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Bio Fuel Task Force, Government of Karnataka Karnataka State
Council for Science and Technology
& University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
“Research Opportunities in Bio Fuels” Date : 15th and 16th ‘July
2010 Venue : University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK,
Bangalore
PROCEEDINGS OF THE WORKSHOP
Inaugural Function held on 15–08-2010
Bio Fuel Task Force, Government of Karnataka and Karnataka State
Council for Science and Technology have jointly organized a two-day
brainstorming workshop on “Opportunities in Bio Fuel Research” - on
15th and 16th July 2010 at University of Agricultural Sciences,
(GKVK), Bangalore. The workshop was aimed at promoting the R &
D activities in the field of bio-fuels viz. Bio-fuel cultivation,
development of post harvesting technologies, development of value
addition processes & next generation bio-fuels.
The workshop was inaugurated on 15th July 2010 at 10.30 am by
Shri. A.S.Sadashivaiah IFS (Retd) Hon’ble Chairman, Karnataka State
Pollution Control
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Board, Bangalore. The inaugural function was presided by Prof.
K. Narayana Gowda, Vice Chancellor, University of Agricultural
Sciences, Bangalore and Prof. J. Srinivasan, Centre for Atmospheric
& Oceanic Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore was
the Chief Guest. Keynote Address was delivered by Sri Y. B.
Ramakrishna, Hon’ble Chairman, Bio Fuel Task Force, Government of
Karnataka.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. K. Narayan Gowda, Vice
Chancellor, UAS, Bangalore. The exhibition stalls were setup by Bio
Fuel Park, Hassan, M/s Nandan Bio Matrix, Hyderabad, Adora Green
Energy Pvt.ltd., Mumbai, PCRA, Bangalore and Mico Bosch,
Bangalore.
Dr. M. Prithiviraj, Executive Secretary, KSCST, Bangalore,
welcomed the gathering. In his address, Dr. Prithiviraj mentioned
on the activities of the KSCST with special reference to the energy
projects.
Shri. Y.B. Ramkrishna Hon’ble Chairman Bio-Fuel Task Force,
Govt. of Karnataka, delivered the keynote address. He outlined the
objectives of the workshop and stressed the need to fill up the
gaps in biofuel crops, processing and value addition, quality and
standardization and second generation bio-fuels. He was hoping that
this workshop is going to provide sufficient exposure to all the
aspiring researchers and institutions to initiate research. He
informed that new information and demonstration centers at Bijapur,
Gulbarga and Chamarajnagar, going to to create good awareness among
the bio-fuel seed growers in processing & value addition among
the rural community. Further he said that the Government aims at
setting up of such centers in every district in a phased manner.
Shri Y.B.Ramakrishna suggested the UAS Vice Chancellor to establish
a Bio Fuel Quality Standard and Testing Facility in their
University at Bangalore.
Shri. A. S. Sadashivaiah in his inaugural address said that the
Karnataka State Bio-fuel Task Force has taken an initiative of
intensive cultivation of bio-fuel crops in Govt wasteland &
village community land with the active involvement of Village
Forest Communities (VFC). He mentioned that there are over 4000
VFCs across the State having 3.5 lakh hectare of degraded forest
land. He stressed the need to utilize this land for raising
bio-fuel species through community participation.
Prof. J. Srinivasan Chairman, Divecha Centre for Climate Change,
Indian Institute of Science, emphasized the involvement of the
Engineering Colleges and other R&D Institutions in processing
and other scientific areas of Bio Fuel production. He felt that
this initiative is very important in view of the climate change
scenario which is gathering momentum due to pollution and other
parameters for which the major contributor is the transport
sector.
Dr. K. Narayan Gowda, Vice Chancellor, UAS, Bangalore, in his
presidential address, mentioned the need to promote the Bio-Fuel
Technologies and to take up research in an aggressive manner and to
motivate the farmers for cultivation and oil extraction by
providing proper marketing opportunities.
There were four technical sessions followed by a field visit
scheduled for the first day.
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Day-1
Technical Session-1 on “Bio Fuel Crops – Agronomical Practices”
was chaired by Dr. Alok Adholeya, Director TERI, New Delhi. Prof.
Balkrishna Gowda, Department of Forestry & Environmental
Sciences, UAS; Prof. V.K. Gour, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vigyan
Vishwavidyalay, Jabalpur,MP and Dr. S.J. Patil Principal
Scienctist, AICRP on Agro Forestry, University of Agricultural
Sciences, Dharwad, as other speakers. Dr. Alok Adholeya spoke in
detail about the Jatropa cultivation and the work done by TERI. He
mentioned that TERI has set up 7 nurseries in different parts of
the country and carried out several experiments on Jatropa species.
He mentioned that TERI also conducts several farmers meetings and
road show for promoting Jatropa. Prof. Balkrishna Gowda presented
on “An Overview of Strategy, Practice and Future” of Bio Fuel
Plants. He spoke about the different varieties of Bio Fuel Species
and their cultivation methods. Prof. Gour spoke on “Agronomic
Practices and Management of Jatropha Plantation to Enhance
Feedstock Production”. He mentioned about the various parameters
that effect the growth and productivity of Jatropa. Dr. Patil
explained about agronomy practices of Simaruba Glauca with
different densities and its performance under rainfed conditions in
Dharwad district.
Dr. S.J. Patil speaking at Technical Session – 1 Speakers at the
Technical Session - 1 Technical Session-2 on “Processing &
Value Addition” was chaired by Prof. Udipi Shrinivas, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, IISc. Dr. Sudhir Singhal former Director
Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehra Doon and Dr. Divakar Rao,
Member Vision Group on BioTechnology and Member, Bio Fuel Task
Force Government of Karnataka, shared their views. Prof. Udipi
Shrinivas spoke on the scope of research in the field of engine
performance, Blending methods Bio Diesel from Micro Algae. Dr.
Divakar Rao in his presentation stressed on the need for research
in various trans-esterification processes and applications of oil
cakes for agricultural and Animal feeds.
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Dr. Divakar Rao, Member, Bio Fuel Task Force Speaking at the
session Prof. Udipi Shrinivas speaking at the Technical Session -
3
Technical Session-3 on “Quality & Standardization” was
chaired by Dr. Sudhir Singhal. Shri. P.S. Ananda Rao, Head
Environment Division, KSRTC, Bangalore, Dr. Robert Paulmer, Chief
Technical Officer, Energenics PTE Ltd., Singapore & Shri. K.
Jayanna, Principal Coordinator, Industry-Institute Relationship,
BOSCH, Bangalore, shared their views.
Dr. Sudhir Singhal chaired the session and presented on the
applications of bio diesel and its properties. He mentioned that
there is wide scope for research in the designs and qualitative
maintenance.
Shri. P.S. Anand Rao gave the details of the usage of Bio Diesel
in KSRTC. He said that more than 2000 buses are running on B-20
biodiesel blend and 7.7% blending of Ethanol. He mentioned that
they have modified their engines to accommodate the bio diesel
usage.
Dr. Robert Paulmer spoke on the on adoption of biodiesel for the
transport sector and various regulations involved therein.
Mr. Robert Paulmer, CTO, Energenics speaking at the session
Speakers at Technical Session - 3
Technical Session-4 on “2nd Generation Bio Fuel” was chaired by
Dr. V. Sivasubramanian, Director, Vivekananda Institute of Algal
Technology, Chennai. Dr. T.V. Ramachandra, Centre for Ecological
Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Shri. S.
Sampath, President CEO & Samki Teck, Resources, Hyderabad,
shared their views.
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Dr. Sivasubramanian made a presentation on the Phycoremediation
method for industrial effluent treatment. He explained how
industrial effluents are rich source of Bio Fuels because of the
presence of organic and inorganic nutrients.
Speakers at Technical Session – 4 Mr. Sampath,CEO, Samkitek,
speaking at the session
The technical sessions ended with a field visit by the
participants to Bio Fuel Information & Demonstration Unit at
UAS, GKVK campus. The participants experienced & witnessed the
complete process of production of bio-diesel. The participants
enjoyed with a cultural programme before dinner.
Field Visit on Day 1- Participants at Bio Fuel Information &
Demonstration Unit, UAS
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Day -2
Technical Session-5 on “Industrial Approach – Presentation by
Exhibitors”. was chaired Sri J. T. Rajasekhara, Member, Biofuel
Task Force, Government of Karnataka. Mr. N.V.J. Swamy from M/s
Nandan Biomatrix, Hyderabad, shared his views.
Mr. N.V.J. Swamy from Nandan Biomatrix spoke on the company’s
initiatives in promoting Bio fuel crops, training of farmers, and
insurance for farmers cultivating Biofuels species. He also
mentioned on the research works of the company in this regard and
patents held by them.
Dr. Girish of Hassan Bio Fuel Park presented on the work being
carried out by their bio fuel park which is regarded as a model for
the entire country for the facilities that has been created to
propagate biofuels in 2500 villages and for their extensive
research work on bio fuels species.
Sri J.T. Rajshekhara, Member Bio Fuel Task Force spoke on the
work being done at the Farm Field School for Bio Fuel Development
at Molkalmuru near Chitradurga. He mentioned that nursery with
50000 saplings of four different species of Jatropa was developed
and seedlings distributed to farmers.
Speakers at Technical Session 5 Mr. N.V.J. Swamy, Nandan
Biomatrix, speaking at the Session
Technical Session -6 was designed to showcase some important
applications and case studies. The session was chaired by Prof.
Balkrishna Gowda with Shri. P.S. Ananda Rao, Head Environment
Division, KSRTC, Bangalore, Shri. M. Jayasingh, Retired Engineer,
Southern Railways, Mr. A. Fredrick, Manager, R & D, Mico Bosch
and Ms. Tilottama Shrinivas.
Mr. Jayasingh spoke extensively on the bio fuel species suited
for diesel engines and categorically said that Pongemia Piñata is
the best raw material for production of bio diesel. He stressed the
need for taking mechanization & industrial (large) level
production of bio diesel for meeting future demand.
Mr. Federicks of BOSCH dealt with the statistics on the
properties of various bio fuels that effect the engine performance.
He also made several comparisons of National and International
specifications of Bio Fuel blending with respect to diesel and the
performance therein.
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Ms. Tilottama of SuTra Project narrated on their groups
experience in several villages on the establishment of bio diesel
installations and also in industrial installations. She mentioned
the benefits of power generation using biofuel run diesel
engines.
Speakers at Technical Session – 6 Mr. M. Jayasingh speaking at
Technical Session - 6
The day ended with the valedictory function chaired by Justice
Shri. M. Rama Jois Hon’ble member of Rajya Sabha and former
Governor of Bihar & Jharkhand. Shri Y.B. Ramakrishna, Hon’ble
Chairman, Biofuel Task Force presided over the function. Dr. S.G.S
Swamy, Fellow, KSCST welcomed the guests.Dr. M. Prithviraj,
Executive Secretary, KSCST, summed up the deliberations of the
workshop. He educated the participants on the scope of research
opportunities & various funding opportunities by funding
agencies such as Dept. of Biotechnology, Dept. of Science and
Technology, Ministry of Non-conventional energy sources, Dept. of
space, Council of Scientific Research. He also mentioned on the
role of KSCST in obtaining the assistance from these organisations.
Dr. Sanjay Bajpai, Scientist F & Director Department of Science
& Technology, Government of India spoke on activities of DST
with regard to Bio Fuel projects and also on availability of
funding to such projects. There was special presentation on the
International Property Rights (IPR) and Patent Information System
by Mr. P. Dhanavantri, Consultant, KSCST. He explained in brief on
various methods for applying for IPR and the patenting
procedures.
Justice Shri. M. Rama Jois addressing the gathering Valedictory
Function on Day 2
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Justice Shri M. Rama Jois. Hon’ble Member of Rajya Sabha and
Former Governor of Bihar spoke on the traditional practices adopted
for protection of nature and consumption of oil seeds for lighting
purpose. He felt that creation of Special Economic Zone has led to
depletion of resources resulting in threat for food and fuel
security of the country. He said that the decision taken in the
seminar should be implemented. Sri Y.B. Ramakrishna, Chairman
bio-fuel task force Govt. of Karnataka in his presidential remarks
said that the Bio fuel Task Force anticipates receiving few good R
& D proposals by various institutions from this workshop. He
felt that there is need for both energy and food security that will
lead for better agricultural sustainability. Mr. S.N. Sondur,
Fellow, KSCST proposed vote of thanks.
About 100 participants (55- from Universities, 35- from
Technical Institutions, 5 - from NGO’s and 5- Research Scholars)
attended the workshop besides 15 eminent speakers. There was a wide
press and electronic media coverage. The presentations made by the
speakers will be hosted on the KSCST website
(www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in).
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RECOMMENDATIONS :
The following recommendations were derived from the proceedings
of the workshop
1. Higher Production of Bio Fuels is to be achieved without
compromising on the food and fodder security.
2. Waste land reclamations for large scale plantations need to
be emphasized for higher oil seed production.
3. Village Forest Committees should be involved in raising large
scale bio fuel plantations of bio fuel species.
4. Encourage institutions for the development of high yielding
bio fuel species with harsh climatic conditions.
5. Research should aim at developing industrial levels
productions in the entire value chain of Bio Diesel production.
6. Encourage for taking up large scale research in the 2nd
generation biofuels i.e., Algal Biofuels which can be taken on a
massive scale for producing fuels without compromising on food
& fodder security is to be encouraged.
7. There is need to reach higher blending optimization from B-20
and above in Indian context.
8. More Research needs to be taken up in the areas of diesel
engine technologies to match the Indian Diesel specifications and
to nullify the adverse affect of biofuel usage
9. The seed collection mechanism and market linkages need to be
established for the development of bio fuels.
10. Quality & standardization (Testing) facilities for all
activities of Bio Fuel Production should be established.
11. KSCST shall act as coordinating and vetting agency for all
R&D projects of Bio Fuels in Karnataka.
12. KSCST shall act as coordinating agency for all Bio Fuel
Information and Demonstration Centres in Karnataka.
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