A. D. Chandke
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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12
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Development of open core throatless downdraft biomass gasifier
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2013
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U. D. Dobariya
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Dr. P. N. Sarsavadia
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13
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Design, Development and Performance evaluation of domestic cook stove suitable for different solid biomass fuel
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2014
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Rupanar Anil Kisan
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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14
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Process Development for production of biodiesel from microalgae
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2014
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S. V. Kelaiya
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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15
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Study on energy requirement for dehydration of chickpea
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2015
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K. G. Vaja
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Dr. P. N. Sarsavadia
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16
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Performance on cultivation of Okra in Net cum poly house under mulch and no mulch condition
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2016
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J. D. Varu
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Dr. P. N. Sarsavadia
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17
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Techno-economics performance of agrivoltaic system for Tomato cultivation
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2018
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U. R. Patel
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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18
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Development of batch type biomass pyroliser for agricultural residue
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2018
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J. M. Makavana
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Dr. P. N. Sarsavadiya
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19
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Open core down draft gasification of shredded cotton stalk and its biocharaoolication for soil amendment
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2019
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K. K. Sakariya
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Dr. P. N. Sarsavadiya
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20
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Techno-economic performance of the agrivoltaic net house system for cultivation of capsicum
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2020
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G. A. Gadhiya
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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21
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Techno-economics performance study of solar water pumps installed in Junagadh district
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2021
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Dhanawade Abhinay Dattatray
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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22
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Techno-economic performance of agrivoltaic system for cultivation of cucumber
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2021
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D. M. Bhuva
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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23
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Development and performance evaluation of solar powered farm rickshaw
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2021
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Lanjekar Pranay R.
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Dr. M. S. Dulawat
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| 24 | Soilless cultivation of cucumber in polycarbonate greenhouse | 2022 | Yash Modhavadiya | Prof. M. J. Gojiya |
The following Ph.D. projects being carried out under the guidance of senior faculty of the department
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Title
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Year
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Author
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Major Guide
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1
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Development of filed scale micro algae cultivation system for biofuel production
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2019
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V. P. Joshi
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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2
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Energy audit for Cotton, Groundnut & Wheat farming in Saurashtra region of Gujarat
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2021
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J. D. Varu
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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(A) Experiential Learning Centre:
ICAR sponsored Educational Training on PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OF ALTERNATIVE/RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY with total budget outlay Rs. 50.00 lakh started in year 2006-07. The students are trained for manufacturing of Solar Cooker and Solar Collectors.
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(B) Sponsored Projects:
Completed projects/schemes:
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Sr. No.
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Name of the project/scheme
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Date of start
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Date of termination
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Sponsoring Agency
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1
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ICAR Adhoc Research Project: Soil Solarization for Nursery Raising
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2000
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2003
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ICAR, Adhoc Scheme
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2
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Establishment of Energy Park
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1996
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1999
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MNRE, GoI
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Ongoing projects/schemes:
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Sr. No.
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Name of the Project / Scheme
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Starting Year
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1
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AICRP on Plasticulture Engineering & Technology (ICAR) (B.H. 2258-B)
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2004
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2
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State Govt. Plan Scheme on Strengthening of Department of Renewable Energy Engg. (B.H. 12121)
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2013-14
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3
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Consortia Research Platforms (CRPs) on Energy from Agriculture (B.H. 2260)
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2015-16
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Recommendation for farmers: (last five year)
1. Evolvement of mulching technology for bunch type groundnut crop (2016-17)
2. Effect of protected environment on off-season seedling raising of papaya (2016-17)
3. Effect of coloured plastic mulches on cultivation of tomato crop (2017-18)
4. Development and performance evaluation of a low cost plastic mulch laying machine (2017-18)
5. Optimum water management for off-season okra cultivation under protected environment (2018-19)
6. Effect of packaging on storage behaviour of chickpea grain (2020-21)
7. Studies on bio-char production and gaseous fuel for thermal purpose through open-core gasification of biomass (2020-21)
8. Studies on Crop Cultivation under Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant Panels (2020-21)
AWARDS:
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Sr. No.
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Name of Award/ Appreciation
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Name of Awardee
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Sponsoring Institute
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Significance of technology
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2016
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1
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NRDC Societal Innovation Award of the Year 2014
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Dr. D.K.Antala, Dr. R. M. Satasiya, Sh. J. V. Bhuva, Dr. R. A. Gupta and Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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NRDC (DST), New Delhi.
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Design & Development of foldable container for minimum transportation losses of fruits and vegetables
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2
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Received best paper award in International conference of Climate Change and its Implication on Crop Production and Food Security (ICCICPF)
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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BHU, Varansi
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2017
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1
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UttamLekh Award
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Dr. D. K. Antala, Dr. R. M. Satasiya and Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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AAU, Anand
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Application of Plastics in Modern Agriculture
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2018-19
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1
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UttamLekh Award received for popular article
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Dr. D. K. Antala
Dr. R. M. Satasiya
Dr. P. M. chauhan
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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
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‘Use of plastics for modern agriculture’ in Krushigovidya magazine
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2
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Best innovator awad:
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Dr. D. K. Antala
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AICRP on PET, CIPHET, Ludhiana
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2019-20
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3
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UttamLekh Award received for popular article
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Er. M. A. Sojitra
Dr. D. K. Antala
Dr. R. M. Satasiya
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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
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‘Fal ane shakbhaji na pako ma utpadan ma plastic avaran’ in Krushigovidya magazine
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PATENT
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Category
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Title
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Year
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Additional information
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Application No. 3835/MUM/2013
Dated: 06-12-2013
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A Foldable Container for Storage and Transportation of Agricultural Produce
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2014
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Publication Date:07-03-2014
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EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:
- Participation in Krushi Mahotsav and Krushi Mela Mega Event
- Participation in Machinery Technology day & Mela
- Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav
- Radio Talk and TV Talk
- Success Stories: Developed 3 stories
- Farmers Training
- Published Leaflets/ Pamphlets for farmers
- Technical guidance on Net house - Greenhouse construction to farmers
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Award: 6
Patent: 1
Research recommendation: 25
Research Paper Published in Journal (International/National): 44
Research Paper Published in Proceedings (conventions/symposiums): 11
Poster Presentation: 7
Books: 6
Book chapter: 1
Booklets: 10
Articles (in vernacular language): 37
Success Stories: 3
Radio talk: 2
Member of Scientific Body/ Committee: 7
Practicle manual: 5
Ex-Officio Activities
Dr. M. S. Dulawat: Assistant Rector, Vishwakarma Boy’s Hostel
Prof. H. J. Vyas: College Academic Convener
Prof. N. K. Mistry: Students Councelling Convener
Prof. D. S. Thanki: General Service Cell Convener