Centre for Emerging Digital Grid and E-Mobility (EDGE)

Vishwakarma University & IBM india Private Limited

Programs : Full time Graduate, Post Graduate and diploma in engineering and management Short term classroom and on-line certificate programs with specialization(s) in key technology

VU has embarked on an exciting journey to transform the VU Campus to an EcoCampus, which will be a testbed for innovative sustainability solutions for the future. In this regard we are organizing various workshops to brings students and faculties from the different discipline on the same platform.

The vision of VU EcoCampus is to develop VU as “a global Sustainability thought leader, committed to improve the society, by providing an empowering partnership for development of technology and educating the future generation”. To further this vision into actions, total 5 areas have been identified as the key focus areas. VU EcoCampus is focused on demonstration projects to showcase innovative technologies and solutions for sustainable living. The intent is to holistically address sustainability at VU Campus using technologies such as (but not limited to): Energy assessment, smart sensors, e-learning, digital dashboards, clean energy generation, water conservation, smart waste management, greenery enhancement, user behaviour/engagement, etc.

Sustainability with an aim to reduce the carbon footprint was the key theme of the function organised to celebrate the launch of ‘Eco Campus’ set up at Vishwakarma University on 19 November, 2018. This initiative was formally inaugurated by Dr. Don McLean,the founder and CEO of ‘Integrated Environmental Solutions', IES, with the unveiling of the plaque and a mnemonic. Mr.Rohan Raute, Mr. Ameya Chincholikar and Dr. Nilesh Jadhav were the other dignitaries who graced the function along with Dr. Don McLean. Welcoming the guests, Mr. Bharat Agarwal, President, Vishwakarma University, highlighted the motto of ‘Sustainability along with durability’ while pointing to the commitment of conserving energy on the campus.

The guest of honour, Dr. Don McLean elaborated on the energy efficient model of IES which has made a mark of its own. Adding further, he said, “We can survive in a small range of energy consumption and prevent many species from dying and getting extinct. Everyone can make a difference every single day.”

Mr. Bharat Agarwal highlighted the difference made by IES under the leadership of Dr. McLean and stressed how Vishwakarma University aims to take a leaf out of their book. Later, the students from the departments of Engineering, Management, and Art and Design presented some interesting concepts on how they plan to turn Vishwakarma University into an Eco Campus. Dr. Siddharth Jabade, Vice Chancellor, Vishwakarma University, announced that some of the selected project concepts would be funded by VU. One of the projects recommended building a biomass plant that recycled food waste from canteens on the campus to generate biomass fuel which can subsequently save water and energy.

Contact Information:

Prof. Kailas Patil,
Ecocampus@VU Director,
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Wilo Foundation - Vishwakarma University

In a mission of making the world a better place to live in by our unique and innovative efforts

OBJECTIVE :

I Awareness and sensitization
I Policy and advocacy
I Innovative technology development, adaptation and proliferation
I Facilitation in terms of assistance in water quality measurement
I Socialization of best practices and innovations
I Collaboration and networking towards SDG 6

SERVICES OFFERED

I  Water Quality for Potable water, Ground water and Irrigation water
I  Water Quality for Construction water and Cooling tower water
I  Chemical and Elemental Analysis of Water samples
I  Water Quality for Effluent from various industries
I Method Development for waste water treatment plants
I Consultation for Water treatment
I Consultation for Effluent treatment
I Training Facility for sample collection

LAB FACILITIES

Lab is well equipped with all kinds of latest instruments utilized for testing water quality. All physical, Chemical and biological tests are carried out in the centre and results are provided to the customers.

I Test : pH, Turbidity, Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Suspended Solids, Hardness, Alkalinity, Dissolved Oxygen, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Biological Oxygen Demand, E.Coli Detection, Coliform Detection, Fecal matter Detection, Flouride Detection, Proximate Analysis, Cation and Anion Detection, Metal Detection, Insecticides and Pesticides Identification. 

I Equipments : Hot Air Oven, Micro Balance, pH Meter, Turbidity Meter, Kejaldhale Apparatus, Magnetic stirrer with Hot Plate, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Centrifuge, HPLC, Flame Photometer, Multi-Electrode Meter, BOD Incubator, Heating Mantle, Compound microscope, Compound microscope with camera, Automatic titration unit, Autoclave, Ultrapure Water Unit, Distill Water Unit, Muffle Furnace, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Analytical Balance, Incubator Biological, E-coli Test Kit, Colony Counter, Filtration Unit, Multi Ion Meter, Water Bath, Fluoride meter, TOC,  Autoclave for waste disposal.

RESEARCH AREAS:

I Water Testing
I Water and Waste Water Treatment
I Technological advancements in Waste water treatment
I Modelling and Simulation
I Process Intensification
I Software Development

PROJECT GUIDANCE :

I Students and faculty of Vishwakarma University are working in collaboration with Wilo on various facets of technology proliferation.
I Projects in the area of water and waste water will be undertaken for the benefit of our society at large

CONTACT US :

I Dr. Dhananjay Bhatkhande, Director, Water Quality Centre of Excellence, Mobile: +91-9975122887 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
I Dr. Shraddha Khamparia, Deputy Director, Water Quality Centre of Excellence, Mobile: +91-8550973388 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.