Publications (Year 2006-07)

Nand Kishor, R.P. Saini and S.P. Singh | International Journal of Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier Science, UK | Vol. 11 (2007), pp. 776-796.

A review of hydropower plant models and control

Varun, R.P. Saini and S.K. Singhal | International Journal of Solar Energy, Elsevier Science, UK | Jan. 2007

A Review on roughness geometry used in solar air heaters

Mamata Padhy and R.P. Saini | International Journal of Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier Science, UK, (In press) | 2007

A review on silt erosion in hydro turbines

G.K. Singh., K.B. Yadav and R.P. Saini | International Journal of Emerging Electric Power System, Vol.7, Issue 2, Article No.5, Published by The Berkeley Electronic Press | 2006

Analysis of a Standard Multi-Phase (Six-Phase) Self-Excited Induction Generator

Bhaskar J. Das, M.P. Sharma, Ranveer Singh & S.K. Singal | Environmental Science – An Indian Journal | 2(1) Jan. 2007, 44-52

Assessment of surface water quality of Deeporbeel Wetland

M.K. Mittal, Varun, R.P. Saini and S.K. Singal | International Journal of Energy, Elsevier Science, UK | Vol. 32, Issue 5 (2007), pp 739-745

Effective efficiency of solar air heaters having different types of roughness elements on the absorber plate

T.R. Bajracharya, B. Acharya, C.B. Joshi, R.P. Saini and O.G. Dahlhaug | International Journal of Wear, Elsevier Science, UK (In press) | 2007

Erosion of Pelton nozzle led by sand particle: Case study of Chilime Hydropower Plant

Ranjit Singh, R.P. Saini and J.S. Saini | International Journal of Solar Energy | 80 (2006) 760-771.

Nusselt number and friction factor correlations for packed bed solar energy storage system having large sized elements of different shapes

A.K. Akella, R.P. Saini and M.P. Sharma | International Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier Science, UK | Vol. 11 (2007), pp. 894-908.

Optimum utilization of renewable energy sources in a remote area

Varun and S. K. Singal | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews Int. Journal | 11(7), 1607-1615 (2007)

Review of Augmentation of Energy Needs Using Renewable Energy Sources in India

S.N. Mahato, M.P. Sharma & S.P. Singh | Journal of Electric Power Components & Systems | 35 (8), August 2007

Selection of optimal capacitors for maximum power output of a single-phase self-excited induction generator using a three-phase machine

S.N. Mahato, M.P. Sharma & S.P. Singh | Journal of Electric Power Systems Research | 77(7), 2007, 839-850

Transient performance of a single-phase self-regulated self-excited induction generator using a three-phase machine

VS Nikam, H Sinvhal and Arun Kumar | Journal of Urban Planning and Development, ASCE, (accepted)

Understanding Public Perception in Planning Municipal Solid Waste Management in Thane City - A Case Study

S. Balaji & MP Sharma | Journal Ecology, Environment and Conservation (In Press)

Water Quality Assessment and Conservation of River Bhavani

M.P. Sharma, Shailendra Sharma, Vivek Goel, Praveen Sharma & Arun Kumar | Life Science Journal | 3 (4), 2006, 67-74.

Water Quality Assessment of Behta River using Benthic Macroinvertebrates

T.R. Bajracharya, C.B. Joshi, R.P. Saini and O.G. Dahlhaug, "Analysis of sand particles led damages of Pelton turbines in Nepal", 14th International Seminar on Hydropower plants, Vienna, Austria, Nov. 22-24, 2006.

S.N. Mahato, M.P. Sharma & S.P. Singh "Analysis of Transient Behavior of a Single-Phase Self-Regulated Self-Excited Induction Generator using a Three-Phase Machine" in Proc. of "IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT 2006)" (Theme: IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology ICIT 2006) held at Mumbai, India, 2709-2714, December 15-17, 2006.

M.K. Singhal and Arun Kumar, (2007) "Cost Benching for Civil Structures of Micro/Mini Hydro Electric Projects Location in Uttaranchal", International Himalayan Small Hydro Power Summit (HSHS) published in proceeding of International Conference on Energy Alternative for Rural Sector, Page 342-351 Dehradun, Oct.12-13, 2006.

D. Ravindra Naik, Arun Kumar, and M.K. Singhal (2006), "Design Strategies of Renewable Energy Development using GIS Software" published in proceeding of National Conference on Energy Alternative for Rural Sector, Page 148-155 organized at IDC Foundation, 2006 at New Delhi, during April 27-28, 2006.

Bhaskar J. Das, S.K. Singal, Ranvir Singh, "Degeneration of Wetlands in Assam", International Conference on Management Wastewater and Environment: Challenges for the Developing Countries, Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 13-15, 2006

RP Saini & Arun Kumar, "Development of Standard Water Mills in Uttaranchal", International Himalayan Small Hydropower Summit, October 12-13, 2006, Dehradun

S.N. Mahato, S.P. Singh & M.P. Sharma, "Determination of Minimum and Maximum Capacitances of Self-Regulated Self-Excited Single-Phase Induction Generator using a Three-Phase Winding", in Proc of "India International Conference on Power Electronics (IEEE-IICPE 2006)" (Theme: Powerful Future through Technology Innovations) held at Chennai, December 19-21, 2006, 28-33

S. Kannan, SK Singal, AA Kazmi and B. Kanaka, "Decentralized Wastewater Management Systems", in proceeding of International Conference on "Water & Flood Management", held on March 12-14, 2007, Dhaka, Bangladesh

S.N. Mahato, S.P. Singh & M.P. Sharma, "Dynamic Eigenvalue Analysis of a Self-Regulated Self-Excited Single-Phase Induction Generator using a Three-Phase Machine", in Proc of "14th National Power Systems Conference" at Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttaranchal, 1-7, Dec. 27-29, 2006.

Ajay Gupta, R.P. Saini & M.P. Sharma, "Economic Aspects of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Remote Area" in Proc. of "International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT-2006)" at Renaissance Mumbai Hotel and Convention Centre, Mumbai, 1706 – 1710, December 15-17, 2006.

S.N. Singh "Electrical Load Survey & Load Forecast for a Stand-Alone small Hydropower Station" Himalayan Small Hydro Power Summit (HSHS) published in proceeding of International Conference on Energy Alternative for Rural Sector, Page 334-339 Govt. Uttaranchal Dehradun, at Dehradun during Oct.12-13, 2006.

Vinod Kumar, S.N. Singh and R.P. Saini, "Energy Conservation in Sugar Industry", National Conference on Energy Alternative for Rural Sector at IDC Foundation, New Delhi, pp.157-167, Apr. 27-28, 2006.

R.P. Singh, S.K. Singal and Varun, "Energy Inefficiency: A Case Study for Neil Island", International Conference On "Challenges and Strategies for Sustainable Energy, Efficiency and Environment", UP Technical University, Lucknow, June 10-11, 2006

Gaurav Bhardwaj and Singh S.N, "Fuzzy Logic Based Operation of Gates of Reservoirs During Floods of Small Hydropower Station", International Development Center Foundation, New Delhi pp.83-93, April 27-28, 2006.

Hans, V.S., Saini, R.P. and Saini, J.S., "Heat transfer enhancement techniques – A Saviour of energy in solar air heater", in Proceeding of All India Seminar on Energy: The Future Scenario, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, pp. 90-96, March 10-11, 2007

S. K. Singal and Ratnendra Singh, "Impact of Silt on Hydro Turbines", International Himalayan Small Hydropower Summit, Dehradun, pp 218-225, Oct. 12-13, 2006

Ajay Gupta, R.P. Saini & M.P. Sharma, "Modeling of Hybrid Energy System for off Grid Electrification of Clusters of Villages", in Proc. of "2006 International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems for Industrial Growth (PEDES-2006)" held at New Delhi, India, Dec. 12-15, 2006.

Ajay Gupta, R.P. Saini & M.P. Sharma, "Optimised Application of Hybrid Renewable Energy System in Rural Electrification" in Proc. of "India International Conference on Power Electronics" held at Hotel Le Royal Meridien, Chennai, India, 337-340, Dec 19-21, 2006.

A. Gupta, R.P. Saini & M.P. Sharma, "Photovoltaic Powered, Rural Households in Uttaranchal" in Proceedings of conference on "challenges & Strategies for Sustainable Energy, Efficiency & Environment" organized by UP Tech. University Lucknow & published by new age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, New Delhi, pp.271-277. Jun. 10-11, 2006.

M.P. Sharma, Praveen Sharma & Richa Agarwal, "Potential of Biodiesel Production from Non-edible oil feedstocks", in proceeding of All India Seminar on Energy and Environmental Issues related to chemical industry held held at the IE(I), UPSC, Engineers Bhavan, River Bank Colony, Lucknow-226018, March 10-11, 2007.

R.P. Singh, S.K. Singal and Varun, "Potential Assessment of Renewable Energy Resources at Neil Island", 6th International R&D Conference, CBIP, Lucknow, India, February, 13-16, 2007

Varun, S. K. Singal and Prashant Verma, "Small Hydro Power Development in Uttaranchal", National Conference on Recent Developments and Future Trends in Mechanical Engineering (RDFTME-2006), National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (HP), Nov 03-04, 2006.

Mamata Kumari Padhy and R.P. Saini, "Silt Erosion in Hydro Turbines-A Review", to be presented in National Conference on Recent Development in Mechanical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala (India), (NCME-2006, paper ref.no.085), Nov. 10-11, 2006.

Varun, S. K. Singal, "Small Hydro Power - A Sustainable Source of Renewable Energy", National Conference on Energy and Environment, Jaipur Engineering College, Jaipur, Nov 25 - 26, 2006.

Arun Kumar, "Small Hydro Power - Resource Assessment & Technology Development", Workshop on India-Asean Cooperation in Renewable Energy, Dec 18-19, 2006, New Delhi

Arun Kumar, "Small Hydropower: Potential and Development", National Seminar on Hydropower: Harnessing the Untapped Potential, Jan 04, 2007, New Delhi

Arun Kumar, "Some Specific Aspects of Small Hydropower Projects for Consideration by Regulators", International Himalayan Small Hydropower Summit, Oct 12-13, 2006, Dehradun

Saraf AK & Arun Kumar, "Spatial Technologies in Himalayan Small Hydropower Development", International Himalayan Small Hydropower Summit, Oct 12-13, 2006, Dehradun

S.N. Mahato, M.P. Sharma & S.P. Singh on "Stand-alone hybrid energy system for isolated power supply", in Proc. of International Conference on Science & Technology, held at St. Berchmans College, Changanassery, Kerala. April 2006.

Kumar Arun, "Standards and Performance Testing of Small Hydropower" Workshop on "Development of Small, Mini & Micro Hydropower Plants - Challenges & Related Issues", June 16, 2006, CBIP, New Delhi

Arun Kumar & Verma HK, "Standards and Guidelines for Small Hydropower Development: The Indian Initiative", International Himalayan Small Hydropower Summit, Oct 12-13, 2006, Dehradun

A.K. Srivastava, A. Gairola, R.P. Saini, "Study of Wind Speed Profiles in a Hilly Terrain for Estimating Wind Energy Potential", to be presented in 5th World Wind Energy Conferenc-cum-Exhibition-2006, New Delhi, Nov. 06-08, 2006

Kumar Arun, "Sustainable Conservation of Lakes" National Consultation on Water Management in Fisheries and Aquaculture, June 23-24, 2006, Pussa, New Delhi.

S.N. Mahato, M.P. Sharma & S.P. Singh, "Transient Analysis of a Single-Phase Self-Excited Induction Generator using a Three-Phase Machine feeding Dynamic Load", in Proc. of "IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems for Industrial Growth (PEDES-2006)" held at New Delhi, Dec 12-15, 2006.

K. Balasubramanian & MP Sharma, "Two Tank System - A global Approach for Healthy Environment and Sustainable Development", in Proceeding of International Conference on "Cleaner Technologies and Environmental Management" held at Pondicherry Engg. College, Pondicherry between Jan 04-06, 2007, 342-346.

R.P. Singh and S.K. Singal, "Utilization Pattern of Energy Resources at Remote Island", National Conference on Energy Alternatives for Rural Sector, International Development Centre Foundation, New Delhi, April 27-28, 2006.