Departments of Renewable Energy Engineering
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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Name of Faculty / Staff & Designation
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Qualification
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Specialization
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Experience (Years)
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Contact details
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Dr. Mahendra S. Dulawat
Professor & Head (I/C)
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Ph.D. (Renewable Energy Engineering)
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Renewable Energy Engineering
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16 years
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Prof. Maldebhai J. Gojiya,
Assistant Professor
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M. Tech. (Agril. Engg.)
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Renewable Energy Engineering
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Tech. Asst.-17 years
Asst. Prof. -16 years
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Prof. Dhaval S. Thanki
Assistant Professor
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M.E (Civil Engineering)
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Civil Engineering
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16 Years
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Dr. Sagar V. Kelaiya
Assistant Professor
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Ph.D. (Agril. Engg.)
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Renewable Energy Engineering
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09 Years
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Dr. Divyangkumar A. Nakum
Assistant Professor
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Ph.D. (Agril. Engg.)
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Renewable Energy Engineering
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-
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Er. Bhavisha A. Karangiya
Senior Research Assistant |
M. Tech. (Agril. Engg.)
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Soil and water Enginnering
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02 years
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AICRP ON PLASTICULTURE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
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Dr. Priti S. Jayswal Research Engineer
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Ph.D. (Agril. Engg.)
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Soil and Water Engineering
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12 year
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Dr. S. P. Cholera
Associate Professor (CAS)
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Ph.D. (Agril. Engg.)
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Process and Food Engineering
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35 year
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Note: There are 1 SRF 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 Gasification Lab.
· Biomass Gasifier Plant
· Biomass Briquetting Machine
· Biomass properties measuring instruments
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Bioenergy Lab.
· Automatic Methane Potential Test System
· Lab-scale Biodiesel Plant
· Biogas Plant
· Online Biogas Analyser
· Gas Chromatograph
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Physics Lab.
· E/M Apparatus
· LCR Circuit
· Zener characteristic circuit
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Chemistry Lab.
· B.O.D Incubator
· Dissolved oxygen meter
· C.O.D. digestion apparatus
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Solar Lab.
· Solar Concentrator System
· Sunshine recorder
· Solar Lantern
· On Grid SPV System
· Off Grid SPV System
· Hybrid SPV System
· Solar PV test set-up and PV Emulator
· 45 KW Roof top solar power plant
· Solar Tracking Robot
· Solar water heater test set-up
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Wind Energy Lab.
· Wind turbine trainer
· Wind Emulator
· Wind measuring station
· Small Wind turbine
· Wind pump
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AICRP on PEASEM Lab.
· Modified atmosphere packaging machine
· Shrink Wrapping machine
· Pre-cooler
· Firmness tester
· Greenhouse & Net-house structure
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Experiential learning for Production and Management of RSE Lab.
· Plate bending machine
· Shearing machine
· Precision lathe machine
· Mechanical Press Brake
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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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Language Lab.
· V with VCD
· CDS/VCDS of different competitive & Foreign language learning
· Modern language lab
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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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Sr. No.
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Subject Code
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Course Title
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Credits
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For Ph.D. Scholar only
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1
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REE-601*
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Biochemical Conversion of Biomass
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3(2+1)
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2
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REE-602*
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Thermo-Chemical Conversion of Biomass
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3(2+1)
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3
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REE-603*
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Advances in Renewable Energy Systems
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3(2+1)
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4
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REE-604
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New Alternate Energy Systems
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3(2+1)
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5
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REE-605*
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Fuel and Combustion
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3(2+1)
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6
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REE-606
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Advances in Biogas Technology
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3(2+1)
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7
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REE-607
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Solid Waste and Waste Water Management
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3(2+1)
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8
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REE-608
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Advanced Photovoltaic Power Generation
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2(1+1)
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9
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REE-609
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Energy Planning, Management and Economics
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3(3+0)
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10
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REE-610
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Renewable Energy for Industrial Applications
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3(2+1)
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11
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REE-611
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Biofuel Technologies and Applications
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2(1+1)
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12
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REE-691
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Doctoral Seminar-I
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1(0+1)
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13
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REE-692
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Doctoral Seminar-II
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1(0+1)
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14
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REE-699
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Doctoral Research
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75
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For M.Tech. Scholar only
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1
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REE-501*
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Renewable Energy Technologies
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3(2+1)
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2
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REE-502*
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Solar Thermal Energy Conversion Technologies
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3(2+1)
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3
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REE-503*
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Biomass Energy Conversion Technologies
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3(2+1)
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4
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REE-504
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Energy Auditing, Conservation and Management
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3(2+1)
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5
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REE-505
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Wind Energy Conversion and Utilization
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3(2+1)
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6
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REE-506
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Solar Photovoltaic System Design and Analysis
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2(1+1)
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7
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REE-507
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Renewable Energy Policy, Planning and Economics
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3(3+0)
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8
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REE-508
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Alternate Fuels and Applications
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3(2+1)
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9
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REE-509
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Biogas Technology and Mechanism
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2(1+1)
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10
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REE-510
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Energy, Ecology and Environment
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3(3+0)
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11
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REE-511
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Design and Analysis of Renewable Energy Conversion Systems
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3(2+1)
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12
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REE-512
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Energy Generation from Agricultural Waste and By-products
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3(2+1)
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13
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REE-513
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Agro Energy Audit and Management
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3(2+1)
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14
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REE-514
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Green house Energetic and Passive Architecture
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2(1+1)
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15
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REE-515
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Energy Management in Food Processing Industries
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2(1+1)
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16
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REE-591
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Master's Seminar
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1(0+1)
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17
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REE-599
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Master's Seminar
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30
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COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN UG PROGRAMME:
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Sr. No.
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Sem.
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Subject 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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AE111
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Deeksharambh
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2(0+2)
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2
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CAE113
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Introduction to Agricultural engineering
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4(3+1)
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3
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CE114
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Surveying and Levelling
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3(1+2)
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4
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II
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VAC-I
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Environmental Studies and Disaster Management
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3(2+1)
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5
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SEC8
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Installation and maintenance of on-grid and off-grid solar system
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4(0+4)
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6
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IIII
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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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7
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Math(E)-2.3.1
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Engineering Mathematics-II
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3(2+1)
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8
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CE-2.3.6
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Design of Structured
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2(1+1)
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9
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IV
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Math(E)-2.4.1
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Engineering Mathematics-III
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3(2+1)
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10
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CE-2.4.2
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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-2.4.8
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Fundamental 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 Applocations
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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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Elective Courses
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15
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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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16
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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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17
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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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18
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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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19
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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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Course Offered by the Department in Poly-technic Programme
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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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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.
- Performance of Crop Cover on watermelon
- Estimation of biomass by image processing
- Solar tunnel drying of turmeric
- Comparison study of bio char production using different agro residue
- Soilless cultivation of cucumber in polycarbonate greenhouse
- Development and study of cow dung eco bricks
- Study of photosynthetic active radiation under different protected cultivation structure
- Performance evaluation of Solar powered weeder
- Solar tunnel drying of fenugreek leaves
- Proximate Analysis of Microwave Pyrolysed Agricultural Residue
- Study on Solar drying of tomato
- Designing of STP for Sanosara Village, Tal, Vanthali, Dist. Junagadh
- Analysing Trends and Seasonality of Extreme Rainfall Events in Saurashtra
- Production and Characterization of coconut shell and mesquite wood bio char
- Experimental Investigation on Catalytic Pyrolysis of Coconut shell/leaves
- Performance of evaporative cooling storage structure for sapota
- Design of a cost-effective treatment system for village to meet the sanitation needs and reuse of the treated sewage for agriculture use
PG THESIS PROJECTS:
The following M.Tech. projects have been completed in the department.
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Sr. No.
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Title of Thesis
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Year
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Student/
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
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Soilless cultivation of cucumber in polycarbonate greenhouse
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2022
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Yash Modhavadiya
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Prof. M. J. Gojiya
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25
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Development and Performance Evaluation of Solar Powered Weeder and Boom Sprayer
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2023
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Raju Gouda
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Dr. M. S. Dulawat
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26
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Production of activated biochar using physical and chemical activation from cotton and pigeon pea feed stalk
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2024
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Faldu Dhruvkumar J.
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Prof. M. J. Gojiya
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27
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Drying Performance of Solar Tunnel Dryer for Fenugreek and Curry Leaves
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2024
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Bhogesara Asmita V.
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Prof. M. J. Gojiya
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The following Ph.D. projects have been completed in the department.
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Sr. No.
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Title of Thesis
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Year
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Student
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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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3
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Design and Development of Microwave Pyrolyser
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2024
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S. V. Kelaiya
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Dr. P. M. Chauhan
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4
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Development and Experimental Investigation of Agrivoltaic Greenhouse System for Energy and Crop Production
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2023
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M. L. Ramani
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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 a total budget outlay of Rs. 50.00 lakh started in the year 2006-07. The students are trained for the manufacturing of Solar Cookers and Solar Collectors. The training facilities are created in such a way that the students are acquainted and trained on the operation of workshop machines required for such establishment at the industrial level. The training will overcome the lacuna in the design, development and installation of renewable energy devices during the graduation programme. The students are specifically trained in the following concepts.
1. The emphases are given on the concept of alternate/renewable energy technology, its advantages and disadvantages, commercial uses, operation and maintenance, safety measures, small business entrepreneurship, etc.
2. The students are educated in the design, development, operation and maintenance of renewable energy devices.
3. The cost analysis and project report writing.
The ELP is facilitated with the following components.
· Production//workshop facility.
· Well-furnished training hall equipped with audio-visual aids.
· Working shed for assembly purposes.
· Store room for raw material and finished product.
· Testing instruments, equipment and office automation.
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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 PEASEM (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:
1. Evolvement of mulching technology for bunch type groundnut crop.
2. Effect of protected environment on off-season seedling raising of papaya.
3. Effect of coloured plastic mulches on cultivation of tomato crop.
4. Development and performance evaluation of a low cost plastic mulch laying machine.
5. Optimum water management for off-season okra cultivation under protected environment.
6. Effect of packaging on storage behaviour of chickpea grain.
7. Studies on bio-char production and gaseous fuel for thermal purpose through open-core gasification of biomass.
8. Studies on Crop Cultivation under Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant Panels.
9. Gasification of Castor and pigeon pea crop residues for combined gaseous and bio-char production.
10. Development of Solar Tunnel Dryer for Local Spices.
11. Performance of field crops and shade resistance vegetable crops under the Agrivoltaic System.
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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2024
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1
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BEST CENTRE AWARD-2024
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JAU, Junagadh
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ICAR-AICRP
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To recognize and motivate the centres who have been working sincerely AICRP on Plasticulture Engineering & Technology planned to give a citation award.
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2
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Best Poster Presentation Award
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Dr. S. V. Kelaiya
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JAU, Junagadh
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Design and Development of Open-Core
Downdraft Gasifier for Biochar Production and Gaseous Fuel |
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3
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Best Oral Presentation Award
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Dr. S. V. Kelaiya
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JAU, Junagadh
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Experimental Investigation on Open-Core Downdraft Gasifier for Bio-char Production and Gaseous Fuel from Castor Stalk
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PATENT
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Sr. No.
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Type of Patent / Design Registration
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Title
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year
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Additional Information
|
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1
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Patent
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A foldable container for storage and transportation of agricultural produce
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2013
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Patent No. 404866
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2
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Patent
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Batch type Biomass Pyrolyser
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2023
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Design No.
370646-001
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3
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Design Registration
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Open core throat less downdraft
biomass gasifier |
2024
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Design No. 394622-001
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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
Publications:
· Research Paper Published in Journal (International/National): 23
· Research Paper Published in Proceedings (conventions/symposiums): 11
· Poster Presentation: 7
· Books: 6
· Book chapter: 1
· Booklets: 25
· Articles (in vernacular language): 30
· Success Stories: 3
· Radio talk: 7
· Practical manual: 5
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Professor and Head
Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)
Ph. :0285-2677393, Fax: 0285-2671018 Ext. 393
E-mail: rere@jau.in