Research Cluster Overview

Research Cluster: Entrepreneurship and Resource Sustainability
Topic: Combustion of Solid Wastes
Theme: Clean Combustion, Waste Utilization and Industrial Decarbonisation

This cluster is developing combustion technologies for solid waste (agricultural, food, and urban waste) through the Fire and Combustion Research Center. The patented Advanced Waste Biomass Combustion Device (ABCD) supports clean energy generation and decarbonization. Research is directed toward sustainable and economically viable waste-to-energy solutions with applications in both industrial and food sectors.

Research Focus Areas

– Solid Waste Combustion Technologies
– Biomass Fuel Innovation
– Clean Energy Generation from Waste
– Emission Reduction and Decarbonization
– Waste-to-Fuel Conversion Applications
– Sustainable Industry Integration and Technology Transfer

Expected Outcomes

• Empowerment of entrepreneurs and industries to adopt sustainable decarbonization solutions
• Development of clean and resource-efficient combustion technologies
• Creation of training programs, courses, and outreach on waste utilization and combustion

Current Projects

• Adaption and Field Demonstration of Advanced Waste Combustion Devices (with NIBE)
• Biomass Fuelled Dehydration of Agri-produce (In-house)
• Waste to Fuel Conversion (In-house)
• Performance Evaluation of Additives to LPG Cooking Gas (with Total Energies)

Faculty Details & CVs

Lead Faculty: C. S. Bhaskar Dixit
Designation: Director
Department: Fire and Combustion Research Centre
Location: Bangalore
Contact: 9845694173
Email: bhaskar.dixit@jainuniversity.ac.in

Faculty Members:
C. S. Bhaskar Dixit — CV
A. Ve. Sowriraajan — CV
Sachin Payyanad — CV

Collaborating Opportunities

Internal: CNMS, FET
External: NIBE, GTRE, IIT Madras
Other Collaborations: Nil