Renewable Energy related Research and Development ( R & D) organizations in Bangladesh
Renewable Energy Research Center (RERC) at Dhaka university
Renewable Energy Research Center (RERC) has been established since 1981 . The center is belong to Dhaka University. RERC to promote and coordinate activities in the field. This has boosted up research in this line in different departments and several new projects have been started by RERC in which teachers and student of the faculties of Science and Biological Science Participate. This has been very modest attempt by the University to participate in the global endeavor to develop renewable and alternative sources of energy.
(Renewable Energy Research Center (RERC) at Dhaka university)
Aims and objectives of the center :
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To Organize Research Activities in the field of solar and other alternative source of energy
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To encourage research projects for utilization of solar energy in Bangladesh.
To help established multi-disciplinary research activities in this field
To look for international assistance and collaboration in this field
To coordinate and establish liaison with scientist and engineers working in other institutions in side and out side of the country
To collect information and literature on a research in the fields of solar and other alternative energy source and to disseminate them among the research works.
National Exhibition on Solar Energy at Energy Park udner University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Solar Energy Society and Renewable Energy Research Center (RERC) organized National Exhibition on Solar Energy bi-annually at Energy Park, Dhaka university. The first exhibition held in 1998.
Solar
and Wind Energy Resource Assessment
(SWERA)
-Bangladesh
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Message from the Director
It is now a demand of time to add energy with the 5 basic needs of a person. Renewable Energy sources are gradually replacing traditional energy sources. To find new environment friendly renewable energy sources, new technologies, technology improvement research works are going on worldwide. To walk in harmony with the rest of the world University of Dhaka established this Renewable Energy Research Centre with a Energy park on its premises. A number of rich research works have done by the researchers of this organization.
Message from the Director
RERC is now rich with lab facilities, an apt research team. Researchers have been trained in RETScreen, HOMER, PVSYST, HYBRID2, VIPOR, WAsP.
In parallel with the research activities RERC is now conducting academic courses to develop manpower in this area
Prof. Neem Chandra Bhowmik
Director, Renewable Energy Research Centre
Former Directors of Renewable
Energy Research Centre
Dr. Muhtasham Hussain, Former Bose Professor of Physics, University of Dhaka
Dr. M Ibrahim, Prof. of Physics, University of Dhaka
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Researcher |
Field of Interest |
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Prof. , Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, DU Director of the Renewable Energy Research Centre, DU Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, DU |
Solar thermal, Surface Coating
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Former Bose Prof. of Physics, DU Former Director, RERC, DU Former President, Bangladesh Solar Energy Society |
Solar Radiation, Solar Technology, Wind Energy
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Dr. Jalalur Rahman Prof., Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, DU |
Semiconductor devices, Solar cell, Surface coating
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Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Prof. of the Dept. of Physics, DU |
Energy Policy, Solar Technology, Technology implementation field experience |
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Dr. Rezaul Karim Mozumder Prof., Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, DU |
PV systems, Power Electronics |
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Dr. Shahida Rafique Prof., Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, DU |
Solar Radiation, PV systems
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Dr. K.S. Rabbani Prof. of the Dept. of Physics, DU |
Solar thermal systems, Micro-electronics
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Dr. A H M Mahbubar Rahman Prof. of the Dept. of Applied Chemistry, Chrmical Technology, DU |
Surface coating, Bio-mass |
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Prof., Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, DU |
Wind Energy, Battery Energy Storage, Non-conventional Energy Resources, System Modeling and Simulation |
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Dr. Kamrul Alam Khan Prof. of the Dept. of Physics, University of Jagannath |
Solar, Tidal energy |
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Dr. Saiful Haque Prof. of the Food and Nutrition Institute, DU |
Solar cell, PV and Hybrid system
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Dr.. Anwar Alam Khan Prof. of the Dept. of Physics, Dhaka College |
Solar Thermal, Surface coating
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Lecturer, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Dhaka |
Wind Energy |
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Research Associate, Renewable Energy Research Centre, DU PhD Fellow, Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, DU |
Solar Radiation, PV system
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Associate Prof., Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, DU |
Solar Energy |
Address :
Renewable Energy Research
Centre
Energy Park, Faculty of
Science
Science Library Campus, University of Dhaka
Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh
E-mail:
rerc@univdhaka.edu
rercdu@yahoo.com
Ph: +880-2-9677125, 9661920-73/4570
Fax: +880-2-8615583
Website:
http://www.univdhaka.edu/ResearchDetails.php?bodyid=CRE
Chairman
Prof. Dr. SMA Faiz, Vice-Chancellor
Director
Dr. Neem Chandra Bhowmik
Professor, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering
Research Activities
Renewable Energy Research Centre has been doing quality research in renewable energy.
Research project works under University of Dhaka
Session: 2006-2007
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No. |
Research/Project Title |
Researchers |
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01. |
Generation of electricity from corrugated Iron sheet in rural areas utilizing Seeback effect |
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Jalalur Rahman Research Fellow: Mr. Md. Golam Mustafa Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics & Communication Engineering |
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02. |
Chaotic behavior of silicon solar cell: analysis and modeling |
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Shahida Rafique Research Fellow: Ms. Shamsunahar Bilkis Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics & Communication Engineering |
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03. |
Potential of solar energy and scope of GHG instigation over Bangladesh |
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. N.C. Bhowmik Research Fellow: Mr. Hinangshu Ranjan Ghosh Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics & Communication Engineering |
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04. |
Development of a small-scale hybrid power system for remote island application |
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Saiful Huque Institute of Nutrition and Food Science |
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05. |
Tuning Bronsted acid-base ionic liquids for fuel cell electrolytes |
Supervisor: Dr. Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan Research Fellow: Mr. Md. Saiful Islam Dept. of Chemistry |
Session: 2001-2002
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
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1. |
Studies on the various parameters to increase the power conversion efficiency of a photo electro chemical cell. |
Prof. Abu Jafar Mahmood Chemistry |
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2. |
Study of energy-capacitor power supply for operating small loads. |
Prof. R.K. Mazumder Applied Physics and Electronics |
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3. |
Simulation of theoretical on solar cell efficiency and design and development of efficient solar panel. |
Prof. Shahida Rafique Applied Physics and Electronics |
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4. |
Studies on coal of Boropukuria Part I-carbonization. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahubar Rahman Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology |
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5. |
Performance study of solar selective coatings by spray pyrolysis method. |
Prof. N.C. Bhowmik Applied Physics and Electronics |
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6. |
Development of a photo thermal device using prepared selective surface. |
Prof. Jalalur Rahman Prof. N.C. Bhowmik Applied Physics and Electronics |
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7. |
Development of a concentrator photovoltaic and hybrid system for small-scale power generation. |
Mr. Saiful Huque Associate Professor Institute of Nutrition and Food Science |
Session: 1999-2000,2001
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
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1. |
Testing of SPV-Solar Photovoltaic Modules. |
Prof. Shahida Rafique Applied Physics & Electronics |
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2. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini pilot plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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3. |
Studies on the Optimization of the Hohenheim Solar Cooker...etc. |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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4. |
Development jof a photothermal Device Using pprepared Selective Surface. |
Prof. Jalalur Rahman Prof. N.C. Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
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5. |
Development of Selective Surface of Mbo and Optimization Thickness. |
Prof. N.C. Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
Session: 1998-1999
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
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1. |
Solar Dehydration and Food Processing |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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2. |
Testing the Performance of the Hohenheim-ANANDO Solar Cooker (HASC) and Development of Simpler, Cheaper and Efficlient New Models |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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3. |
Biomass Production of Derelict Land |
Prof. A.K.M. Nazrul Islam Botany |
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4. |
Studies on Solar Radiation and Solar Thermal Conversion |
Prof. Muhtasham Hussain/ Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
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5. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
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6. |
Design of Residential PV Power Gridline Interconnection System |
Prof. Rezaul Karim Mazumder Applied Physics & Electronics |
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7. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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8. |
Application of Solar Selective Surfaces in the Production of Common Salt and Drinking Water: Designing and Fabrication of the Equipment |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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9. |
Solar Cells and Systems Characterization for Rural Applications |
Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
Session: 1997-1998
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
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1. |
Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of Equipments for Solar Dehydration of Food Products |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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2. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
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3. |
Residential PV Power Gridline Interconnection System |
Prof. Rezaul Karim Mazumder Applied Physics & Electronics |
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4. |
Practical Implementation of PV Lantern in a Remote Village |
Prof. Neem Chandra Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
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5. |
Biomass Production in Riverbed |
Prof. A.K.M. Nazrul Islam Botany |
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6. |
Studies on Solar Radiation and Solar Thermal Conversion |
Prof. Muhtasham Hussain Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
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7. |
Solar Cells and Systems Characterization and Rural Applications |
Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
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8. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry & Technology |
Session: 1996-1997
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
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1. |
Studies on Solar Radiation and Solar Thermal Conversion |
Prof. Muhtasham Hussain Physics |
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2. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
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3. |
Photocatalyzing Aids from Water Hyacinth Leaves |
Prof. A.J. Mahmood Prof. S.Z. Haider Chemistry |
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4. |
Practical Implementation of PV Lantern in a Remote Village |
Prof. Neem Chandra Bhowmik Prof. R.K. Mazumder Applied Physics & Electronics |
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5. |
Residential PV Power-Gridline Interconnection System |
Prof. Rezaul Karim Mazumder Dr. Subrata Kumar Aditay Applied Physics & Electronics |
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6. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry |
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7. |
Biomass Production of Fallowland |
Prof. A.K.M. Nazrul Islam Botany |
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8. |
Concentrator Solar Cells and System Characterization and Rural Applications |
Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
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9. |
Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of Equipments for Solar Dehydration of Food Products |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry & Technology |
Session: 1995-1996
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
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1. |
Studies on Solar Radiation and Solar Thermal Conversion |
Prof. Muhtasham Hussain Physics |
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2. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
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3. |
Design, Fabrication and Optimization Studies of Solar Lanterns Leading to Development of Prototypes |
Prof. Rezaul Karim Mazumder Dr. Subrata Kumar Aditay Mr. Sajjad Haider Applied Physics & Electronics |
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4. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry |
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5. |
Solar Hot Water Systems |
Prof. Neem Chandra Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
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6. |
Biomass Production in the Riverbed |
Prof. A.K.M. Nazrul Islam Botany |
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7. |
Photocatalyzing Aids from Water Hyacinth Leaves |
Prof. A.J. Mahmood Prof. S.Z. Haider Chemistry |
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8. |
Concentrator Solar Cells and System Characterization and Rural Applications |
Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
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9. |
Solar Thermal Steam production and Distillation |
Dr. Abdul Jalil Khan Physics |
Session: 1994-1995
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
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1. |
Studies on Solar Radiation and Solar Thermal Conversion |
Prof. Muhtasham Hussain Physics |
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2. |
Design, Fabrication and Optimization Studies of Solar Lanterns Leading to Development of Prototypes |
Prof. R. K. Mazumder Prof. M. Hussain Prof. M. Ibrahim Dr. S.K. Aditay Mr. Sajjad Haider Applied Physics & Electronics |
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3. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
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4. |
Improvement in the Methods of Solar Evaporation of Sea Water for Production of Salt |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry |
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5. |
Solar Hot Water Systems |
Prof. Neem Chandra Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
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6. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry |
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7. |
Solar Thermal Steam Production and Distillation |
Dr. Abdul Jalil Khan Physics |
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8. |
Photocatalyzing Aids from Water Hyacinth Leaves |
Prof. A.J. Mahmood Prof. S.Z. Haider Chemistry |
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Research work under UNEP/GEFIn the last February, 2007 the final report of SWERA (Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment) project supported by UNEP/GEF was launched. All the renown organizations were associated in this work.
The pioneering project mapped the solar and wind resources of 15 developing countries using Satellite Technology and Ground Base data. Few countries where the surveys were carried out were Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Cuba, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sri Lanka. SWERA was an international collaboration between UNEP and agencies including the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory, GRID/Sioux Falls, GTZ of Germany, the State University of New York, the Danish National Laboratory Risoe, the Tata Energy Research Institute and the space agencies of Germany and Brazil. The final report of this project is available at www.swera.unep.net.
o Research work under Dept. of APECE
A research project entitled “Development of rooftop grid-connected solar PV system for Renewable Energy Research Centre, Dhaka University”, funded by Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh has been established at the Renewable Energy Research Centre under supervision of Professor Dr. Rezaul Karim Mazumder, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dhaka University. The research project has successfully completed its first stage. Here it is to be noted that this is the first successful work in Bangladesh in this aspect. The PV array was installed on the rooftop of the RERC building using steel frame structure. As the capacity of the system is considered to be 1 KW, the peak output of the panel is selected to be 1.5 KW.
o Research work for higher degrees
Students of M. Sc/ M. Phil/ Ph. D and interested in renewable energy generally get involved with RERC. Two students of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering Department are enrolling their Ph. D research works in this Centre under the direct supervision of Prof. N C Bhowmik (Director of Renewable Energy Research Centre) and Prof. Jalalur Rahman, Dept. of APECE. The research topics and name of the research fellows are given below:
1. Topic: Potential of Solar Energy utilization and CO2 mitigation in Bangladesh”
Student: Himangshu Ranjan Ghosh
2. Topic: Feasibility Study of Renewable Energy Systems in Bangladesh
Student: Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem
o Research works (Miscellaneous)
A research scalars team, supervised by Dr. Muhtasham Hussain (Former Prof. of the Dept. of Physics, Former Director of RERC, President of Bangladesh Solar Energy Society) and Director regularly do some research work on various topics. Some on going research activities are listed below:
§ Assessment of Solar pumping system
§ Assessment of Solar dryer
§ Potential of Water Heater system in large scale
§ Potential Solar Home System in large scale
§ Assessment of Solar PV power for a Base Station Transceiver
§ Potential of solar cooker where cylinder gas is the only source of fuel
§ Planning and Assessment of Solar indoor testing lab
§ Research on low power LED and CFC lantern to replace kerosene driven lanterns
Other Activities
For research work, dissemination of information/knowledge and manpower development, RERC is sustaining some other activities. Few of them are listed below:
o Collection of Solar Radiation data
This centre is measuring the different types of radiation data like global, diffuse and tilted surface radiation regularly. It has been collecting the data in one minute interval since 2002. It is also measuring direct radiation manually whenever the sky is clear. RERC has collected recent solar radiation data from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department with whose a coordination venture was done on solar radiation data measurement.
o Energy Park
Dissemination of knowledge on renewable energy (mostly on the different systems) Energy Park is open to all. It is a vital part of RERC. RERC is always friendly with the visitors/investors/researchers/others who are interested in this field. It is also aware of the development and maintenance of the systems in the Energy Park. Students (of different levels: Ph. D/M. Phil/M. Sc) and teachers of different departments are using the instruments and systems for different research purposes, i.e. students of M. Sc. of the dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering do some practical works here.
This year to aware new generation about green energy, 100 students of class eight and nine of The Aga Khan School, Dhaka have visited RERC. Media persons of different newspapers also published different articles on this centre also.
o Library
Renewable Energy Research Centre collects different renewable energy related national and international journals and documents regularly. It is also in touch with the update information via internet. Teachers, Students of different academic and research organizations share this advantage. In this year some books and journals were also added in the library.
o Certificate Course
In view of manpower development in Renewable Energy Sector RERC in collaboration with Bangladesh Solar Energy Society arranged short course entitled “Certificate Course on Renewable energy and Its Applications” for the 3rd time. This time RERC has also been succeeded. Students of different academic institutions, research organization, business organizations have joined in the course. Prof. Saiful Huque , Institute of Nutrition and Food Science was the coordinator of the course.
To meet the demands of the students and to have persons for advanced research/system development, RERC is going to launch intensive courses on the different options of Renewable Energy.
Courses conducted
Certificate Course on Renewable Energy and Its Applications
12-15July 07
Lecture plan Trainees list Teachers list photo
Certificate Course on Renewable Energy and Its Applications
12-15July 07
Syllabus Students list
Certificate Course on Renewable Energy and Its Applications
12-15July 07
Syllabus Students list
o Seminar & Demonstration Program
To demonstrate and share experiences on the outcomes of the “Development of rooftop grid-connected solar PV system for Renewable Energy Research Centre, Dhaka University” project, a seminar and demonstration programme held on 29 May 2007 in the Auditorium of the Department of Physics at Mukarram Hossain building. The keynote paper was presented by the Director of the project Professor Dr. Rezaul Karim Mazumder, Department of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dhaka University. Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. S.M.A. Faiz was the Chief Guest and Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. A.F.M. Yusuf Haider was the Special Guest in the programme. This seminar was presided by Prof. Muhtasham Hussain, President, Bangladesh Solar Energy Society. Prof. Dr. N.C. Bhowmik, Director, Renewable Energy Research Centre, coordinated the seminar.
Publications
International Publications:
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No. |
Title |
Author(s) |
Journal/Publisher |
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1. |
Improved Station-Independent Correlations Between Diffuse Irradiation and Sunshine Duration |
M. Hussain |
Energy Convers. Mgmt. vol. 30, No.2, pp.173-177, 1990
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2. |
Improved Station-Independent Correlations Between Global Radiation and Sunshine Duration |
M. Hussain |
Energy Convers. Mgmt. vol.30, No.2, pp.163-172, 1990
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3. |
Comparative Studies on Geometrical -Optical Performance of Discrete Mirror Seasonally Adjusted Linear Solar Concentrator and Continuous Profile Compound Parabolic Concentrator |
R. K. Mazumde and M. Hussain |
Optica Applicata. vol. XIX. No. 3, 1989 |
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4. |
Optical and Thermal Performance Testing of A Discrete Mirror Seasonally Adjusted, Linear Solar Concentrator with Tubular Absorber |
R. K. Mazumder and M. Hussain |
Energy Convers. Mgmt. vol.00, No.0, pp.000-000, 1990 (In press) |
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5. |
Economics of the Use of Seasonally Adjusted Linear Solar Concentrators in Bangladesh |
R. K. Mazumder, M. Hussain and T. C. Kandpal |
Energy Convers. Mgmt. vol.00, No.0, pp.000-000, 1990 (In press) |
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6. |
Comparison of Optimum Operating Temperatures of Linear Solar Concentrator with Evacuated and Non-evacuated Tubular Receivers for Maximum Power Output of Solar Thermal Power Plant |
R. K Mazumder, N.C. Bhowmik, M. Hussain and M.S. Huq |
Dhaka University Studies, B 36 (1), 1-6, 1988 (January) |
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7. |
Performance of a Seasonally Adjusted Linear Solar Concentrator Using a Selective Surface Coated Absorber |
R. K. Mazumder and S.K. Aditya |
Dhaka University Studies, B 37 (2): 165-172, 1989 (July) |
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8. |
On Correlating the Relative Sunshine Duration with the State of the Sky |
M. Hussain and D. Siddique |
Solar and wind Technology, vol.00. 1990 (In press) |
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9. |
Priority Areas in Scientific Research |
Muhtasham Hussain |
Role of UNESCO in Scientific and Technological Development, pp.134-138, UNAB |
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10. |
Rural Application of Solar Energy-Timber Drying
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Md. Abdussattar |
Proceedings of 1st World Renewable Energy Congress 1990, pp.599-605, Reading, U.K. |
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11. |
Bondings for Tubular Solar Collectors |
Md. Sakhawat Husain |
Proceedings of 1st World Renewable Energy Congress, 1990, pp.1062-1066, Reading, U.K. |
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12. |
Performance of a Box Type Solar Cooker in Bangladesh. |
M. Hussain and K. C. Das |
Proceedings of 1st World Renewable Energy Congress, 1990, pp.1315-1319, Reading, U.K. |
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13. |
On Estimating Global Radiation for High Altitude Locations |
M. Hussain |
Proceedings of 1st World Renewable Energy Congress, 1990, pp.3078-3081, Reading, U.K. |
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14. |
Determination of Atmospheric Turbidity Coefficients at Dhaka from Pyrheliometer Data |
M. Hussain and F. A. Khan |
Proceedings of 1st World Renewable Energy Congress, 1990, pp.3082-3086, Reading, U.K. |
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15. |
On Estimation of Sunshine Duration from Precipitation Amount |
M. Hussain, G. Ali and S. K. Aditya |
Proceedings of 1st World Renewable Energy Congress, 1990, pp.3087-3090, Reading, U.K. |
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16. |
Seasonal Fits to the Angstrom Relation G/G0 = a + b(n/N) |
M. Hussain |
Proceedings of National Solar Energy Conversion, 1990, pp.67-70, Calcutta, India. |
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17. |
A study of Solar Radiation in Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
M. Hussain, R. K. Mazumder, N. C. Bhowmik, S. K. Aditya, K.C. Das, S. Isalam, F.A. Khan, A.Rahim, and M.G. Rasul |
Proceedings of National Solar Energy Conversion, 1990, pp.103-106, Calcutta, India. |
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18. |
Sunshine Duration Maps for Bangladesh
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M. Hussain, D. Siddique and S. K. Aditya, |
Proceedings of National Solar Energy Conversion, 1990, pp. 107-110, Calcutta, India. |
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19. |
Studies on Solar PV Electricity Generation and Utilization |
M. Hussain and Ahmad Zakir Mamun |
Proceedings of National Solar Energy Conversion, 1990, pp. 305-308 Calcutta, India. |
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20. |
Performance Studies of an Intermittently Tracked Cylindrical Parabolic Trough. |
S. K Aditya, R. Chowdhury, N.C. Bhowmik, R.K Mazumder, J. Rahman |
Proceedings of National Solar Energy Conversion, 1990, pp. 84-87, Calcutta, India. |
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21. |
Microprocessor Based Maximum Power Point Tracker for Photovoltaic Systems. |
R K Mazumder, S. Haider and F. Ahmed |
Proceedings of National Solar Energy Conversion, 1990, pp. 234-237, Calcutta, India. |
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22. |
Correlation of Beam Irradiation with Sunshine Duration and the Linke Turbidity Factor. |
M. Hussain |
Proceedings of ENERGEX’ 88, Tripoli, Libya. |
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23. |
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development |
Muhtasham Hussain |
Invited paper: BAAS Conference, 1990. |
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24. |
Thermal and Cost Analyses of Linear Solar Concentrator-Receiver System |
A. J. Khan and S.N. Sharan |
Proceedings of National Solar Energy Conversion, 1990, pp. 80-83, Calcutta, India. |
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25. |
Techniques to Obtain Improved Predictions of Global Radiation from Sunshine Duration |
M. Hussain, Lutfor Rahman and Md. Mohibur Rahman |
Renewable Energy,Vol.18, pp.263-275,1999. |
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26. |
Improved Station-Independent Correlations Between Global Radiation and Sunshine Duration |
Muhtasham Hussain |
Energy Convers. Mgmt Vol.30, N0.2, pp.163-172,1990. |
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27. |
The Performance of a Box-type Solar Cooker with Auxiliary Heating |
M. Hussain, K.C. Das and A. Huda |
Renewable Energy ,Vol. 12, N0. 2, pp. 151-155,1997. |
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28. |
Fabrication of and Performance Studies on a Low Cost Solar Cooker Having an Inclined Aperture Plan |
M.Hussain and S. Islam Khan |
WREC-1996 |
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29. |
Performance of a Small PV Pump at Dhaka
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M. Hussain, L. Rahman and M.M.H. Bhuiyan |
Renewable Energy , Vol. 5, Part III,pp. 1675-1677, 1994 |
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30. |
Application of Techniques for Estimating Hourly Global and Diffuse Radiation from Daily Values |
M. Hussain and Tarannam-E- Remahin |
Renewable Energy, Vol. 5,Part. II, pp. 2416-2419, 1994 |
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31. |
The Oven Receiver: an Approach toward the Revivals of concentrating Solar Cookers |
M.B.Habeebullah A. M. Khalifa and Olwi |
Proceedings of National Solar Energy Conversion, Vol.54, N0.4, pp.227-232, 1995. |
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32. |
Simulation of the Indirect Natural Convection Solar Drying of Rough Rice |
B. K. Bala and J. I. Woods |
Proceedings of National Solar Energy Conversion, Vol.53, N0.3, pp.259-266, 1994. |
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33. |
Performance of an Intermittently Tracker Cylindrical Parabolic trough |
N.C. Bhowmik and T.C. Kandpal |
Proceedings of National Solar Energy Conversion,Vol.28,N0.1 pp.39-46,1988. |
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34. |
Optical Flux Mapping of a Seasonally Adjusted Linear Solar Concentrator Using a triangular Absorber |
N. C. Bhowmik T. C. Kandpal |
Energy Convers. Mgmt. Vol.28, N0.1 pp.35-38, 1988. |
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35. |
Solar Collector Operating temperatures for Maximum Coefficient of Performance of an Absorption Refrigeration System |
R. K. Mzumder, N.C. Bmik, M. Hussasin and M. S. Huq |
Energy Convers. Mgmt. Vol.27, No.3, pp.285-287, 1987. |
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36. |
Bangladesh Energy Resources and Renewable Energy Prospects |
M. Hussasin |
Energy Convers, Vol. 12, N0.5, pp. 369-374, 1987 |
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37. |
Heat Loss Factor of Evacuated Tubular Receivers |
R.K. Mazumder, N.C. Bhowmik, M. Hussain and M.S. Huq |
Energy Convers, Mgmt Vol.26, N0. ¾, pp. 313-316, 1986 |
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38. |
A Study of the Wind Speed and Wind Energy Availability in Bangladesh |
M. Hussain, S.Alam, K.A Reza and M. Sarkar |
Energy Convers,Mgmt Vol. 26, No. ¾,pp. 321-327,1986 |
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39. |
Ray Trace Evaluation of Solar Concentrators Including Limb Darkening Effects |
B.S. Negi, N.C. Bhowmik, S.S. Mathur and T.C. Kandpal |
Solar Energy Vol.36, N). 3, pp.293-296, 1986 |
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40. |
Thermal Performance of Linear Solar Concentrators With tubular Absorbers |
N.C. Bhowmik, S.S. Mathur and T.C. Kandpal |
Energy Convers. Mgmt Vol. 25, No.4, pp. 419-421, 1985 |
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41. |
Operating Temperatures of Linear Solar Concentrators for Optimum Power Output |
N.C. Bhowmik, S.S. Mathur and T.C. Kandpal |
Energy Convers. Mgmt Vol. 25, No. 2, pp. 175-177, 1985s |
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42. |
Calculation of Tubular Absorber Heat loss Factor |
N.C. Bhowmik S.C. Mullick |
Solar Energy Vol. 35, No.3, pp. 219-225, 1985 |
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43. |
Geometrical Optical performance Evaluation of Some Seasonally Adjusted Solar Concentrators |
R.K. Mazumder, T.C. Kandpal and S.C. Mullick |
Applied Optics/ Vol.25, No.23/1st December, 1986 |
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44. |
Weibull and Chi-square fits for Wind Speed Distribution at Jessie |
M. Sarkar and M. Hussain |
Mausam, 36, 3, 375-378, 1985 |
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45. |
Wind Energy Pattern Factor for Bangladesh and Estimation of the wind energy availability |
M. Sarkar, M. Hussain and S. Alam . |
Mausam, 35, 4, 515-516, 1984 |
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45. |
The Development of Alternative Energy in Bangladesh |
Muhtasham Hussain |
Proc. Symp. On the Role of Physics for Development, Dhaka, 1982. |
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46. |
Preparation of selective surfaces and determination of optimum thickness for maximum selectivity |
N. C. Bhowmik, J. Rahman, M.A. Alam Khan, Z. H. Mazumder. |
Renewable Energy 24, 663-666,2001 |
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47. |
Optimization of tilt angle for flat plate collectors in Dhaka |
M. Hussain and Ain-ul Huda |
Proceedings of World Renewable Energy Congress, 1996. |
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48. |
Development of a correlation for estimating hourly values of direct radiation from daily data |
M. Hussain and MD. Sirajul Islam Khan |
Proc.of World Renewable Energy Congress,1996, pp. 2173. |
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49. |
Optimization of the tilt angle for inclined collectors at Dhaka. |
M. Hussain and Ain-ul Huda |
Proc.of World Renewable Energy Congress,1996, pp. 1824-1827. |
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50. |
A case study of PV system design for a rural village in Bangladesh. |
M. Hussain and Tania Parveen Urmee |
Proc.of World Renewable Energy Congress,1996. |
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51. |
The performance of a box-type solar cooker with auxiliary heating. |
M. Hussain, K.C. Das and A. Huda |
Renewable Energy,1997. |
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52. |
Measurement and model computation of hourly global radiation tilt factor for Dhaka. |
M. Hussain and Ain-ul Huda |
Energy Convers. Mgmt. vol.39,No.8,pp.837-842, 1998. |
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53. |
Determination of atmospheric turbidity in Bangladesh. |
M. Hussain, Salma Khatun and M.G. Rasul |
Renewable Energy, 1999. |
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54. |
Economic evaluation of a stand-alone residential photovoltaic power system in Bangladesh. |
M. Hussain, M. Ali Asgar, R.K. Mazumder and M.M.H. Bhuiyan |
Renewable Energy, 2000. |
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55. |
Modified method of Cu2S coating on activated Cu-substrate. |
N.C. Bhowmik, A.H. Siddique, M.A.K. Azad, Md. Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem |
World Renewable Energy Congress 2002. |
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56. |
Dependence power law index on surface wind speed. |
M. Hussain |
Energy Convers. Mgmt. |
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57. |
The development of alternative energy in Bangladesh. |
M. Hussain |
Proc. Symp. on the role of Physics for Development, Dhaka, 1-10, 1982. |
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58. |
Performance study of a corrugated iron sheet solar water heater. |
M. Hussain, K.S. Rabbabi, and Md. Feroz al Alam Khan |
Proc. Symp. on the role of Physics for Development, Dhaka, 118-122, 1982. |
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59. |
A survey of wind energy potential in Bangladesh. |
M. Hussain, K.S. Rabbani, M.S. Rahman, M. Rahman and M. Jalaluddin |
Proc. Symp. on the role of Physics for Development, Dhaka, 114-117, 1982. |
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60. |
Correlating beam radiation with sunshine duration |
M. Hussain |
Solar Energy Vol. 48, pp. 145. |
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61. |
Estimation of Global and Diffuse Irradiance from sunshine duration and |
M. Hussain |
Solar Energy Vol. 33, pp. 217. |
RERC Experts group
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Research Experts: |
Field of Interest |
Dr. N. C. BhowmikDirector, Renewable Energy Research Centre Prof., Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering University of Dhaka E-mail: rerc@univdhaka.edu , rercdu@yahoo.com |
Photo thermal, Surface Coating |
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Prof. Dr. Muhtasham Hussain Chief Consultant, SWERA – Bangladesh Project Renewable Energy Research Centre, DU President, Bangladesh Solar Energy Society E-mail: rercdu@yahoo.com, bses_bd@yahoo.com |
Solar Radiation, Wind Energy |
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Prof. Dr. Jalalur Rahman Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering University of Dhaka E-mail: |
Semiconductor devices, Surface coating |
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Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Dept. of Physics University of Dhaka |
Energy Policy |
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Prof. Dr. Rezaul Karim Mozumder Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering University of Dhaka E-mail: rkmapedu@hotmail.com |
Photo voltaic systems, Solar cell, Power Electronics |
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Prof. Dr. Shahida Rafique Secretary, Bangladesh Solar Energy Society Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering University of Dhaka Email: bses_bd@yahoo.com |
Photo voltaic, communication |
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Prof. Dr. K.S. Rabbani Dept. of Physics University of Dhaka |
Photo thermal systems
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Prof. Dr. Mahbubar Rahman Dept. of Applied Chemistry University of Dhaka |
Surface coating Bio-mass |
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Prof. Dr. Subrata Kumar Aditya Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering E-mail: aditya@udhaka.net |
Photo voltaic, wind, hybrid system |
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Porf. Dr. Saiful Haque Institute of Food and Nutrition University of Dhaka Email: saifulhq@citechco.net |
Solar cell, PV and Hybrid system |
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Prof. Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman Dept. of Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering University of Dhaka Email: habib_ape70@yahoo.com |
Photo voltaic |
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Md. Shafiuzzaman Khan Khadem Lecturer, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh E-mail: skkhadem@yahoo.com |
Solar and Wind Energy |
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Mr. Himangshu Ranjan Ghosh Research Associate, Renewable Energy Research Centre Dhaka University Email: hrghosh@yahoo.com |
Solar Radiation |
Renewable Energy related R & D Activities in Bangladesh
Different Institutes, Universities and Research organizations (both public and private) are carrying out Research and Development (R&D) activities on diversified fields of renewable energy technologies. R&D activities of Bangladesh are characterized by plethora of constraints, including lack of expert manpower and financial resources. Different organizations and their field of interest related to R&D of RETs are presented in Table :
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Technology |
Involved Organization |
Remarks |
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Solar Photovoltaic/ Balance of system |
Grameen Shakti, CMES, IFRD, BUET |
It is possible to manufacture all the balance of system components (like Charge controller, Cable, Inverter, Converter etc.) locally |
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Solar Water Heaters |
RERC, Dhaka University, IFRD, CMES |
It is possible to manufacture with local design and fabrication facilities. |
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IFRD |
Number of designs have been development at IFRD with three basic categories- (I) improved stove without chimney (II) improved stove with chimney and (III) improved stove with waste heat utilization. |
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Solar Cooker-Parabolic |
IFRD, ANANDO |
IFRD has successfully field-tested it’s design which can quickly raise water to boiling point under clear sunny days. ANANDO is also manufacturing and marketing it’s products with imported materials and design. |
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Solar Cooker-Box Type |
IFRD, CMES |
IFRD’s design is made of locally available raw materials. The manufacturing cost of such a cooker is about Tk. 800.00 excluding the cost of utensils. The cookers are now being sold at IFRD. |
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IFRD, BRRI, BAU |
Different types have been designed and tested with locally available materials. |
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Solar Wood Seasoning Plant |
BFRI |
A simple, inexpensive and effective solar kiln has been developed for seasoning timber using solar radiation. The kiln can be constructed conveniently with locally available materials. Timbers of different species and dimensions can be seasoned throughout the year in the solar kiln. |
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Solar Passive Architecture |
BCSIR |
A solar house has been designed and built in the BCSIR campus, the purpose is to keep the house warm in winter and cool in summer. |
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Briquette Machine |
BIT Khulna, BRRI |
Under the “RET in Asia” program, BIT Khulna is developing better machines with longer screw life. |
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IFRD, LGED, BAU |
Fixed-Dome type plants are indigenously designed and constructed. |
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Water Current Turbine |
Department of Mechanical Engineering (DME), BUET |
DME, BUET is studying a model water current turbine for harnessing energy from river current and in the process of developing a prototype. |
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Wind Turbines |
BUET |
Computational models are developed for simulation of Horizontal and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines. |
|
IFRD, BRRI, BAU |
Different types have been designed and tested with locally available materials. |
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Solar Wood Seasoning Plant |
BFRI |
A simple, inexpensive and effective solar kiln has been developed for seasoning timber using solar radiation. The kiln can be constructed conveniently with locally available materials. Timbers of different species and dimensions can be seasoned throughout the year in the solar kiln. |
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Solar Passive Architecture |
BCSIR |
A solar house has been designed and built in the BCSIR campus, the purpose is to keep the house warm in winter and cool in summer. |
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Briquette Machine |
BIT Khulna, BRRI |
Under the “RET in Asia” program, BIT Khulna is developing better machines with longer screw life. |
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Biogas |
IFRD, LGED, BAU |
Fixed-Dome type plants are indigenously designed and constructed. |
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Water Current Turbine |
Department of Mechanical Engineering (DME), BUET |
DME, BUET is studying a model water current turbine for harnessing energy from river current and in the process of developing a prototype. |
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Wind Turbines |
BUET |
Computational models are developed for simulation of Horizontal and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines. |
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LGED |
LGED Designed & installed |
|
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Bangladesh Agricultural University |
Dept. of Farm Power and Machinery Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202 |
RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH CENTER (RERC)
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Sl. |
Location/Project Site |
Capacity of Each System installed or distributed |
Numbers of System |
Implementing Agencies/Beneficiaries |
Funding Source |
Numbers of Peoples served |
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Thana/Upazila/District |
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RERC, Dhaka University |
500 W |
1 |
Renewable Energy Research Centre(RERC)
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RERC, Dhaka University |
Research purpose |
List of Research Projects of Renewable Energy Research Centre , University of Dhaka, Bangladesh :
Session: 2001-2002
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
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1. |
Studies on the various parameters to increase the power conversion efficiency of a photo electro chemical cell. |
Prof. Abu Jafar Mahmood Chemistry |
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2. |
Study of energy-capacitor power supply for operating small loads. |
Prof. R.K. Mazumder Applied Physics and Electronics |
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3. |
Simulation of theoretical on solar cell efficiency and design and development of efficient solar panel. |
Prof. Shahida Rafique Applied Physics and Electronics |
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4. |
Studies on coal of Boropukuria Part I-carbonization. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahubar Rahman Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology |
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5. |
Performance study of solar selective coatings by spray pyrolysis method. |
Prof. N.C. Bhowmik Applied Physics and Electronics |
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6. |
Development of a photo thermal device using prepared selective surface. |
Prof. Jalalur Rahman Prof. N.C. Bhowmik Applied Physics and Electronics |
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7. |
Development of a concentrator photovoltaic and hybrid system for small-scale power generation. |
Mr. Saiful Huque Associate Professor Institute of Nutrition and Food Science |
Session: 1999-2000-2001
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
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1. |
Testing of SPV-Solar Photovoltaic Modules. |
Prof. Shahida Rafique Applied Physics & Electronics |
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2. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini pilot plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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3. |
Studies on the Optimization of the Hohenheim Solar Cooker...etc. |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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4. |
Development jof a photothermal Device Using pprepared Selective Surface. |
Prof. Jalalur Rahman Prof. N.C. Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
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5. |
Development of Selective Surface of Mbo and Optimization Thickness. |
Prof. N.C. Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
Session: 1998-1999
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
|
1. |
Solar Dehydration and Food Processing |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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2. |
Testing the Performance of the Hohenheim-ANANDO Solar Cooker (HASC) and Development of Simpler, Cheaper and Efficlient New Models |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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3. |
Biomass Production of Derelict Land |
Prof. A.K.M. Nazrul Islam Botany |
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4. |
Studies on Solar Radiation and Solar Thermal Conversion |
Prof. Muhtasham Hussain/ Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
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5. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
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6. |
Design of Residential PV Power Gridline Interconnection System |
Prof. Rezaul Karim Mazumder Applied Physics & Electronics |
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7. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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8. |
Application of Solar Selective Surfaces in the Production of Common Salt and Drinking Water: Designing and Fabrication of the Equipment |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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9. |
Solar Cells and Systems Characterization and Rural Applications |
Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
Session: 1997-1998
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
|
1. |
Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of Equipments for Solar Dehydration of Food Products |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry & Technology |
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2. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
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3. |
Residential PV Power Gridline Interconnection System |
Prof. Rezaul Karim Mazumder Applied Physics & Electronics |
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4. |
Practical Implementation of PV Lantern in a Remote Village |
Prof. Neem Chandra Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
|
5. |
Biomass Production in Riverbed |
Prof. A.K.M. Nazrul Islam Botany |
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6. |
Studies on Solar Radiation and Solar Thermal Conversion |
Prof. Muhtasham Hussain Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
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7. |
Solar Cells and Systems Characterization and Rural Applications |
Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
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8. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry & Technology |
Session: 1996-1997
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
|
1. |
Studies on Solar Radiation and Solar Thermal Conversion |
Prof. Muhtasham Hussain Physics |
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2. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
|
3. |
Photocatalyzing Aids from Water Hyacinth Leaves |
Prof. A.J. Mahmood Prof. S.Z. Haider Chemistry |
|
4. |
Practical Implementation of PV Lantern in a Remote Village |
Prof. Neem Chandra Bhowmik Prof. R.K. Mazumder Applied Physics & Electronics |
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5. |
Residential PV Power-Gridline Interconnection System |
Prof. Rezaul Karim Mazumder Dr. Subrata Kumar Aditay Applied Physics & Electronics |
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6. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry |
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7. |
Biomass Production of Fallowland |
Prof. A.K.M. Nazrul Islam Botany |
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8. |
Concentrator Solar Cells and System Characterization and Rural Applications |
Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
|
9. |
Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of Equipments for Solar Dehydration of Food Products |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry & Technology |
Session: 1995-1996
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
|
1. |
Studies on Solar Radiation and Solar Thermal Conversion |
Prof. Muhtasham Hussain Physics |
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2. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
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3. |
Design, Fabrication and Optimization Studies of Solar Lanterns Leading to Development of Prototypes |
Prof. Rezaul Karim Mazumder Dr. Subrata Kumar Aditay Mr. Sajjad Haider Applied Physics & Electronics |
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4. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry |
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5. |
Solar Hot Water Systems |
Prof. Neem Chandra Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
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6. |
Biomass Production in the Riverbed |
Prof. A.K.M. Nazrul Islam Botany |
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7. |
Photocatalyzing Aids from Water Hyacinth Leaves |
Prof. A.J. Mahmood Prof. S.Z. Haider Chemistry |
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8. |
Concentrator Solar Cells and System Characterization and Rural Applications |
Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
|
9. |
Solar Thermal Steam production and Distillation |
Dr. Abdul Jalil Khan Physics |
Session: 1994-1995
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No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
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1. |
Studies on Solar Radiation and Solar Thermal Conversion |
Prof. Muhtasham Hussain Physics |
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2. |
Design, Fabrication and Optimization Studies of Solar Lanterns Leading to Development of Prototypes |
Prof. R. K. Mazumder Prof. M. Hussain Prof. M. Ibrahim Dr. S.K. Aditay Mr. Sajjad Haider Applied Physics & Electronics |
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3. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
|
4. |
Improvement in the Methods of Solar Evaporation of Sea Water for Production of Salt |
Prof. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry |
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5. |
Solar Hot Water Systems |
Prof. Neem Chandra Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
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6. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry |
|
7. |
Solar Thermal Steam Production and Distillation |
Dr. Abdul Jalil Khan, Physics |
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8. |
Photocatalyzing Aids from Water Hyacinth Leaves |
Prof. A.J. Mahmood Prof. S.Z. Haider Chemistry |
|
9. |
Fabrication and Study of MIS-Structure Based Solar Cell |
Prof. A.K. Roy Prof. M. Ibrahim Physics |
|
10. |
Concentrator Solar Cells and System Characterization and Rural Applications |
Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
|
11. |
Biomass Production in the Riverbed |
Prof. A.K.M. Nazrul Islam Botany |
Session: 1993-1994
|
No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
|
1. |
Improvement in the Methods of Solar Evaporation of Sea Water for Production of Salt |
Prof. Dr. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry |
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2. |
a) Modification to low Cost Solar Water Heater and Solar Distillation Unit |
Prof. Dr. Muhtasham Hussain Physics |
|
3. |
Biomass Production in the Wasteland |
Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Nazrul Islam Botany |
|
4. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. Dr. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
|
5. |
Solar Assisted Hot Water Systems |
Prof. Dr. N.C. Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
|
6. |
Design, Fabrication and Performance Studies of Wind Velocity Meter and Wind Direction Indicator |
Prof. R. K. Mazumder Mr. Sajjad Haider Applied Physics & Electronics |
|
7. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry |
|
8. |
Photocatalyzing Aids from Water Hyacinth Leaves |
Prof. A.J. Mahmood Prof. S.Z. Haider Chemistry |
|
9. |
Solar Thermal Steam Production and Distillation |
Dr. Abdul Jalil Khan Physics |
|
10. |
A Study on the Characteristics of Concentrator Solar Modules and their Application for Rural Irrigation |
Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
Session: 1992-1993
|
No. |
Project Title |
Supervisor(s)/Department |
|
1. |
Improvement in the Methods of Solar Evaporation of Sea Water for Production of Salt |
Prof. Dr. S.S.M.A. Khorasani Applied Chemistry |
|
2. |
Biomass Production in the Rajshahi Division |
Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Nazrul Islam Botany |
|
3. |
Photocatalyzing Aids from Water Hyacinth Leaves |
Prof. A.J. Mahmood Prof. S.Z. Haider Chemistry |
|
4. |
Solar Thermal Steam Production and Distillation |
Dr. Abdul Jalil Khan Physics |
|
. |
Drinking Water Disinfection Using Solar Energy |
Prof. Dr. K. Siddique-e-Rabbani Physics |
|
5. |
Prototype Develpment of Electronic Power Conditioning Circuits for PV-systems |
Prof. R. K. Mazumder Applied Physics & Electronics |
|
6. |
Study on Solar Radiation |
Prof. Dr. Muhtasham Hussain Physics |
|
7. |
Destructive Distillation of Wood and Wood Wastes and Construction of a Mini Pilot Plant. |
Prof. A.H.M. Mahbubar Rahman Applied Chemistry |
|
8. |
Performance Studies of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems |
Prof. Dr. N.C. Bhowmik Applied Physics & Electronics |
|
9. |
Concentrator Solar Cells and System Characterization and Rural Applications |
Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim Physics |
Detail description of target and activities in the field of renewable energy (Solar/Wind/Biomass/Hydro etc.):
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In 1981, the University of Dhaka set up the Renewable Energy Research Centre (RERC) with following aims and objects:
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To organize research activities in the field of Solar, Wind and other alternative sources of energy;
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To encourage research projects for utilization of solar energy in Bangladesh;
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To help multidisciplinary research activities in this field;
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To look for international assistance and collaborations in this field;
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To co-ordinate and establish liaison with scientists and engineers working in other institutions inside and outside the country.
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To collect information and literature on researches in the fields of solar and other alternative energy sources and to disseminate them among the research workers.
RESEARCH ACTIVATES UNDER RERC :
From the beginning till now RERC has taken up different research projects in which teachers, researchers and students of the Faculties of Science and Biological Sciences are involved. Research have been carried out on solar radiation, flat thermal collectors, concentrating parabolic collector (CPC), water heaters, solar cookers, fresnnel concentrating collectors, schottky type solar cell preparation, battery charge controller, PV lantern design and fabrication, PV water pump, PV refrigerator, PV stand-alone residential system, biogas, fast growing trees for biomass.
I. Solar radiation study and Solar panels:
Global and Diffuse radiation on horizontal surface have been measured by using Eppley pyranometers for several years. Studies have been made on different correlation between sunshine duration and global as well as diffuse radiation. Improved season dependent techniques have been developed for estimation of diffuse and global radiation from sunshine data. Again correlations between cloud cover and sunshine duration as well as those between rainfall amount and sunshine hour have been obtained. As a result estimations of radiation could be found for around 100 locations in Bangladesh and Solar Radiation Maps have been obtained. Computation and experimentation on the availability of solar radiation on tiled surfaces have been studied in detail. Hourly and daily tilt factors for Dhaka have been computed. Studies on optimization of tilt and azimuth angles have been made. A fixed tilt of 260 is recommended for south facing collectors. Optimum monthly tilt and azimuth for further increase in availability of solar radiation by up to 25% have been proposed.
A computer based solar radiation data accumulation system in nearing completion. By this system solar radiation data for 24 hours will be studied for Dhaka everyday.
II. Solar PV systems:
Schottky type solar cells have been prepared. The cells have been fabricated by direct painting of the dopant compound and subsequent heat treatment. A 100 watt DC PV water pump has been installed in the Energy Park. Its maximum capacity is 105 lit./min. Battery charge controllers have been designed and fabricated. Different types of PV lanterns were designed and fabricated and their performances have been tested. One room of Energy Park have been electrified with Solar electricity which runs a 56” ceiling fan, 60 watt incandescent light, and a 40w tube light and a Personal Computer.
III. Solar Thermal systems:
Flat plate thermal collectors have been built using copper as well as corrugated galvanized iron sheets as absorber. Forced and natural circulation type flat plate collectors (400 liter, cap.) have been designed and fabricated in the Energy Park. These can be used in rural Hospital and small industry for hot water. Its temperature range is 550-800C. Different types of low cost solar water heaters for domestic use have also been designed and fabricated in this Park.
Different types of box type Solar Cookers were designed, developed and fabricated in the Energy park. Their performances have been tested: this type of cooker can be used in the rural areas of Bangladesh for 8 months of the year. Arrangements have been made to supply a small amount of auxiliary electric energy to the solar cooker so that this may be used throughout the year at locations where electricity is available. A Fresnnel concentrating collector has been designed and fabricated for production of distilled water and candles.
Education and Degree Schemes on Solar Energy:
A large number of students did research for M. Sc. and M. Phil. and Ph. D. thesis in the Energy Park or in collaboration with RERC and obtained their degrees.
RERC has a library and collects international journals related to renewable energy.
International Workshops, National Exhibition:
RERC has organized International Workshops on Renewable energy in 1988, 1993 and 1996. It also conducted a large number of Seminars.
National exhibitions on Solar Energy Technology in1998, 2000 and 2002 were organized by RERC and Bangladesh Solar energy Society.
PV systems available:
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Sl. No. |
System |
Total load |
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1. |
PV Pump |
100 w, DC |
|
2. |
PV lantern |
5 w, 7.5 w, 10 w |
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3. |
PV Fan |
10 w, DC |
|
4. |
PV Refrigerator |
48 w, DC |
|
5. |
PV (home lighting system) |
200 |
Solar Thermal Systems Available:
Solar water Heaters (Capacity around 500 liters) for Hospitals, Hostels, Hotels and Industrial use.
Solar Water Heater (domestic use), 100 liters
Fresnnel Concentrating Collector, Parabolic Trough Type Concentrating Collector
Low Cost Water Heater, 200 liters
Solar Cookers
Projects:
RERC is assisting and coordinating research project (around 10) on Renewable Energy. It has also completed a number of project works on different areas of Renewable Energy. SWERA (Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment) ( http://www.swera.unep.net ) project assisted by UNEP is now going on. All the important Organizations and Institutions are associated in this work.
2. INSTITUTE OF FUEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (IFRD) BCSIR, DHAKA.
Renewable Energy Related R & D Intonations Renewable Energy related R & D activities in the Institute of Fuel Research & Development (IFRD), BCSIR are:
(i) To utilize the existing traditional and commercial fuels more efficiently by improving the efficiencies of different burning devices commonly used in the country for its conversion, reductions of the emission of green house gases in the environment and to check the health hazards of the users,
(ii) Rapid production of biomass and fast growing trees for utilization of Biogas as fuel ,
(iii) To .better utilization of biomass and other organic waste matters for production of Biogas and its conversion into electricity for improving the life of rural peoples of the country ,
(iv) Utilization of solar, wind and micro/mini hydro energy and
(v) Pilot scale dissemination of different technologies innovated by the institute.
The Renewable Energy Technology related R & D activities and installations by IFRD are as follows:
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Sl. |
Activities and Purposes |
No. of Sites |
No. Installation |
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1 |
Dissemination of Improved Stoves for 1, 17, 573 All over Bangladesh Cooking |
1,17,573 |
All over Bangladesh |
|
2 |
Down-Draft Combustion Principle in Wood IFRD, BCSIR Burning Devices |
1 |
IFRD, BCSIR |
|
3 |
Dissemination of Biogas Plant for Cooking & lighting
|
More than 10,000 |
IFRD, BCSIR |
|
4 |
Utilization of Bio as for Multipurpose uses |
- |
IFRD , BCSIR |
|
5 |
Utilization of Pressed Mud for Biogas |
- |
IFRD, BCSIR |
|
6 |
Investigation on plant biomass estimation in Energy plantations |
|
IFRD, BCSIR |
|
7 |
Studies on the Designing of the Solar Drier using polymer insomation |
- |
IFRD, BCSIR |
|
8 |
Solar Energy Resources Assessment for PV generation studies |
2 |
IFRD, BCSIR and Shailapropar , Bandarban |
|
9 |
Stand-alone Solar PV system (50Wp each) for study and demonstration |
14 |
Megnaghat(Gazaria, Munsgiganj), Shailapropar , Bandarban & IFRD, BCSIR |
|
10 |
Solar PV water pump for study and demonstration |
1 |
IFRD, BCSIR |
|
11 |
Design and Fabrication of Solar Water heater for Study and demonstration |
2 |
IFRD, BCSIR |
|
12 |
Wind Energy Resource Assessment by Wind Data Logging System |
3 |
St. martins Island, Teknaf and Meghnaghat (Gazaria, Munshiganj ) |
|
13 |
Performance Study and demonstration of Wind Turbine at different Wind conditions for water lifting |
2 |
Teknaf (3Kw) & Meghnaghat (500W) |
|
14 |
Performance Study and demonstration of Wind pump at different conditions for water lifting |
2 |
Megnaghat(Gazaria, Munsgiganj) and BCSIR campus , Chittagong |
|
15 |
Resource Assessment for the generation of electricity by Micro/Mini Hydro generation |
- |
Shailapropar(Bandarban) and Madhabkunda ( Moulvibazar) |
RERC, Dhaka University existing systems in Energy park
Radiation:
Solar Radiation Measurement System:
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Instrument: Pyranometer, Pyrheliometer, Data logger, Computer, Shadow disc
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Set up time: 1988 by Prof. Muhtasham Hussain
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From June 2002 global radiation data is being taken using data logger and computer
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1 (one) minute interval
Photo thermal system:
Solar Cooking System:
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From 1988 to till now different types of solar cooker has been made for research purpose.
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Temperature range from 90 to 1300C.
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Suitable for rural areas as well as for town
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Low cost, reliable, portable
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Food taste quality high
Hot Water System:
Two types: According to size -
1) Small scale
2) Large scale
According to operating system –
1) Thermosyphon system
2) Force flow system
Thermosyphon System:
· Installed - 1990
· Selectively coated absorber – using locally available materials
· Show high efficiency
· Capacity – 400 litre
· Temperature – 55 to 800 C
Force Flow System:
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Installed - 1990
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Ordinary Black coating
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Efficiency is lower than thermosyphon system due to selective coating
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Capacity – 400 litre
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Temperature – maintain constant, around 55 – 600C
Low Cost Water Heating System:
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Installed – 1993
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Ordinary Black Paint
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Specially for rural areas only
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Cost effective
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Temperature – 40 to 550C
Hot Water System: (Small scale)
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Installed – 1988, 2000
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Home use only
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Capacity - 100 – 150 litre
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Temperature – 40 – 550C
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Ordinary Black Paint
Solar Thermal Steam Production System:
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Installed – 1988
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Fresnel’s reflection system
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High tempeture – around 200 – 3500C
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Used for Steam production, Candle, Soap production
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Small scale production
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Low cost
Photovoltaic System:
Solar Home System:
· Installed – 1990
|
1. |
PV lantern |
5 w, 7.5 w, 10 w |
|
2. |
PV Fan |
10 w, DC |
|
3. |
PV (home lighting system) |
200 w |
PV Refrigeration System:
· 48 W, DC
· Specially for rural hospital use
PV Pumping System:
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100 W, DC
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Specially for rural irrigation project
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Maximum capacity – 105litre/min
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Lifting capacity depend on Pump configuration
Solar Hybrid System:
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Running project
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Use concentrating collector with mirror and concentrating solar cell
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Electricity generation as well as water heating
RERC auto backup System:
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Auto backup system has been established in the RERC for its continuously running global solar radiation measurement system
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Personal Computer including ups, fan and light.
Wind Resource Assessment
Press Release for SWERA (Solar & Wind Energy Resources Assessment) Project
International Effort to Pin Point Some of the World's Best Solar and Wind Power Sites Gets Underway
A pioneering project to map the solar and wind resource of 13 developing countries using Satellite Technology and Ground Base Data has been launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). For Bangladesh Renewable Energy Research Centre, University of Dhaka, has taken up the programme supported by the Ministry of Forest and Environment.
Experts are convinced that the project, called the Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment (SWERA), may prove that the potential for deploying solar panels and wind turbines in these countries is far greater than is currently supposed.
Klaus Toepfer, Executive Director of UNEP, said: "While the costs of renewable energies like solar and wind have been tumbling in recent years, obstacles remain to their widespread deployment particularly in developing countries. One of these is the uncertainty about the size and intensity of the solar and wind resource. The SWERA project aims to bridge this knowledge gap so potential investors can know, with a great deal of accuracy, the locations where they can secure a good and reasonable return".
"If we can accelerate the deployment of renewable energy we can help in the fight against global warming and poverty. These technologies produce none of the gases, such as carbon dioxide, linked with climate change during their operating lives. In many developing countries the scarcity of energy is driving more and more people into poverty. A lack of energy also has severe environmental consequences.
Meanwhile developed countries, as a result of climate change talks in Bonn and Marrakech, are expected to be searching for sites in poorer countries where wind and solar power can be deployed. Various funds and mechanisms have been agreed which will allow industrialized nations to offset greenhouse gas emissions through green and clean energy schemes in the developing world.
The countries where the surveys are to be carried out are Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Cuba, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sri Lanka.
The belief that SWERA, which is an international collaboration between UNEP and agencies including the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory, GRID/Sioux Falls, GTZ of Germany, the State University of New York, the Danish National Laboratory Risoe, the Tata Energy Research Institute and the space agencies of Germany and Brazil, may discover that the wind and solar resource of these countries is far bigger than is currently supposed.
