GNITS Solar Power Plant

It has been installed in the campus in the month of November-2019 in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad.

It is used to monitor the total energy consumed in the different blocks of the campus and receive an update daily.

As a part of IOT applications, smart energy meters of L&T make have been installed and data is being monitored and displayed through website continuously.

All the Power transmission lines are equipped with CT’s and PT’s(current transformers and potential transformers) to read the current and voltage and send the data to the L&T make Energy meters at which All the data of different lines is displayed, which is transmitted to the website through Raspberry pi microcontroller. The Block diagram of the entire process is displayed.

Biogas Plant Report – 1000-Liter Capacity

Capacity:                    1000lit.

Company:                  ACMC Engineering Company

Place:                          Beside Canteen                     

Biogas, a sustainable and renewable energy source, has gained prominence as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fuels. This report provides an overview of a biogas plant with a capacity of 1000 liters, highlighting its design, functionality, and potential benefits.

Introduction: Biogas is produced through the anaerobic digestion of organic matter, such as agricultural waste, animal manure, and kitchen scraps. The 1000-liter biogas plant is designed to efficiently convert organic materials into biogas, contributing to both energy generation and waste management.

Design and Components: The biogas plant consists of several key components:

Digester:

  • The heart of the system, where organic matter undergoes anaerobic digestion.
  • The 1000-liter capacity ensures an optimal balance between efficiency and manageability.

Inlet:

  • Organic waste, including agricultural residues and kitchen waste, is introduced into the digester through a controlled inlet.

Gas Holder:

  • Captures and stores the generated biogas, allowing for continuous production.
  • Equipped with a pressure-release mechanism for safety.

Outlet:

  • Effluent from the digester, known as digestate, is discharged through an outlet for further use as nutrient-rich fertilizer.

Working Mechanism:

Fermentation:

  • Microorganisms break down organic matter in the absence of oxygen, producing methane-rich biogas.

Benefits:

Renewable Energy: The plant produces clean and renewable biogas for cooking, heating, and electricity generation.

Waste Management: Efficiently processes organic waste, reducing the environmental impact of agricultural and kitchen residues.

Capacity:                160KW
Place:                       Admin Block             –           60KW
                                  F Block                        –           40KW
                                  CSE Block                   –           30KW
                                  ECE Block                  –           30KW

With a focus on electric power generation through renewable energy sources, the GNITS campus has installed solar panels on its rooftop. The total capacity of the installed solar plant is 160 KW, contributing to the generation of approximately 1300 to 1500 units of electricity per month. This initiative underscores the commitment of GNITS towards sustainable and environmentally friendly energy practices.

A hybrid power generation system has been implemented on the rooftop of the EEE building at GNITS, featuring vertical wind turbines with a capacity of 500 W, complemented by solar panels with a 1 KW rating. This combined system is specifically designed to support the light load requirements of the Research Centre within the EEE department. Given the intermittent nature of wind and solar power generation and considering that wind speeds in Hyderabad are typically below 5 m/s for most of the months, the primary share of electricity generation is attributed to the solar plant component of this hybrid setup. This strategic integration aligns with the goal of optimizing renewable energy utilization at the GNITS campus.

Electric vehicle Development: The Electric Vehicle Development initiative at GNITS encourages students to enrol in a value-added course focused on electric vehicle development. This course empowers students to contribute to the creation of electric vehicles capable of catering to in-house mobility needs. Emphasizing green mobility practices, this endeavor promotes the development of in-house electric vehicles.

Retrofitting of the Bicycle: As part of sustainable transportation solutions, the conventional bicycle undergoes retrofitting, transforming it into an E-Bike by integrating a BLDC motor.