One Day Hands-on Training on Biofuel Production and Characterization 2019, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Hands-on Training, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 29th August 2019

Description

Energy sources depletion and Environmental stringencies have led to the exploration of Alternate fuels. Biodiesel is a safe alternative fuel to replace traditional petroleum diesel possessing high-lubricity, clean-burning ability and the only alternative fuel for use in existing, unmodified diesel engines without any retrofits. A Biodiesel facility at International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology invites interested candidates to make best use of the opportunity to understand the underlying principles in biodiesel production and characterization.

Events

Biofuels-introductory concepts, Production & Performance Evaluation
Lab scale Biodiesel Production
Cloud and pour point (ASTMD2500), Acid number (ASTMD664)
Moisture content, Density(ASTM1298) ,Viscosity(ASTMD445) & corrosion measurements(ASTMD130)
Flash and Fire point(ASTMS93) measurements
Biodiesel Washing and Drying techniques
Biodiesel and Blends Calorific value Value(ASTM1500) measurements
Cloud and Pour point measurements

Departments

• Mechanical Chemical Agricultural Energy Industrial BioTechnology Ocean Aeronautical Automobile Ocean Food

Accommodation

Accommodation will be provided for outstation participant by remittance of Rs 200/day

How to reach Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Jeppiaar Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119