Energy & Process Engineering Laboratory
Energy & Process Engineering Laboratory
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News
- Congratulations to Avinash V. Palodkar and Amiya K. Jana for the publication in Scientific Reports of Nature publishing group
- Congratulations to Avinash V. Palodkar and Amiya K. Jana for the publications in Chemical Engineering Journal and Chemical Engineering Science
- Congratulation to Sidharth Sankar Parhi and Amiya K. Jana for the publication in Chemical Engineering Research & Design
- Dr. A. K. Jana's comment on Methane extraction technique has been published in Nature India.
- Congratulation to Mr. Md. Aurangzeb for submitting synopsis of the PhD work on 30 Sep 2019.
- Congratulation to Dr. K. Sankar for successfully defending the PhD thesis on 09 Sep 2019.
About us
About us
The Energy and Process Engineering Laboratory, established in year 2007, assimilates the multidisciplinary aspects related to the energy generation, process intensification, optimization and control. Formulating the theoretical concepts and mathematical models, we address the major topics as clathrate hydrates, distillation and fuel cell. The research on clathrate hydrate thermodynamics and kinetics is focused on energy generation from natural gas hydrates, as well as its application in gas storage/separation and desalination purposes. In the area of distillation, the research is focused on both the batch and continuous modes with applied techniques of multi-objective optimization and control. Developing dynamics of fuel cell, we synthesize the nonlinear controllers for proton exchange membrane fuel cell and its integrated units with methanol reformer and airflow cooling system. In addition, experimental works are going on to synthesize the adsorbents using the industrial solid waste for economically and efficiently treating the contaminated waste water.
Lab Head/Principal Investigator
Lab Head/Principal Investigator
Dr. Amiya Kumar Jana
Dr. Amiya Kumar Jana
Associate Professor and Principal investigator of Energy & Process Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. Education
- Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal (1994-1998).
- Master of Technology in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India (1998-2000).
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India (2000-2005).
Experience
- Visiting Professor in University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (May 2013 - Dec 2013).
- Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering department, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India (March 2013 - till date).
- Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering department, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India (Jan 2007 - Feb 2013).
Awards & Recognition ♦ Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany 2016 ♦ Visiting Fellow: Max Planck Institute, Magdeburg, Germany, June 2015 ♦ Academic Visitor: National University of Singapore, Singapore, May 2015 ♦ Visiting Professor: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (May−December, 2013) ♦ Editorial Board Member: ISRN Industrial Engineering (Hindawi Publisher, USA)
Books
Books
Chemical Process Modelling and Computer Simulation
Chemical Process Modelling and Computer Simulation
Process Simulation and Control using Aspen
Process Simulation and Control using Aspen
Research at Energy & Process Engineering Lab
Research at Energy & Process Engineering Lab
Multi-Objective Optimization of Distillation
Multi-Objective Optimization of Distillation
We develop unique multi-objective optimization (MOO) strategy to propose optimal conditions for batch distillation processes. Process optimization involves several conflicting technical, economic and environmental objectives, which lead to many equally-good optimal solutions.In this light, an elitist non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-based MOO strategy is highly recommended to find the optimal configurations.
Gas Hydrates Fundamental & Applications
Gas Hydrates Fundamental & Applications
Our laboratory develops the thermodynamic and kinetic models for clathrate hydrates which find its use in fields of energy production, desalination, and gas separation/storage. We employ the fundamental science, quantum mechanical and molecular dynamics simulations to model its phase transitions in several practical aspects.
Biodiesel Production
Biodiesel Production
Algal Bio-diesel is a promising alternative for the conventional fuel. We model and analyze the techno-economic feasibility of the production of algal bio-diesel in the reactive distillation based superstructures.
Fuel Cell - Dynamics & Control
Fuel Cell - Dynamics & Control
We develop theory of the nonlinear controllers for proton exchange membrane fuel cell and its integrated units with methanol reformer and airflow cooling system.
Adsorption
Adsorption
We develop the non-conventional nano-adsorbents (nano-metal oxide composite, metal organic frame work) from industrial solid wastes, and investigate their performance for removing multiple harmful organic and inorganic chemicals and pollutants in batch and continuous mode.
Process Intensification
Process Intensification
We investigate the performance improvement of a dividing wall column (DWC), extractive DWC and heat integrated DWC for the separation of azeotropic systems.
Our Research Published in
Our Research Published in
Selected Journal Articles
Selected Journal Articles
1. Palodkar AV & Jana AK, (2018) Scientific Reports 8, 16563,1–10 [Nature Group].2. Sankar K & Jana AK, (2018) IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology 26, 1124–1131 [IEEE].3. Thakre N & Jana AK (2019) The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 123, 2762 – 2770 [American Chemical Society]. 4. Banerjee S & Jana AK (2018) Chemical Engineering Science 179, 185-197 [Elsevier] 5. Aurangzeb Md & Jana AK, (2019) Applied Thermal Engineering 147, 1009–1023 [Elsevier].6. Chatterjee A, Basu JK, Jana AK (2019) Powder Technology 354, 792-803 [Elsevier]7. Parhi SS, Rangaiah GP & Jana AK (2019) Separation and Purification Technology 213, 553–570 [Elsevier]8. Mondal B & Jana AK (2019) Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 58, 27, 12028-12040 [American Chemical Society] 9. Mandal S & Jana AK (2015) International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 40, 15381 – 15388 [Elsevier]10. Palodkar AV, Mandal S & Jana AK (2016) Energy & Fuels 30, 7656 - 7665 [American Chemical Society].
Published 94 articles in the reputed international journals
Published 94 articles in the reputed international journals
Publications list.docxCurrent Doctoral Researchers
Current Doctoral Researchers
Biswarup Mondal (14CH91R14)
Biswarup Mondal (14CH91R14)
Joining: July 2014
Research area: Algal oil biodiesel production through reactive distillation route
Email: mondal.biswarup88@gmail.com
Phone: +91 98747 47888
Aditi Chatterjee (14CH92R02)
Aditi Chatterjee (14CH92R02)
Joining: December 2014
Research area: Adsorption
Email: aditichatterjee100@gmail.com
Phone: +91 94334 00648
Sidharth Sankar Parhi (14CH92R06)
Sidharth Sankar Parhi (14CH92R06)
Joining: December 2014
Research area: Multi-objective optimization of batch distillation
Email:
sidharth.nitj2007@gmail.com sidharth.parhi@iitkgp.ac.in,
Phone: +91 94321 92400;
+91 87636 11874 (WA)
Avinash V. Palodkar (15CH91R03)
Avinash V. Palodkar (15CH91R03)
Joining: July 2015
Research area: Gas hydrates - Fundamental & Modeling
Email: palodkaravinash@gmail.com
Phone: +91 83450 22023
Niraj Thakre (15CH92R02)
Niraj Thakre (15CH92R02)
Joining: December 2015
Research area: Gas hydrates Thermodynamics - Molecular theory
Email: thakre.niraj21@gmail.com
nirajthakre@iitkgp.ac.in
Phone: +91 89186 15576
Harshal J. Dongre (16CH91R11)
Harshal J. Dongre (16CH91R11)
Joining: July 2016
Research area: Gas hydrate based desalination
Email: harshal25dongre@gmail.com
Phone: +91 74777 84999
Sponsored Doctoral Researchers
Sponsored Doctoral Researchers
P. Subrahmanya Srinivas (12CH92S02)
P. Subrahmanya Srinivas (12CH92S02)
Joining: December 2012
Research area: Simulation and Control
Email: ps.srinivas@tatasteel.com
Satyanarayana Lalam (18CH91S01)
Satyanarayana Lalam (18CH91S01)
Joining: July 2018
Research area: Process engineering
Email: satti.isro@gmail.com
Phone: +91 77638 06973
Current Masters Students
Current Masters Students
Vikas Dhamu (18CH60R68)
Vikas Dhamu (18CH60R68)
Joining: May 2018
Research area: Gas hydrates - Thermodynamics
Email: dhamuvikas@gmail.com
Phone: +91 94167 11529
Aman Deshmukh (18CH60R23)
Aman Deshmukh (18CH60R23)
Joining: May 2018
Research area: Gas hydrates based Desalination
Email: amandeshmukh041292@gmail.com
Phone: +91 83758 04917
Alumni of the Lab (Ph.D.)
Alumni of the Lab (Ph.D.)
Dr. D. Maiti
Dr. D. Maiti
Research area: Batch Distillation
Dr. G Uday Bhaskar Babu (10CH9402)
Dr. G Uday Bhaskar Babu (10CH9402)
Period: Jan 2010 to May 2013
Research area: Process intensification, Process Control
Email: udaybhaskar@nitw.ac.in; chemuday.iitkgp@gmail.com Mob: +91 8332969404
Present designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Telangana, India.
Dr. Bandaru Kiran (10CH9701)
Dr. Bandaru Kiran (10CH9701)
Period: Dec 2009 to July 2014
Research area: Energy Integration
Email: kiran.chemengg@gmail.com Mob: +91 7981343089
Present designation: Assistant Professor Senior, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India
Dr. Subhasis Mandal (11CH91P03 )
Dr. Subhasis Mandal (11CH91P03 )
Period: July 2011 to April 2017
Research area: Phase Equilibrium Thermodynamics
Email: subhasis.chemical@gmail.com Mob: +91 9434555171
Present designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Dr. Sudip Banerjee (11CH91P01)
Dr. Sudip Banerjee (11CH91P01)
Period: July 2011 to April 2018
Research area: Simulation and Control
Email: consudip@ gmail.com Mob: +91 9556267323
Present designation: Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indira Gandhi Institute Of Technology, Sarang, Odisha, India.
Dr. K. Sankar (13CH92R01)
Dr. K. Sankar (13CH92R01)
Period: Dec 2013 to Sep 2019
Research area: Fuel cell dynamics and control
Email: sankark26@gmail.com
Phone: +91 99320 77085
Recent International Conferences & Presentations
Recent International Conferences & Presentations
10th World Congress of Chemical Engineering held in Barcelona, Spain (October 2017)
10th World Congress of Chemical Engineering held in Barcelona, Spain (October 2017)
Avinash V. Palodkar has given a lecture on Kinetic modeling for clathrate hydrate formation in porous media.
Niraj Thakre has presented on Thermodynamic Modeling of Methane+Aldehydes Hydrates.
2017 American Institute of Chemical Engineers annual meeting, Minneapolis, MN, USA (Oct-Nov 2017)
2017 American Institute of Chemical Engineers annual meeting, Minneapolis, MN, USA (Oct-Nov 2017)
Aditi Chatterjee has given an oral presentation on Developing Nanometal Oxide Composite from Solid Waste to Make an Efficient Adsorbent for Heavy Metal Removal.
Md. Aurangzeb has given an oral presentation on Improving themal efficiency and CO2 emission of the dividing Wall column.
2018 American Institute of Chemical Engineers annual meeting, Pittsburgh, PA , USA (Oct-Nov 2018)
2018 American Institute of Chemical Engineers annual meeting, Pittsburgh, PA , USA (Oct-Nov 2018)
Niraj Thakre has presented a poster on Modeling Phase Equilibrium with Wong-Sandler Mixing Rule for Ternary CO2/H2/C2H6 Hydrates.
Avinash V. Palodkar has presented a poster on Modeling the Decomposition Kinetics of the Gas Hydrates in Porous Medium.
Sidharth S. Parhi has presented a poster on Multiobjective Optimization of Batch Distillation Column.
K. Sankar has presented a poster on Discrete-Time Nonlinear Observer-Based Globally Linearizing Control of a PEM Fuel Cell.
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