Focus area of Energy Research Centre, which covers various aspects of conventional and renewable energy sources. The clusters in the Energy Research Centre are as shown below:
The technology scope of different clusters in ERC are as follows:
Electrical Systems:
Energy Efficient Drives: AC/DC Motor drives
Energy efficient Applications: LED lighting, Battery Charging
Energy efficiency in Electrical Systems: Power Factor Control
Power Electronics: Development of Power converter
Thermal Systems:
Solar Thermal : Heating applications of Solar system
HVAC Systems: Energy efficient HVAC applications
Renewable Energy Sources:
Solar Photovoltaic Systems : MPPT Development, Efficient Harnessing of energy
Solar Thermal : Heating
Fuel Cell : Electrochemical applications
Electromechanical Systems:
Electrical vehicle : Development of Electro-mechanical systems
Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
Mechanical Systems:
Energy Policies and Impact Assessment Studies:
Energy Policies : Aspects Energy policies
Impact Assessment: Impact assessment studies of new technologies in Energy
Extension activities
Mechanical Systems:
Energy Policies and Impact Assessment Studies:
Energy Policies : Aspects Energy policies
Impact Assessment: Impact assessment studies of new technologies in Energy
Extension activities
Priority Areas:
Based on the funding opportunities available and expertise of the faculty, following areas are considered as Priority areas:
Solar Photovoltaic systems
Electric Vehicle
Electro-chemical systems
Activities Envisaged & Expected Outcomes
Energy Policies and Impact Assessment Studies:
Publication of Research papers in Conferences and Journals
