India is projected to see its final energy demand double to 1200 Mtoe by 2070, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 5-6 percent over the coming one to two decades. India’s energy transition...
Energy Transition / Hydropower / Solar Power / Sustainability
by Sandhya Mukherjee · Published October 28, 2024
Introduction The 2015 Paris Agreement marked a turning point in the global effort to address climate change, with 196 countries committing to limit global warming to 1.5°C by aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050....
by J Srikanth, Dr S Sakthivel · Published October 15, 2024 · Last modified November 11, 2024
Introduction Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, is a vital chemical compound with the formula CH₃OH. It is a colourless, volatile liquid that is widely utilised across various industries. The simplicity...
by Lakshmana Rao, Charan S · Published October 15, 2024 · Last modified October 17, 2024
As the global community transitions towards more sustainable energy sources, bioenergy has emerged as a promising solution, particularly for countries with substantial agricultural resources like India. With its vast reserves of organic waste and...
Energy Transition / Solar Power
by Lakshmana Rao, Umesh C Betageri
by Lakshmana Rao, Umesh C Betageri · Published September 27, 2024
As India moves towards reducing its dependence on fossil fuels, the country is gearing up to install 500 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, in line with its commitment to cutting greenhouse gas...
As the world accelerates toward decarbonisation, hydrogen has emerged as a pivotal element in the global energy transition. Recognised for its potential as a zero-carbon medium, hydrogen promises to substantially reduce reliance on fossil...
by Sunil P Agarwal, Sankarasubramanian S
by Sunil P Agarwal, Sankarasubramanian S · Published January 28, 2024 · Last modified April 2, 2024
This article focuses on understanding the challenges or limitations associated with measuring basic process parameters such as Pressure, Temperature and Flow of gaseous Hydrogen (H2) in generation plants. It does not intend to cover...
by Dr S Sakthivel, Atul Choudhari
by Dr S Sakthivel, Atul Choudhari · Published January 28, 2024 · Last modified April 2, 2024
Introduction Polymers consist of repetitive monomeric units or building blocks interconnected in polymeric chains. These large molecules are typically produced through polymerisation, polycondensation, or polyaddition reactions, traditionally sourced from fossil-based materials. Examples of fossil-based...
by Atul Choudhari, Dr S Sakthivel, Preeti Shetty
by Atul Choudhari, Dr S Sakthivel, Preeti Shetty · Published January 28, 2024 · Last modified April 2, 2024
Pyrolysis is a thermochemical process involving the decomposition of organic materials at elevated temperatures without oxygen. In the context of hydrogen production, natural gas pyrolysis refers to the thermal decomposition of methane (the primary...
by Shivnarayan Pareek · Published January 28, 2024 · Last modified April 2, 2024
Surge analysis, fundamentally synonymous with water hammer analysis, is essential in designing and operating piping and pipeline systems. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of surge phenomena, emphasising its significance, methodologies, and strategies...
Introduction Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) covers a variety of technologies designed to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from industrial processes and other sources, transforming it into valuable products. The application of CCU technologies...
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