Completed Projects
The Earth Story
February 1, 2009 to
July 31, 2009
The Earth Story is a film targeted at the policy makers of the world. A short animated film it conveys a serious message in a light manner. It depicts the damage human race has caused the planet since evolution and highlights how this damage is being passed on from one generation to the next. It forces one to questions, if this is the legacy we want to leave behind for our children.Energy audit of IFB Automotive Pvt Ltd.
August 18, 2008 to
July 31, 2009
Energy audit of IFB Automotive Pvt Ltd.Power to Empower communities through solar mini utility
July 21, 2008 to
July 31, 2009
Supply, install and commission solar multi utility at two IOCL locations.To Provide training and capacity building to entrepreneurs for operating the SMUs.
To Develop and document a business model for sustainability of SMUs.
In situ bioremediation of sludge pits at OIL Duliajan
November 1, 2007 to
July 31, 2009
Oil India Ltd, Duliajan, (OIL) unavoidably generates enormous quantity of tank bottom oily sludge as well as oil/oily effluent soaked soil waste during drilling operations which constitutes a major challenge for hazardous waste management as well as environment management. Another problem lies while drilling operation. There is a requirement to transfer crude oil to adjoining pits due to the emergency activities of drill operation.Detection and control of microbial-induced corrosion in oil and gas pipelines through a biotechnological approach
October 1, 2005 to
July 31, 2009
The project aims at development of efficient detection strategy of MIC (microbial induced corrosion) causing microbial strains in the pipelines so that the extensive damage is prevented by not allowing these microbes to colonize in the pipelines. Another strategy of work in this project is aimed to standardize a method to control the population of MIC causing microflora either by using biocides and/or by changing the nutritional regime. The outcome of the project will be very useful to the oil and gas industry.Action and monitoring plans for reclamation of red mud pond through afforestation activities at HINDALCO, Muri
February 1, 2007 to
July 26, 2009
The larger goal of the project is to develop green cover in the entire red mud ponds of HINDALCO, Muri and convert the red mud deposits, which is inhospitable for plants, to a substrate which will allow them to grow and develop by improving its physical and physico-chemical conditions, and removing the inhibiting substances by means of low-cost additives and treatments. The specific objectives of the assignment are: ? Standardization of plantation techniques and identification of suitable tree, shrub and grass species for red mud pond. ?UK-India Collaboration to overcome the barriers to the transfer of low carbon energy technilogy - Phase 2
April 1, 2008 to
July 24, 2009
The scope of the study is defined around three main tasks: 1. The development of a taxonomy of barriers to low carbon technology transfer; 2. Further work on intellectual property rights (IPRs), including the development of policies that could help to overcome IPR barriers; and 3. Developing recommendations of mechanisms and technologies to foster joint research, development, demonstration and deployment (R,D,D and D) between developed and developing countries.Harmful algal bloom toxins along the West Coast of India for preparedness in the event of a bloom
December 1, 2006 to
July 21, 2009
The objectives of the project are:o Mapping of algal blooms using participatory methodology with coastal stakeholders
o Collection of samples at regular intervals from the identified sites using standard techniques
o Identification of the blooms and the processing of the samples for the chemical characterization of toxins using modern analytical tools
o Identification and structural elucidation of marine toxins isolated from the samples