If all goes well, the BHU scientists could make a breakthrough in producing a form of fuel (methane) which would be less harmful to the environment The concerned project ‘Biomethanization of Coal’ has been handed over to the group of scientists by Ministry of Coal, Government of India, through Central Mine Planning and Design Institute […]
BHU to collaborate on research on hydrogen energy
The NHM initiative will capitalize on one of the most abundant elements on earth (Hydrogen) for a cleaner alternative fuel option. The Hydrogen Energy Centre at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC), New Delhi, have agreed to collaborate in research on carbon neutral green energy and pilot project of hydrogen […]
Clean energy: Use of hydrogen-based power can be a gamechanger for India
In a path-breaking accomplishment, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Upadhyay of the department of chemical engineering and technology and his team at IIT (BHU) have developed a membrane reformer prototype for producing ultra-pure hydrogen from methanol. The team said it is the first such prototype in India and there are no such commercial units worldwide. The prototype […]
Waste to Energy: BHU to generate 3.5 Mw electricity every day from trash
In a first of its kind recycling project, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will draw power generated from waste products on its campus. VARANASI: In a first of its kind recycling project, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will draw power generated from waste products on its campus. The university, which is more than a century old, will […]
