Solar Thermal Process Heat for Applications in Industry

CEP Course

5-Day CEP Course

Solar Thermal Process Heat for Applications in Industry

Module 1: 7th to 9th May 2012
Module 2: 7th to 11th May 2012

Prof. Santanu Bandyopadhyay

Energy Science and Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
Powai, Mumbai 400076, India.

Phone : (+ 91-22) 25767894
Fax: (+91-22) 2572 6875, 2572 3480
e-mail: santanub [AT] iitb.ac.in

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Please note the change in Venue

The venue of the program is Conference Hall, Vanvihar Guest House, IIT Bombay.

Introduction
Course Objectives
Who Should Attend
Programme Venue
Course Contents
Course Fee
Registration

INTRODUCTION

Solar Thermal Process Heat (STPH) as a form of solar energy can be utilized in many different sectors in industry and commerce. The application of solar thermal processes for large scale hot water demand (temperatures of up to 70° C) can significantly reduce the use of fossil energy in hotels, laundries, restaurants, canteens, etc. STPH with medium (up to 200° C) or high temperature range (over 250° C) can also be used economically in many industrial sectors like textile, pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals, leather, food processing, dairy or electroplating. ,br.
The IITB and RENAC have teamed together, with the support of the GIZ, to conduct a 3-day (Module 1) and 5-day (Module 2) training course on STPH and its applications at low, medium and high temperature range. The first two days of the course will introduce the technology and cover the lower temperature applications and processes, while the last three days will delve in more detail and cover the higher temperature applications.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Be able to access opportunities for large-scale solar thermal applications for process heat generation
Be able to determine demand for process heat
Gain the skills to assess the feasibility of ST process heat projects
Learn about ST system components and configurations as well as general global technological trends
Understand technology and engineering requirements of a system for a given application, taking into account local circumstances (e.g. hygienic aspects, water quality, available components, etc.)
Understand the crucial engineering steps and how to choose between a wide range of possible system set-ups
Learn how the solar thermal energy supply can be integrated into an existing process
To have simulated the design of a system, and to be able to assess and monitor the system's output
Gain the essential information for successfully implementing and running solar thermal process heat projects – from design concept to management, financing and operation
Know the major project cost factors and how to determine their amount
Be able to perform an economic feasibility analysis of a ST process heat project

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The proposed course has a strong technical focus and is manly targeted at engineers and technicians in the sector of consultancy, project development and industries STPH can be used. A good understanding of heat generation techniques and process heat generation as well as basic thermodynamic knowledge will be required to be able to follow this course. Exiting solar-specific know-how is not required. The sectors that the participants come from might include: hotel and hospitality, textile, dairy, pharmaceutical, paper, food processing, electroplating, etc.

Potential target persons:

Heating engineers and experienced plumbers
Civil engineers
Facility managers and staff responsible for technical energy supply in their company
Technicians, sales engineers
Project developers from conventional, renewable or solar thermal energy sector
Decision makers from medium to upper management (with technical backgrounds)
Young professionals, students and entrepreneurs (with relevant technical backgrounds)

Certificate of participation will be given to all participants.

PROGRAMME VENUE

The programme will be held at, Conference Hall, Vanvihar Guest House, IIT Bombay. IIT Bombay is a small township in itself. The campus has a green cover, rich in natural flora and fauna. The campus extends over 220 hectares amidst picturesque surroundings with Vihar and Powai lakes on either side.

COURSE CONTENTS

The course will provide a detailed coverage of the Solar Thermal Process Heat for Applications in Industry. It will cover the following topics:

Module 1

Basics of Solar Thermal Technologies
Low, Medium and High Temperature Solar Applications
System Design and Configuration
Site Visit/Experiments
Special Design aspects

Module 2
All topics of Module 1
System Simulation
Case Study and Practical Aspects
Project Management and Economics
System economics
Perspectives of Indian Govt.

Lectures will begin at 9:00am every day.

COURSE FEE

Per participant

Rs.15000 for Module 1

Rs.20000 for Module 2

The demand draft should be drawn in favour of The Registrar, IIT Bombay- CEP Account payable at Mumbai. No income tax is to be deducted at source from the course fee, as IIT Bombay is exempt from the same.

The course fee includes course material, working lunch and coffee/tea.

REGISTRATION

Names of the participants may be forwarded along with the demand draft for the course fee to the address given below on or before 30th April 2012. On May 7, 2012, registration formalities will be completed from 8.30 to 9.00 am.

Boarding and Lodging

Accommodation in the institute guest house may not be possible. We'll try our best to arrange accommodation (during the course) for a limited number of participants on advance request in nearby Hotels/Hostels.
Accommodation charges are not included in the course fee and should be paid directly by the participant. We encourage participants to book their accommodation in nearby Hotels.

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

Prof. Santanu Bandyopadhyay,

Energy Science and Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
Powai, Mumbai 400076, India.
Phone : (+ 91-22) 25767894
Fax: (+91-22) 2572 6875, 2572 3480
e-mail: santanub [AT] iitb.ac.in