Souvik Ta

• Developed two dimensional computational models of methane combustors using ANSYS Fluent
• Aim was to introduce turbulence in the fuel path and increase mixing to promote combustion
• Turbulence was created by introducing Blunt Bodies of varying geometries and in different locations
in the path of the fuel
• Models with blunt bodies showed higher mass weighted temperatures and decreased NOx production
• Introduction of secondary air inlets resulted in an even temperature distribution at the outlet
Worked on: ANSYS Fluent and Design Modeller

Vision: • Life Cycle Assessment of a biomass gasification system for Jatropha Biomass fuel being developed in BITS Pilani
• Cradle-to-gate approach adopted from the Jatropha farm where it was harvested to the production of
producer gas.The co-product Jatropha Oil was also accounted for
• Assessment was done for the Jatropha Farming requirements and the Jatropha processing until it
forms usable biomass and Gasification Data was taken from the Jatropha gasifier equipment in BITS
Pilani
• Global Warming Potential(GHGs) was lesser than conventional fuel pathways.Values of Particulate
matter emissions and Non-renewable energy used were below baseline standards
Worked on: GREET LCA software