Publications (Year 2008-09)

S.K. Singal, R.P. Saini | Journal of Environmental Sciences, Technologies and Engineering | VIII (3&4), 18-22 (2008) (March- April)

Analysis For Cost Estimation of Low Head Run-of-River Small Hydropower Schemes

S.K. Singal, R.P. Saini | IEEMA Journal | XXVIII (9), 76- 80 (2008) (Sept)

Analysis for Quick Estimation of Canal Based Small Hydropower Schemes

S.K. Singal and R.P. Saini | Renewable Energy | 33 (2008), 2549-2558 (Dec.)

Analytical Approach for Development of Correlations for Cost of Canal Based SHP Schemes

S.K. Singal, R.P. Saini and C.S. Raghuvanshi | Indian Journal of Power and River Valley Development | 48- 50, March- April (2008).

Analysis for Quick Estimation of Dam Toe Small Hydropower Schemes

M.P. Sharma | J. of Indian Water Resources Society | 29 (1), Jan. 2009, 49-58.

Biodiesel production from Cottonseed & Pongamia Oil

S.N. Mahato, S.P. Singh and M.P. Sharma | IEEE Transactions on Energy Conservation | 23 (2), June 2008, 372-381

Capacitors required for maximum power of a self-excited single-phase induction generator using a three-phase machine

Kumar Sharad and Saini, R.P. | International Journal of Renewable Energy, Elsevier UK | Vol. 34, pp. 1285-1291, 2009.

CFD based performance analysis of a solar air heater duct provided with artificial roughness

S.K. Singal, R.P. Saini and C.S. Raghuvanshi | The Open Renewable Energy Journal | VoL. 1, 26-35 (2008) Dec

Cost Optimisation Based on Electro-Mechanical Equipment of Canal Based Low Head Small Hydropower Scheme

Singal S.K. and Saini R.P. | The Open Energy Journal | pp.26-35, 2008.

Cost Optimisation Based on Electro-Mechanical Equipment of Canal Based Low Head Small Hydropower Scheme

S.K. Singal and R.P. Saini | Energy for Sustainable Development, the Journal of the International Energy Initiative | XII (3), 55- 60, (2008), (Sept).

Cost Analysis of Low Head Dam Toe Small Hydropower Plants Based on Number of Generating Units

Saini S.K. and Saini R.P. | International Journal of Solar Energy, Elsevier Science, UK | Vol.82, pp.1118-1130, 2008.

Development of Correlations for Nusselt Number and Friction Factor for Solar Air Heater with Roughened Duct Having Arc-shaped Wire as Artificial Roughness

S.N. Mahato, S.P. Singh and M.P. Sharma | Energy Conversion and Management | 49, 2008, 1126-1135.

Excitation capacitance required for self excited single phase induction generator using three phase machine

Siddharth Jain & M.P. Sharma | International Journal of Chemical Sciences | 6(4) 2008, 1920-1941.

Feasibility study of power generation from municipal solid wastes of Haridwar city

S.K. Singal, Bhaskar J. Das, Ranvir Singh, M.P. Sharma | Environmental Science Journal | 3(2), (2008) 217-223 (April)

Impacts of Soil Erosion in an Ungauged Wetland Catchment

Varun, R.P. Saini and S.K. Singal | Renewable Energy Int Journal | 33 (2008), 1398- 1405 (June).

Investigation of Thermal Performance of Solar Air Heater Having Roughness Elements as a Combination of Inclined and Transverse Ribs on the Absorber Plate

Sanjay Jain and S.K. Singal | IEEMA Journal | XXVIII (11), 90- 96 (2008) (Nov.).

Planning of Canal Based Small Hydro Power Scheme

Hans, V.S., Saini, R.P. and Saini, J.S. | International Journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews - Elsevier (UK) | Jan. 2009.

Performance of Artificially Roughened Solar Air Heaters - A Review

Prashant Verma, Varun and S.K. Singal | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews Int. Journal | 12(4), 999-1031 (2008) (May).

Review Of Mathematical Modelling On Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Systems Using Phase Change Material

Singh R., Saini R.P. and Saini J.S. | The Open Fuels & Energy Science Journal | Vol.1, 91-96, 2008.

Simulated Performance of Packed Bed Solar Energy Storage System having Storage Material Elements of Large Size-Part I

Singh R., Saini R.P. and Saini J.S. | The Open Fuels & Energy Science Journal | Vol.1, 97-101, 2008.

Simulated Performance of Packed Bed Solar Energy Storage System having Storage Material Elements of Large Size-Part II

Singh R., Saini R.P. and Saini J.S. | The Open Fuels & Energy Science Journal | Vol.1, 102-107, 2008

Simulated Performance of Packed Bed Solar Energy Storage System having Storage Material Elements of Large Size-Part III

A.K. Akella, R.P. Saini & M.P. Sharma | Renewable Energy | 34, 2009, 390-396.

Social, Economical and Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy Systems

M.P. Sharma, Shailendra Sharma, Vivek Goel, Praveen Sharma and Arun Kumar | J. of Life Sciences | 5 (3) - (in press).

Water quality assessment of Ninglad Stream using benthic macroinvertebrates

M.P. Sharma, S.K. Singal and S. Patra | Journal on water, energy, and environment | 3 (2008), 27-32 (July).

Water Quality Profile of Yamuna River

Devesh Goyal, Arun Kumar and SK Singal , "Small Hydropower Policy In Southern States Of India", National Conference on Energy Security for Rural Development, Gandhigram, Dindigul,Tamilnadu, India, March 26, 2009.

S.K. Singal and Varun, "Small Hydropower Technology", Enviro Energy 2009: International Conference on Energy and Environment, Chandigarh, 548-551, March 19-21, 2009.

Jain Sanjay, Saini R.P., and Kumar Arun, "CFD Approach for Flow Investigations in Hydraulic Reaction Turbines – A Review", Proceedings of National Conference on Innovations in Mechatronics Engineering 2009 (IME - 09), Mechatronics Engineering Department, G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Vallabh Vidyanagar, (Gujarat), pp. 101-106, March 13-14, 2009.

S.K. Singal and Varun, "Overview of Small Hydropower Development in India", National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (NCAME), Moradabad, 217-222, Feb 28 - March 01, 2009.

V.S. Hans, Saini R.P. and Saini J.S., "Thermohydraulic Performance of Artificially Roughened Solar Air Heaters", International Conference on Energy Engineering (ICEE 2009), Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry (India), Jan.07-09, 2009.

Singh G.K., Senthil Kumar A. and Saini R.P., "Capacitive Excitation of a Six Phase Self Excited Induction Generator-An Experimental Results", International Conference on Energy Engineering (ICEE 2009), Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry (India), Jan.07-09, 2009.

Priyanka Dixit, J.D. Sharma, and M.K. Singhal, "GIS and GPS Based Preliminary Distribution System Planning" published in proceeding of National Conference on Emerging Trends and Advances in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy "NCEEERE 2008" held during Dec. 22-24, 2008 at Sikkim.

Sanjai Kumar Yadav, Singh S N and R P Saini, "Doubly Fed Induction Generator Control for Wind Power Generation" First National Conference on Engineering Trends and Recent Advances in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy (NCEEERE-2008), Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Dec. 22-24, 2008.

Anurag Kumar and Singh S N, "Energy Conservation through Energy Efficient Lighting System with CDM benefits" First National Conference on Engineering Trends and Recent Advances in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy (NCEEERE-2008), Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Dec. 22-24, 2008.

Bansal Anubhuti, Singh S N and R P Saini, "Sensorless Maximum Peak Power Tracking of Wind Turbine System" First National Conference on Engineering Trends and Recent Advances in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy (NCEEERE-2008), Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Dec. 22-24, 2008.

Priyanka Dixit, J.D. Sharma, and M.K. Singhal, "Optimum Routing of Distribution system Network Using GIS and Remote Sensing" published in proceeding of National Power System Conference "NPSC-2008" held during Dec. 16-18, 2008. at IIT Bombay, Mumbai.

Sanjay Jain, S. K. Singal, "Investigations and Development of Small Hydropower Project in Gujarat - A Case Study", International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Surat, December 15-17, 2008.

V.S. Hans, Saini R.P. and Saini J.S., "Experimental Investigation of Thermal Performance of a Solar Air Heater Roughened with Multiple V-ribs", Proc. Of the International Conference on ‘Advances in Mechanical Engineering’, Surat (Gujarat), pp. 153-158, Dec. 15-17, 2008.

Kanase-Patil A.B., Saini R.P. and Sharma M.P., "Optimum Utilization of Renewable Energy Sources in Remote Area" in Proc. of the International Conference on ‘Advances in Mechanical Engineering’, Surat (Gujarat), pp. 229-234, Dec. 15-17, 2008.

Padhy M.K. and Saini R.P., "Effect of Buckets Erosion due to Silt Laden Flow on Pelton Turbine Efficiency", Intl. Conference Renewable Energy Asia (REA-2008), IIT Delhi (India), pp. 1136-1140, Dec.11-13, 2008.

Kanase-Patil A.B., Saini R.P. and Sharma M.P., "Integrated Renewable Energy Systems for Off Grid Electrification of Remote Rural Areas" in Proc. Of Renewable Energy Asia 2008 : An International Conference & 4th SEE Forum Meeting, IIT Delhi, India, pp. 159-165, Dec. 11-13, 2008.

Gupta Ajay, Saini R.P. and Sharma M.P., "Hybrid Energy System for Remote Area - An Action Plan for Cost Effective Power Generation", IEEE Region 10 Colloquium and the Third ICIIS, Kharagpur, Dec.08-10, 2008.

K. Balasubramanian, M.K. Singhal & M.P. Sharma, "Techno-economic analysis of Decentralized STPs", in proceedings of National Seminar on "Conservation and Restoration of Lakes (CAROL-2008)" held on Oct. 16-17, 2008 at Nagpur, India (organized by NIH, Roorkee in Association with NEERI, Nagpur).

Sanjeev Kumar, Renu Bhargava, and M.K. Singhal, "Techno evaluation of various existing STPs in India - A Case study" published in proceeding of National Seminar on Conservation and Restoration of Lakes (Carol-2008) organized by NIH Roorkee in Collaboration with NEERI, Nagpur), during October 16-17, 2008 at Nagpur (Maharashtra).

Sanjeev Kumar, Renu Bhargava, and M.K. Singhal, "Optimization of Sewage Treatment Technologies on the basis of Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)" published in proceeding of National Seminar on Conservation and Restoration of Lakes (CAROL-2008) organized by NIH Roorkee in Collaboration with NEERI, Nagpur, during October 16-17, 2008 at Nagpur (Maharashtra).

Maity D, Sinvhal H and Kumar A, "Comprehensive Management Plan of Rabindra Sarovar, Kolkata" presented in International workshop on "Sustainability of Lake Remediation and Interventions", July 22-25, 2008, Hyderabad.

Arun Kumar and Vinay Shankar, "Human Resource Development For Sustainable Remediation and Interventions", International workshop on Sustainability of Lake Remediation and Interventions Hyderabad, India July 22, 2008

Arun Kumar and Vinay Shankar, "Preparation of a Plan of Interventions for Conservation of Vembanad Lake, Kerala, India", International workshop on Sustainability of Lake Remediation and Interventions Hyderabad, India, July 22, 2008

Arun Kumar, "Small Hydropower Development: Recent Indian Initiatives", International Conference Water India-V at Hotel Hyatt Regency New Delhi (India) on Nov. 03-04, 2008

S.Kannan, A.A.Kazmi, S.K.Singal and V.K.Tyagi, "Selection Of Appropriate Sewage Treatment Technology In India: A Case Study", International Conference on Waste Engineering and Management, Hong Kong, 114, May 28–30, 2008.

Singh Harmeet, Saini R.P. and Saini J.S., "Sensible Heat Storage in Packed Bed for Solar Air Heaters", Proceeding of National Conference on Advances in Fluid Flow and Thermal Sciences, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat (Gujarat), pp.B-38-47, May 22-24, 2008.