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Thermal and Fluid Transport Laboratory

Indian Institute of Technology Patna

Water Energy

Water-Energy Nexus highlights the relationship and mutual dependence between water and energy. Our research focuses on developing innovative waste-to-value solutions within this nexus to address global challenges in energy, water, and environmental sustainability. We designed a highly efficient hot water generation system powered by biomass gasification, doubling the efficiency of conventional setups while driving an off-the-grid climate control unit (CCU) for storage, drying, and farming applications. A modified atmospheric water harvester is designed and developed to address the freshwater scarcity, particularly in arid regions. An ultrasonic humidifier is integrated with a classical AWH system, to harvest water under extreme hot and dry conditions, showcasing its potential for sustainable water generation in harsh environments. The incorporation of eco-friendly refrigerants and modified superhydrophobic surfaces further enhances system efficiency by improving condensation and energy performance. Additionally, optimized ammonia-calcium chloride composites ensure stable and sustainable cooling solutions. These innovations meet the interconnected demands of water, food, and energy, offering scalable and environmentally conscious technologies to support global sustainability.

Related Publications

International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2024

Sinha, R., Thakur, A. D., & Raj, R.

Investigating drying behavior and quality of Neem leaves using a novel biomass gasification-powered climate control unit with built-in humidity control.

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Biomass and Bioenergy, 2024

Sinha, R., Sunil, Agarwal, A., Thakur, A. D., & Raj, R.

Design, fabrication, and performance assessment of a novel biomass gasification-powered all-season climate control unit for perishables.

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Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024

Shukla, A., Sunil, Thakur, A. D., & Raj, R.

Experiment and modeling of an improvised atmospheric water harvester for arid and semi-arid conditions.

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International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2024

Sunil, Agarwal, A., Thakur, A. D., & Raj, R.

Demonstration of long-term cyclic sorption of ammonia in modified expanded graphite-calcium chloride composites for practical applications.

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Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2022

Chaitanya, B., Gunjan, M. R., Sarangi, R., Raj, R., & Thakur, A. D.

Per-fluorinated chemical free robust superhydrophobic copper surface using a scalable technique.

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Energy, 2019

Sunil, Sinha, R., Chaitanya, B., Rajan, B. K., Agarwal, A., Thakur, A. D., & Raj, R.

Design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of a novel biomass-gasification-based hot water generation system.

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Energy, 2018

Chaitanya, B., Bahadur, V., Thakur, A. D., & Raj, R.

Biomass-gasification-based atmospheric water harvesting in India.

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