The objective of this course is to provide candidates with a comprehensive understanding of underground coal gasification (UCG) and surface gasification methods, technologies, and their applications. Candidates will learn the principles and techniques involved in converting coal into a gaseous fuel underground or on the surface. The course aims to equip candidates with the knowledge to evaluate the feasibility, environmental impacts, and economic potential of UCG and surface gasification projects.
Online
3 Months 4 sessions/week 2 live sessions/month Each recorded session will be 25 minutes and uploaded to the server and participants can get access.
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras
and
Zemblance
Graduation in Engineering - Petroleum/Chemical/Mechanical/Civil/Mining/
Electrical/Electronics and Masters in Geophysics/Geology/Applied
Geology from recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government).
For International Participants - Students / Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country.
Fundamental knowledge of science, engineering, energy sector
Dr. Hari Vuthaluru, Associate Professor, WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Australia
Dr. V. Raghavan, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras
Dr. Rajesh R Nair, Professor, Petroleum Engineering Programme, Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras
Shri. R K Dhasmana, Former Executive Director and Basin Manager KG Basin, ONGC; EdTech Director, Zemblance Hydrocarbons
Principles and advantages of UCG, UCG process and reactions, UCG technology and equipment overview
Exploration methods and Basin Management
3.1 Real gas behavior, 3.2 Real gas equations of state, 3.3 Property relations for mixtures and Psychrometry
Wellbore stability, Stress estimation and Subsidence monitoring
Combustion: Combustion reactions – Stoichiometry, First law analysis, Heat calculations, Adiabatic flame temperature
Overview of surface gasification methods, Fixed-bed gasification, Fluidized-bed gasification, Entrained-flow gasification
Gasifier design and operation parameters, Gasification kinetics and thermodynamics, Process optimization and control strategies
Environmental impacts of UCG and surface gasification, Carbon capture and storage (CCS) in gasification projects, Air and water pollution control in gasification processes
Economic evaluation of UCG and surface gasification projects, Market opportunities and potential applications, Techno-economic analysis and project planning
Integration of UCG and surface gasification with power generation, Syngas utilization and downstream processes, Co-production of fuels and chemicals from gasification products
Analysis of real-world UCG and surface gasification
"Underground Coal Gasification and Combustion" by Alexander Y. Klimenko and Vladimir S. Litvinenko
"Coal Gasification and Its Applications" by David A. Bell and Brian F. Towler
"Gasification of Unconventional Feedstocks" by Vivek V. Ranade, Ajay K. Dalai, and Sreekala Bajwa