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Dr. Kunwar Pal

Dr. Kunwar Pal

Biography

Dr Kunwar Pal is currently serving as the Scientist-C at Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass Division at Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy Kapurthala.He earned his Ph.D. from Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Jalandhar in July 2019 on “Studies on Performance of Biomass Cookstoves using Exergy Approach” carried out at Thermochemical Conversion Division, SSS-National Institute of Bio-Energy Kapurthala (Punjab) where he served as senior research fellow for four years after awarded by Bioenergy Promotion Fellowship in 2013 by MNRE New Delhi. He also served as Assistant Professor for more than three years in the Department of Chemical Engineering, PKG College of Engineering & Technology Panipat (Affiliated to Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra). He has been awarded as National Post Doctoral Fellow in 2020 by Science and Engineering Research Board New Delhi. He joined Prof. K. K. Pant’s Catalytic Reaction Engineering group at IIT Delhi in February 2021 as a SERB National Postdoctoral Fellow to work on the Gasification of solid recovered fuel for the production of hydrogen. His area of research is thermochemical conversion of biomass with special focus on biomass combustion, Improved Biomass Cookstoves, Biomass to Bio-Char, Combustion study of Coal and Biomass mixture etc.


Education

  • Ph. D. (Chemical Engineering), from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar.
  • M.Tech (Chemical Engineering) from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar.
  • B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College of Engineering & Technology, Ferozepur.

    • Research Area

  • Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass: Combustion, Gasification, Pyrolysis, Co-pyrolysis, Torrefaction.
  • Improved Biomass Cookstove: Design, Development, Testing and Dissemination.
  • Biomass-to-Biofuels: Biochar, Activated Carbon, Bio-fuels, etc.
  • Co-combustion of Biomass and Coal: Characterization, Optimization of Coal and Biomass ratio, Emission, Efficiency and other related parameters evaluation study.
  • Biomass Pellets: Production and Characterization.
  • Plastic-to-Fuel: Conversion of Plastic waste to high value chemicals.

    • Research

    • Improved Biomass Cookstove: Design, Development, Testing and Dissemination
    • Biomass-to-energy: Combustion, Gasification, Pyrolysis, Co-pyrolysis, Torrefaction
    • Biomass-to-Hydrogen: Gasification
    • Waste-to-Wealth: Bio-fuels, Activated Carbon, Biochar etc.
      • Plastic-to-Fuel: Conversion of Plastic waste to high value chemicals

    Group Member

    Dr. Himanshu

    Research Associate

    Himanshu working on development and performance testing of biomass based improved combustion devices. Being a renewable energy researcher, innovator and promoter, committed towards giving my bit for a clean and pollution free environment. Interests broadly lie at the intersection of science, technology and development.

    Has research and professional interests in renewable energy technologies, bioenergy, climate change, greenhouse gas mitigation, sustainable development and economic empowerment. Has a good knowledge and experience in CFD simulations for thermal performance enhancement of biomass-based combustion devices.



    Ms. Deepti

    Junior Research Fellow

    Deepti has acquired her M.Sc degree from Department of Environmental Studies, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh. During her M.Sc her research project was oriented towards the feasibility analysis of Solar and Biomass Power Potential in the state of Haryana and Punjab under the supervision of Dr. Nikhil Gakkhar. She completed her graduation from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak (Haryana). In her Master of Science program her internship project was related to Environment Conservation and Rain water harvesting. Currently she is working as a Junior Research Fellow at SSS NIBEand pursuing her PhD degree from the Energy Research Centre at Panjab University, Chandigarh.Her research work is focused on the complete heating and emission analysis of raw biomass and pellets during combustion under the supervision of Dr. Nikhil Gakkhar and Dr.Kunwar Pal. Her work also includes biomass characterization that includes physical, chemical, and thermal analysis of agro-residue biomass. She enjoys playing chess, singing and dancing. She has received Gold Medal in Chess in National Rural Federation Games in year 2016.



    Ms. Anupma

    Junior Research Fellow

    Anupma Saroj has completed her Bachelors and masters in Renewable Energy from University of Lucknow. She has received the National Renewable Energy Fellowship From MNRE for the duration (2019-2020) during her masters. She has qualified UGC-NET in environmental Sciences in 2021 and 2022. She is currently working as a Junior Research Fellow under the Bioenergy Promotion Fellowship and pursuing her PhD at IIT Roorkee in centre for Sustainable Energy. Her research area focuses on the pyrolysis of agricultural waste for biochar production. She is working on design and modification of biochar brick kiln to prevent stubble burning.

    Lab

    • Biomass Characterization Laboratory: All necessary equipment like CHNS analyzer, Bomb Calorimeter, Moisture analyzer, etc.
    • Cookstove Testing and Certification Facility equipped with high class instruments.
    • Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass: Biomass Combustion, Gasification, Pyrolysis, Torrefaction facility.

    Publications

    PAPERS IN JOURNALS

    1. A. Dhaundiyal; V. Jamwal; A. Mittal; K. Pal; G.C. Jeevitha; R. Tripathi; N. Paul; M. Rameshpathy; M. G. Junior, “Harnessing pomegranate rind waste to develop novel bioactive packaging films using citric acid crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/starch-based polymer matrix”. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery(2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-06019-w

    2. S. Sharma, P. Sharma, V. Singh, Vaishali,V. K.Vashistha, D. K. Das, K. Pal, N. Kumar and P. Devi. Exploitation of pyrazole C-3/5 carbaldehydes towards the development of therapeutically valuable scaffolds: a review. Chemical Paper (2024), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-024-03534-y

    3. P. R. Chauhan, G. Raveesh, K. Pal, R. Goyal, S. K. Tyagi. Production of biomass derived highly porous activated carbon: A solution towards in-situ burning of crop residues in India, Bioresource Technology Reports 22 (2023), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101425

    4. K. Pal, A. Rafey, A. Bohre, A. Modak, K. K. Pant. A State-of-the-Art Review on the Technological Advancements for the Sustainable Management of Plastic Waste in Consort with the Generation of Energy and Value-Added Chemicals. Catalysts (2023), 13, 420 https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13020420

    5. Himanshu, K. Pal, Sanjeev Jain, S. K. Tyagi. “Development of Advanced Biomass Cookstove and Performance Comparisons Using the Modified Star Rating Methodology”. Energy Engineering, 118(5), (2021), 1237–1251, (ISSN: 1546-0118),  https://doi.org/10.32604/EE.2021.016489

    6. Himanshu, K. Pal, Sanjeev Jain, S. K. Tyagi. "Energy and exergy analysis and emission reduction from forced draft gasifier cookstove models: A comparative study". Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, (2021),(ISSN: 1388-6150),  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-021-11137-y

    7. K. Pal, M. K. Jha, P. Gera, S. K. Tyagi. Energy and exergy analysis of a natural-draft improved biomass cookstove with varying quantities of different biomass feedstocks. Biofuels; Vol.10:1, (2018), pp.121-130, (ISSN: 1759-7277),  https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2018.1475711

    8. S. K. Sansaniwal, K. Pal, M.A. Rosen and S.K. Tyagi, Recent advances in the developments of biomass gasification technology: a comprehensive review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol.72, (2017), pp.363-384. (ISSN: 1364-0321),  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.01.038

    9. K. Pal, M. K. Jha, P. Gera and S. K. Tyagi, Experimental study on the performance evaluation and emission reduction potential of different cookstove models using standard design parameters and testing protocols. Biofuels; Vol.7:4, (2016), pp.313-335, (ISSN: 1759-7277) https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2015.1135373

    10. K. Pal, S. K. Sansaniwal, M. K. Jha, P. Gera and S. K. Tyagi, An assessment to biomass based combustion systems. Journal of Biofuels and Bioenergy; 2(2): pp.102-121 (2016) (ISSN: 24548618), DOI: 10.5958/2454-8618.2016.00010.9. http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jbb&volume=2&issue=2&article=002

    11. Abdul Rafey, Kunwar Pal, K. K. Pant. Valorization of rice straw via torrefaction and its effect on the physicochemical properties. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. (Submitted, 17th May, 2024, Under review). PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square  https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4407269/v1

    BOOK CHAPTERS

    1. Deepti, Gakkhar, N., Toor, A.P., Pal, K. (2024). Evaluating HHV Prediction Equations Using Proximate and Ultimate Analyses. In: Tatiparti, S.S.V., Seethamraju, S. (eds) Advances in Clean Energy and Sustainability, Volume 2. ICAER 2023. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-5419-9_28.

    2. Deepti Hooda, Himanshu, N. Gakkhar, K. Pal (2024). Conversion and Utilization of Farm Agro-Waste to Sustainable Energy Production: A Waste to Wealth Approach. In: Arya, R.K., Verros, G.D., Verma, O.P., Hussain, C.M. (eds) From Waste to Wealth. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7552-5_8.

    3. A. Rafey, K. Pal, K. K. Pant, E. Ahmad and S. Upadhyayula (2024). Introduction to Various Types of Wastes. In: Arya, R.K., Verros, G.D., Verma, O.P., Hussain, C.M. (eds) From Waste to Wealth. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7552-5_1

    4. K. Pal, Himanshu, and S. K. Tyagi, Energy and Exergy Analyses of Typical Cookstove Models Using Different Biomass Feedstocks. In: Kothari, R., Singh, A., Arora, and N.K. Arora (eds) Biomass, Bioenergy & Bioeconomy. Microorganisms for Sustainability, vol 35. Springer, Singapore, (2022), pp. 161-184, (ISBN: 9789811929113), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2912-0_9

    5. K. Pal, P. Yadav and S. K. Tyagi, Renewable energy sources in India and their applications, Chapter-3, Sustainable Biofuels Development in India, Edited by: A. K. Chandel and R. K. Sukumaran, Published by Springer, (2017), pp. 39-71, (ISBN: 978-3-319-50219-9), (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50219-9_3).

    6. S. K. Tyagi, A. K. Pandey, Kunwar Pal, Performance evaluation, technical and environmental aspects of biomass cookstoves: an exergy approach, Book Chapter in Energy Technology 2014: Carbon Dioxide Management and Other Technologies, Edited by: Cong Wang, Jan de Bakker, Cynthia K. Belt, Animesh Jha, Neale R. Neelameggham, Soobhankar Pati, Leon H. Prentice, Gabriella Tranell, and Kyle S. Brinkman TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society), (2014), pp.157-164, Published by John Wiley & Sons. (ISBN: 9781118888209) (https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118888735.ch20)

    7. K. Pal, A.K. Pandey, P Gera and S. K. Tyagi, Comparative study of different biomass cookstove model: An experimental study, Chapter-9 in Recent Advances in Bioenergy Research (Eds. S. Kumar and S. K. Tyagi, et al.), Published by SSS-NIBE, Kapurthala, Punjab, Vol.3 (2014) pp.79-97, (ISBN 978-81-927097-2-7).

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