Workshops on

Optimization Techniques and

Mathematical Analysis and its Applications to Engineering

Workshops Organized under

Industry Oriented Research Project
To Reduce Water Consumption and Optimize
Efficiency of Thermal Power Plants
by Using Air Cool Condensers

This Project is funded by the

Royal Academy of Engineering under
the Higher Education Partnership India Program.

The project is funded through the Higher Education Partnership India programme, an initiative under the
Newton-Bhabha Fund and run by the Royal Academy of Engineering in partnership with FICCI .
As per the World Bank World Development Indicators ,during year 2014 , in the world out of total energy
22433 TWH , 8726 TWH constituting 39% was generated using coal and in India , out of total energy of 1118
TWH , 800 TWH constituting 72% was generated using coal in UK , out of total energy of 311 TWH , 101
TWH constituting 32 % .
As per report of United Nations Department of Econ9omic and Social Affairs (UNDESA ) 90% of global
power generation is water intense and by 2035 global energy consumption will increase by 50% and
increasing water consumption by 85% . Today 15% of global water withdrawals are for energy production .
As on today , 2.8 billion people live in areas of high water scarcity . (Source : IEA 2012 and UN 2012) .
These huge amount of water withdrawal by power sector impact the ecosystem and on the water resources
of the region. Withdrawal of water has been significantly reduced at the expense of 5-10% of plant-level
efficiency by using Air cooled condenser. But , problem with air cooled condenser is also because of adverse
wind condition which affect the fan work, which in turn decreases the overall efficiency of power plant. In
addition to this performance of air cooled condenser is sensitive to operating conditions, such as ambient
temperature, wind, rain, hail, or solar radiation and turbine back pressure.
The Industry defined research project attempts to findout ways and means of reducing water consumption
and optimizing efficiency of thermal power plants by using Air Cooled Condensers. In this project,
researchers with the aid of ANSYS, MATLAB and STADPRO will try to develop model design of ACCs.

Workshops :
As part of the Industry Oriented Research Project , a series of 18 workshops are planned to be organized from
May 2016 to Dec 2017 .
Workshop on Optimization Techniques and Mathematical Analysis and its Applications to Engineering
Topics and Resource Experts:
Workshop on Optimization Techniques | Date : 19th Jan 2017 (Thursday)
* 'Basics of Optimization by Dr. Dilip Shete, Professor, PIET , Parul University and formerly
Professor Faculty of Technology and Engineering , MS University, Baroda.
* Optimization using Genetic Algorithm by Prof. Vishal Arekar, BVM Engineering
College,VV Nagar.
* Multiobjective Optimization by Team from L&T
Workshop on Mathematical Analysis and its Applications to Engineering | Date : 20th Jan 2017
(Friday)
* Importance of Numerical Methods in Engineering by Dr Ketan Naik
Parul University, Waghodia, Baroda
* Advanced Numerical Methods to solve Algebraic system of Equations by Dr.Akash
Pandey, Faculty of Technology and Engineering , MS University, Baroda
* Finite Elements Methods in Structural Mechanics by Dr. Chaitanya Desai , CKPithawala
College of Engineering and Technology , Surat.

Timing : 9.30am to 4.30 am

Venue : L&T Power Training Institute , L&T Knowledge City , NH8,
Between Ajwa- Waghodia Crossing , Baroda-390 019

Coordinators :
Dr. P G K Murthy (PU and GTU ) @ 9998036240
Mr. Rajen Pandya (L&T PTI) @ 9825315961

Parul University was established under Gujarat Private University Act 2009, vide a bill passed by the
Government of Gujarat on 26th March 2015 giving University status to Parul Group of Institutes run by Parul
Arogya Seva Mandal Trust.
Parul University is an amalgamation on 28 Institutes offering 100+ programs in Engineering & Technology,
Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda, Architecture, Management, Business Administration,
Computer Application, Fine Arts, Social Work and Vocational Education at Diploma, Under Graduate, Post
Graduate & Doctoral Level in a 150+ acre modern infrastructure equipped campus housing 25000+
students, 300+ International Students from 26 Different Countries, 2000+ faculty members & providing incampus residential facility to 7000+ students making it India's Premier Multidisciplinary University. Well, it
is also the only campus in Gujarat to have 109 faculty members from reputed organizations such as IITs &
NITs.
Parul University has various support cells which facilitate 360 degree learning and career building, be during
the period of study or after completion for Jobs / Further Students. Research & Development Cell,
Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Career Development Cell, Training & Placement Cell, International
Relations Cell, International Students' Affair Cell, Department of Events & Media Relations, Students'
Council and Alumni Association to name a few.

L&T Power is part of the Larsen & Toubro Group, with a mandate to integrate
L&T's varied offerings in the thermal power sector. Its capability spectrum
embraces coal and gas based projects, and is uniquely positioned to combine
rich and diverse strands of experience in design, engineering, manufacturing
and project execution with strong management focus on providing turnkey
solutions. L&T Power seeks to partner with its customers in providing solutions
that best address their needs. In-house strengths are supplemented by
collaborations with global leaders in the fields of engineering and
manufacturing. It is also committed to upgrading its skills to meet the
challenge of the future.
L&T Power has world-class manufacturing facilities at Hazira near Surat
(Gujarat) for ultra-supercritical/supercritical boilers, steam turbines,
generators, axial fans, air-preheaters and electrostatic precipitators.Its panIndia presence includes multiple project sites and project management
centres at Vadodara, Faridabad and Chennai.
Larsen & Toubro, the parent group, is a major technology, engineering, From

construction, manufacturing and financial services conglomerate, with global operations. L&T addresses
critical needs in key sectors - hydrocarbon, infrastructure, power, process industries and defense - for
customers in over 30 countries around the world.
It is engaged in core, high impact sectors of the economy and its integrated capabilities span the entire
spectrum of 'design to deliver'. With over seven decades of a strong, customer focused approach and a
continuous quest for world-class quality, L&T has unmatched expertise across technology, engineering,
construction, infrastructure projects and manufacturing, and maintain a leadership in all its major lines of
business.
Every aspect of L&T's businesses is characterised by professionalism and high standards of corporate
governance. Sustainability is embedded into its long-term strategy for growth. Its manufacturing footprint
extends across eight countries in addition to India. L&T has several international offices and a supply chain
that extends around the globe.

The University of Surrey is one of the UK's top professional, scientific and technological universities. Named
as The Times and Sunday Times University of the Year 2016, Surrey has a world-class profile and a leading
reputation in teaching and research. In recent years, Surrey has established itself as a top-ten university in
major national university league table rankings. We have also been named both 'University of the Year' and
'University of the Year for Student Experience' in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016.

Advanced Technology Institute

The Advanced Technology Institute is an interdisciplinary research centre
dedicated to advancing next-generation electronic and photonic device
technologies.
Our strategy is based on having selective and focussed programmes of
research, each of critical mass, which embrace in their investigations the full
spectrum of fundamental science through to applied engineering. We are
proud of our record of excellence, and proud of the practical benefits our work
has brought to the wider World. We believe our contributions to academia,
industry and society as a whole will place us as one of the leading research
laboratories in advanced technologies on an international basis.

From our contributions to the design of the first strain layer laser in the mid 80's to rapid thermal annealing
and production of SIMOX for semiconductors in the 90's to nano-materials and nano-technologies in the last
decade; our researchers have been at the forefront in helping to solve some of the most challenging
problems in industry today. We are also examining such issues as the fabrication of cheap renewable energy
sources, and work with industry to deliver high quality output wherever it is required.
Presently, there are some 160 researchers working in the ATI.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is a delivery partner for the UK Government's Newton Fund . The Newton
Fund is part of the UK's official development assistance . Its aim is to develop science and innovation
partnerships that promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries .
The Newton Fund was launched in 2014 and originally consisted of 75 million each year for 5 years . In the
2015 UK Spending Review , it was agreed to extend and expand the Fund . The Newton Fund was extended
from 2019 to 2021 and expanded by doubling the 75 million investment to
150 million by 2021 ,leading to a 735 million UK investment to 2021 , with
partner countries providing matched resources within the Fund .
Under its remit as a delivery partner of the Newton Fund , the Academy has
partnered with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
(FICCI) to enhance research and innovation capacity within Indian
engineering universities through the Higher Education Partnership ( HEP)
programme . The HEP Programme will improve engineering education within
universities in India through supporting bilateral industry-academia linkages ,
using the premise that increased linkages between industry and higher
education can improve quality and foster innovation within the pedagogy and
practice of

engineering .This will then enhance the employability of

graduates and encourage technology transfer into industry .

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day of workshop

Organised under the Industry Oriented Research Project "To Reduce Water Consumption and
Optimize Efficiency of Thermal Power Plants by Using Air Cooled Condensers" through the Higher
Education Partnership India programme, an initiative under the Newton-Bhabha Fund and run by
the Royal Academy of Engineering in partnership with FICCI .

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Bus Facility is available from Parul Bus Stop at M S University Polytechnic
in Baroda at 8.00 am and will return at 5 pm from L&T PTI on 19th And
20th Jan 2017 .
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Last date for submission of registration form is 16 - 01 - 2017
Registration Forms may be sent to: punewtonbhabharesearchproject@gmail.com
Contact for workshop on Optimization Techniques
Prof. Suhasini Kulkarni
Asst Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engg. Parul Institute of Engineering & Technology,
Parul University.
E Mail Id: suhasini.kulkarni@paruluniversity.ac.in | Mobile No: +91 8866088361
Contact for workshop on Mathematical Analysis and its Applications to Engineering
Prof. Sanjoy Paul
Asst Professor, Dept. Of Civil Engg. Parul Institute of Engineering & Technology,
Parul University.
E Mail Id: sanjoy.paul@paruluniversity.ac.in | Mobile No: +91 9898879519