Supervisor: Prof Pratik N Sheth
Topic: Thermochemical Conversion of RDF/Biomass mix to produce different biofuels: Experimental and Theoretical Studies
Background of the Research Work:
The mounting CO2 emissions, rapid depletion of fossil fuels and MSW disposal are three significant challenges for sustaining growing energy requirements and keeping the environment clean. Thermochemical Conversion (Pyrolysis and gasification) of biomass/RDF is the main technique to tackle such emerging problems. The research work carried out in the recent past may be found here: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/pilani/publications/?faculty=dr-pratik-n-sheth
Brief Description of the proposed research work:
The project envisages performing the experimental studies on the thermochemical conversion of RDF/Biomass mix to produce different biofuels. The project involves using various equipment, such as a Pelletizer, Pyrolyser, Gasifier, Tar analysis setup, Steam generator, Steam superheater, Gas chromatograph, Thermogravimetric Analyser, Water Gas Shift Reactor and Bomb Calorimeter. It is also proposed to improve the ASPEN Plus model developed in the previous studies.
Essential Minimum Qualification:
The candidate having a postgraduate (M.E./M.Tech.) in Chemical/Mechanical/Energy/ Environmental Engineering or allied relevant disciplines with at least 60% marks, or the candidate with an MSc background with 1 or 2 years of research experience in the relevant domain
Financial Assistance
Full-time PhD students admitted into the PhD program are eligible to be considered for the fellowship of ₹37,000 or ₹42,000 per month, as per intake qualifications. Consideration for the fellowship will be as per Institute norms, details of which are available in the PhD brochure on the admission website. Institute Fellows will also receive a contingency amount of ₹20,000/- per year. BITS Pilani provides an International Travel Support of up to ₹1.5 lakh to full-time PhD students to present their work in an international conference.
For details on the admissions process, refer to (https://bitsadmission.com/bitsphweb/Index.aspx).
The deadline to receive filled applications with the prescribed application fee is 17:00 hrs. on 22 November 2023.
For more details, contact:
Dr Pratik N Sheth
Professor,
Department of Chemical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani- 333031, Rajasthan. India.
Email pratik@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
Mob: +91-9799212070
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratik-sheth-52a02b34/
Google Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/5n7rfp23
