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PROFORMA FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION UNDER VISITORS’ PROGRAMME
1 – Name: 2 – Father’s Name: 3 – Date of Birth:
GOKULESH R RAVICHANDRAN R 18/10/1989
RESIDENTIAL (ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE)
4 – Address for Communication:
19/24 TNHB NEAR CHOZAMBEDU ROAD THIRUMULLAIVOYAL CHENNAI 600062 EMAIL: [email protected]
5 – Educational Qualifications (From Class X Onward) Levels X Year of Passing 2005 Degree Board/Univers ity Jawahar Higher Secondary, Neyveli Jawahar Higher Secondary, Neyveli Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore Percentage Marks/Grad e/ CGPA 88 Main Subjects Physics Chemistry Maths Physics Chemistry Maths All major subjects pertaining to EEE
XII
2007
HSC (State) B.Tech EEE
80
Graduation
2011
60
Post Graduation
2013*
M.S. (By research) in Solar Energy
CEG, ANNA University
(Yet to be Announced)
1 – Solar Engineering 2 – Solar Photovoltaics 3 – Solar Thermal Technology 4 – Solar Systems for Buildings 5 – Solar Concentrators 6 – Solar System Simulation Studies
6. Research Experience Area (Topic) “Study of improvement in efficiency of solar cells by usage of Silver Nano Dots” as Research Analyst at Amrita School of Engineering “Analysis of Solar Concentrator performance in Solar Photovoltaics” as Research Assistant at Solar Research Centre, SSN “Analysis of Booster Mirror Technology for Improvement in Efficiency of solar module” as Research Scholar at IES, ANNA University List of Publications(Separate Sheet may be used) 10 (Attached) Seven Months (Working Towards my M.S. Degree) Three Months Duration in Months Six Months
7. Highlight of Significant achievements carried out during school /College School
•
Won Silver Medal and got a rank of AIR 45 in National Mathematics Olympiad Got State rank 30 in National Science Talent Search Exam Got 1st Place in State Level Mathematics Meet held at Thiruvanamalai. Secured 2nd place in national level coding competition held at ANNA University during Prodigy’07
• • •
College
•
Participated and Won in Several Paper Presentation competitions held at prestigious Institutions like IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, ANNA University, PSG and so on.
•
Executed Several Projects, a few notable are “Wireless transmission of electricity”, “Extraction of Energy from Fluid Pipelines”, “Reduction of Vibration in Wind turbine Blades by MEMS”…
•
Was elected as the “Department representative” for the conduction of College Techfest ‘Anokha’. Represented University in several Science Congress Meets and International Conferences
•
8. Receipt of Awards
•
Several First Prize Awards in Technical Paper Presentation, Project Presentation and Industry Defined Problems events at several Technical Symposiums throughout the country.
•
Won the best “Innovative Product Award” for the Copra Extraction technique presented at Marico
9. Gate Percentile / Net Qualification status – 85 (Qualified under OBC Category) 10. Any other relevant information - I am a research Scholar in IES (Institute for Energy Studies) and I am currently not availing any Scholarship or Fellowship. 11. Please attach Synopsis / Research Idea applicant wants to pursue as NRE Fellow during his fellowship ATTACHED
Date: 6/1/2012 Place: Chennai Signature of the applicant
PUBLISHED WORK
• “Mathematical
Modelling of Booster Mirror technology and improvement in efficiency in solar panel module” Submitted to Energy Sources Part – A, Waiting for Confirmation
• “Theoritical
Modelling and Analysis of a novel Nano non linear Optical Reflector model for Thin film solar cell” published in IEEE Scopus Index “Enhancement of solar trapping on the solar parabolic concentrator design by inclusion of an arrangement of concave lens and analysis using thermal desktop software” published in “International Journal of Programmable Device Circuits and Systems” ISSN 0974 – 973X and IEEE • “Automatic Fluid Pressure Regulation in Multi storied Buildings by MEMS controlled system and analysis using labview” published in the special issue of “InJoREST: International Journal of Research in Engineering Sciences and Technology” ISSN 2229-5135 • “An analysis of solar cell output efficiency with quantum dot based nanotechnology” published in the special issue of “ International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy (Inderscience Publishers, UK)” ISSN (Print): 1472-8923
•
“Extraction of dormant energy from pipelines through various adopted techniques (Green Energy)” published in special issue of “International Journal of Electronics and Science and Technology” and “International Journal of Innovative Research” ISSN: 2229-3116
•
• “Pressure measuring system using nano sensors powered by Zinc oxide nano wires in fluid pipelines” published in special issue of “International Journal of Nanotechnology and Applications (IJNA)” ISSN 0973-631X • “Application of nano sensors in pipeline” published in special issue of “International Journal of Nanoscience” ISSN 0219 – 581X • “Controlling flap wise, edge wise and torsional vibration in wind turbine blade by MEMS layer installation” published in special issue of “International Journal of Nanotechnology and Applications (IJNA)” ISSN 0973-631X “Measurement of Pressure and transmission of the same using MEMS Technology” published in special issue of “ICTACT JOURNAL ON COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (IJCT)” ISSN NUMBER. 0976-0091
Design of small Solar Concentrators for Solar Powered Green Buildings
The Work proposed for the NRE fellowship is the design, construction and analysis of mini solar concentrators for solar powered Green Buildings. The study focuses on the design of Solar Photovoltaic System with 110 Wp SPV Panel to produce D.C. power for the domestic applications. The design of Green Buildings can either to pertain to the building architecture or the usage of renewable energy. The building Architecture refers to the roof design to allow sunlight during winter alone, to use civil passive architecture design so as to reduce the incoming heat radiation inside the buildings during summer. The application of renewable energy for buildings can be used to power up LED Lights, heating up of buildings. A Building’s power requirement is analyzed and the possibility of using solar power for the building is studied and designed. Also, the usage of concentrators for the solar panels will be analyzed. The main advantage of using this arrangement is to increase the power output by using the same number of solar panels. A single 110 W panel operating in clear sky conditions with an insolation of 800 W/m2 will give an output of only 90 Watts. This is mainly due to the low Insolation level for the given place. Also, the amount of sunlight reaching the solar cell surface will be low due to factors like reflection of light on the top glass layer, shadowing of the solar panels and so on. Thus, in order to increase the incoming radiation, a concentrator design is used. In the case of using the mini concentrator arrangement, the green building requires less number of panels than the original value which is designed. Thus, the cost of powering the green building is reduced. The concentrator arrangement is designed for geometric 4 X concentration level. The concentrator is supported by using 4 booster mirrors attached to solar panel. The booster mirror setup is either made of glass or well shined aluminium sheets. A silver coating will also be given to the Aluminium sheet to increase its reflectivity. A polymer coating will be given on the top layer of the reflector to protect the system from dust formation and fog. Also, in order to lower the heat produced in PV module due to concentration, the usage of plexi glass coating will be analyzed. This layer will absorb the IR Radiation and will reflect the visible radiation alone. The system has to be attached to a tracker arrangement so as to get maximum power from the setup to the green building. Solar Thermal study will also be done on the model by using pipe cooling technique. This method is a substitute to the usage of plexi glass. The heat produced due to concentration will be removed through forced convection by using a cooling fin model which is attached to the bottom of the panel. A pump attached to the system will aid in the forced convection. This heat conduction rate, transfer rate, flow rate of the fluid and other parameters will be studied in this research The study will be done on a 110 Watt panel. The total cost of this booster mirror concentrator, Silver-polymer layer, for the system and cooling model can be estimated to Rs.50, 000 for the chosen panel. Assuming 6 hours of bright sun conditions, the 110 Watt solar panel without the concentrator arrangement will give a yield of approximately 550 watt hour per day. On using the proposed 4 X concentrator arrangement, the yield and thus the output energy is increased. The payback period of the system is reduced since the net power output of the system is increased. The project can be perfected in design aspects and can be implemented in industrial level for the applications of Green Building Designs. The project will initially be implemented for just testing the quality of the output power. A data logger which is available will be attached to the power output to continuously monitor its performance. Then, suitable loads will be connected to check its load performance. Finally, the setup will be connected to a building’s grid to continuously supply power to the unit.
ANNA UNIVERSITY
Dr. E. NATARAJAN Professor IES, Department of Mechanical Engg 24th November Chennai To The Head HRD and Innovative Projects Division Ministry of New and Renewable Energy New Delhi
Phone: 2235 7603 Telefax: 2235 3637 email : [email protected] [email protected]
Sir, (Sub: Consent letter and Recommendation for the Research Scholar) The Research Scholar Nivas.V, Registration number 1114318701is pursuing M.S. by Research under my guidance since July 2011. He is doing his research on solar concentrators and integrating this system with Green Building to supply power to it. He has good problem solving and analytical thinking capabilities which makes him a good research scholar. His publications reflect his strong research attitude in multidisciplinary level. I assure you that if this scholar is provided this fellowship, the department will support him in every possible way. I also assure you that he will work sincerely towards the completion of the proposed project and will yield satisfactory results. Thanking You Yours Sincerely,
Dr.E.Natarajan Professor
Certificate by the Institution/University a) Certified that Mr. NIVAS.V S/D of VALLAVAN.R is enrolled as a full time
bonafied research scholar in the INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY STUDIES, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT and his research Topic/ Area of research is “Energy Efficiency in Buildings through Solar Energy”. He has joined the M.S. (By Research) Programme on dated 1.08.2011 in this Institution affiliated to ANNA UNIVERSITY b) Certified that necessary research Facilities are available in this institution for carrying out research in area of work of the student. c) Certified that our College/Institution/University is covered under section 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC act.
Supervisor’s Signature and Seal
Dean/Director/Principal’s Signature with seal
Dated:
1 – Name: 2 – Father’s Name: 3 – Date of Birth:
GOKULESH R RAVICHANDRAN R 18/10/1989
RESIDENTIAL (ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE)
4 – Address for Communication:
19/24 TNHB NEAR CHOZAMBEDU ROAD THIRUMULLAIVOYAL CHENNAI 600062 EMAIL: [email protected]
5 – Educational Qualifications (From Class X Onward) Levels X Year of Passing 2005 Degree Board/Univers ity Jawahar Higher Secondary, Neyveli Jawahar Higher Secondary, Neyveli Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore Percentage Marks/Grad e/ CGPA 88 Main Subjects Physics Chemistry Maths Physics Chemistry Maths All major subjects pertaining to EEE
XII
2007
HSC (State) B.Tech EEE
80
Graduation
2011
60
Post Graduation
2013*
M.S. (By research) in Solar Energy
CEG, ANNA University
(Yet to be Announced)
1 – Solar Engineering 2 – Solar Photovoltaics 3 – Solar Thermal Technology 4 – Solar Systems for Buildings 5 – Solar Concentrators 6 – Solar System Simulation Studies
6. Research Experience Area (Topic) “Study of improvement in efficiency of solar cells by usage of Silver Nano Dots” as Research Analyst at Amrita School of Engineering “Analysis of Solar Concentrator performance in Solar Photovoltaics” as Research Assistant at Solar Research Centre, SSN “Analysis of Booster Mirror Technology for Improvement in Efficiency of solar module” as Research Scholar at IES, ANNA University List of Publications(Separate Sheet may be used) 10 (Attached) Seven Months (Working Towards my M.S. Degree) Three Months Duration in Months Six Months
7. Highlight of Significant achievements carried out during school /College School
•
Won Silver Medal and got a rank of AIR 45 in National Mathematics Olympiad Got State rank 30 in National Science Talent Search Exam Got 1st Place in State Level Mathematics Meet held at Thiruvanamalai. Secured 2nd place in national level coding competition held at ANNA University during Prodigy’07
• • •
College
•
Participated and Won in Several Paper Presentation competitions held at prestigious Institutions like IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, ANNA University, PSG and so on.
•
Executed Several Projects, a few notable are “Wireless transmission of electricity”, “Extraction of Energy from Fluid Pipelines”, “Reduction of Vibration in Wind turbine Blades by MEMS”…
•
Was elected as the “Department representative” for the conduction of College Techfest ‘Anokha’. Represented University in several Science Congress Meets and International Conferences
•
8. Receipt of Awards
•
Several First Prize Awards in Technical Paper Presentation, Project Presentation and Industry Defined Problems events at several Technical Symposiums throughout the country.
•
Won the best “Innovative Product Award” for the Copra Extraction technique presented at Marico
9. Gate Percentile / Net Qualification status – 85 (Qualified under OBC Category) 10. Any other relevant information - I am a research Scholar in IES (Institute for Energy Studies) and I am currently not availing any Scholarship or Fellowship. 11. Please attach Synopsis / Research Idea applicant wants to pursue as NRE Fellow during his fellowship ATTACHED
Date: 6/1/2012 Place: Chennai Signature of the applicant
PUBLISHED WORK
• “Mathematical
Modelling of Booster Mirror technology and improvement in efficiency in solar panel module” Submitted to Energy Sources Part – A, Waiting for Confirmation
• “Theoritical
Modelling and Analysis of a novel Nano non linear Optical Reflector model for Thin film solar cell” published in IEEE Scopus Index “Enhancement of solar trapping on the solar parabolic concentrator design by inclusion of an arrangement of concave lens and analysis using thermal desktop software” published in “International Journal of Programmable Device Circuits and Systems” ISSN 0974 – 973X and IEEE • “Automatic Fluid Pressure Regulation in Multi storied Buildings by MEMS controlled system and analysis using labview” published in the special issue of “InJoREST: International Journal of Research in Engineering Sciences and Technology” ISSN 2229-5135 • “An analysis of solar cell output efficiency with quantum dot based nanotechnology” published in the special issue of “ International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy (Inderscience Publishers, UK)” ISSN (Print): 1472-8923
•
“Extraction of dormant energy from pipelines through various adopted techniques (Green Energy)” published in special issue of “International Journal of Electronics and Science and Technology” and “International Journal of Innovative Research” ISSN: 2229-3116
•
• “Pressure measuring system using nano sensors powered by Zinc oxide nano wires in fluid pipelines” published in special issue of “International Journal of Nanotechnology and Applications (IJNA)” ISSN 0973-631X • “Application of nano sensors in pipeline” published in special issue of “International Journal of Nanoscience” ISSN 0219 – 581X • “Controlling flap wise, edge wise and torsional vibration in wind turbine blade by MEMS layer installation” published in special issue of “International Journal of Nanotechnology and Applications (IJNA)” ISSN 0973-631X “Measurement of Pressure and transmission of the same using MEMS Technology” published in special issue of “ICTACT JOURNAL ON COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (IJCT)” ISSN NUMBER. 0976-0091
Design of small Solar Concentrators for Solar Powered Green Buildings
The Work proposed for the NRE fellowship is the design, construction and analysis of mini solar concentrators for solar powered Green Buildings. The study focuses on the design of Solar Photovoltaic System with 110 Wp SPV Panel to produce D.C. power for the domestic applications. The design of Green Buildings can either to pertain to the building architecture or the usage of renewable energy. The building Architecture refers to the roof design to allow sunlight during winter alone, to use civil passive architecture design so as to reduce the incoming heat radiation inside the buildings during summer. The application of renewable energy for buildings can be used to power up LED Lights, heating up of buildings. A Building’s power requirement is analyzed and the possibility of using solar power for the building is studied and designed. Also, the usage of concentrators for the solar panels will be analyzed. The main advantage of using this arrangement is to increase the power output by using the same number of solar panels. A single 110 W panel operating in clear sky conditions with an insolation of 800 W/m2 will give an output of only 90 Watts. This is mainly due to the low Insolation level for the given place. Also, the amount of sunlight reaching the solar cell surface will be low due to factors like reflection of light on the top glass layer, shadowing of the solar panels and so on. Thus, in order to increase the incoming radiation, a concentrator design is used. In the case of using the mini concentrator arrangement, the green building requires less number of panels than the original value which is designed. Thus, the cost of powering the green building is reduced. The concentrator arrangement is designed for geometric 4 X concentration level. The concentrator is supported by using 4 booster mirrors attached to solar panel. The booster mirror setup is either made of glass or well shined aluminium sheets. A silver coating will also be given to the Aluminium sheet to increase its reflectivity. A polymer coating will be given on the top layer of the reflector to protect the system from dust formation and fog. Also, in order to lower the heat produced in PV module due to concentration, the usage of plexi glass coating will be analyzed. This layer will absorb the IR Radiation and will reflect the visible radiation alone. The system has to be attached to a tracker arrangement so as to get maximum power from the setup to the green building. Solar Thermal study will also be done on the model by using pipe cooling technique. This method is a substitute to the usage of plexi glass. The heat produced due to concentration will be removed through forced convection by using a cooling fin model which is attached to the bottom of the panel. A pump attached to the system will aid in the forced convection. This heat conduction rate, transfer rate, flow rate of the fluid and other parameters will be studied in this research The study will be done on a 110 Watt panel. The total cost of this booster mirror concentrator, Silver-polymer layer, for the system and cooling model can be estimated to Rs.50, 000 for the chosen panel. Assuming 6 hours of bright sun conditions, the 110 Watt solar panel without the concentrator arrangement will give a yield of approximately 550 watt hour per day. On using the proposed 4 X concentrator arrangement, the yield and thus the output energy is increased. The payback period of the system is reduced since the net power output of the system is increased. The project can be perfected in design aspects and can be implemented in industrial level for the applications of Green Building Designs. The project will initially be implemented for just testing the quality of the output power. A data logger which is available will be attached to the power output to continuously monitor its performance. Then, suitable loads will be connected to check its load performance. Finally, the setup will be connected to a building’s grid to continuously supply power to the unit.
ANNA UNIVERSITY
Dr. E. NATARAJAN Professor IES, Department of Mechanical Engg 24th November Chennai To The Head HRD and Innovative Projects Division Ministry of New and Renewable Energy New Delhi
Phone: 2235 7603 Telefax: 2235 3637 email : [email protected] [email protected]
Sir, (Sub: Consent letter and Recommendation for the Research Scholar) The Research Scholar Nivas.V, Registration number 1114318701is pursuing M.S. by Research under my guidance since July 2011. He is doing his research on solar concentrators and integrating this system with Green Building to supply power to it. He has good problem solving and analytical thinking capabilities which makes him a good research scholar. His publications reflect his strong research attitude in multidisciplinary level. I assure you that if this scholar is provided this fellowship, the department will support him in every possible way. I also assure you that he will work sincerely towards the completion of the proposed project and will yield satisfactory results. Thanking You Yours Sincerely,
Dr.E.Natarajan Professor
Certificate by the Institution/University a) Certified that Mr. NIVAS.V S/D of VALLAVAN.R is enrolled as a full time
bonafied research scholar in the INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY STUDIES, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT and his research Topic/ Area of research is “Energy Efficiency in Buildings through Solar Energy”. He has joined the M.S. (By Research) Programme on dated 1.08.2011 in this Institution affiliated to ANNA UNIVERSITY b) Certified that necessary research Facilities are available in this institution for carrying out research in area of work of the student. c) Certified that our College/Institution/University is covered under section 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC act.
Supervisor’s Signature and Seal
Dean/Director/Principal’s Signature with seal
Dated:
