Nagpur: Pratik N Sheth, professor, department of chemical engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, elaborated on various hydrogen production processes, including those for grey, blue, turquoise, and green hydrogen during his address as chief guest at CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-Neeri) on National Science Day on Friday in Neeri Auditorium.
While delivering his talk on ‘Green Hydrogen from Agro-residue: A Path to Sustainable Energy', Dr Sheth stated that youth should develop a scientific temperament and an entrepreneurial mindset, as science and innovation drive global leadership. He mentioned that the ministry of education has established a Cell of Innovation, which includes both the Institute Innovation Council, and the School Innovation Council.
Sheth particularly emphasised biomass-based hydrogen, which is considered green hydrogen. He discussed the thermochemical routes for the production of hydrogen from biomass. Dr Sheth stated that he successfully demonstrated the production of bio-oil from jatropha residue cake, and observed the effect of reactor temperature on bio-oil yields. He briefed the audience on the importance of biomass gasification for hydrogen production to support the National Green Hydrogen Mission, and Waste to Energy programme in the country.
Furthermore, he presented other methods of hydrogen production, including Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) gasification, which converts solid and industrial waste into syngas, and advocated that green hydrogen production from agro-residue could pave the way for sustainable energy.
On this occasion, MP Patil, chief scientist and chair, waste management vertical, CSIR-Neeri, and Prakash Kumbhare, senior principal scientist, CSIR-Neeri, were also present. Patil briefed on the objectives of National Science Day and outlined CSIR-Neeri's initiatives aligning with this year's theme of National Science Day.
Overall, 200 students from Neeri Modern School, and GH Raisoni College of Engineering & Management visited Neeri on the occasion. They explored R&D activities and interacted with scientists in the laboratories.
Nagpur: Pratik N Sheth, professor, department of chemical engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, elaborated on various hydrogen production processes, including those for grey, blue, turquoise, and green hydrogen during his address as chief guest at CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-Neeri) on National Science Day on Friday in Neeri Auditorium.
While delivering his talk on ‘Green Hydrogen from Agro-residue: A Path to Sustainable Energy', Dr Sheth stated that youth should develop a scientific temperament and an entrepreneurial mindset, as science and innovation drive global leadership. He mentioned that the ministry of education has established a Cell of Innovation, which includes both the Institute Innovation Council, and the School Innovation Council.
Sheth particularly emphasised biomass-based hydrogen, which is considered green hydrogen. He discussed the thermochemical routes for the production of hydrogen from biomass. Dr Sheth stated that he successfully demonstrated the production of bio-oil from jatropha residue cake, and observed the effect of reactor temperature on bio-oil yields. He briefed the audience on the importance of biomass gasification for hydrogen production to support the National Green Hydrogen Mission, and Waste to Energy programme in the country.
Furthermore, he presented other methods of hydrogen production, including Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) gasification, which converts solid and industrial waste into syngas, and advocated that green hydrogen production from agro-residue could pave the way for sustainable energy.
On this occasion, MP Patil, chief scientist and chair, waste management vertical, CSIR-Neeri, and Prakash Kumbhare, senior principal scientist, CSIR-Neeri, were also present. Patil briefed on the objectives of National Science Day and outlined CSIR-Neeri's initiatives aligning with this year's theme of National Science Day.
Overall, 200 students from Neeri Modern School, and GH Raisoni College of Engineering & Management visited Neeri on the occasion. They explored R&D activities and interacted with scientists in the laboratories.
