Dr. Anindita Roy
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MY SKILL SET
Expertise & Research Interests
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Modelling of renewable energy systems
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Optimization of isolated renewable energy based hybrid systems
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Development of a small wind turbine for operation in Indian wind regime
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Fast charging of lead acid batteries and battery based vehicular systems
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Thermocline Storage Systems
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Renewable Hydrogen production
Solar and Battery Laboratory at PCCoE
For details on the projects related to Battery Laboratory visit the following link :
http://www.pccoepune.com/memechheat/pdf/brochure-battery-lab.pdf
Projects
Development of an Immersion Cooled Battery Pack for light electric vehicles
Amount : Rs. 4,oo,ooo
Dec 2020 till date
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Project funded by Dassault Systems Foundation, India
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Responsible for overseeing the battery selection and pack design
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Thermal modelling of the heat generation by the battery pack
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Developing the specifications of the test bed for checking the battery parameters under immersion cooled conditions
Installation and Commissioning of a 200 kWp Solar PV Plant at PCCoE
Amount : 5,00,000
June 2016-17, 2019-20
Responsibilities:
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·Developing the plant specification and identifying vendors
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·Negotiating the final deal and supervising the installation & commissioning
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·Ensuring generation as per bank guarantee and proper O&M of the plant
Development of Prototype cold storage
Amount : Rs. 30,000
Team members :
Ms Swatisweta Parida, Ms Pragati Ambekar, Dr A Roy, Mr P G Anjankar
Problem Definition:
India waste 59MT of fruits and vegetables each year. There is an unavailability of small scale cold stores for vegetable sellers & vendors
Objective :
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Design and fabricate small capacity prototype cold chamber
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To verify shelf life and moisture loss for various vegetables
Results
•Shelf life verified for various produce such as orange, tomato, spinach, coriander
Outcomes
•Small capacity protype cold chamber is designed and fabricated
•Proof of concept for future product development
Development of Thermocline hot water Storage System
Amount : Rs. 50,000
Team members :
Mr Ramesh Vishwakarma, Dr A Roy, Dr D J Shendage
Problem Definition:
To conserve thermal energy and increase the availability of heat
Objective :
To develop a non-pressurized thermal stratified tank for low temperature (< 90 C) application
Results
10-15 % volume reduction
10 % increase in storage efficiency due to stratification
Outcomes
Successfully developed a thermally stratified storage tank
Proof of concept for a solar water storage system
Design and Development of a Solar Passenger Vehicle
Amount : Rs. 4,30,000
June 2017–19
Responsibilities:
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·Was responsible for delivery of a 1+4-seater vehicle for ‘within the campus’ mobility
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·Guided a student team to develop aesthetically appealing, functionally complete vehicle which is ready for ‘Ready for Productization’
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·The vehicle was designed in the 3D Experience platform and was fully funded by Dassault Systemes Foundation
Design Seating Capacity -4 Passengers and 1 driver
Range -70 km/charge
Max. Speed -25 kmph
Battery capacity -100 Ah, 48 V VRLA
Vehicle weight -800 kg(loaded)
Solar panel Rating -150Wp
Charging Time -8 hours
Motor rating -1000 W, BLDC
Wheel base -2.2 m
Power Transmission -Open Differential- Rear wheel drive
Steering system -Rack and pinion
Suspension -Macpherson strut
Dashboard Reporting on 3D Experience platform