Ongoing Projects
Toxicity of nano particles against the earthworm and its potential as bio-transformation agent
December 1, 2014
Nano-particles in the range of 1-100 nm have been present on earth since its existence and have been used by mankind for thousands of years. Among various nanomaterials, the intense interest in the metallic nano-particles (MNPs) is due to their unique chemical and electronic properties arising from the small volume to big surface area ratio and the separation in the electronic energy level. The change in the properties at this length scale from their bulk counterparts is not only as a result of scaling factors but also from different causes from different materials.
Biohydrogen production from second generation feedstock
November 1, 2014
Compared to other biofuels, bio-hydrogen holds the most attractive future energy carrier due to its high energy density, low energy input and higher conversion efficiency to usable power including its non-polluting nature. Among different biological processes fermentative bio-hydrogen production by dark anaerobes through dark fermentation route, offer a promising route of hydrogen production as this process produces hydrogen at a faster rate without any requirement of light energy source.
United Technologies-TERI Center of Excellence for Energy Efficient Buildings in Indian Cities
October 1, 2014
| Buildings
In order to address energy efficiency in existing buildings, United Technologies and TERI entered into a partnership to set up a Centre of Excellence on building energy diagnostics and evaluation for improving energy efficiency in existing buildings.
The main objectives of setting up this Centre of Excellence include:
(i) development of energy use reporting framework for the existing building sector;
Green building design consultancy and GRIHA facilitation for the proposed Sattva Mysore Road Project at Bangalore
September 1, 2014
| Buildings
The proposed residential campus envisages incorporation of green building design concepts at all levels. It is a vision of RSP Design Consultants (India) Pvt. Ltd to achieve best standards in green building design through the design intervention. TERI is the consultant for Green building design consultancy and GRIHA facilitation for the same.
GRIHA consultacy for Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal
July 17, 2014
| Buildings
Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College is an upcoming institutional campus located at Karnal, Haryana. The project consists of two buildings: (1) institutional building; and (2) OPD building. TERI will provide GRIHA consultancy as well as the final documentation of GRIHA certification.
Development of Okra varieties resistant to YVMV using marker assisted selection
July 1, 2014
The project aims to identify molecular markers linked to YVMV resistance in Okra using mapping populations. A number of strategies such as QTL mapping and bulked segregant analysis will be done for this purpose.
Stabilization and upgradation of biomass derived bio-oils over tailored multifunctional catalysts in a dual stage catalytic process to produce liquid hydrocarbon fuels and Its application studies
September 11, 2013
The high oxygen content, acidity and immiscibility with petroleum fuels hinders large-scale applicability of bio-oil obtained via pyrolysis of biomass. This project proposes to develop a technology for Catalytic Two-Stage Stabilization and Upgradation of Bio-oil for enhanced stability and potential applications as fuels. The first stage in the proposed work aims decreasing oxygen content and acidity for better stability of bio-oil.
GRIHA Consultancy services for 5-star GRIHA rating for the proposed World HQ building at Gurgaon
January 23, 2012
The project is an upcoming World HQ building in Gurgaon and will involve different resource optimisation techniques with an aim to achieve 5-star GRIHA rating. The resource optimisation involves optimisation of energy and water consumption of the building. The optimisation will be done at different stages of the project and will start right at the construction stage by optimising the building design in terms of proper orientation, shading of wall, roof and glass. Various options of energy-efficient building envelope, lighting system, HVAC system will be analysed.
Consultancy of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Shantipath, New Delhi
April 30, 2011
| Buildings
The Norwegian Embassy is adding a residential and chancery block on the existing campus and wants to get GRIHA rating. The objective is to design and energy optimization for compliance with GRIHA rating of the new blocks in the campus. The project would incorporate a comprehensive landscape design along with other sustainable design interventions.