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09 Jun

Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey inaugurated the Green Urja Conclave at IIT Delhi on the World Environment Day

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Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey inaugurated the Green Urja Conclave 2022 and Green Globe Awards ceremony at IIT Delhi on World Environment Day, on June 5, 2022. The Union Minister also honoured individuals and institutions working towards environment protection and green energy. The Green Urja Conclave 2022 was organised by Confederation of Renewable Energy Service Professionals and Industries (CRESPAI) in association with IIT Delhi, CMEE IIM Lucknow and Hansraj College, University of Delhi. Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey shared his valuable insights at the Green Urja Conclave on India’s Global Journey towards…

26 Jun

IIT Delhi launches economical Rapid Antigen Test Kit for COVID-19

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitness, NationalAntigen, Centre for Biomedical Engineering, COVID-19, Diagnosis, IIT Delhi, Immunoassay, Ministry of Education, Nasal swabs, Rapid Antigen Test, SARS-CoV-2, Sputum samples, Throat swabs

New Delhi: Minister of State for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre launched a Rapid Antigen Test kit for COVID-19 developed by IIT Delhi. The Rapid Antigen Test kit has been developed by the IIT Delhi researchers led by Dr. Harpal Singh, professor at the Institute’s Centre for Biomedical Engineering. This kit can be used for in vitro qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen. The SARS-CoV-2 Ag Rapid Test is a colloidal gold enhanced double antibody sandwich immunoassay for the qualitative determination of SARS-CoV-2 antigen in human nasal swabs, throat swabs, and deep sputum samples. It is suitable for general population screening and…

05 Jun

Researchers develop hydrogen-fuelled spark-ignition engine generator for zero-emissions

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitness, National, TechCarbon dioxide (CO2), Carbon monoxide (CO), Combustion engine, Diesel Engines, Electrical Power, Emissions, fuel, Hydrocarbon (HC), Hydrogen fuel, IIT Delhi, IOCL, KOEL, MNRE, Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Particulate Matter (PM), Pollution, Smoke, Spark-Ignition Engine, Unconventional Fuels

New Delhi: Diesel-fuelled internal combustion engine generator for electrical power generation mainly emits carbon monoxide (CO), Hydrocarbon (HC), Smoke, Particulate Matter (PM), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Carbon dioxide (CO2)emissions resulting in a contribution to air pollution. To tackle this, researchers at the Engines and Unconventional Fuels Laboratory, IIT Delhi developed a new technology and built“Hydrogen fuelled Spark-Ignition Engine Generator” in collaboration with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL), and the Indian Oil R&D Centre for the utilization of hydrogen in internal combustion engines for zero-emission with higher thermal efficiency. A dedicated lubricating oil for the engine was also developed by…

31 May

IIT Delhi to establish department of energy science and engineering

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New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi is in the process of establishing a new department named, ‘Department of Energy Science and Engineering’ essentially for expanding the scope and depth of activities being undertaken by the 45-year-old Centre for Energy Studies (CES). The Institute’s Board has given its approval for the conversion of the Centre for Energy Studies into a Department of Energy Science and Engineering. The new department is expected to provide a much-needed focus and visibility to the teaching and research activities of the Institute in the field of energy as it deserves for achieving the seventh…

25 May

IIT Delhi to create new centre to boost research in optics and photonics

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New Delhi: In order to take teaching, research, development, and innovation in different areas of optics and photonics to a higher level, while keeping a balance between classical and modern areas, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi will create a new centre named ‘Optics and Photonics Centre’. The Institute’s Board of Governors has given its approval to the creation of the new centre. Optics and photonics is the study of the fundamental properties of light and harnessing them in practical applications. To list a few, the areas covered under optics and photonics include Optical imaging, Optical metrology, Sources and detectors…

23 Mar

Eco-friendly scooter for last mile delivery and personal commute

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New Delhi: Rising pollution and increase in prices of petrol and diesel have prompted the manufacturers to develop eco-friendly and better fuel-efficient vehicles. Working in this direction, the electric scooter 'Hope' has been launched by Gelios Mobility, an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, incubated start-up. With a running cost of around 20 paisa per kilometre this scooter is found to be best suited for the last mile delivery and personal commute. HOPE comes with a portable charger and a portable Li-ion battery that can be charged through a normal domestic socket found in homes, eliminating the requirement of a…

12 Mar

IIT Delhi and Hebrew University of Jerusalem to support collaborative research

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New Delhi: Indian Institutes of Technology(IIT), Delhi and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel (HUJI) have partnered to support collaborative and interdisciplinary education and research initiatives. Speaking of the partnership with IIT Delhi, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Oron Shagrir said, “The Hebrew University is delighted to partner with Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. This agreement will bring about opportunities for joint research and exchange of students and ideas with one of India's leading research institutions. It is part of the University’s strategy to expand our collaborations with India.” Prof V. Ramgopal Rao, Director,…