2001-02 - Energy Management Centre Kerala

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higher thermal efficiency and also more attractive and durable. The proto has been developed and field trial tests are being conducted. The present ash colour is most fitting for it to find a good place in kitchens. The strategy is to provide training to the local women group and make it available locally. The fabrication process for the improved one is made very simple. The employment potential for the device has generated special interest among women groups and also it has been identified as a powerful means for women empowerment in various welfare projects in Kerala. The device is ideal for Kerala kitchens and well suitable for cooking tapioca, different dhal items, bengal gram etc. 5. The Energy Efficient Design Of ‘PETTI & PARA’ – A Traditional Dewatering System In Kuttanadu – Kerala. (Continuing project) The ‘Petti & Para’ is a conventional dewatering system widely used in the Kuttanadu paddy fields. The Kuttanadu area is a major agricultural land of Kerala for paddy. The peculiarity of this area is that the land level is 1- 2 meters below sea level and hence during the rainy seasons, water has to be pumped out from the vast fields as quickly as possible, otherwise the crops would be drowned. The dewatering system used is a conventional axial type of pump with large discharge. The impeller is driven by electric motor and the power transmission is through belt drive. The technology problem of the system is that the overall efficiency is less. The design improvement of the system has been done with advanced computer software packages. The design improvement is made in different stages, which are given below. Improvement of fluid path and hence to reduce the hydraulic losses. Changing the power transmission system to reduce energy losses. Selection of suitable material for durability, lesser cost, reduces transportation cost and lower maintenance. Improving the impeller design for maximum hydraulic gain. A proto model has been developed with the 12 HP motor directly mounted on the system to reduce energy losses and also the fluid path has been modified. Various tests have been conducted on the proto and the projected savings in energy is 50 %. However, the fact that the impeller rotates with higher speed and also the perceived advantage of higher flow rate than design specifications has to be taken into account. The savings are calculated based on a similar pump with the similar flow rate. Obviously, lot of practical losses is eliminated and energy saved. Apart from the energy savings other social benefits are also envisaged. The farmers are more interested in pumping out more water in less time. In this proto itself it has been apparent that the amount of water pumped out in 24 hours by conventional system of the same capacity could be pumped in 6-8 hours. This is a major factor for social acceptance among the rural folk there. Efforts are on to further improve the design and to make it user friendly and also to popularise in a big way. 18
6. CONSULTANCY PROJECTS This financial year (April 2001 to March 2002) saw a tremendous hike in the annual turnover of the division in terms of cost of projects (about Rs 11 lakhs) undertaken and the contribution of this division’s activities (around 45%) to the total direct project expenses of the Centre. Refer the following graph. This has been achieved when the Centre secured a major project from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Vienna, for improving energy efficiency in glass industries in Firozabad. Training & Consultancy Division - a glance Project cost (Rs Lakhs) 12 10 8 6 4 2 60 50 40 30 20 10 Contribution by the division (% of total direct project cost) 0 1997-1998 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 Period (9th Five Year Plan) 0 Brief details of the projects undertaken during April 2001 to March 2002 Energy Study In Rice Mills This study was carried out in three rice mills in the State – one each from the tiny sector, medium scale and modern mill, as an initial energy assessment aimed at evolving energy efficiency improvement projects in this traditional sector. The study identified the feasibility of introducing humidity controllers in the dryers used in modern rice mills to reduce the steam consumption as well as improve the product quality, ie., reducing brokens. The study was carried out jointly with the Kerala State Productivity Council. 19
Page 1: ANNUAL REPORT 2001-2002 ENERGY MANA
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